The first look at Arklicmi City showed no such timidity. While it was the best opening to a game since Freeman's monorail ride, it didn't give you much of a feel for the game. Taken to a room in Eidos, we were shown Batman accompanying Joker into the iconic madhouse, and not much else.
When The First round of publicity for Arkhctm Asylum came out there was the impression of a certain lack of confidence.