Batman: Arkham City (Sony Playstation 3, 2011)

One of the best games I've played. I loved everything about the first Batman (especially the "Free Flow Fighting" system. This one has all of that and then some! The map is about 5 times bigger than the original, lots of new gadgets and PS3 users get Catwoman free, and not just as a challenge map character - her story intertwines seamlessly with the main game, plenty of play as her character without it being so much or so long that it becomes a distraction. Picks up where the original left off, but not so dependant on the original story line that you'd HAVE to play the first to fully appreciate this one. Lots of villains / bosses, and a lot of side missions, many with their own story lines & bosses. There's so much to do in this game, and the door's open for what I'm hoping will be more story-based DLC. Downloadable Robin & Nightwing challenge maps; what's so amazing is each of the 4 characters not only have their own gadgets & moves, they all have a totally different feel when controlling them. Different timing and movements all together. Lots of fun "getting to know" each character & developing your skill, and the 'Predator' challenges are different for each, catering to their unique skills and gadgets. I don't have a single complaint about this game - perfectly challenging. I got it when it first came out in October, and JUST finished it 100% (including all of the DLC, trophies, etc.). I'm still not ready to part with it! Don't think twice - get this game NOW

i bought this game becaue Batman becaUSE I LOVE JOKER HARLEY QUINN IS MY FAV CHARACTER it has characters like BRUCE WAYNE BOTH WAYS REGULAR AND AS BATMAN POISON IVY CATWOMAN HARLEY MR.FREEZE ALFRED THE PENGUIN TWO FACE VICKI VALE JOKER HUGO STRANGE THE RIDDELER ZASZ BANE AND MANY MORE TALIA
THE ONLY 2 THINGS I WOULD DO WOULD MAKE THE GAME LONGER AND MAKE ALL THE LADIES OF THE GAME BE PLAYABLE BECAUSE GIRLS SUCH AS MYSELF DONT ALWAYS WANNA BE THE MALE.
I THINK THIS GAME HAS IMPROVED ALOT THE GRAPHICS ARE ALMOST REAL LIKE IT WOULD BE THE CLOSEST TO REAL LIFE I LIKE HARLEYS OUTFIT MORE BECAUSE IN ASYLUM SHE WORE TO MUCH WHITE MAKE UP I LIKE HOW AT THE END HARLEY SINGS THE LALABUY SONG AND THE OTHER SONG THAT JOKER SINGS TO B MAN

2009 was one of the best release years in video game history. But one game in particular took everyone by surprise – Batman: Arkham Asylum. It shattered the stereotype that all comic book-themed games are lackluster and went on to become the greatest comic video game ever. This week’s sequel had a lot to live up to, and it definitely rose to the occasion.

In fact, this sequel is so good, I think it will dethrone the original as “the greatest comic book video game ever.” The game is just so well made, from graphics and gameplay to story and features, it’s highly polished and an easy contender for Game of the Year.

When you’re not taking on ten dudes at once like a one-man army, you’re using awesome gadgets and stealth tactics to solve the current problem. The game makes you appreciate the fact that Batman is more of a detective than superhero.

Additionally, weaved throughout the story are levels where you play as Catwoman, which keeps the game fresh and prevents it from getting too repetitive. I could go on for hours about why the game is amazing, but I'll keep it short and just tell you that you need this game now.

Bottom Line: Regardless of whether you are a Batman fan or not, Arkham City is an awesome game that anyone will fall in love with. It’s an easy contender for Game of the Year.

great game and its batman what else is there to say? i suppose i could talk about the fact that the side missions are just as difficult as the main missipn just not as long. the riddler is relentless hardest part of the game. and definitely be catwoman. she has some serious moves, oh yea.

One of the best games of the year, and undoubtedly the best superhero game created so far. Mark Hamill and Kevin Conroy really outdid themselves and managed to put a touch that will appeal to any Batman: TAS fan. The storyline has depth, the characters have depth, and while navigating can be a bit frustrating sometimes, Batman: Arkham City can and will easily appeal to anyone.