Does it hold up for a first time player? Depends… (2022 review)

User Rating: 6 | Batman: Arkham Asylum PC

Pros:

  • Aesthetic
  • Horror
  • Cinematography
  • Some story elements
  • Pioneer of modern hand-to-hand combat games

Cons:

  • Controls are not always intuitive
  • Tedious menus
  • Not always clear where to go or what to do
  • Character models
  • Gameplay / combat is a bit dated
    • I imagine it was great at the time. Games that built on this type of combat (Spider-man, Shadow of mordor, etc.) kind of ruined it for me.

Rating:

  • Story ****** 6/10
  • Gameplay ***** 5/10
  • Atmosphere ******** 8/10
  • Overall ****** 6/10

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  • Story (characters, narrative, depth, pace, role playing)
  • Gameplay (mechanics, fun factor, level design)
  • Atmosphere (graphics, environment, mood)