Catwoman DLC: Arkham City: Game Review
Platform: PS3
Released by Rocksteady
It's a big year for the Bat and also the Cat.
With the final part of Christopher Nolan's take on the Batman franchise, The
Dark Knight Rises, likely to chew up a huge chunk of box office glory, it's fair
to say there's a lot of expectation on the Caped Crusaders cowl.
But it's also a big year for Catwoman with Anne Hathaway under pressure to
deliver a memorable performance as Selina Kyle.
And she's got some big shoes to follow Eartha Kitt, Michelle Pfeiffer and the
latest digital Catwoman in the downloadable content section of last year's smash
hit game, Batman: Arkham City.
The slinky Cat makes some brief appearances during the main storyline of
Arkham City but for those willing to splash out (and not wanting to complete the
whole game), there's a chance to run riot as the cat suited Kyle, in a series of
side adventures set within the same environment and skylines of Arkham.
This consists of four chapters within a sub section of
the game as well as the chance to unleash feline hell in the Riddler's challenge
sections. Armed with whip, throwing balls and spiked caltrops - plus the chance
to upgrade, this Cat's got a lot to play with.
The animators have gone to town on Cats - she's got quite the voluptuous form
squeezed into (and occasionally bursting out of) a leather catsuit, whose design
is very in keeping with the original look of the costume. But they've also given
her one hell of a fluid feel when it comes to running, jumping and leaping
through Arkham's skyline; it's thrilling to play and is such a different style
to Batman himself that it makes it fun to do.
If you're thinking that Cats won't have as much to do as the Bat, well,
you're sort of right but with red Riddler trophies scattered around, four mini
episodes which pit her against the likes of Two Face, Poison Ivy and searching
for thieves who've made off with her stolen loot, there's certainly enough to
distract away from the main game for a while. Plus her smooth flowing combat
moves are stunning to watch and completely different from Batman's rougher
approach.
Throw in the chance to upgrade Catwoman's suits and weapons as well as
Riddler's Revenge challenge maps, it's more than substantial enough content to
warrant the download.
Batman: Arkham City continues to offer up hours of gameplay and
entertainment, long after the main storyline's done and this download really
does mean that it's a game which continues to build its own mythology and offer
a lot to those willing to invest the time and a little money.
Rating: 8/10
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