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One of 2011's most anticipated games, Batman: Arkham City continues the Caped Crusader's adventures after the events of Rocksteady's Batman: Arkham Asylum. With each and every trailer, info, and image released, an ungodly amount of anticipation builds up into every enthusiast and fan for the game, and raises questions at almost every turn. This year, those questions have been answered, with answers no one has expected.

Thrown into the madhouse-on-steroids by Professor Hugo Strange, billionaire playboy Bruce Wayne dons the cape and cowl of the Dark Knight once again to strike at the heart of criminals from within, unraveling the plans of each and every one of his most major enemies to date.

Those that lay in wait for him were shrouded with uncertainty, deception, and secrets. But as you delve further and further into the game, you'll start to doubt whatever theory you've laid out, and before you know it, you'll only want to seek out the answers to your questions, instead of trying to solve it yourself.

The game will take you places. But they won't be places you'd want to go.

With a wide array of gadgets and improved combat and stealth mechanics, Arkham City promises to immerse you into the scene itself and give you an improved experience from what you've played on Arkham Asylum. Besides the main stories, there are side missions for you to complete, as well as the Riddler Challenges.

All of these aspects have been improved to provide a more challenging experience than the previous installment, as well as a more rewarding feel whenever you finish a challenge. Besides the aforementioned, Arkham City also includes the beloved Challenge Rooms, as well as the Catwoman spin-off campaign. Not to mention the Robin and Nightwing add-ons.

The overall presentation of the game is absolutely superb; Mark Hamill, Kevin Conroy, and our dear old Nolan North provide some of the most awesome voice work ever to be heard. Indeed, their performance is something to remember. The beauty of decay in Arkham City is also something to behold; with the new and improved graphics, you'll see your enemies and your surroundings have been done with such beautiful and visceral detail. The atmosphere of the area will haunt you every second; you can feel the dark and dank air with each step you take and every second you fly around.

The tandem that never gets old.

No question about it; Arkham City is one of the best games of 2011, and dare I say, game of the year. Goaded with good reason by gamers, fans, and professional critics alike, your money is well spent on this installment of the Dark Knight's adventures in the video game industry.

The game will keep you entertained and at the edge of your seat, and is sure as hell no leisurely walk in the park; Arkham City provides rewarding challenges, a brilliantly executed story, and an amazing portrayal of Batman and all his friends and enemies. You'll be playing long after you're done with the main story.

There's a longer version of this review, somewhere. Find it in the darkness.