Costumed Freaks

Well, I did it again. I rented a game as soon as it came out. Right now, I'm playing Batman: Arkham Asylum for my 360. Let me tell you about this game. I remember back in the early 1990s, there was a glut of Batman videogames. Batman on the NES is considered a classic, but I wouldn't know, since I never played it. (I was primarily weaned on the SNES, remember?) I have played the video games versions of Batman Returns, Batman Forever, and The Adventures of Batman & Robin. The game versions of Batman Returns and Adventures of Batman & Robin were actually pretty good. Batman Forever, well, let's just say, it was a crappier version of an already crappy movie. But still, all this time, there was never a totally flippin' awesome Batman game.

Until now.

Actually, to try to describe the goodness within Batman: Arkham Asylum would take me awhile. Instead, I will list the things you won't find in this game.

*ahem*

Things You Won't Find In Batman: Arkham Asylum:

1. Bat nipples.
2. Batman using the word, "goddamn."
3. Batman sounding incredibly hoarse when he's talking. (Come and get me, Christian Bale.)
4. Incredibly Lame Puns.
5. Shark Repellent.
6. Usage of the phrase, "Holy (something), Batman!"
7. Radioactive bees. My God.
   

There. There's reason enough right there to play this game, even if you aren't a Batman fanatic. But then again, knowing this day and age, finding someone who doesn't like Bats is . . . pretty tricky, considering the success of The Dark Knight. So give it a go if you're interested. I'll fill you in with more details later.