"welcome, if slightly expensive release"
As far as money-spinning franchises go, Batman
hasn’t had a bad run. Appearing in games since the eighties 8-bit
consoles and computers, The Caped Crusader seems to inspire a level of
passion from publishers that other super heroes just don’t get.
While much of the game has been lifted directly
from previous episodes, most notably the animations, the much talked
about, new addition of the Batmobile is a bit of an anti-climax.
Handling and controls are extremely unusual for a
vehicle – accelerate with the trigger, brake with the face button. It
doesn’t ruin the game, but it could have been done so much better.
Taking on enemy militia tanks rolling through
Arkham’s streets is also a bit
over the top, even by Gotham’s standards. Initial disappointment with
the Batmobile eventually gives way, though and Arkham Knight continues
the tradition of cerebral action and impressive cinematics the series
has become known for.
Like a lot of follow-ups, it doesn’t excite quite
like the first, but after a few lean months for PlayStation, Arkham
Knight is a welcome, if slightly expensive release.
