Batman: Arkham City

Batman: Arkham City

This is another review almost a year late.

Overview

Arkham City is an action fighting adventure game where you play Batman. You do missions to save the city.

Impression

Seems like a solid game, but I just don't care about Batman. Didn't finish it. Action seemed solid, voice acting was fantastic. Lots of dumb collection objectives that are so common these days.

Compare to Other Games

Shadows of Mordor

Very similar, but I much preferred Mordor. Combat is about the same. Batman had a stronger story if you are into Batman, which I am not. I finished Mordor and almost restarted it. Maybe even purchased the DLC, which is rare for me. I couldn't get a third the way through Batman.

Far Cry 3

I'm currently playing this one. It is far superior to Arkham City.

Tomb Raider

I really liked the Tomb Raider I played in 2013. The story is simpler but more engaging. I mean that I sometimes empathized with Lara Croft, where I could never suspend my disbelief for Batman. 

Assassin's Creed

I have a love/hate relationship with Assassin's Creed. It feels like it was made for a console and is clunky on the PC. If it wasn't for that clunky feeling, I would easily recommend Assassin's Creed over Arkham City.

Should You Buy It?

Despite my negative review, the only real complaint is that I don't especially care about Batman. I've heard Batman fans really enjoy this game. No idea why I would enjoy Tomb Raider or Far Cry over it, but I do. I say, if you like Batman, this is a sold game.