Batman: Arkham Asylum

[David Hawk]

What about the gameplay mate, is it just a button basher?

[Sheridan Passell]

No it's much cleverer than it first appears. As the number of enemies goes up and the weapons they're carrying get harder, you do really have to think how you'll approach it. I really like the combat system.

[AristotleP]

I've hardly touched it...

I played it yesterday for a bit. Just got to the outside.

[Sheridan Passell]

Playstation 3 controller probably makes it quite hard to play.

[David Hawk]

Excellent, I've got this down on my crimbo list.

[AristotleP]

Playstation 3 controller probably makes it quite hard to play.

Shuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuush

[David Hawk]

Ive had this a couple of weeks now and it is amazing, not just as a Batman game but as a game full stop. The fighting is intuitive and gives you a great sense of achievement when you pull off a takedown. There's also a lot more to this game than just run around fighting, the detective elements from the comics are in there as is the stealth and the Scarecrow interludes are a fun and interesting way to bring in Bruce Waynes history.

I'm fairly near the end as I'm trying to defeat the 'Bane'd'-up Joker and hi cronies but not having much luck at he mo