Navigating the dark streets of Gotham City in Rocksteady's acclaimed title presents players with a variety of deep, investigative challenges that expand the lore beyond the main story. Among the most memorable side activities is The Perfect Crime, a Most Wanted case file that tasks players with tracking down a macabre trail left by a mysterious serial killer. Successfully solving these grim puzzles requires patience, spatial awareness, and strategic utilization of the Dark Knight's advanced technology.
Locating the Mutilated Bodies Across Gotham
The investigation officially begins early in the campaign when players discover a body strung up to a wall while opera music plays in the background. To progress through this case file, you must explore all three major islands to track down five additional victims scattered across hidden rooftops and alleyways. Keeping a keen ear out for the distinct classical music echoing through the rainy streets will guide you directly to each gruesome crime scene.
Two victims are located on Bleake Island, another pair can be found on Miagani Island, and the final two are positioned on Founders Island. Because certain sections of the city are guarded by heavy militia forces, navigating these zones safely requires a balance of stealth and vehicle combat. Finding each location is essential for piecing together the true identity of the mastermind behind these horrific displays.
Mastering the Deep Tissue Forensic Scanner
Once you approach a victim, Batman must deploy his advanced forensic scanner to analyze the remains across three distinct layers of anatomical structure. Players need to carefully manipulate the scanner interface to search for unique anomalies hidden within the skin, muscle tissue, and bone structure. Identifying these specific markings helps the Caped Crusader build a profile of the victims and understand how they were altered.
For instance, scanning the skin might reveal a distinct tattoo or a surgical scar that hints at the victim's history. Moving deeper into the muscle and bone layers allows you to identify artificial implants, previous fractures, or unique physical characteristics that differentiate them from standard citizens. Successfully extracting all three clues from every body provides the necessary data coordinates to pinpoint the culprit's secret base of operations.
Confronting the Villain in the Pretty Doll Parlor
After gathering all the evidence from the six crime scenes, the coordinates will lead you directly to a hidden basement clinic located in the Ryker Heights district. Inside this unsettling facility, players will finally confront Professor Pyg, a deeply disturbed antagonist who has been creating mind-controlled minions known as Dolltrons. This climactic encounter shifts the gameplay from pure investigation into an intense, tactical combat arena.
Defeating Professor Pyg requires unique combat strategies because his loyal Dolltrons do not feel physical pain and will continuously get back up after standard attacks. To neutralize these threats permanently, players must execute distinct ground takedowns once the minions are knocked flat on the floor. Once the crowd is controlled, timing a final environmental takedown on Pyg's operating table allows you to secure the villain and transport him safely to the GCPD lockup.