Batman Arkum Asylum Review

Overall 9.0

Graphics – 9.5

Gameplay – 9.0

Value - $30

Achievements – Relatively easy

Family Friendly – For the most part. Language is very tame. Some appearances of bad guys might scare very small kids. Violence is comic book style without anyone really dying (they fall down but there is no indication they died). They are just defeated. No blood splatters, head shots, or gruesome gore.

Pros

Fun game, good story, variety of challenges and resolutions to tasks

Cons –

No multiplayer, short (8-15 hours to complete, faster if you don’t actively look for the riddler’s clues)

Overall a very enjoyable if short game. The gameplay is varied and has a very solid comic book feel. Level variation is fun, standard fighting thug levels, with puzzle levels, mixed in with trippy Scarecrow levels make for a fun experience. Multiple villains make their appearance as well as several cameos from the Riddler’s clues.

There are also challenge levels where you can hone your combat skills in two modes, a basic combat mode, and a hunter mode. In the hunter mode you have to use stealth to combat enemies that wield guns. You can hang from gargoyles, create diversions to attack goons from behind, and much more. These same tactics can be used in the campaign as well.

I also enjoyed upgrading Batman’s gadgets in the order that suits my play style. As you complete levels you choose different upgrades and equipment. Multiple batarangs, better armor, new combos to utilize in combat, and much more are at your disposal.