*Batman: Arkham City* promises to build on the success of Arkham Asylum, but
expanding the excellent stealth and combat with more playable characters and
a huge city to explore. We got our hands on with Batman: Arkham City at
Gamescom 2011, playing with Batman and Catwoman. Batman plays much as we
remember him, but movement seems more fluid, and there are a greater variety
in combat animations. Arkham City also gives the game much greater vertical
gameplay, as you'll climb up and swoop off buildings. It's a dark place, in
fitting with the genre, and it looks great. Catwoman moves very differently,
with a graceful, balletic fighting style that really suits the character.
Playing as Catwoman therefore has a really different rhythm, giving Batman:
Arkham City much more variety. As well as the Joker, Batman: Arkham City
introduces the tragic Mr Freeze, who looks like a formidable opponent, as he
learns players attacks on the fly. Batman: Arkham City looks like a much
broader experience, and much less claustrophobic than its predecessor. The
mix of stealth and melee combat has been maintained and subtly improved.
*Batman: Arkham City is undoubtedly one of the most exciting looking titles
of 2011, and should please fans of the original and newcomers alike.*Download
*Batman: Arkham City Hands on Preview* in Softonic
