Some may see that this is a 2-D metroidvania style game and initially be dissuaded from it, being atypical for a game carrying the Batman Arkham name. I personally found it to be quite entertaining, and while it suffers from the typical faults of a metroidvania, like backtracking and diverting your path for a single upgrade you need to progress, it doesn't stand as a bad representation of the genre. There are a number of Pros and Cons to the game, and I would like to list them now:
Pros
1. The cut scenes being told in a comic book style is quite refreshing for a superhero who derives from comics
2. I like that the suits, previously only cosmetic, now provide some buffs and abilities
3. The non-linear order in which you can take down the bosses and the endings that result from it is quite nice.
4. Like with all games in the Arkham saga, the voice acting is incredible
5. The gadgets, while limited, provide just enough to get around and solve a decent number of puzzles
6. The bosses provide a decent level of challeneg instead of just being big combat encounters, each showing personality and style from the villains
7. The inspect tool they added to detective mode is a nice touch that makes the player think instead of detective mode revealing all
8. Continues what arkham origins did in setting up the suicide squad in the Arkhamverse. I hope they soon get a good game
9. Lots of secrets to collect giving the player a decent post-game experience
Cons:
1. The combat system is so archaic and clunky
2. The relation with Batman and Catwoman feels forced in this game, I know this is their first encounter, but having Selina be the proto-Oracle in this game feels wrong.
3. The twist ending felt forced as well.
4. The fact you have to inspect every breakable wall before you can break it
I'm sure there are more Pros and Cons that I missed, which is why I'm allowing comments so the community can help build the list and give feedback. Overall i would recommend this game, but only if its on sale, as $20 is too much, that can get you any of the 4 main Arkham games
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