i didn't get all that far into the game but it comes down to this..

that grid of items in the lower left-hand corner was way to complex which made gameplay, imo, clunky and i only had like half of those availible to me.   then i had  a whatever happend that meant i didn't play the game for about 2 weeks,.. when i came back i couldn't do anything right and got frustrated and quit the game.

Not my experience at all.  I mean, like a lot of series, there's going to be some fighting and mini-bosses but the Batman games always seem to build on what you already have.

-Upgrading moves and gadgets that just keep you ahead of the new enemy.  

-Using newfound equipment to solve environmental puzzles or backtracking to figure out what your new powers can unlock.

-Exploring the areas to solve Riddler's riddles or unlock new Batman lore

-(this time) Drivin around in the Batmobile

-Slently taking out 10 thugs....but some of them have motion sensors, thermal goggles, explosives, etc requiring clever use of environment and traps.

-Glide through this area without touching the ground

-Sneak past this enemy without being seen 

-Solve this puzzle before time runs out

-Race around town answering telephones to unlock the next part of the mystery

I mean, if you simplify it like that then a large percent of games are suddenly whittled down to "Beat the bad guys, fight boss, progress to the next level.  eeeehhh."  Anyway, I'm hyped for it.  Sorry if it's not your cup of tea.  If you don't like the series by now, this post isn't gonna change your mind.

Sunstrider said: Hmm, mixed feelings in the comments I see, and I thought people love "Batman" , anyways, my only beef with the series is Origins, that game just feels like an updated City, but still, excited for Arkham Knight.

Luckily Rocksteady didn't make that game and don't even acknowledge it as part of their trilogy.

Ikr? Everyone thinks i'm crazy because I say I like AA better than AC.