Batman: Arkham Asylum has become one of the most praised and well regarded games of 2009. Rather than taking to the streets of Gotham City, Batman must face unrelenting peril as the Joker forces Batman to battle his most powerful foes on the infamous Arkham Asylum. Using a unique blend of action, suspense, and great cinematic cutscenes, this game has gained great presitge in the gaming world.
The game follows The Dark Knight as he escorts the Joker to Arkham Asylum after a failed attempt to destroy the Mayors office in Gotham City. When Batman realizes that the Joker gave up easily at the Mayor office, he escorts the madman into the asylum. As the Joker makes his way into the prision, he utilizes the help of his girlfriend, fellow criminal Harley Quinn, and a paid off prison guard to escape custody and take control of the prison. With a threat to destroy Gotham using systematically placed bombs throughout the city, Batman must find a way to stop the Joker and all the freed inmates of the prison before the Joker unleashes complete terror on the city.
The game utilizes realistic cinematic experiances with action packed fight scenes. One of the best features of the game, however, is the use of stealth. With a wide array of weapons at your disposal, Batman is able to take out enemies one by one without taking a single hit. Also is use is a wide variety of scientific techniques, such as thermal imaging, using a persons scent to follow a trail, and locating key pieces of information to learn more about your enemies and the history of the island itself.
All in all, this is a must have game for all superhero and action game fans. It is full of lots of great action, a wonderful plot that keeps you guessing and on the edge of your seat, and a wide array of Batman lore. This game get a 10 out of 10, for it encompasses everything a video game should be about, and the action never lets up.
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