Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year Edition

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Just replayed this for the GFWL achievements. I played for nearly 12 hours straight and completed the game, collected all collectables, hard difficulty, etc. It was very fun. Considering this game came out when I was 12 (2009. as of this review I'm 28), the game holds up surprisingly well. Its still every bit as fantastic and frustrating as it was when it first came out. Not perfect though, some of the boss fights are annoying with stupid deaths from being stuck in animations and pacing issues (and repetition with a certain beefy enemy type). But despite those issues, I had a lot of fun. Still an amazing game, worthy of your time.

This game has aged like a fine wine. Still my favourite incarnation of The Batman (sorry Robert Pattinson) and probably still the best superhero game ever made (sorry Spider-Man). Everything about this game makes you feel like the badass caped crusader. An atmospheric environment and a compelling narrative. An array of villains, gadgets that are incorporated into the open world exploration, and of course the real star of the show, the combat. The sequels definitely made many improvements to the combat, but there's a purity to this first game that gives it a unique flavour. The later games incorporated the ability to cancel out of a punch into a counter and while that definitely improves on the fun factor, it also makes those games much less satisfying. You really have to earn the right to feel like a badass in this game. The biggest weakness is probably the boss fights. Outside of Scarecrow, they're not great from a mechanics standpoints. Definitely an area that is improved upon in the sequels, but here they're more of a visual spectacle than they are fun gameplay encounters. Thankfully the core combat is enough to carry this whole game.

Having now played both Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham Origins, I can confidently say that I enjoyed Arkham Asylum more. Which is funny, because it's the older game. The premise is simple: Batman escorts Joker into Arkham Asylum, only for Joker to reveal that the whole thing was a setup. What follows is one long night of chaos as Batman fights his way through escaped inmates, supervillains. Arkham Asylum feels isolated, dangerous, and unpredictable. Every area has its own personality, from the creepy medical facilities to the abandoned tunnels and botanical gardens. The entire island feels like a character itself, and the game does a fantastic job making you feel trapped alongside Batman. Game was not as good as the later batman games as alot of mechanics is missing but it gives the right amount for a early 2008 and old game. Alot of Factors are missing from Origins But I enjoyed this one more as there is no bugs. (Funny Thing is I Made this review right after finishing Origins but i finished Arkham Asylum First! xD) Achievements was slightly easier to obtain as well. Less stress. Less Pain. The predator sections are also some of my favorite parts of the game. There's something satisfying about silently taking down enemies one by one while they slowly realize they're being hunted by Batman. The villains are excellent as well. Joker completely steals the show, but Scarecrow, Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy, Bane, and Killer Croc all have memorable moments throughout the story. Unlike some of my frustrations in Arkham Origins, Arkham Asylum gave me a much smoother experience overall. I spent more time enjoying the game than fighting bugs, achievement issues, or broken side content. Is it perfect? No. The game definitely shows its age in some areas, and some boss fights are stronger than others. But even today, Arkham Asylum remains one of the best superhero games ever made and a fantastic introduction to Batman's world. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Ancient But Golden For Its Time.