Intensive Treatment--Part 1

Rescue Commissioner Gordon

Well would you look at that; Batman's finally captured the Joker. Looks like your job is already done! Go ahead and escort the police as they drag the Joker through the asylum. This is a pretty lengthy sequence, so try and enjoy the stroll.

Uh-oh, the Joker's broken-free (what a surprise, huh?). After Batman breaks through the window after him, you'll have to take on a group of escaped inmates. This is a good chance to become acquainted with the battle system. Basic attacks can be performed with the "Strike" button; pressing it multiple times will create chain-attacks. This will be the move you use most often. Whenever an enemy's about to attack, a blue 'action' symbol will appear above their head--this indicates they're vulnerable to a 'counter.' To counter, simply tap the respective button anytime the blue symbol is displayed, this will knock your opponent back before they can attack, stunning them briefly. However, it doesn't inflict any damage itself. Finally, you can stun enemies by pressing the "Cape Stun" button when nearby; this will render them helpless for several seconds, which can be extremely useful when battling groups of baddies. Finally, after knocking an inmate to the ground, try to perform a "Ground Takedown" on them to finish them off before they get back up!

With the inmates defeated, the electrified gate at the top of the ramp will be disabled, allowing you to continue onward. Proceed down the hall until you run into a couple of inmates. Take them down and follow the split path to the right, through a door, to find a pair of cops. Continue into the room beyond and up the staircase.

After climbing the stairs, you'll encounter two guards looking over the railing at their endangered buddy below. Activate 'detective mode' and look up to spot a pair of gargoyles you can grapple to. After grappling to either one, grapple to a second along the same wall. Now look down at the enemy below--there should be a 'bat' symbol above his head, indicating you can perform a 'gliding kick.' Simply tap the button shown on-screen to introduce his face to your foot, knocking him down. Now quickly perform a ground takedown before he can get back up.

With the officer freed, approach the vent cover in the nearby wall (use detective mode if you have trouble finding it) and rip it off by tapping the button shown on-screen. Crawl inside and kick out the cover at the far end to escape.