# Dark Superhero VR Experience 'Batman: Arkham VR' Lets Consumers Play as Batman in First Person By Joey Haar | Published 2016-10-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-arkham-vr References: [vrheads](http://www.vrheads.com/batman-arkham-vr-childhood-fantasy-come-life) & [playstation](https://www.playstation.com/en-ca/games/batman-arkham-vr-ps4/) The 'Batman: Arkham' video game franchise has been the most popular series for the caped crusader, and the new Batman: Arkham VR experience for [Playstation VR](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vr-football) is a more immersive adventure than ever before. Though the game is a demo that teases at the potential of the Batman: Arkham franchise as a VR experience, it nonetheless provides an invigorating show that will leave players wanting more. The Batman: Arkham VR experience is story driven, as opposed to a sandbox exploration. In the story, players begin as a young Bruce Wayne before a temporal jump takes them to the present as Batman. The experience goes through the staples of the [Batman franchise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/batman-x-blvck-collection), including a walk through Wayne Manor, a trip to the Bat Cave, and a short but enthralling mystery that the player must solve. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Virtual Reality Gaming:** Opportunity for creating immersive and interactive gaming experiences using VR technology. - **Story-driven Experiences:** Potential to develop interactive narratives that engage users in a meaningful way. - **Enhanced Exploration:** Opportunity to create virtual worlds that allow users to explore and interact with their surroundings in a more immersive manner. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Video Game Development:** Innovative methods of storytelling and gameplay mechanics can be integrated into VR gaming experiences. - **Entertainment:** Immersive VR experiences can be leveraged in the entertainment industry to provide unique and captivating experiences for audiences. - **Technology:** Advancements in VR technology can lead to new applications and opportunities in various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Deluxe Superhero Console Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/playstations-spiderman-2.md) - [Spacefaring VR Adventure Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-wars-beyond-victory.md) - [Next-Gen Console Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gotham-knights-1.md) - [Action-Focused VR Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skydance-behemoth.md) - [High-Motion VR Action Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/attack-on-titan-vr-unbreakable.md) - [VR Alien Horror Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/predator-hunting-grounds.md) - [Virtual Reality Stealth Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hitman-world-of-assassination.md) - [In-Car VR Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmic-chase.md) - [Virtual Reality Sports Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vr-football.md)