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Bottom line up front: If you are a game collector or a Batman enthusiast, then this is worth the money.
**UPDATE since writing the original review (which can be found at the end of the update)**
Since writing this review, I have beaten the game and loved every minute of it. There are definitely some intellectual challenges that I honestly wouldn't have been able to overcome if I hadn't had the game guide (which I highly recommend as well).
But, my opinion of the game did not deteriorate at all as the game progressed. It was fun, stimulating, and challenging. Once again, I think it is worth the money.
**END OF UPDATE original review below**
Normally, I don't play super hero games, because normally, they stink. But, my wife got me Batman Arkham Asylum for my birthday last year and I ended up loving it. So, I was definitely looking forward to this sequel when I heard about it. The trailers and reviews were not misleading. The introductory screen shots and (showing the companies that produced/designed the game i.e. WB, Rocksteady) impressed me. The main menus are also eye candy.
As far as gameplay, it feels more or less the exact same as the first game which is good. The combat system in this game is fun, fluid, and intuitive. But, they did make improvements. Batman has some new moves and takedowns and combos and it isn't any more complicated of a system to utilize.
The storyline so far (I haven't beaten yet) is fun and well thought out. Rocksteady did a really good job bringing Batman's reality into our reality. There was a lot of attention to detail with regard to the relationships and backstories of all of the characters.
As far as the Collector's Editition packaging and contents: I do not at all regret spending the extra $40 on this at all. I got some cool DLC codes (Batman the Animated Series skin and two Catwoman skins, as well as a downloadable sound track exclusive to the Collector's Edition). The statue is really good quality and looks good on my shelf with my other game collectibles. I do want to mirror the only complaint I've seen about this edition of the game so far and that is that the game disc is in the back of the art book. I do wish the game disc had an actual XBox 360 game case. But, this is honestly a minor complaint in my book.
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Arkham City is a Fantastic game to say the least. It is extremely fun and entertaining. Being a big Batman fan I decided to pre-order the collectors edition only to be let down by it. The first dissapointment is the lack of a seperate case. The game disc is in a jewel-case holder in the rear of the art book which is an annoyance to get to. The hard jewel plastic seems to scratch the disc easier than the softer plastic of a typical xbox case. The other gripe I have with the CE was that not all of the goodies were there or correct (from the factory, not the distributor). The trading cards were nowhere to be found, and instead of a Gotham Knights blu-ray, it was a DVD. The only way to obtain these items is to contact WB support. After doing this and giving them my info, here we are 3 months later and my CE still isn't complete. Am i totally upset by this? Not really. Will I buy the next games CE? Probably not. The upside is that the statue is a great piece, but it's not worth the extra money. I recommend this product if you want to pay $40 more for a neat statue, a bad movie, and some stuff you're not going to get.Best Deals for Batman: Arkham City Collector's Edition for Xbox 360
If you're a fan of Batman, if you're a hardcore gamer, if you just like stuff that's good... Batman: Arkham City IS the game for you! Don't hesitate in buying this game, and don't hesitate in playing it. With free-roaming over miles of Gotham City to explore, and thousands of criminals to deal with, you won't get bored with this game. The main missions and the side missions gives this game more impact and meaning. For us Bat-fans, there are a bunch of Easter Eggs, characters and shocking moments that'll make you stay addicted to this game.Honest reviews on Batman: Arkham City Collector's Edition for Xbox 360
If you're reading this review, you've already wasted valuable purchasing/shipping/playing time! It's unbelievable and captures the Batman universe perfectly. The gameplay is fantastic and there is a TON of stuff to do. So stop reading this and go buy it so you can play!!!Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Batman: Arkham City Collector's Edition for Xbox 360
one of the best purchases i have ever made.love the statue!!
love the artwork!!
love the game!!
just excellent!!
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