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FIRST IMPRESSIONS
This game is basically the same as Arkham Asylum, but in a sandbox (or open world) environment. I personally have mixed feelings about this. On one hand, it's a repeat of one of my favourite games of all time, so I can't complain about that! :D On the other hand, I generally don't like sandbox games, and all the problems I usually have with them are present here: the side missions are nothing but distracting. But it's still just so much fun to be Batman that it's totally worth it! :D
The plot definitely has higher stakes than Asylum. The Joker infects Batman with the same Titan formula poisoning that's slowly killing him, so Batman has to find a cure to save both their lives.
Several more of Batman's classic enemies are introduced, including Mr Freeze, Ra's al Ghul and the Penguin. I was still surprised and disappointed that Two-Face got the short end of the stick, though; he's barely in this. Hell, the Mad Hatter gets more screen time than him!
But the main thing the game did for me was the ending. Not to spoil anything, but several characters die, and I genuinely wasn't expecting it.
To sum it up, this sequel is kind of like Portal 2: in many ways it's superior, but I'll always hold the first one closer to my heart. It's still just as fun and dramatically strong as its predecessor; I just have some minor personal issues with it.
My rating: 90%
