For those of you who haven’t purchased the beast of a comic book game Arkham Asylum, Rocksteady has put the icing on the cake with the addition of 3D. Before your imagination runs wild after watching Avatar, (which uses stereoscopic 3D) don’t get your hypes up.

The GOTY (Game of the Year) edition of Arkham Asylum utilizes the old school red and green 3D glasses, which depicts an illusion of depth in the game. You’ll find that there are two 3D glasses in the games cover, giving the chance for one person to play in 3D and the other to watch.

Unfortunately none of the cutscenes are in 3D but the real time gameplay is. When you first don the glasses be prepared for a world of wooziness, as your eyes take time to adjust to the glasses. At a first glimpse you’ll notice that the only 3D effect in sight is on Batman, who has an outlined focus around him.

Other time’s the 3D effect is really showcased when you’re sitting on top of a gargoyle. If you look down you get an illusion of depth and the floor ends up looking like a long fall.

It wouldn’t be a GOTY edition without added features; all of the DLC challenge maps are included in the game. These maps range from the alley way in Gotham City to the Scarecrow’s maps.

Besides that there are not many positives with the inclusion of 3D, luckily it’s an optional feature. Wearing the glasses doesn’t compliment the game at all and tarnishes the games presentation. I’m sure the developers wanted players to appreciate the work of the artists and be overwhelmed by the graphics.

If you already own the game then the challenge maps can be purchased from the PSN or Xbox Live for a reasonable price. Whether or not you purchase this edition depends on how much of a Batman fan you are.

Buying this game for hopes of some 3D effects on par with Avatar then you will be disappointed. I would only recommend you to buy this if you haven’t purchased Arkham Asylum already.

7.5/10