Batman: Arkham Asylum exposes players to a unique, dark and atmospheric adventure that takes them to the depths of Arkham Asylum, Gothams Psychiatric Hospital for the Criminally Insane. Players move in the shadows, arousing fear among their enemies and confronting the Joker and Gotham Citys most notorious villains who have taken over the institution. With the help of a large selection of Batmans gadgets and abilities, players become the invisible predator and try to undo the Jokers insane plans. Batman: Arkham Asylum has an original story written exclusively for the game by the famous Batman author and five-time Emmy winner Paul Dini, whose merits include Lost Season One and Batman: The Animated Series.