Batman: Arkham Asylum

[Spidey-kid1]

Wow. I'm suprised at the lack of coverage on this game. It looks amazing!

Anyway, here are all the trailers.
Teaser Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-xYSMHsFrs)
Environment Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xsh8xok9LH0)
Joker Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPnTSvX86Dw)
Invisible Predator Trailer (http://xbox360.ign.com/dor/objects/14273491/batman-arkham-asylum/videos/batman_trl_invisiblepred_031309.html)

I have to say... I'm really impressed with this game. I'm impressed with everything about it! The voices sound amazing, the graphics look good, the gameplay looks good (especially the stealth tactics implemented into the game shown in the invisible predator trailer) and the soundtrack is on the level of the Dark Knight (its frighteningly similar actually). The Joker is amazing so far too.

Plot:
The game begins with Batman capturing the Joker after his latest plot, escorting him to Arkham Asylum for imprisonment where, due to the Joker's recent attack on Gotham's prison, a large number of sane convicts have been transferred to Arkham. However, the Joker has set a trap for Batman inside the asylum, using Arkham's own defenses against him. Batman must now not only try to escape from the hazards of Arkham, but also recapture the Joker and reveal his true intentions.

Characters
Heroes:
Bruce Wayne / Batman
Barbara Gordon / Oracle
Commissioner James Gordon

Villains:
Joker (http://comicbookresources.com/images/games/arkham/villains/JokerFinal.jpg)

Harley (http://comicbookresources.com/images/games/arkham/villains/Harley---Final.jpg)

Waylon Jones / Killer Croc (http://comicbookresources.com/images/games/arkham/villains/KillerCrocFinal-Submission.jpg)

The Scarecrow (http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/9/2009/07/504x_scarecrow.jpg)

Bane (http://comicbookresources.com/images/games/arkham/villains/Bane-BIG-copy.jpg)

Poison Ivy (http://comicbookresources.com/images/games/arkham/villains/Poison_Ivy_Render.jpg)

Mr. Zsasz (http://comicbookresources.com/images/games/arkham/villains/MrZsaszFinal.jpg)

The Riddler
Penguin
Mr. Freeze
Tweedledum and Tweedledee
Hush
Amygdala
Two-Face
Catwoman
Maxie Zeus
Hugo Strange
Firefly
Killer Moth
Ratcatcher
Ra's al Ghul Black Mask
Humpty Dumpty
Great White Shark
Clayface
Mad Hatter
Calendar Man
Ventriloquist

Here (http://media.xbox360.ign.com/media/142/14273491/imgs_1.html)are some images for you to look through too.

All in all, this may be the Batman game!

Release date: June 9, 2009

[Jerry Mya]

What's the release date??

[Spidey-kid1]

What's the release date??Edited into the OP.

[ZachSensei]

Damn I want this game. It looks like they are finally doing everything right. However, since it is a Batman game I remain cautious.

[Abeja]

The new Silent Knight video really makes me drool and want to play this. Im just crossing my fingers for a multiplayer but I doubt it.

[Matt-M-McElroy]

That looks great.

Who did the voice for Batman? Was it the same guy from Justice League Unlimited?

-Matt

[2-4-5_Trioxin]

That looks great.

Who did the voice for Batman? Was it the same guy from Justice League Unlimited?

-Matt

It kevin conroy from batman the animated series.

http://pc.ign.com/articles/939/939238p1.html

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3171930

[lonewolf23k]

The Invisible Predator trailer looks awesome. Finally, a game that remembers that Bat uses stealth and surprise as his best weapons.

[whiteshark]

The Batman:Arkham Asylum in graphics looks alright.

But its been a while since a good Batman game was made.
The last one in my opinion was Batman Returns (Super Nintendo).:eek:

[Matt-M-McElroy]

It kevin conroy from batman the animated series.

Thanks!

-Matt

[Venom]

What's the release date??

June 9th for America and June 12th for the UK. This is definitely the next game that I'm getting.

[Abeja]

Alot of demos popping up at Walmarts, Target, Gamestop, BB. Check them out if you are there. Its like 4 levels. I really wish they would release the demo. I would play it all day til the game comes out.

[vonni vice vivace]

I had no clue that Harley was going to be in here!

I like the guy who's voiced the Joker, he almost sounds like Mark Hamil (but not quite...Please don't tell me it's Mark Hamil) (...I just looked it up...He is.) ANYWAYS, I'm really happy with the voice cast from what I've heard. Although I wished that they could've gotten Bob Hastings or even Gary Oldman to do the voice of Gordon.

Now that aside, this looks very fun, I can't wait for it to come out.

[2-4-5_Trioxin]

Well here is the collectors edition.

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs020.snc1/3049_66348486505_607966505_1594543_5415476_n.jpg

Good thing I saw a pic of it since I almost pre-ordered it.

100 bucks for that? The batarang looks pretty much badly designed, more like a generic grappling hook from a movie.

Behind the scenes dvds are usually less than 15 minutes and very boring with no insight.

Dont care about a downloadable map.

And the box it all comes in is freakin ugly as shit.

[Abeja]

Well here is the collectors edition.

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs020.snc1/3049_66348486505_607966505_1594543_5415476_n.jpg

Good thing I saw a pic of it since I almost pre-ordered it.

100 bucks for that? The batarang looks pretty much badly designed, more like a generic grappling hook from a movie.

Behind the scenes dvds are usually less than 15 minutes and very boring with no insight.

Dont care about a downloadable map.

And the box it all comes in is freakin ugly as shit.

If you preorder from Gamestop, you also get an exclusive villian and challenge map. Do you get another map if its CE? So if you preordered from GS, you would get 2 maps and villian

[carabas]

I had no clue that Harley was going to be in here!Paul Dini wrote it... I think he'd leave out Batman before he'd exclude Harley.

[Agent Helix]

The Harley design is absolutely terrible. The Bane design was okay, because, well, it's Bane. Not much you can really do with him.

But the Harley Quinn design is just utterly terrible, and robs the character of every single bit of her charm and personality.

[G. Wayne]

The Harley design is absolutely terrible. The Bane design was okay, because, well, it's Bane. Not much you can really do with him.

But the Harley Quinn design is just utterly terrible, and robs the character of every single bit of her charm and personality.

I disagree. I think the costume is a little too fetish-centric, but considering
-the context of the game as a Suffering/Manhunt light, she'd look out of place in her standard outfit
-and part of Harley's charm is her black sense of humor, and in this case, she's a nurse from hell in a nightmarish looney bin.

to me, the demented nurse looks fits.

If she adopts the same look in the mainstream DCU comics, I'll complain. But for a darker game like B:AA, it works for me.

[Agent Helix]

Yeah, the whole aesthetic is kind of rubbish.

Like the Suffering! And Manhunt!

[sherlocke]

Yeah, the whole aesthetic is kind of rubbish.

Like the Suffering! And Manhunt!


Are we looking at the same game here? It looks absolutely awesome. If you don't believe me, check out the gameplay footage for Bane. You'll agree it looks sick.

http://www.xboxist.com/xbox-360/games/bane-to-appear-in-batman-arkham-asylum-010195.php

[Astonishing X-Fan]

I can see not liking the art style. It's very...roid ragey.

I'm liking the dark, grim feel of it all, though.

[Abeja]

The more I see/hear about this game, the more i cant wait to play it. I like Harleys outfit, and Bane. Also, i like in the Silent Knight gameplay where the thug says "Batman! Show yourself!" Arent they gonna be updating the Batman AA website this week?

[Agent Helix]

Are we looking at the same game here? It looks absolutely awesome. If you don't believe me, check out the gameplay footage for Bane. You'll agree it looks sick.

http://www.xboxist.com/xbox-360/games/bane-to-appear-in-batman-arkham-asylum-010195.php

Not impressed. If the game plays well, fine. I'll say it's a good game. But you'll never convince me that an eight grader's math notebook version of Seven was the way to go with your art style for Batman.

[Tadhg]

They've managed to suck all the whimsy out of Mark Hamil's Joker. That is quite a feat.

[sherlocke]

Not impressed... But you'll never convince me that an eight grader's math notebook version of Seven was the way to go with your art style for Batman.


Huh? Not sure what you're getting at. lol

[carabas]

Yeah, the whole aesthetic is kind of rubbish.

Like the Suffering! And Manhunt!Are you at all familiar with the comic book version of Arkham?

[sgt_spoon]

Not impressed. If the game plays well, fine. I'll say it's a good game. But you'll never convince me that an eight grader's math notebook version of Seven was the way to go with your art style for Batman.

say whuzzah? Have you seen a close-up of Batman's uniform? It's probably its best design to date.

[Agent Helix]

How so? It's covered in inexplicable rivets.

Batman looks okay, but everything else is grim and dark and miserable taken to the point of parody.

[carabas]

Dude... It's Arkham. It's supposed to be that way.

[Agent Helix]

It's supposed to look like the designer watched Saw and said OOH OOH ME NEXT ME NEXT?

[CannonFodder]

Looks like they designed Arkham right. I'll definitely give this game a chance.

[jesse_custer]

You'll agree it looks sick.

It's sick alright.

If we're going strictly by reactions to the visuals, the game looks like garbage.

[carabas]

It's supposed to look like the designer watched Saw and said OOH OOH ME NEXT ME NEXT?

Yes. Yes it is. Except without the bad writing.

It is a really bad mental institution with non-existant health and safety and downright medieval ideas about therapy. The inmates, several of whom make regular serial killers look like Care Bears, have taken it over and have done some redocrating.
How do you think it's supposed to look?

