This past weekend I got to sit down and take a bit more time with Gotham City Impostors. I love shooter games but I'm actually terrible at them. I thought that maybe since it was a game that was based on the world of Batman that it would give me the edge I need. I was wrong. But the game is fantastic and is available for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360. It takes the fun of playing Call of Duty multiplayer and the elements of Batman and his enemies and creates an online shooter that could be enjoyed by both non-comic book fans and die-hard fans alike.
You don't buy a physical copy of the game. It's an online download that only costs you about $15 in Microsoft points. You play as a member of one of the two rival gangs: the Bats and the Jokerz. Just like Call of Duty, the more you play, the more points you rack up for unlockable items. These items include weapons, weapon mods, loadout and character customizations, calling cards, ability to join gangs......I'm sure I'm missing a couple of things, but you get the idea. They want you to play, but you’re still rewarded for doing so. I do hope to see downloadable map packs in the future like in COD.
The fun you get and the price you pay is a no-brainer; and the animated opening sequence is hilarious. You’ll most definitely appreciate the great ideas, great artwork and the great concept of being a vigilante in Gotham without playing by the rules. Or Batman’s code of ethics, for that matter. Gotham City Impostors is a very fun game that's picking up a lot of momentum and can only snowball into something bigger and better. The best part for me, is that since it's so new, I still have a pretty good chance to be playing against others who are at the same level of 'suck' that I'm still at.
Check it out: www.gothamcityimpostors.com
See you online
-Danny
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