I come in on the other side in saying City > Asylum, but the arguments for Asylum being superior I can definitely see. And it does seem to be the popular opinion.

Everything being more contained and less sprawling in the first one gave it a certain feel that kind of went out the window in the sequel where you're flying all over a city with snipers firing at you, stumbling across seemingly random villains. But I love me some seemingly random villains.

Origins came out not that long ago - but it is made by a different company. I believe Rocksteady is working on a true sequel to City. I have not played Origins yet, or the 3DS version. Which is apparently different.

Yeah, with the various villains kind of acting as your contacts in GTA.

And boy howdy, if you like Riddler trophies...