[StreetFighterRyu]

Dude, I almost cried on the Joker trailer. This is going to be awesome. Especially since Mark is back.

[twincast]

Well, I would prefer Joker's face to be a wee bit more on the realistic side and Harley's outfit to be somewhat reminiscent of her normal outfit, but other than that it looks awesome so far. And gameplay seems to be off the charts, so yes, I'm excited for the game.

[Big Red Spider]

DELAYED

http://www.gamespot.com/news/blogs/rumor-control/909119209/26866639/batman-arkham-asylum-delayed-confirmed.html

[cutz2000]

the limited edition looks amazing, the guy in GameStop said its gonna be about £55 or so but it can change, sweet I cant wait for a decent superhero game

[Hypestyle]

saw the tease with Poison Ivy.. wow.. she's hot.. I wonder how many levels she's in..

[Astonishing X-Fan]

Ivy's design is pretty good until you get to the weird red shirt. That just seems really out of place.

[Abeja]

Even money on this being Game of the Year. Not alot i can complain about with this game besides the release date. Dont really get how people CANT be excited for this game. They have taken this extra time to make it much better especially the combat. There will definitely be alot of hype at E3 for this game.

[Agent Helix]

i will take that bet because it is a bet you will lose

[Abeja]

Not alot out or coming out that I want to play, most are games added to a franchise. God of War, Killzone, Bioshock 2, CoD. This game is different, and gonna be one of the best games if not best of the year.

[Astonishing X-Fan]

It'll be a good, maybe even great game. But I doubt it'll end up GOTY material.

[Meadow]

It's looking good, but that doesn't say anything. I just hope they won't screw up the gameplay.

[Spidey-kid1]

Poison Ivy's design looks amazing! She's hot. :tongue:

It also looks like she's going to pull a Salazar and combine with the giant tentacle monster. The more I see of this game, the more amazing it gets. I'm looking forward to Mr. Freezes trailer.

[1WEBHEAD]

Even money on this being Game of the Year. Not alot i can complain about with this game besides the release date. Dont really get how people CANT be excited for this game. They have taken this extra time to make it much better especially the combat. There will definitely be alot of hype at E3 for this game.

That's not likely especially in the year that has God of War III and Tim Schafer game.(BRUTAL LEGEND)

[Abeja]

Yeah I think God of War or Killzone may end up being GOTY. I dont no why i really care, but I think its more a sign of how much the PS3 will grow this year.

[Venom]

I'm looking forward to Mr. Freezes trailer.


Same here, mate. He's my favourite Batman villain.

[Jmacq1]

That's not likely especially in the year that has God of War III and Tim Schafer game.(BRUTAL LEGEND)

Alpha Protocol, Bioshock 2, Modern Warfare 2, Red Dead Redemption, (Potentially) Starcraft 2...there's no shortage of potential contenders. But if Arkham Asylum ends up as good (or better) than advertised, there's no reason it couldn't be a contender as well.

Though personally I think Brutal Legend will end up being one of those "critical darling/cult games" that everyone who plays it will enjoy...but not very many people will play it. (See - Psychonauts, Beyond Good and Evil, Okami, Ico, etc....)

[jesse_custer]

I'm sure Wolverine will be nominated for Best Picture, too.

[Green Goblin]

Really looking forward to playing this

[Abeja]

Official release date has been announced!!! 25th of August for US, and 28th for Europe!!

Anyone watch the Spike E3 special?? It had footage of the Joker gameplay.

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/e3-09-batman-arkham/49775

[Frisky Dingo]

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/e3-09-batman-arkham/49775

Just saw that now, since they have it on the CBR homepage. Looks awesome! However, now I'm torn about which system to buy this game for. I own a Xbox 360 and a PS3, but I always get games for my 360 when they're multi-platform. Just seems like the PS3 hasn't quite caught up with the 360 overall yet.

But the exclusive Joker stuff looks so awesome, I don't know if I can pass it up! I would be willing to bet though that since you have to download it from the PS Store, that eventually it will make its way to the 360. Just don't know if I can wait though. I still having this feeling they're going to announce something exclusive for the 360 though, who knows. Can't wait for this game though!

[Venom]

Just saw that now, since they have it on the CBR homepage. Looks awesome! However, now I'm torn about which system to buy this game for. I own a Xbox 360 and a PS3, but I always get games for my 360 when they're multi-platform. Just seems like the PS3 hasn't quite caught up with the 360 overall yet.

But the exclusive Joker stuff looks so awesome, I don't know if I can pass it up! I would be willing to bet though that since you have to download it from the PS Store, that eventually it will make its way to the 360. Just don't know if I can wait though. I still having this feeling they're going to announce something exclusive for the 360 though, who knows. Can't wait for this game though!

I read an intresting article about the exclusive Joker content in a UK magazine called PSM3. The reason why Joker is only on PS3 is because they didn't have enough room for him on the 360 because of their HD-DVD drive. With the PS3's Blue Ray drive there was enough space for him on there so 360 will never be getting him because of the hard drive limitations.

And can I ask why would you want to get a 360 version over a PS3 version of a multi-platform title?

[jessecuster3]

The Target near me had it playing on their demo PS3 machine. I played a bit of it, a tournament style section, the combat was great, and seemed really complex and interesting. The art was excellent.

[Donald M.]

Yeah I think God of War or Killzone may end up being GOTY.

Except that God Of War isn't out until next year.

[OverMaster]

I hope they have Clayface. He'd make for a great stage boss.

[Treqqor]

With the PS3's Blue Ray drive there was enough space for him on there so 360 will never be getting him because of the hard drive limitations.

But there's no hard drive limitations on downloadable content, save the size of the hard drive on your x-box. For people that don't have the arcade, I don't see why having the Joker as a downloadable option later on would be a problem, from a technical standpoint.

[Frisky Dingo]

I read an intresting article about the exclusive Joker content in a UK magazine called PSM3. The reason why Joker is only on PS3 is because they didn't have enough room for him on the 360 because of their HD-DVD drive. With the PS3's Blue Ray drive there was enough space for him on there so 360 will never be getting him because of the hard drive limitations.

Hmm, that's interesting but somewhat confusing. I know the PS3 game discs can hold more data then the 360 ones, but from everything I read The Joker has to be downloaded from the PS Store after you put the disc in. (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/975/975942p1.html) Therefore the data for The Joker will be saved to the console's hard drive and there's no way it could be too big to be saved to the 360 hard drive. I have the smallest version of the 360 hard drive (got the system when it first came out) and I've downloaded additional content for games before and I haven't add any issues with storage space. So I'm not sure about that reasoning, unless I misinterpreted something.

And can I ask why would you want to get a 360 version over a PS3 version of a multi-platform title?

Well, part has to with Xbox Live versus the PS Network. Since I've been on Live longer and more frequently, I have more friends on that account and it's easier to meet people. While granted a lot of people on Live suck and think having a headset is a license to act as annoying as possible, you can still meet some good people. However, on the PSN most people don't seem to have a mic and so it's harder to foster a sense of community. Now while this might not matter for a game like Batman in terms of the game play since it's single player, I just like the overall functionally of the 360 and Live where you can message, chat, and party up with friends even if they're playing a different game. Although the last system update for the 360 (when it added avatars) has cluttered things up too much on the main system screen, so IMO this PS3 main screen gained a little ground there.

Another reason is that even though the PS3 is more powerful then the 360 and can produce better looking games when it's a PS3 exclusive, games that appear on both systems tend to look better on the 360. Part of it seems to have to do with developers having spent more time with the 360 and apparently it's easier to program for the 360 then the PS3. Gamespot.com has done a bunch of features about this (http://www.gamespot.com/features/6201700/index.html) and the last one is a little dated, November 2008, but I think it still holds up.

All of that being said, the fact that The Joker is a PS3 exclusive might get me to change my normal purchasing habit for this game.

[Venom]

Hmm, that's interesting but somewhat confusing. I know the PS3 game discs can hold more data then the 360 ones, but from everything I read The Joker has to be downloaded from the PS Store after you put the disc in. (http://ps3.ign.com/articles/975/975942p1.html) Therefore the data for The Joker will be saved to the console's hard drive and there's no way it could be too big to be saved to the 360 hard drive. I have the smallest version of the 360 hard drive (got the system when it first came out) and I've downloaded additional content for games before and I haven't add any issues with storage space. So I'm not sure about that reasoning, unless I misinterpreted something.



Well, part has to with Xbox Live versus the PS Network. Since I've been on Live longer and more frequently, I have more friends on that account and it's easier to meet people. While granted a lot of people on Live suck and think having a headset is a license to act as annoying as possible, you can still meet some good people. However, on the PSN most people don't seem to have a mic and so it's harder to foster a sense of community. Now while this might not matter for a game like Batman in terms of the game play since it's single player, I just like the overall functionally of the 360 and Live where you can message, chat, and party up with friends even if they're playing a different game. Although the last system update for the 360 (when it added avatars) has cluttered things up too much on the main system screen, so IMO this PS3 main screen gained a little ground there.

Another reason is that even though the PS3 is more powerful then the 360 and can produce better looking games when it's a PS3 exclusive, games that appear on both systems tend to look better on the 360. Part of it seems to have to do with developers having spent more time with the 360 and apparently it's easier to program for the 360 then the PS3. Gamespot.com has done a bunch of features about this (http://www.gamespot.com/features/6201700/index.html) and the last one is a little dated, November 2008, but I think it still holds up.

