An amusing game, if nothing else. Since it’s based on a movie, there isn’t much in the way of ground breaking storyline. Gameplay is, to a degree, sub-par as well. So why did I give it such a high rating if it isn’t good in the usual areas? The answer is simple: the chatter between characters.
Hearing the fearful grunts shake in their boots, and the various rumors of demonic power you supposedly wield are nice touches. I especially liked when one of the poor fools said something along these lines. “Damn, the lights are flickering, people disappearing without a trace, it’s like we’re in a bad slasher movie! I’m not being paid enough to deal with Freddy Krueger’s mentor!”
It isn’t just the bad guys who say interesting lines, Alfred has a few as well along the lines of, “Trying to infiltrate the asylum, master Bruce? May I suggest donning a pair of tights and saying you’re a bat?”
The storyline isn’t anything special, and the gameplay is rather bland, but you can’t help feeling sympathy towards the poor fools against you..and the loyal Alfred. I’m genuinely surprised that the old butler and none of the helpless thugs had a heart attack, given some of the things you have to pull off.
“Very well, master Bruce. Let no one underestimate your..appetite for destruction.”