All of this, coming from a test of an early XBOX 360 copy, cites the immediate love of the game and explains the new features and probably raises anticipation from everybody who is so eager to play it, including myself. Check it out below:
(CNN) -- "Batman: Arkham City" takes everything that was great about the first Arkham title and makes it bigger, bolder and better.
The Dark Knight goes up against his most murderous foes with new weapons and allies in a story that expands the Batman universe.
The city is beautifully rendered, with plenty of locations that are unique to Batman's enemies. Although the regular prisoners tend to repeat themselves, each villain looks and feels very unique and true to their comic book counterparts
CNN also explains some new and exciting features to the gameplay of
Batman Arkham City:
Combat is similar to "Arkham Asylum," as rhythmic button pushing sends Batman from foe to foe in a fluid and almost dance-like movement with devastating effects. The more times you can string together attacks will open new power moves that can daze or level multiple opponents.
Batman's utility belt is full with some of the same "toys" as before but with new abilities and functions. Batarangs, batclaws and explosive gels are back, with additional weapons like smoke pellets and a new Cryptographic Sequencer to help the Caped Crusader escape from trouble or solve puzzles.
The reviewer at CNN's overall rating on
Batman: Arkham City:
Suffice to say, the game story takes plenty of twists and turns, revealing more about the Dark Knight and his rogues. The action is well balanced between fighting objectives and detective work and has a nice flow and pace.It is a very deep game with a lengthy storyline, plenty of side missions and hundreds of collectibles. The playable Catwoman sections are a nice addition that weaves in and out of the main story but never feels out of place.
My anticipation for this game shot through the roof with this review. Thanks to Rocksteady, we now have two of some of the greatest comic book based video games yet, and I am sure with the release of this groundbreaking game, we will have more. Also, thanks to CNN, we also have this great review.
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