You don't even need to be a Batman fan to appreciate this game. There are elements of stealth that you must use in certain situations. Likewise, there is a very satisfying experience for those who enjoy the button mashing fighting game genre. There are plenty of opportunities to test your reflexes, as multiple enemies will attack you at once during the course of the game.
Being the alter ego of the multi-billionaire Bruce Wayne, you have the latest and greatest gadgets at your disposal to aid your fight. The sheer number of really useful (not to mention cool and fun to use) gadgets outdoes most of the James Bond 007 games, and that is not an easy task. Also available is a cowl that incorporates a "Detective Mode" that allows you to see how many enemies remain, their heat signatures even through walls, and solve mysteries.
You will do your fair share of solving riddles left by The Riddler. But solving these riddles and mysteries is a good thing, although several are quite difficult. Once you solve them you earn, among other things, upgrades for your gadgets as well as new gadgets. One of these upgrades gives you a weapon that sprays an explosive gel that you can use to collapse walls onto enemies or blow them over railings. This type of upgrade system keeps the game fresh as there are multiple ways to progress and combinations of gadgets to use to advance the story. The beautifully animated cutscenes, combined with the voice talent of Mark Hamill as The Joker, make advancing the story that much more enjoyable.
Replay value is high for this game, as extra boards and challenges can be downloaded (watch for the Joker skin to download and use in challenge mode, on PS3 only). The compelling story is fun to play multiple times, perhaps while advancing through the difficulty levels.
The real icing on the cake is the villains who make appearances throughout. You might want to play the Killer Croc level with the lights on. The only real disappointment with this game is the lack of a playable Batmobile level, as most of the story takes place on, in and under the grounds of Arkham Asylum. The inevitable sequel (currently under development with a preview site). If you would like to have a lot of fun and a terrific way of blowing off some steam, without costing a lot of money, consider getting a used copy (with caution) of Batman: Arkham Asylum.
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