When the Batman: Arkham Asylum sequel was announced, fans were shocked and excited over the possibility of stepping back into Batman's shoes, but not everybody is anticipating the game's release. Bitmob's Michael Rousseau believes that the sequel was prematurely announced and is unsure as to whether another game in the franchise will be able to live up to the original.

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In a way, the game begs a sequel. It's a great experience. It accurately portrays all of Batman's key characteristics. The ability to smash heads is definitely in there, sure, but so are the ingenuity, the deductive acumen, the stealth, and the value for human life that make the character so beloved. Whisking each part of the Caped Crusader's unique style into a single, potent mixture, Rocksteady succeeded in creating the most faithful Batman game ever.

Moreover, Arkham Asylum wasn't perfect. It featured some repetitive sequences. Also, some contrivances, like the conveniently placed gargoyle statuaries in each room, felt like uninspired gameplay capitulations that took away from the overall immersion. Solutions to these problems would be welcome.

So if the game is great, and it contains a few unpolished features, why am I not clamoring for a sequel?

I don't think more of the same -- or even more of the improved -- would do Rocksteady's first breakout game any greater justice. I felt very satisfied when I finished foiling the Joker's plan. The length was just right -- nothing dragged on too long or felt rushed. I fought all the villains I really cared to encounter, and, for me, the credits rolled at just the right time. My contentment with the length doesn't come from frustration -- quite the opposite: Arkham Asylum has an impeccable sense of pacing and flow. "Complete" is the best word I can think of to describe it as a product.

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