All of that being said, the fact that The Joker is a PS3 exclusive might get me to change my normal purchasing habit for this game.

Wow. Those are some really good points. You make a good debate mate. A lot of people can't even give me one good reason about an advantage that 360 has over PS3.

[Venom]

But there's no hard drive limitations on downloadable content, save the size of the hard drive on your x-box. For people that don't have the arcade, I don't see why having the Joker as a downloadable option later on would be a problem, from a technical standpoint.

If that's the case then I might've got that mixed up with the disc space then. I'll re-read the interview to check this part out again.

[Frisky Dingo]

Wow. Those are some really good points. You make a good debate mate. A lot of people can't even give me one good reason about an advantage that 360 has over PS3.

Yeah, no problem buddy. I'm not a big fanboy for either system, I think they both have their positives and negatives. Although if the PS3 would release some more multiplayer focused exclusive games that would help it to gain some more ground in my book. That way I would get out into the community more, seems like most of my PS3 exclusives are more single player based (Infamous, MSG 4, Uncharted, etc.). Should be picking up Killzone 2 soon (I know really behind there) so hopefully that will help.

If that's the case then I might've got that mixed up with the disc space then. I'll re-read the interview to check this part out again.

Yeah, let us know when you re-read the interview because that's what I was getting out too in my post. Since you download The Joker expansion from the PS Store, the fact that it's exclusive to the PS3 shouldn't have anything to do with disc space.

[Venom]

Yeah, no problem buddy. I'm not a big fanboy for either system, I think they both have their positives and negatives. Although if the PS3 would release some more multiplayer focused exclusive games that would help it to gain some more ground in my book. That way I would get out into the community more, seems like most of my PS3 exclusives are more single player based (Infamous, MSG 4, Uncharted, etc.). Should be picking up Killzone 2 soon (I know really behind there) so hopefully that will help.

I own both consoles as well, but personally I think Microsoft has been lacking in good exclusive titles lately. I'd really love to see another Gears of War game sometime soon, but the next one ain't out until late 2010 apparently. That's another good point about how PS3 have a lot of single player games.

Yeah, let us know when you re-read the interview because that's what I was getting out too in my post. Since you download The Joker expansion from the PS Store, the fact that it's exclusive to the PS3 shouldn't have anything to do with disc space.

I've re-read the interview and the developer is claiming that that it is due to disc space limitations. They wanted it on both formats, but they couldn't fit the Joker on the HD-DVD disc and because Blue-Ray has more space they could fit him on that hence why they're making such a big deal about him being only exclusive to PS3.

[carabas]

I reckon it'll be downloadable for the X-box at some point.

[Frisky Dingo]

I own both consoles as well, but personally I think Microsoft has been lacking in good exclusive titles lately. I'd really love to see another Gears of War game sometime soon, but the next one ain't out until late 2010 apparently. That's another good point about how PS3 have a lot of single player games.

Yeah I'll give you that, the PS3 does seem to have better and more exclusive titles as of late. But Microsoft was showing off some nice stuff recently at E3 so hopefully they'll step things up. I love me some Gears of War, I spent soooo much time playing the multiplayer in the first one. Although the second one was really glitchy at first and people were using chainsaws way too much. Haven't been on recently so gotta see if that's improved. But yeah, the good PS3 exclusives do seem to be more single player focused.

I've re-read the interview and the developer is claiming that that it is due to disc space limitations. They wanted it on both formats, but they couldn't fit the Joker on the HD-DVD disc and because Blue-Ray has more space they could fit him on that hence why they're making such a big deal about him being only exclusive to PS3.

Hmm, that's really weird. I mean I believe you that that's what he said in the interview but that doesn't make sense. If they were including The Joker stuff on the disc then, yes I could believe that. Maybe they changed it to download only after that interview but Sony paid up to keep it exclusive.

[Venom]

Yeah I'll give you that, the PS3 does seem to have better and more exclusive titles as of late. But Microsoft was showing off some nice stuff recently at E3 so hopefully they'll step things up. I love me some Gears of War, I spent soooo much time playing the multiplayer in the first one. Although the second one was really glitchy at first and people were using chainsaws way too much. Haven't been on recently so gotta see if that's improved. But yeah, the good PS3 exclusives do seem to be more single player focused.



Hmm, that's really weird. I mean I believe you that that's what he said in the interview but that doesn't make sense. If they were including The Joker stuff on the disc then, yes I could believe that. Maybe they changed it to download only after that interview but Sony paid up to keep it exclusive.

It was a Playstation magazine after so they were probably being a bit bias and using the supposed disc space as an excuse to make themselves look good.

[Frisky Dingo]

It was a Playstation magazine after so they were probably being a bit bias and using the supposed disc space as an excuse to make themselves look good.

Yeah, that's possible. It sucks that there's really no good gaming magazines out there anymore. They're a dying breed. I had been subscribed to Electronic Gaming Monthly for almost as long as I could remember, until it folded. It helped me to find out about games I probably would have missed out on otherwise.

[Spidey-kid1]

Characters
Heroes:
Bruce Wayne / Batman
Barbara Gordon / Oracle
Commissioner James Gordon

Villains:
Joker (http://comicbookresources.com/images/games/arkham/villains/JokerFinal.jpg)

Harley (http://comicbookresources.com/images/games/arkham/villains/Harley---Final.jpg)

Waylon Jones / Killer Croc (http://comicbookresources.com/images/games/arkham/villains/KillerCrocFinal-Submission.jpg)

The Scarecrow (http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/9/2009/07/504x_scarecrow.jpg)

Bane (http://comicbookresources.com/images/games/arkham/villains/Bane-BIG-copy.jpg)

Poison Ivy (http://comicbookresources.com/images/games/arkham/villains/Poison_Ivy_Render.jpg)

Mr. Zsasz (http://comicbookresources.com/images/games/arkham/villains/MrZsaszFinal.jpg)

The Riddler
Penguin
Mr. Freeze
Tweedledum and Tweedledee
Hush
Amygdala
Two-Face
Catwoman
Maxie Zeus
Hugo Strange
Firefly
Killer Moth
Ratcatcher
Ra's al Ghul Black Mask
Humpty Dumpty
Great White Shark
Clayface
Mad Hatter
Calendar Man
Ventriloquist
Alright. I've put in links to pictures for all the released characters. I'll update it as more pictures are revealed or found. I just found Scarecrow, and I'm impressed with his design.

[Donald M.]

Alright. I've put in links to pictures for all the released characters. I'll update it as more pictures are revealed or found. I just found Scarecrow, and I'm impressed with his design.

Really? The syringe glove is a little too Freddy Kruegerish for my taste and I really don't like the way the gas mask canisters are incorporated into his scarecrow mask. Just doesn't look right to me.

It's not the worst Scarecrow design I've seen though, that would be the one from Then New Batman Adventures who appeared to be modeled after the Undertaker. Didn't care for that design at all.

I think it's awesome that Humpty Dumpty and Great White Shark are appearing in the game. My favorites of the new villains introduced in Arkham Asylum: Living Hell.

[Salvester]

Have they said if any other DC heros will be in there, just as a cameo or something?

[Jmacq1]

Have they said if any other DC heros will be in there, just as a cameo or something?

I don't think it's been mentioned, but given how deep into Batman's lore this game looks to have delved, I would be very, very, VERY surprised if at the very least the Bat-Family doesn't get a few shout-outs (Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl/Oracle, and Alfred...possibly Huntress and Catwoman, too)

I'd kill to have an unlockable "Nightwing mode" to let you play through the game as Dick Grayson...bonus points if he actually had different animations/abilities.

[bw38]

Well supposedly there's going to be an option to play as the Joker. To me that says that creating a mod to play as Nightwing might not be so impossible. Whether the game developers do it, or it's fan made, that's a different story. It would be pretty cool though. Would make the game even more the worth while if it's as good as it looks.

[Eric Henson]

Have they said if any other DC heros will be in there, just as a cameo or something?
It would be nice!

[Venom]

Batman Arkham Asylum just got it's first ever review in a UK magazine called "Games Master".

They gave it 96% and claim that it's the best game to have come out so far this year. They said it had the best environments since Bioshock and that the story and gameplay are absolutely flawless and that the unlockables are great especially the audio tapes you can find of the Joker throughout the game.

The only few problems they had was that they didn't think there was not enough well known villains in the game to fight, but some are referenced and make quick appearances. They also felt that the final battle is a little disappointing, but they said the way it ended there might be a sequel. Thankfully they didn't spoil anything.

They did say however that there's an intense rivalry between the Joker and Poison Ivy in the second half of the game over trying to take over the asylum.

[carabas]

Meh. I've always found with Batman's villains that a little goes a long way. I'm not interested in "Jeph Loeb's Arkham Asylum" in which I get to fight the entire rogues gallery in a tedious series of boss battles.

[Kid Kamikaze10]

I've been hearing the old "Kane and Lynch" rumors about this game...


Not a good sign.

[Jmacq1]

"Kane and Lynch" rumors? Care to enlighten those of us that have no idea what you're talking about?

[Donald M.]

"Kane and Lynch" rumors? Care to enlighten those of us that have no idea what you're talking about?

That only magazines that give the game a certain score or higher will be allowed to publish early reviews.

Eidos has denied the rumor.

[carabas]

I don't think that giving crap games a 95% rating, just so they can be first, would pay off for magazines in the long run.

[Donald M.]

I don't think that giving crap games a 95% rating, just so they can be first, would pay off for magazines in the long run.

