Originally Posted by Shauna
49. Batman: Arkham Asylum
PS3, 209
I agree, Shauna. While City was certainly bigger, Asylum felt more focused, which to be fair wasn't incredibly tricky given how much you get thrown around the place in City. I liked the combat a little better, too, and I'm not sure why - I had a lot more fun in Asylum in that room where you're basically surrounded by 40 goons and spent ages trying to get that flawless fight in there. I can't even remember if I got it, but just going back in over and over after every little mistake is something I actually remember fondly despite the constant failure - it was sort of like playing a minigame, even though it was just the standard combat.
I think the story was a bit better, too, although (obviously for those who have played both) the ending wasn't amazing by comparison. It felt more realistic, which I feel Batman should, and I enjoyed getting the collectables. In City it felt like a chore after a while with the insane volume of collectables there were, but I think Asylum got it just right. Still, both are really good games... I just feel that this one is better.
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