Well today I FINALLY picked up my copy of Batman: Arkham Asylum and also began to play it. I didnt spend too much time on it, but it definately enough to pick up my first impressions of the game. I am about a third or half way thorugh the game, and I absolutely love it. Gamespot, I trusted you, Gamespot players, I trusted you, and you didn't let me down at all. Arkham Asylum is now one of my favorite games of all time, seriously. And now I can't wait to continue playing it. The game really drags you in, and does not let go. When you are playing it, you really feel like Bruce Wayne, The Dark Knight. Everything you see in the comics and movies, is possible in the game. You feel like you are the masked vigilante beating those criminals to a pulp with your bare hands (yes Morgan Freeman, yes). Not much more can be said, it makes you feel very powerful.

I really like the combat system, although a little easy, the combo's are very well done, a good balance with aerobics and just sheer brute domination. I think it just adds to the aspect of being the Bat, seeing how he is practically invincible. I really love the fact that the Riddler is added into the game. Not spoiling anything, but some of the riddles are challenging, and I like that. The detective aspect, gets a little repetitive, yet cool and unique for an action game. I love the characters, Batman looks and sounds like the movie character we all love, as does the Joker. His sick sense of humor makes me laugh at times, and freaks me out at others. From what I have experienced, the environment of the Asylum is very well done and really scares me. I relate a lot of it to the Saw movie saga, but that's just my opinion. I love the blend of villains that they have incorporated into the game, although Harley Quinn is very very annoying, but I can't get enough of her outfit. :P

Overall, so far, I love the game and I'm very excited to continue playing it. I cant wait to see who else/what else is in the game. To see what more Batman does to Arkham Asylum, and the long awaited ending of the intense game. Ill post another blog later on about the game.