Their days are numbered regardless, so anything to sell a few copies in the short run, I guess . . .

[bw38]

Wanted to share something with you guys. Apparently if you pre-order from certain sites, each version of the game has certain items it will come with.

You can read up on it here: http://www.batmanarkhamasylum.com/purchase

Also GoGamer.com has a special deal where you can purchase the PS3/Xbox360 game for 17% off (or $49.90). It won't last too long so you have to hurry. With the shipping it comes out to $52.89 which is slightly less than what other places have it for ($52.99). NewEgg does offer it for $52.99 with free shipping with the catch being that they will release it on 09/02/2009 as opposed to the August 25th release date of the game. Not sure why that is.

GoGamer
PS3: http://www.gogamer.com/viewproduct.htm?productId=73463525&extid=August0609
Xbox360: http://www.gogamer.com/viewproduct.htm?productId=73463526&extid=August0609

NewEgg
PS3: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16879333015
Xbox360: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16874330011

Also a Demo will be out tomorrow:
http://www.batmanarkhamasylum.com/?page=articles/view&AID=1327
Batman: Arkham Asylum™ Demo Available August 7

The consumer demo for Batman: Arkham Asylum™, co-published in North America by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Eidos Inc., will be available for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, PLAYSTATION®3 entertainment system and Games For Windows® LIVE worldwide on August 7. The full game will be available at retail stores nationwide in North America beginning August 25, and in Europe and Australia beginning August 28.

The demo will be offered on Xbox LIVE® Marketplace for Xbox 360 and PlayStation®Network for the PLAYSTATION 3. Fans can visit www.batmanarkhamasylum.com for details on how to download the Games For Windows LIVE version.

The Batman: Arkham Asylum™ demo opens as the DARK KNIGHT and COMMISSIONER GORDON return The Joker back into confinement at ARKHAM ASYLUM. But things soon fall apart as THE JOKER gains the upper hand and springs a trap, setting Arkham Asylum’s occupants upon Batman. The demo offers gamers a taste of the fierce FreeFlow™ combat system, the cunning stealth of the Invisible Predator™ mechanic, and the feeling of becoming the WORLD’S GREATEST DETECTIVE as they navigate Arkham Asylum’s imposing Intensive Treatment facility. Players can unlock character bios, as well as get a sneak peak at some of the infamous foes that BATMAN will encounter within the cavernous and macabre confines of Arkham Asylum.

Featuring amazing graphics within an intense, immersive setting, Batman: Arkham Asylum™ exposes players to a unique, dark and atmospheric adventure that takes them to the depths of Arkham Asylum – Gotham City's psychiatric hospital for the criminally insane. Gamers will move in the shadows, instigate fear amongst their enemies, and confront The Joker and Gotham City's most notorious villains, including Harley Quinn, Bane, Killer Croc and Poison Ivy, and the newly revealed Scarecrow, who have taken over the asylum.

Batman: Arkham Asylum™ has been rated “T” for Teen by the ESRB in North America and PEGI 16+ in Europe. For more information on the title, please visit: www.batmanarkhamasylum.com.

[Angel of Sorrow]

Demo is already out if you have a UK account. I already played through it five times. I can not wait for the game to actually release, it's gonna be awesome.

Edit: Just read that PSN is out now, but 360 and GfW will be out tomorrow.

[Venom]

Another magazine has released a review of Arkham Asylum. This time it's Official Playstation Magazine UK. They gave it a 9/10 and said that it's the best Batman game to have come out. Wow. It's off to a good start so far. Two magazines have given it nearly perfect scores. Come on August 28th!!!

[Astonishing X-Fan]

The demo is awesome. I just wish it were longer.

[Venom]

The demo is awesome. I just wish it were longer.

I actually thought it was pretty lengthy for a demo, but then again I like to take my time when doing my first playthrough of a new game and really explore the place. I found a Riddler trophy just by exploring the first part of the game.

[Astonishing X-Fan]

I'm not saying it was too short, I'm saying I want MOAR!

[Shush]

Played the demo, I'm assuming there wont be too many changes to the gameplay to the final version. Reminds me in a strange way of the PS1 spiderman game. Simple fun with a true to source narrative. Can imagine combat getting a bit boring though.

[Venom]

I want MOAR!

Same here, mate.

[HynerianChef]

My first impression was that it looked much better than all the preview videos indicated, Conroy and Hamill continue to own the characters, and this game is a must-buy for me.

[Frisky Dingo]

"Kane and Lynch" rumors? Care to enlighten those of us that have no idea what you're talking about?

The following is just one of the many outcomes of backlash from Eidos against sites and magazines who didn't give "Kane and Lynch" good reviews. Another occurred with the now defunct magazine Electronic Gaming Monthly (EGM). EGM gave the game a average score and Eidos reacted by denying EGM early access to any future games.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Gerstmann

Termination from GameSpot
Gerstmann was dismissed from his position at GameSpot as Editorial Director on November 28, 2007.[2] Immediately after his termination, rumors circulated proclaiming his dismissal was a result of external pressure from Eidos Interactive the publisher of Kane & Lynch: Dead Men which Gerstmann had previously given a Fair rating, which is relatively undesirable, along with critique.[2][3][4] This was at a time when Eidos had been putting heavy advertising money into GameSpot[5], going as far as transforming the entire website to use a Kane & Lynch theme and background instead of the regular GameSpot layout, regardless of which game or page viewers were seeing. Both GameSpot and parent company CNET stated that his dismissal was unrelated to the negative review, but have never cited any reason why his termination was deserved.[2][6] Following Gerstmann's termination, several other editors left GameSpot, feeling that they could no longer work for a publication that caved in to advertiser pressure, with scores being "softened", and management going in and deliberately editing the staff's reviews to appease advertisers.[5]


Not to say that's what's going on here with Batman: AA but if you've been playing video games long enough, you should know not to trust any early reviews. A company isn't going to let an early review get out unless they have some assurances that it's going to be a good review. Wait until the game is released and all the major outlets have reviews up to get a fair sampling.

That being said that demo from Batman: AA was pretty good, so I'm feeling optimistic about the game.

[Jmacq1]

The Demo was pretty fun. A lot more "simple" than I was expecting, but the end-of-demo trailer showed the capability to do lots more stuff than was shown in the demo, so the finished product should have a good bit more depth.

At the very least, it felt like you were playing Batman. Though the "Detective Vision" mechanic, while cool, seems a touch overdone.

[bw38]

i had pre-ordered the game before playing the demo and i gotta say i thoroughly enjoyed it. it felt like i was playing like a simpler version of Metal Gear Solid 4. i can't wait now till it comes out.

my only question is this. what are the challenge maps supposed to do? are they going to be available for download? i ask because i noticed that some stores/sites are offering challenge maps if you pre-order with them. will i be able to download them afterwards myself? or what? amazon didn't offer challenge map, only a comic book. if there's going to be challenge maps that i won't be able to get, i wouldn't mind pre-ordering from another site. i also noticed that the collector's edition has the crime ally challenge map. does that mean if you don't get the collector's edition, that you won't be able to get it any other way? this game looks so good i'm willing to spend some more for the collector's edition.

[Angel of Sorrow]

From my understanding, Crime Alley is unlocked right away for CE, but added later for everyone else. Not 100%, but thats what I have been reading. Not sure about the other challenge maps though.

[oompa]

I loved the combat with attack and parry functions similar to Assassins Creed which is a good thing IMO and then getting to play it all sneaky was a brilliant combo for the demo. It showed two very different play styles for the game.

[Angel of Sorrow]

To me, there were several play styles. During hand to hand, you could be defensive and wait for attacks. Go for the offense and jump between each enemy as you fight. Or even a bit of both. I'm guessing as you get further into the game, combining both will be pretty mandatory.

With the 'Invisible Predator', you could be completely stealthy. Or you could resort to Guerrilla Warfare, popping in to deal damage and disappearing in the commotion. In the full game, there will be much more variety. Taking down enemies with explosives, throwing triple Batarangs. It should be a lot of fun.

[SpideyZERO]

Gadgets Trailer

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/gadgets-trailer-batman-arkham/54109

Where does he get those wonderful toys? :biggrin:

[Spidey-kid1]

Does anyone know if the demo for the PS3 version is free to download?

[Slortex]

Does anyone know if the demo for the PS3 version is free to download?

yeah, all the demos are freely available.

[Spidey-kid1]

yeah, all the demos are freely available.

Thanks. Just started downloading it. Cant wait for it to finish!

[Donald M.]

yeah, all the demos are freely available.

Not that people haven't paid for demos in the past.

Remember before the days when consoles were online, people actually used to pay for some really crappy games because there was a demo for some hot upcoming title included.

[Spidey-kid1]

I just played through the demo three times, and this game is undoubtedly nothing short of spectacular. I cant wait for the actual game to come out!

[spiderman_rj]

You sure are easy to please, all we did was punch and fly up to gargoyles.....funny how none of the AI looks up.i expect the same gameplay over and over..still getting it though, cant wait to view ivy in 360 degres :), they should made her but bigger though

[Spidey-kid1]

You sure are easy to please, all we did was punch and fly up to gargoyles.....funny how none of the AI looks up.i expect the same gameplay over and over..still getting it though, cant wait to view ivy in 360 degres :), they should made her but bigger though

Actually, theres more to it than that. The enemies actually had pretty good AI. BTW, they did look up at times. I know because they almost killed me twice when I threw a batrang down at an enemy. I've been spending a lot of time playing this game. Next time you play, observe your enemies too. They do all kinds of little things that you see if you watch long enough or scare them with a noise. I could tell the developers put a lot into this. It was a lot more than punch and fly up to gargoyles if you explore a bit.

