Batman: Arkham VR is an adventure game played from a first-person perspective using PlayStation VR, HTC Vive,[1] or Oculus Rift[1] virtual reality headsets and associated controllers to see through the eyes of the playable character, Batman.[2] The player can look around the environment freely[3] and interact with reachable items, and access three gadgets from Batman's utility belt: the throwable batarang, the grapnel gun — a grappling hook,[4] and the forensic scanner, which can be used to examine evidence and recreate crime scenes.[5][2] The player is able to teleport to preset locations around the current environment (with movement sometimes represented by use of the grapnel gun) but the character cannot walk freely.[2]
Unlike previous Arkham games, Arkham VR features no combat and instead focuses on solving puzzles to find clues that will advance the mystery.[4] Arkham VR features optional tasks, including 30 challenges from the supervillain Riddler who adds various puzzles and concealed items to locate after the game has been completed,[3][4] target practice with the batarang, and viewing profiles and models for the series' various characters on the Batcomputer.[5]