Holy Metacritic, Batman! They've finally bothered to dedicate considerable time and resources to putting you in a decent videogame!" "You may be right, old chum, but past experience tells us that Dr Mediocrity could yet be waiting to make his move. Pass the Critic-Repellent Bat-Spray, and stay alert."
There's no need. Batman: Arkham Asylum is by some distance the best superhero game of modern times, trumping even Spider-Man 2 with its interpretation of its lead character's abilities, and achieving a standard of cast and environmental work that only rarely falters. It's a guaranteed seller and a huge commercial venture, but don't be dazzled by the dollar bills and licensing: this is the product of a development team with real love for the character and his world.
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