Suit up and grab some batarangs people for the sequel to the
action adventure game “Batman: Arkham Asylum”, “Batman: Arkham City” puts you
back in control of the caped crusader who now has to fight all of his worst
enemies once more with nothing but his wits, strength and of course a some
incredible gadgets. “Batman: Arkhum City” plops you back into the middle of the
newly found prison system based out of the area known as Old Gotham and Batman
must take on some of his most ruthless enemies once again and unravel the
mystery behind Arkhum City. With some of Batman fans favorite villains such as
the Penguin, Two-Face, Mr. Freeze and of course the ever popular Joker,
“Batman: Arkhum City” has what fans will love about the dark knight. The game
builds upon the same gameplay elements of the first game where you can fight
and fly your way around a villain filled city and put a stop to the madness
that has unfolded behind the walls of Gotham’s new prison. And what is the
Batman without his utility belt full of tricks?.....well he’s still a badass
even without them but they’re still fun to have, with classics like the
batarang and new gadgets like the ice grenade, you’ll be taking down bad guys
left and right. Like the first game your gadgets and your skills can be
upgraded through earned experience when your preform certain tasks, complete
storyline quest and side quest where you’ll come across even more iconic
characters from the Batman universe. If you weren’t busy enough with all that “Batman:
Arkhum City” already has to offer you’ll find your minds busy with the master
of enigma the Riddler, who is back with hundreds of puzzles to solve that will
put your mind to the test and keep you coming back for more.
With an amazing story and incredibly well design world,
“Batman: Arkhum City” brings out what fans love most about the Batman and will
have those who just love a great action adventure game hooked. Gamers will feel
just like the Batman and be put right into the same action they know and love
from TV shows and comic books of their youth with a story that holds true to
the essence of the Batman but with a new modern twist that some can’t master
but this game most definitely has. And with a long lasting appeal that will
have you feeling the need to play the game twice just to make sure you got
everything and didn’t miss out on any action.
Good:
-Amazing presentation
-Holds true to the Batman franchise
-Incredible story
-You are the Batman….what else could you ask for?
Bad:
-The Riddler challenges may tick you off
(Game Reviewed on Xbox 360)
Scully Rating: 9.5
out of 10
