Batman has enjoyed a bit of a resurgence the past few years.

The success of "The Dark Knight" on the big screen is followed by "Batman: Arkham Asylum" on the small.

"Arkham Asylum" is a fantastic action game by any standard but especially by comic book-game standards.

The game has street cred. "Batman" writer Paul Dini penned the story, and the voicework is done by many of the actors involved with previous Batman works, including Mark Hamill as the Joker and Kevin Conroy as Batman.

In "Arkham Asylum," Batman is delivering the Joker to Arkham after an escape. However, this is all part of the Joker's nefarious plan. As soon as he's inside, he frees himself - and all the other villains there. Batman must work his way around the complex, taking out henchmen while trying to unravel the Joker's scheme.

It's a blend of stealth, melee combat and fun gadgets, a mix of gameplay that will hold your attention for hours … and hours.

I take issue with hardly anything in the game. The visuals are beautiful. The voices are great. The controls are fantastic. Batman's combat moves are fluid and powerful.

When Batman's not fighting, he's sneaking around. A number of stealth attacks are available for use and some of them are pretty clever.

You can, for example, hide on a high-up gargoyle until an enemy walks under. You grab him and tie him up beneath it, then spray him with explosive gel, lure his buddies over and detonate when they arrive. Wow.

Plus, there's so much to do. Hidden around Arkham are hundreds of "Riddler's Challenges." Some are trophies waiting to be found. Others are a riddle; you find the object that is the answer and "scan" it.

As you collect these items, it unlocks dossiers of "Batman" characters, including biographies and some interview tapes.

Add to this the dark, brooding atmosphere - the Scarecrow segments seriously creeped me out - and you've got a heck of a game.

Honestly, I tried to think of something I didn't like about the game. I came up with nothing of consequence.

Buy it. Even if you're not a Batman fan.