Goldwaterproductions Review of Batman: Arkham City

Batman: Arkham City (2011 Video Game)

Rocksteady should make every superhero game that comes out!

[29 December 2011]

You thought that Arkham Asylum was amazing? Arkham City makes Arkham Asylum look like the video game version of Spider-Man the Movie. Everything you loved from the first game is intact with some enhancements and additions. I wont dare spoil anything for you but i just have to say that the story is incredible. One of the greatest Batman stories ever told in the last 15 years. The graphics are much more improved from Arkham Asylum which is incredible because Arkham Asylum looks incredible even to this very day. The gameplay is wonderful. You actually feel like your the Batman even more so this time around because you have an entire city to explore. While this game is incredible, it's not without some annoyances; one minor and one major. I was really disappointed that the Bat-mobile did not make an appearance in this game, but due to the location that the game is set in, I can see why it wasn't in it, but still, who wouldn't of wanted to cruise around Arkham City in the Bat-mobile? And my major complaint is that it felt too short. It clocks in at about 8-10 hours depending on the difficulty level, unlike Arkham Asylum which was about 12-14 hours depending on the difficulty level. But despite my minor complaints, this is worth the $60. Even though the game is pretty short, there are plenty of side-quests to go on and a lot of collectables (Riddler Trophies) to collect and a lot of challenges (PSN Trophies and Riddler Challenges) to complete that will keep you playing for hours long after you beat the game. Rocksteady (The game's developer) can do no wrong :) 10/10