[Guy1]

I like the voice for Joker, which makes sense, it's Mark Hamil at it again.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lb8fWUUXeKM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPnTSvX86Dw

[spiderman_rj]

Actually, theres more to it than that. The enemies actually had pretty good AI. BTW, they did look up at times. I know because they almost killed me twice when I threw a batrang down at an enemy. I've been spending a lot of time playing this game. Next time you play, observe your enemies too. They do all kinds of little things that you see if you watch long enough or scare them with a noise. I could tell the developers put a lot into this. It was a lot more than punch and fly up to gargoyles if you explore a bit.

All i noticed was them getting scared by the boilers vapour exausting shooting at it, and "guessing" my location after i toss a batrang at them, they said sth like, i think or swear it come from here, but i didnt notice them looking up.

[Spidey-kid1]

I like the voice for Joker, which makes sense, it's Mark Hamil at it again.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lb8fWUUXeKM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPnTSvX86DwI'm liking every villain in this game so far. Harley is pretty badass too! Have you played the demo?

All i noticed was them getting scared by the boilers vapour exausting shooting at it, and "guessing" my location after i toss a batrang at them, they said sth like, i think or swear it come from here, but i didnt notice them looking up.

They do look up if you make it obvious your there. They might not notice for a second, but then they'll alert everyone else in the room of your position and open fire on you. Its happened to me a few times.

[spiderman_rj]

I'm liking every villain in this game so far. Harley is pretty badass too! Have you played the demo?



They do look up if you make it obvious your there. They might not notice for a second, but then they'll alert everyone else in the room of your position and open fire on you. Its happened to me a few times.

Thats becouse you are a noob with no skilzz :cool: , no one managed to notice me and i didnt use "cheat" mode :tongue: , i dont like seeing people through walls.

[Angel of Sorrow]

Apparently in hard mode, they actively look up to the gargoyles for you. So you'll have to keep on the move or find a really good spot to hide.

But yes, if you cause a disturbance after enemies are already checking the area you are in, they will shoot at you while you're on the gargoyle. Found that out the hard way.

[Spidey-kid1]

Thats becouse you are a noob with no skilzz :cool: , no one managed to notice me and i didnt use "cheat" mode :tongue: , i dont like seeing people through walls.

Thats actually pretty cool. Doing all that without the detective mode is risky since theres a good chance you may miss someone and get gunned down.

Although, you should try the detective mode. The stuff you can do with it all just just too fun. It lets you in on little tidbits you probably wouldn't find out about if you didn't use it. For example, did you know you could ambush enemies in that middle part by breaking in through the glass ceiling? I found out because the game told me the glass is easily breakable. Then, I just had to figure out how to break it. I tried everything I could. Jumping on it, landing on it, throwing a bat rang at it. Nothing worked. I eventually found out how though, You just have to wait for the enemy to be under you. It also tells you about all the vents you can travel through in the room. Its awesome!


Apparently in hard mode, they actively look up to the gargoyles for you. So you'll have to keep on the move or find a really good spot to hide.

But yes, if you cause a disturbance after enemies are already checking the area you are in, they will shoot at you while you're on the gargoyle. Found that out the hard way.
Thats pretty cool too. I cant wait for this game!

[Tyr]

I'll admit, I was skeptical at first, I mean batman video games haven't and a very good track record recently.

But I tried the demo, and it was sweet, love the vertical take down move. Gonna have to add this game to my Christmas list right along side Infamous.

[Spidey-kid1]

I'll admit, I was skeptical at first, I'm mean batman video haven't and a very good track record recently.

But I tried the demo, and it was sweet, love the vertical take down move. Gonna have to add this game to my Christmas list right along side Infamous.

Our lists are similar. Mine is this game, infamous, and Silent Hill: Shattered Memories. I'm asking for the first two on my birthday though.

[spiderman_rj]

Thats actually pretty cool. Doing all that without the detective mode is risky since theres a good chance you may miss someone and get gunned down.

Although, you should try the detective mode. The stuff you can do with it all just just too fun. It lets you in on little tidbits you probably wouldn't find out about if you didn't use it. For example, did you know you could ambush enemies in that middle part by breaking in through the glass ceiling? I found out because the game told me the glass is easily breakable. Then, I just had to figure out how to break it. I tried everything I could. Jumping on it, landing on it, throwing a bat rang at it. Nothing worked. I eventually found out how though, You just have to wait for the enemy to be under you. It also tells you about all the vents you can travel through in the room. Its awesome!

Thats pretty cool too. I cant wait for this game!

I admit about the glass that i already cos i saw from expo game video, but so far, so far, i didnt need the detetive mode, but from the gadget trailers, i'll be forced to use to find clues.
I also notice that in the last part you can go under the grating, you just have to find where there is a hole under the house, i think it triggers the enemy to go there, cos imediatly after i got there, the guy on the other side of the map, just decide to stroll above me, i failed to take him down, so had to go on punch and go back down after the others were running for me.

Did you manage to get into the vent in the zsas room ? in the second floor there is one with a riddler totem, but i can't seem to get to it, i think its either becouse we miss the gadget to pull the grate, of becouse we will return to this room later through there.
I found 2 riddler totems,but only unlucked the riddler bios.

[Guy1]

I'm liking every villain in this game so far. Harley is pretty badass too! Have you played the demo?



They do look up if you make it obvious your there. They might not notice for a second, but then they'll alert everyone else in the room of your position and open fire on you. Its happened to me a few times.

I don't do Demo's, I jump right into the game and make it all up as I go along.:biggrin:

[Tyr]

I don't do Demo's, I jump right into the game and make it all up as I go along.:biggrin:

If you got access to Xbox Live or PSN you can download the demo now without too much hassle, if thats what your worried about, I'd say give it a shot.

[Spidey-kid1]

I admit about the glass that i already cos i saw from expo game video, but so far, so far, i didnt need the detetive mode, but from the gadget trailers, i'll be forced to use to find clues.
I also notice that in the last part you can go under the grating, you just have to find where there is a hole under the house, i think it triggers the enemy to go there, cos imediatly after i got there, the guy on the other side of the map, just decide to stroll above me, i failed to take him down, so had to go on punch and go back down after the others were running for me.

Did you manage to get into the vent in the zsas room ? in the second floor there is one with a riddler totem, but i can't seem to get to it, i think its either becouse we miss the gadget to pull the grate, of becouse we will return to this room later through there.
I found 2 riddler totems,but only unlucked the riddler bios.

There are two totems in that room? I only got one of them. I didn't see a vent on the second floor. I'll have to look again.

[spiderman_rj]

There is a totem right on the begining on the right from where you start, and one in zsas room, there is also one on the second floor on zsas room. before you reach the crazy doctor who clearly is hiding something.

[Spidey-kid1]

I don't do Demo's, I jump right into the game and make it all up as I go along.:biggrin: Your loss. Your missing out on this man. :tongue:

There is a totem right on the begining on the right from where you start, and one in zsas room, there is also one on the second floor on zsas room. before you reach the crazy doctor who clearly is hiding something.

Ya. I just checked it out. I have no idea how we're supposed to get in there.

[SpideyZERO]

http://videogames.yahoo.com/events/batman-arkham-asylum/batman-arkham-asylum-videos/1343159

Spooky History of Arkham Asylum trailer

[Angel of Sorrow]

Ya. I just checked it out. I have no idea how we're supposed to get in there.

In the full game, you get an explosive gel gun. Basically bats squirts out the gel in a bat shape and it's remote detonated. That room has to be one of the inmates, but I'm not sure who it could be just yet.

[Astonishing X-Fan]

If you're talking about the explosive wall in the Zsasz room, I'm pretty sure it leads to Maxie Zeus' cell.

[Angel of Sorrow]

That was my guess, but I wasn't 100% certain.

[Mike Pothier]

Good god. A batman game that doesn't... suck? It actually rocks??

...Do I thank Obama for this or what?

[Nefarius]

Good god. A batman game that doesn't... suck? It actually rocks??

...Do I thank Obama for this or what?

He ded really bring the change.:biggrin:

[Angel of Sorrow]

Just picked it up now, I'll give my impressions on it in like five or six hours.
Need some time to really get into it.

[Frisky Dingo]

Well, the good reviews seem to be rolling in for this game so that's a relief. Although a little sad to hear it's only about a 12 hour game. Still I think I'm going to take the plunge and go out and buy the special edition tomorrow.

[Angel of Sorrow]

So, I'm about five and a half hours or so in now and I gotta say, I'm loving it so far. I mean yeah, it's pretty linear and places are closed off until required, but I'm still enjoying it. Not sure how much I have left, but I can say, Joker has me running around in circles. lol

Don't want to say too much, so I'll leave it that. Don't wanna spoil anything.

[spiderman_rj]

Post Screens Of Poison Ivy 3d Gallery ! Asap !

[Angel of Sorrow]

My camera phone wouldn't take good enough pictures. lol
She looks gorgeous though.

Edit: Eight and a half hours. Little disappointed with that, I was expecting more. I suppose if you're out to find every Riddler riddle in the game before finishing it, you'd have a much longer play time. Was too into the story to bother going that deep into searching. Something I would do in a second game, though. I enjoyed it a lot.

As I said, I wish it was longer, but a linear game runs about this long, so I can't complain.

