The Most Wanted side missions in Batman Arkham Knight offer some of the most compelling narrative deviations from the main story, none more unsettling than The Perfect Crime. This gruesome detective investigation tasks players with tracking down a meticulous serial killer leaving mutilated displays across the rooftops and alleyways of Gotham City. Successfully closing this case requires keen spatial awareness, precise use of the Batmobile, and a deep understanding of the game's unique tissue analysis mechanics.
Locating the Macabre Displays Across Gotham
Finding all six victims is the foundational challenge of this side quest since the game does not automatically mark their positions on your map. Players must rely on audio cues, specifically a haunting operatic melody echoing through the night air when approaching a body. The investigations span all three major islands, starting from a prominent bridge on Bleake Island and moving through hidden urban pockets. Checking elevated perimeters near construction sites and shipping yards will usually yield the quickest discoveries.
Each localized crime scene features a body bound to a wall or structure, surrounded by floodlights to draw the Dark Knight's attention. Because these locations are scattered, upgrading your Grapnel Grap Launcher early provides a massive advantage for traversal. Navigating the stormy skyline methodically ensures you will not pass over the subtle musical warnings that indicate a nearby target.
Mastering the Deep Tissue Scanner Mechanics
Once you discover a victim, you must deploy the Detective Vision scanner to uncover their identity through a multi-layered autopsy simulation. The game requires you to shift through three distinct physical perspectives: the skin layer, the muscle tissue, and the skeletal structure. Finding specific anomalies like unique scars, operational implants, or old bone fractures provides the necessary data to match global missing person databases. Finding all three clues on a single body allows Alfred to successfully cross-reference the profile back at the clock tower.
The scanning process requires patience as you rotate the camera around the victim to isolate the glowing points of interest. Some clues are tucked behind limbs or inside internal cavities, making a thorough inspection mandatory. Missing a single piece of evidence will stall your progress and prevent the broader investigation from moving forward.
Confronting the Mastermind in the Final Showdown
After identifying the sixth victim, Batman successfully traces the forensic signatures back to a hidden operating theater located on Founders Island. Entering this facility triggers the final phase of the mission, introducing players to the twisted world of Professor Pyg. The subsequent combat encounter forces players to adapt to a unique enemy type known as Dollotrons, who are completely immune to standard damage and require ground takedowns to defeat. Managing the crowded arena while avoiding the cleavers thrown by the boss demands constant movement and quick reflexes.
Defeating the initial waves allows you to focus directly on the erratic physician by utilizing environmental takedowns and the central operating table. Once the threat is neutralized, disabling the local power grid allows you to secure the remaining survivors safely. The mission officially concludes when you transport the captured villain back to the Gotham City Police Department lockup.
