Batman: Arkham Asylum
Most recommendations on XboxDad are for the kids – but this one is for Dad.
Sure, super heroes start out for kids, but this game is truly about the Dark Knight. It takes you inside the dark world of Arkham Asylum, where all of Gotham’s worst are locked up. Of course, Joker has taken over, so all of them are unlocked – and you will get to meet almost all of your favorites before it is over. The graphics are great, the adventure keeps you engaged, and Batman has never looked better.
Critics agree, this is the best Batman (and potentially best single-player super hero) game ever.
Unfortunately, I have been absent from XboxDad for a while, as I have been writing a book, but I will be back at evangelizing my favorite games in March. But I wanted to get this out, because Batman for Windows is on sale this weekend.
On Sale in March 2010
Microsoft Games for Windows on Demand has Batman:AA for 75% off – for download. That works out to about $13 US between February 26 and March 1. Regularly $59.99 — $12.49 this weekend.
In fact, every weekend in March 2010, Games for Windows will have a different game on radical sale. Click here for more details.
I played it through on Xbox360, and bought it for PC so that I could play it again while I travel. PS> my two personal requirements for playing a game originally released on a console on your PC: 1) Must use the Xbox360/USB controller and 2) Achievement Points on Live. This one has them both.
By the way, the next Dad-friendly game for me to play through … Mass Effect 2.
February 26, 2010
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Tags: Ages 13-17, SuperHeroes · Posted in: Game Reviews, Games for Dads, News and Events
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