[IamtheRock3]

dang you beat the game that quick

[Astonishing X-Fan]

That's pretty standard length for an action game. I'd rather have a well-paced, excellent 8-10 hours than a drawn-out 20 hours with lots of filler anyway.

Besides, I probably put a good 3 hours into the half-hour demo. This is definately a game I'll play several times.

[Angel of Sorrow]

I did the same with the demo. Stayed in the Invisible Predator room and would constantly reset it and play it over. Trying to find all the take-downs and what not. But yeah, it's pretty standard, but with how many foes Batman has, I was hoping to see more. I guess finding cells with remnants will have to do.

Anyways, just got done playing a handful of challenge maps as both Batman and Joker. My god, playing as Joker makes it a hell of a lot harder. Still awesome to see Joker do stealth take-downs though. lol

Edit: Also, Scarecrow was the best villain.

[FunkyGreenJerusalem]

They aren't releasing it here until next Thursday. NEXT Thursday.
Makes me so angry!
I saw the reviews online, thought it came out yesterday, went to the shops after work... and nothing.
I wanted to cry!


Edit: Eight and a half hours. Little disappointed with that, I was expecting more. .

The trick for added value, I've found, is to be like me and really crap at video games.
It takes me forever on those suckers!
So rare for me to ever finish anything, I'm almost disoriented when I do.

(Of course, I have an odd habit of not playing a game anymore when I get to the end - almost a sub-conscious aversion to it... I just stop, and move on to something else.).

[Cloudman]

Good god. A batman game that doesn't... suck? It actually rocks??

...Do I thank Obama for this or what?

Well pre-Obama batgames sucked. Now, as soon as Obama is president, we get a good batgame. Coincidence? I think not.

[ThisMortalSoil]

When I was playing the demo I thought "never has a superhero game felt so right". Can't wait to buy it once I get offa work!!!

[Mike Pothier]

Well pre-Obama batgames sucked. Now, as soon as Obama is president, we get a good batgame. Coincidence? I think not.

I suppose the real test is the next Superman game.

[spiderman_rj]

Superman wasn't made for games....seriously, can you see him beating small foes with bare hand ? one punch, all screen enemies "dead"

[Jmacq1]

Superman wasn't made for games....seriously, can you see him beating small foes with bare hand ? one punch, all screen enemies "dead"

Make the plotline an invasion from Apokolips and the "basic" enemies Parademons and then you can have Superman fighting "minions" pseudo-realistically.

But generally you're right, it's nigh impossible to create a Superman game that would have as much fidelity as Arkham Asylum, because recreating the "Superman Experience" is dang-near impossible given all his super-senses, super-speed, and multitude of other abilities. Basically you'll always be forced to play Superman with a boatload of PIS.

[Angel of Sorrow]

Working on The Riddler riddles now.
It's a lot of fun seeing what bios they have.

Edit: Found all the bios, and I'm six short from finishing all the riddles.

[Murrocko]

Any mention of Grayson or anything?

[IamtheRock3]

Superman wasn't made for games....seriously, can you see him beating small foes with bare hand ? one punch, all screen enemies "dead"

meh no more dumb then Daredevil taking hits, and hiting the same foes Thor is fighting

[Angel of Sorrow]

Any mention of Grayson or anything?

None that I have found. He's not in the bios.
If there is a really subtle reference, I didn't catch it.

[Murrocko]

You'd think he'd get a bit more recognition with him being Batman and all right now.

[Angel of Sorrow]

Yeah, except most of this game was probably already done a couple of months ago before that. So they probably didn't bother to go back to edit something in.

[Murrocko]

DC knows this stuff far in advanced though. Could have at least gotten I bio model thing. Oh wells, I need to get this game!!

[NewMutant]

So is everyone liking the game overall? Is the game hard? I'm not really a gamer and need something a little easier. haha. Also is it available on PS2?

[ThisMortalSoil]

I almost wish I had a 360 now. Imagine the buzzkill when I went home after half the work day getting psyched about leaving one madhouse for another, and then finding out it's not going to be released for PC until NEXT MONTH!! :frown:

[Angel of Sorrow]

So is everyone liking the game overall? Is the game hard? I'm not really a gamer and need something a little easier. haha. Also is it available on PS2?

Naa, it didn't really seem hard. But it's hard to say, I tend to finish every game thats not a RPG, MMO or sandbox within a day. It's something I would say you should at least rent if you can, because I loved it. Also, no PS2.

Forgot to mention that I unlocked all the gadgets and upgrades too.

[SpiderS]

One question, is this game is full hd game 1080p or just hd 720p? Thanks in advance.

[TJR357]

So is everyone liking the game overall? Is the game hard? I'm not really a gamer and need something a little easier. haha. Also is it available on PS2?
Just rented the game last night (release date) and so far I'm really enjoying it. It's fun to play Batman!

[spiderman_rj]

meh no more dumb then Daredevil taking hits, and hiting the same foes Thor is fighting

Meh, i assume you are talking about, meh, ultimate alliance, meh, becouse i dont know any, meh, daredevil game, meh.
I dont know about mua 2, but they could include the dodge move you had in legends 2 for him, and spiderman too.Besides its not a dedicated game, but a general button smash game.

[BYC]

Superman wasn't made for games....seriously, can you see him beating small foes with bare hand ? one punch, all screen enemies "dead"

You really think GTA: Earth or GTA: the Milky Way would be a bad game? Games should prop up Superman. Have Superman and Darkseid throw each other through black holes, using planets as weapons, etc. Go nuts with his powers, don't weaken him. Appeal to all the DBZ, bad summer pop corn flicks, never ending power-up anime crowd.

Hell, even put in a level where you take on vastly weaker foes. People love god mode, and Superman would fit in great. Or play Ultraman in a reverse scenario where he's suppose to kill everybody.

[BYC]

I almost wish I had a 360 now. Imagine the buzzkill when I went home after half the work day getting psyched about leaving one madhouse for another, and then finding out it's not going to be released for PC until NEXT MONTH!! :frown:
On the other hand, you'll get endless mods.

[Shatterpoint]

So I plowed through this game right after I bought it until the end. Took me about 13 hours. I did do some of the Riddler challenges so it might take the average gamer around 10-11 hours to complete. Let me tell you, it's a very solid game. Great stuff all around. The ending was kind of iffy to me but you might all think differently.

9/10

[DF2506]

I got Batman: Arkham Asylum too and I'm liking it a lot. Just a really great game. Best Batman game EVER! And possibly one of the best games this year! :)

My favorite part of the game, so far, is the Scarecrow section. Wow. That was SO cool! Although, the part I'm at now is interesting too. Just gets better and better.

Btw, I have been collecting Riddler trophies and trying to do some puzzles.

I can't wait to get back outside again. I should have taken more time exploring there. As cool as the interior places in the game look, the exterior level looks even better imo!

Wow. So glad I got this. Fun game!

DF2506

[Angel of Sorrow]

Yeah, Scarecrows parts were the best parts of Arkham Asylum for me.

[FunkyGreenJerusalem]

Superman wasn't made for games....seriously, can you see him beating small foes with bare hand ? one punch, all screen enemies "dead"

I dunno, if Superman Returns hadn't been the piece of crap game it was...

By which I mean - it was great fun to fly around as Superman.
It's just the gfx were bland, and the threats horrifically bad... no cue to start the levels, you'd just fly around and then suddenly a threat would appear that you had to go fight, whether you wanted to or not.
If they'd just done it GTA or Spiderman 2 style where you could do something to trigger the missions, it would have been much more enjoyable - because then you could have ignored them and just flown around, which was really fun.

The best thing that could have happened to that game was the original developers getting as far as they got, going bankrupt and selling it to Rockstar.
Because it was just a few massive tweaks away - making it feel like Metropolis, giving it a story, the John Williams score - from becoming the game we all (well, I) wanted.

[TJR357]

Rocksteady did a pretty solid job with Batman: Arkham Asylum. Maybe they should do the next Superman game.

[Mike Pothier]

A Superman game is doable. Any game is potentially great in the right hands. GTA style would indeed be awesome.

[Eric Henson]

Just started playing today. Nice game! I only played right beyond the joker toxin at the begining (barely got started), but had to get my daughter to bed. I'll definately keep playing this one.

[Abraxas]

Bought it on Tuesday, just finished it. Well worth the $60 I paid for it. The Scarecrow was indeed the best villain, and had the best sequences, and having Kevin Conroy, Mark Hamil, and Arleen Sorkin reprise their roles from TAS was icing on the cake.

Spoilers:The Morgue and Crime Alley sequences with Thomas and Martha sequences are the coolest, and messed up things. Playing as a freshly traumatized, young Bruce was great and sad at the same time.

It reminded me of Metal Gear Solid 3(The Battle with The Sorrow);Freddy Kreuger; and Silent Hill all rolled up in one.

My only complaint is the final battle with the Joker, that was on the weak side.

[TJR357]

I played it some more last night; I'm about 6% done.
I actually enjoy the cut scenes, and the story that gets told. It's like a Batman story as much as it is a game, and that is cool.
You wouldn't want to have a Batman game without a story--it wouldn't really be Batman then, other than having a caricature dressed as Batman running around.

[Venom]

Can you replay the story mode after finishing the game on an existing file? Also does all the stuff you collect carry on over into a new game?

[TJR357]

Can you replay the story mode after finishing the game on an existing file? Also does all the stuff you collect carry on over into a new game?

Not too sure. I haven't finished it yet.

[Angel of Sorrow]

Can you replay the story mode after finishing the game on an existing file? Also does all the stuff you collect carry on over into a new game?

