I picked up a copy of Batman: Arkham Asylum for the Xbox 360 last night. I’m only a few hours into the game at this point but it’s been an awesome experience so far. It’s a perfect mix of action and story and it drips with Batman lore.

I think the thing that really makes this game enjoyable is the dialogue. It feels in many ways like a throwback to The Animated Series, although I must admit that it would’ve been a lot cooler if Heath Ledger were still alive to voice The Joker. Regardless, the banter back and forth between him and Batman is relentless and entertaining. It feels just like the comics – right down to Batman’s ingenuity and gadgetry.

If you’re looking for a great story-driven console game, then this one will keep you busy for quite a while. I don’t see it as a title with a lot of replay value, however, so you might want to avoid it if you’re a gamer on a budget. There’s a lot of bang for your buck, here, but there’s no multiplayer and nothing in the way of mini-games to come back to.