None of it feels half-hearted or conjured up - Arkham Asylum’s plot and scenes easily could’ve been ripped from one of Batman’s comic books or graphic novels.Īrkham Asylum is dark and ominous like you’ve come to expect Batman properties to be, with trademark Batman tension throughout. The intro scene of Arkham Asylum highlights the strength of the storytelling in the game, which is authentic Batman. When Batman finally gets down to the cells, he takes out some of Joker’s henchmen and begins a hot pursuit of his arch nemesis. Harley Quinn has kidnapped Warden Sharp and all of the inmates from Blackgate that used to work for Joker have been set free.
He does as he’s told and can do nothing short of watch as Joker breaks free, revealing himself to already be in control of Arkham. When it comes time for Joker to be transferred to a high security part of the asylum, Batman is asked to step aside due to his presence likely agitating “the more dangerous prisoners.” Joker is secured and brought down to the holding cells, escorted by Batman and a fleet of guards. Commissioner Gordon is already at Arkham, waiting for Batman to arrive with The Clown Prince of Crime. He’s just captured The Joker and he’s going to hand him over to the authorities before he gets loose again. The game begins with Batman rushing to Arkham Asylum in the Batmobile. I’ve Set A Trap And You’ve Sprung It Gloriously! The question at hand, though, is this: Does Batman’s latest game save the day or fall into the clutches of evil? Several positive hands-on previews and a hype-inducing playable demo later, Batman Arkham Asylum became one of the most anticipated games of the year. So, when screenshots of Batman Arkham Asylum leaked, there was cautious enthusiasm for the next-gen Batman game that looked like it would deliver finally Gotham’s resident crime fighter out of the shadows. However, The Dark Knight has always had a bit of trouble when it comes to video games. He’s had well-received animated series, critically acclaimed films and that’s not to mention the number of legendary comic books and graphic novels he’s starred in. Clicking on this link will take you to its original location.īatman has had a number of successes across various mediums. Author’s Note: This review was published Septemand originally appeared on.
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