Pros:
-Combat system is odd at first but works great once you get the hang of it and does require you to watch your timing
-Predator encounters challenge you to be stealthy, watch enemy movements carefully, and plan out your attack
-Gadgets are, for the most part, incredibly useful and their use is encouraged by me and the game
-Batman's abilities are satisfying to use and very useful
-The world may seem small compared to other open-world games, but it's made bigger by the amount of stuff to do
-Replayability added by Riddler's Revenge (Challenge Mode) and New Game Plus, in addition to easter eggs you might miss
-It's the GOTY Edition, which means extra content in the form of Challenge Mode characters and maps, additions to Story Mode, skins, and a new story pack

Cons:
-Sidequests can be a tad boring or tedious, but not horribly so (though Riddler's quest is incredibly long)
-The story isn't anything special (save for a couple parts) and has a plothole or two, but it won't ruin the experience at all
-Catwoman is not very well integrated into the story
-It's crashed a few times on me, though this is only a recent occurrence

Overall, I love this game. While not perfect, it's addicting and fun as hell to play with great mechanics and plenty of content. You don't need to know much about Batman to like this game, and my knowledge going in was limited to part of The Dark Knight and the 1989 film, so I'm glad I didn't need to know all of the lore to understand what was going on. It's also challenging, but with just a little time and effort, you can be a good Batman. Get it at full price, sale price, whatever - just get it and see for yourself!
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