With the help of his part-time lover Harley Quinn, The Joker has taken control of Arkham and trapped Batman, Commissioner Gordon and the staff inside. The story kicks off with Batman returning The Joker to the asylum, only to discover that it's all an elaborate ruse. The game keeps you focused, and while it may feel a bit constrained at times, what it lacks in raw area is made up for in spades by an amazing level of detail. You can see Gotham in the distance, but you'll never actually go there. Set on Arkham Island, the entire course of the game takes place within the grounds of the asylum. But it's also a finely polished adventure that, aside from a few minor blemishes, is one hell of a ride. It may have voice actors reprising their roles. Batman: Arkham Asylum may have a license attached. As a result, developers simply "go through the motions" when churning out a game with a license, and the creative juices are reserved for original IP. Like it or not, licensed games typically sell based on the name more than anything else.
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