You can continue the game to find all of the riddles, but you get pretty bored because none of the cannon fodder return and once you finish off the left overs, the island is completely empty except for a good guy here and there.

[BYC]

You can continue the game to find all of the riddles, but you get pretty bored because none of the cannon fodder return and once you finish off the left overs, the island is completely empty except for a good guy here and there.

Hmm, that might be annoying for me...since I really love completing different aspects of the game over and over and over again.

How are the challenges done? Any other replayability features?

[Angel of Sorrow]

Challenge maps are separate from the actual game.
It's made up of small sections of the actual game with two types. Hand to hand fighting, with score levels you have to reach with chaining attacks to win medals. The over is Invisible Predator, with three tasks to do before taking out all the enemies. Some of those get harder when they start strapping explosives to the gargoyles to prevent you from using them.

Other then that, the game it self and the riddles, that's about it.
Well, besides easier/harder difficulties.

[BYC]

Challenge maps are separate from the actual game.
It's made up of small sections of the actual game with two types. Hand to hand fighting, with score levels you have to reach with chaining attacks to win medals. The over is Invisible Predator, with three tasks to do before taking out all the enemies. Some of those get harder when they start strapping explosives to the gargoyles to prevent you from using them.

Other then that, the game it self and the riddles, that's about it.
Well, besides easier/harder difficulties.
That sounds good actually.

It reminds me of RE's merc modes. Separate from the game, but fun as hell to play. RE5 was especially fun due to the 2 player aspect.

Is there any multiple player modes in this game?

[Angel of Sorrow]

No, single player only.

Also, I forgot to mention trophies/achievements, if you're interested in those.
I am not, which is why I forgot about them.

[Frisky Dingo]

Definitely a good game and worth checking out. Although I would recommend renting it unless you're a big Batman fan, which I guess on the CBR forum there's a good chance most of us are.

I give that warning though because the story mode can be beaten fairly quickly, about 12 hours if you're taking your time to find all of the Riddler's stuff throughout the game. I knew that going in from the reviews but being a huge Batman fan there was no way I wasn't buying this game.

I even bought the collector's edition (after going to 5 stores to find an extra copy cause I didn't realize it was really pre-order only) which was a total ripoff but I just had to have it. Regardless, for the average gamer I would be hard pressed to say the story mode is worth the minimum of $60 to purchase the game. However, the challenge mode definitely adds re-playability to the game and helps to make up for that.

But like others have said the game makes you feel like you're Batman and actually on Arkham island. So if you're a big Batman fan, despite the short story mode, this game is definitely worth it. Just a great experience being able to take a trip to Batman's world and to play a game that actually gets it right.

[Angel of Sorrow]

I finally got around to finding those last two riddles that I needed.
Riddler's last message was great.

[Astonishing X-Fan]

The story mode isn't short at all for the genre. 12 hours is a perfectly respectable play time for an action game. Not to mention, this game has some of the best pacing ever. This is an extremely well-made game that deserves to be paid for. Screw play time, I'd rather play a 12-hour game that's great for the entire 12 hours, than a 50-hour game that has 40 hours of padding and tedium.

[cactusmaac]

I did an inverted takedown and really wanted to have sex with this game straight afterwards.

[Damiean Dark]

Probably the purest batworld created outside the comics. amazing game.

[Superbeast]

I think I'm going to add this to Web Of Shadows, Ultimate Destruction and Ultimate Alliance in my "comic games that aren't crap" column. The lack of a jump annoys me a bit but unlocking the different takedowns is lots of fun.

[Astonishing X-Fan]

I think I'm going to add this to Web Of Shadows, Ultimate Destruction and Ultimate Alliance in my "comic games that aren't crap" column. The lack of a jump annoys me a bit but unlocking the different takedowns is lots of fun.

Don't forget Lego Batman. I hear the new Wolverine game is pretty solid. Also, while not based on an existing comic book, Infamous is a comic book game, and a great one.

[Kevinroc]

Don't forget Lego Batman. I hear the new Wolverine game is pretty solid. Also, while not based on an existing comic book, Infamous is a comic book game, and a great one.

X-Men Origins Wolverine is not a bad game at all. The worst parts of it are the story elements that tie into the movie. The gameplay is rock solid. I rented it because it is actually rather short (probably shorter than AA and with less replay elements).

[Venom]

Really fantastic game. I'm a very slow gamer on my first playthrough of games as well as I really like to explore. I've been doing a lot of the Riddler Challenges and have only just made it to the corridor where you first see Scarecrow.

[Spackling Compound]

Don't forget Lego Batman. I hear the new Wolverine game is pretty solid. Also, while not based on an existing comic book, Infamous is a comic book game, and a great one.

Wolverine was a load of fun for me. I hated the Africa stuff and some of the "leaping" tricks but....THE GORE!! True Wolvie!

I thought the Batman Returns game was decent. Web Of Shadows? Pure crap.

[Superbeast]

Whatever dude, I enjoy the combat system and web swinging and since Spiderman 2 doesn't work on my Xbox 360 it's the best I can get right now.

I've heard the Wolvie game was alright. Might pick it up. I enjoy sitting down now and then and destroying a city, killing some people in a horrific manner or kicking people off the side's off buildings. I used to enjoy piledriving people off the top of the Empire State Building in Spiderman 2 for example. Very good stress relief.

[carabas]

Also, while not based on an existing comic book, Infamous is a comic book game, and a great one.
If it is not based on a comic book then it is not a comic book game. It might be a superhero game. Also, Prototype.

[Angel of Sorrow]

It's a superhero game with heavy comic book vibes and influences.
Also, since you wanted to be snippy about it. A comic was released prior to inFAMOUS' release. So technically, it is based off of a comic.

[Lance]

A comic was released prior to inFAMOUS' release.

That comic wouldn't have been released if not for the game...

So technically, that makes the comic based on the game.

[Jmacq1]

The story mode isn't short at all for the genre. 12 hours is a perfectly respectable play time for an action game. Not to mention, this game has some of the best pacing ever. This is an extremely well-made game that deserves to be paid for. Screw play time, I'd rather play a 12-hour game that's great for the entire 12 hours, than a 50-hour game that has 40 hours of padding and tedium.

Plus, the game is supposed to take place over one night. If you don't go trophy/riddle hunting and get the combat and stealth systems down pat, you could probably play the game in "real time."

[Venom]

Finished my first playthrough of Arkham Asylum last night. Wow! Definitely the best game I've bought this year so far.

[Zero Hunter]

I just found the last Riddler clue and am about to head to take on Joker. I have been having a blast so far.

[FunkyGreenJerusalem]

It's finally out in Australia today!

Oh day of days!

Stupid work, making me do stuff and be here so I can afford to buy it rather than already be at home playing it.

[Green Goblin]

I think is game is probely the best Batman game ever , it exllcent to hear Kevin Conway , Mark Harmill and Arleen Sorkin repirze their roles again. Arkham Asylam is an exllcent setting a Batman game and it really gives it that creepy atmostphere and some of the designs are particular freaky ie the scarecrow . I gotten past the second scarecorwe hallnaution level and just seen the bit where Harly releases Ivy. I also think the combat system is particular well done. I got pre ordered mine with game station so I got the free mini comic. They also offered the stargy guide as well for £10 pounds haven use yet but it does look like a great guide.

[Chris S.]

Whatever dude, I enjoy the combat system and web swinging and since Spiderman 2 doesn't work on my Xbox 360 it's the best I can get right now.

I've heard the Wolvie game was alright. Might pick it up. I enjoy sitting down now and then and destroying a city, killing some people in a horrific manner or kicking people off the side's off buildings. I used to enjoy piledriving people off the top of the Empire State Building in Spiderman 2 for example. Very good stress relief.

Why doesn't Spider-Man 2 work on your 360?

[FunkyGreenJerusalem]

It's finally out in Australia today!

Oh day of days!

Stupid work, making me do stuff and be here so I can afford to buy it rather than already be at home playing it.

You dick!

It comes out today!


(Thankfully I remembered before heading to the shops... but not before I'd rushed through getting stuff done at work, and getting everything ready so I could rush out the door at five...)

[Chris S.]

You dick!

It comes out today!


(Thankfully I remembered before heading to the shops... but not before I'd rushed through getting stuff done at work, and getting everything ready so I could rush out the door at five...)

So I'm not too sure what just happened here....Did you call yourself a dick?.....

[Venom]

So I'm not too sure what just happened here....Did you call yourself a dick?.....

I believe he did.

[glue]

You dick!

It comes out today!


(Thankfully I remembered before heading to the shops... but not before I'd rushed through getting stuff done at work, and getting everything ready so I could rush out the door at five...)

hahaha

Never change.

[Big Red Spider]

I finished it on medium. What do I have to do to play as joker?

[The Zapper]

What do I have to do to play as joker?

Own a PS3 and download him.

[cable guy]

Finished my first playthrough of Arkham Asylum last night. Wow! Definitely the best game I've bought this year so far.

On another site i am a member of, this is winning game of the year so far

[Donald M.]

On another site i am a member of, this is winning game of the year so far

No doubt, but it's a bit soon for that. We haven't even hit big release season yet.

Still, this is a great game.

[Venom]

On another site i am a member of, this is winning game of the year so far

I sure hope it does win game of the year as it rightfully deserves it.

[Venom]

No doubt, but it's a bit soon for that. We haven't even hit big release season yet.

Still, this is a great game.

