I am not saying its not a good time...but this is like the 5th thread on how amazing this game is.

It looks nice, sounds nice and plays nice. And thats where it ends... This ain't no GOTY.

Yeah I don't hate this...just hate the free pass its recieving everywhere cause its a decent batman game.

he said GOTY contendor, though that makes me want to get the game, i am not a fan of batman though.

The game is awesome. It's my second game on my PS3 and I love it. Splinter cell is not as well refined nor does it have anywhere near as good a plot or immersion.

The only thing splinter cell has is a more challenging combat system, and its not that much more challenging.

And Modern Warfare is just another shooter and Uncharted is a Tomb Raider clone.  Very few games are completely original.  But when a game raises the bar for a ceratin genre people should take notice (Like the two games mentioned above).  Batman is the best 3rd person action game released so far this year.  And it flew under a lot of people's radar.  I just feel people should know how good this game really is.

Besides that, it's a Licensed Game done right.  How often does that happen?

My bitterness about this game is starting to show eh...Im sorry, i really dislike it.

I don;t know, this could be the best 3rd person adventure game this year, but so far its been slim pickins. And this did not fly under any radar. People were hyping this over a year ago when it was shown at 2008 E3.

To me the game is way to easy and very scripted to be considered a great game. Its pretty much guiding the player through everything you need to do.

In combat, you need to counter? No problem, the little blue aura around the enemy tells you that and give you plenty of time...

In exploration, you need to find and exit? No problem, it will glow a different color when you switch to your blue heat view

In stealth, you need to sneak up on enemy? No problem, game will circle where you need to shoot your rope gun...you don't even need to aim.

Its just so scripted, no intuition or skill needed...reminds me of guitar hero. Just push buttons as game dictates.

GOTY so far, imo

It has surprisingly good reviews. Rocksteady Studios doesn't have an impressive trackrecord. Only Urban Chaos 75%. However in 3 years they released this new Batman game with very good reviews so far 92,85% (13 reviews).

I say contender yes... winner no...

G4 gave Fable II GOTY. Lets just say that not only is this game significantly better technically, atmospherically, vocally and verbally, it has better gameplay, way more challenge, and a significantly longer campaign. Oh, and the story is perfect too.

This could very well get a GOTY award from someone.

I agree completely, its nothing special and just because its a slow time of year its being treated like the second coming.