A bit soon? With the amount of games being pushed to 2010 at this rate it doesn't even look like there'll be anymore good games coming out this year. I'm only getting one more game this year since all the other ones I want to get have been pushed back.

[Big Red Spider]

Own a PS3 and download him.

Okay. I thought it came with the game. Thanks.

[4thHorseman]

Okay. I thought it came with the game. Thanks.

If you have a xbox, you may wait it out. I wouldn't be suprised if it eventually became a downloadable.

[Astonishing X-Fan]

A bit soon? With the amount of games being pushed to 2010 at this rate it doesn't even look like there'll be anymore good games coming out this year.

Modern Warfare 2, Uncharted 2, Brutal Legend, Ratchet & Clank, Assasin's Creed 2, and Dragon Age all drop this year, and they all have the potential to be great.

There's probably more Im forgetting, too.

[Donald M.]

A bit soon? With the amount of games being pushed to 2010 at this rate it doesn't even look like there'll be anymore good games coming out this year. I'm only getting one more game this year since all the other ones I want to get have been pushed back.

Yes, a bit soon.

Magazines and websites, being the predictable creatures that they are, likely will line up to put the crown on this first decent Batman game.

There are still a few titles yet to release this year though that, at least in my eyes, have the potential to be better.

[Slugger]

This game was awesome! I can't get more than 92% done though. Drive me insane.

[FunkyGreenJerusalem]

So I'm not too sure what just happened here....Did you call yourself a dick?.....

Thursday me called Wednesday me a dick, yes.

But Friday me is tired of those two suckers as he spent last night playing a really kick arse video game!

Man, this game rules - I'm barely into it (just saved the Batmobile), but I love it.

From walking through the halls of Arkham at the start, this game had me.
(In a total nerd out, for the first time it made me see how scary it would be to be Batman - he's the guy who goes up against the guy they all point machine guns at when he's tied to a chair!)

[FunkyGreenJerusalem]

Modern Warfare 2, Uncharted 2, Brutal Legend, Ratchet & Clank, Assasin's Creed 2, and Dragon Age all drop this year, and they all have the potential to be great.

Dragon Age will be awesome...

There's probably more Im forgetting, too.

Marvel Alliance 2 looks good - I think it will be the 'big one' of that style of game for Marvel where all the elements come together just right.


Magazines and websites, being the predictable creatures that they are, likely will line up to put the crown on this first decent Batman game.


I'd say it's close to best superhero game EVA!

Spiderman 2 is the only one that comes close (and could beat it).
Both replicate the feel of the character pretty spot, and make you think 'why read this character when I can BE this character'

[Venom]

Modern Warfare 2, Uncharted 2, Brutal Legend, Ratchet & Clank, Assasin's Creed 2, and Dragon Age all drop this year, and they all have the potential to be great.

There's probably more Im forgetting, too.

Granted they're all triple AAA games. But I don't want to get any of them.

Modern Warfare 2 looks really good, but I'm not getting it as my brothers' probably buying this so I'll either watch him play or start up a file myself.

I'm not into Uncharted 2 as I found the first one boring after playing it for 10 minutes. My best friend always says that it's Indiana Jones with Frank Lampard.

Assassin's Creed 2 don't get me started on that one. I played and finished the first one. What a load of bullocks that was! One of the most over hyped games ever after Grand Theft Auto IV.

As for the rest of the games you mentioned I'm not interested.

[Donald M.]

I'd say it's close to best superhero game EVA!


Sure, but that's not really saying a whole hell of a lot.

[Jmacq1]

On another site i am a member of, this is winning game of the year so far

Don't count on that sticking. There's still a lot of highly anticipated games to come between now and Christmas, as noted above.

Depending on whether they learned their lessons and took some criticisms to heart, Assassin's Creed 2 could actually be totally awesome. Assassin's Creed had some things that were absolutely brilliant (the landscapes and the free-running system), but one hugely glaring thing that held it back from being truly great (repetitiveness).

Although I've noticed a distinct lack of Jade Raymond in the Assassin's Creed 2 stuff I've seen so far. Not sure if that's good or bad....

[Donald M.]

Although I've noticed a distinct lack of Jade Raymond in the Assassin's Creed 2 stuff I've seen so far. Not sure if that's good or bad....

I'd say good. The lead up to Assassin's Creed seemed to be more about, "Look at this pretty girl," than, "Look at this awesome game."

Having played it, I can see why.

I think they've learned their lesson there.

Namely that there's a small and malicious minority of gamers that don't need an excuse to act like misogynistic pigs, so try not to give them one.

[Superbeast]

Why doesn't Spider-Man 2 work on your 360?

I've got a third gen Xbox 360 which lacks backwards compatibility with old Xbox games. Only the first two production lines included backwards compatibility here in Europe.

[Donald M.]

I've got a third gen Xbox 360 which lacks backwards compatibility with old Xbox games. Only the first two production lines included backwards compatibility here in Europe.

That shouldn't matter, backwards compatibility on the 360 is software based. Are you sure you're not thinking of the PS3?

[Superbeast]

That shouldn't matter, backwards compatibility on the 360 is software based. Are you sure you're not thinking of the PS3?

Dude, I don't own a PS3. So I am 100% sure I'm not talking about something I don't own and don't use. My Xbox Spiderman 2 will not play on my Xbox 360.

[jesse_custer]

A bit soon? With the amount of games being pushed to 2010 at this rate it doesn't even look like there'll be anymore good games coming out this year. I'm only getting one more game this year since all the other ones I want to get have been pushed back.

Muramasa: The Demon Blade (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muramasa:_The_Demon_Blade) comes out Tuesday. Scribblenauts (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scribblenauts) comes out the Tuesday after that.

That's just in the next couple of weeks.

[Astonishing X-Fan]

Dude, I don't own a PS3. So I am 100% sure I'm not talking about something I don't own and don't use. My Xbox Spiderman 2 will not play on my Xbox 360.

Is your 360 connected to the internet, by chance?

I know sometimes when I play a BC title, it downloads something first.

[Superbeast]

Is your 360 connected to the internet, by chance?

I know sometimes when I play a BC title, it downloads something first.

Nope. It isn't. I don't think I'd get anything done if it was.

[Astonishing X-Fan]

That might be the problem then. Try plugging it into the net and then putting in the SM2 disc.

[Zero Hunter]

I just finished the game and thought it was great. I will say this though. You beyter be good at using the counter button when you get towards the end or you are going to get slaughtered.

[Donald M.]

Nope. It isn't. I don't think I'd get anything done if it was.

Don't worry about it. You need a gold membership to play online. There are some nice XBLA titles. Plus, if you go online you'll be able to download what you need to play Spider-Man.

[Murrocko]

Just beat the game and it was epic and awesome and everything I could have ver wanted in a Batman game except one thing. Why not one mention of Robin or Nightwing or anything. Ratcatcher gets a bio but Dick doesn't? Kinda bothered me being a big Grayson fan and all.

[Donald M.]

i never liked batman games they were all just too bad. this one seems really promising

Na-Na-Na-Na-Na-Na-Na-Na-Na-Na-Na-Na-Na-Na-Na-Na . . . Batspam!

[Hiromi]

I think this game really recemented Hamil as the definitive Joker again, whole game is incredible but his performance was just out of this world this time.

[AppetiteLad]

Anyone else finding the Predator Challenges a lot more difficult than the Combat ones in terms of obtaining the medals. Maybe I'm just not very good at stealthing it up but I'm finding the extreme Predator Challenges in particular really frustrating.

[Jmacq1]

Anyone else finding the Predator Challenges a lot more difficult than the Combat ones in terms of obtaining the medals. Maybe I'm just not very good at stealthing it up but I'm finding the extreme Predator Challenges in particular really frustrating.

Totally the opposite for me. I'm not so good at the combat system but getting the medals in the predator challenges has been pretty easy so far. Just a matter of patience.

[Spidey-kid1]

Thursday me called Wednesday me a dick, yes.

But Friday me is tired of those two suckers as he spent last night playing a really kick arse video game!

Man, this game rules - I'm barely into it (just saved the Batmobile), but I love it.

From walking through the halls of Arkham at the start, this game had me.
(In a total nerd out, for the first time it made me see how scary it would be to be Batman - he's the guy who goes up against the guy they all point machine guns at when he's tied to a chair!)

I got this game yesterday and have been playing like crazy. This game is awesome! My jaw dropped staight off from the begining. Gooing to the corridors with Joker strapped to the chair was awesome. That bit with Killer Croc had me scared out of my mind too. No one in any video game has instilled this much dread in me. Croc is actually freakin scary!

And the Joker is all around fun. Harley was cool too. I was disappointed we didn't get to fight her though. She would have mad a fun mini boss fight.

And man, am I looking forward to Ivy!

[vazel]

Finished the game. I wasn't expecting this game to be this good I was mainly getting it because it's a Batman game featuring cast from the '90s cartoon. It's the best comic book videogame by far. The gameplay progression is very well done. And although the combat system is simple it's still very fun to pull off big combos without getting hit. The sequences where you hunt enemies in stealth complete the Batman experience.

[SpideyZERO]

Just few days to go until the PC version is released!

[Superbeast]

Anyone got any ideas on what the DLC might be? I reckon them Dem Bones challenge maps and possibly Joker as a playable character for the challenge maps.

[4thHorseman]

Anyone got any ideas on what the DLC might be? I reckon them Dem Bones challenge maps and possibly Joker as a playable character for the challenge maps.

On the xbox forums, someone mentioned that joystiq.com:

According to SCEE's Mike Kebby, next week's free DLC will be entitled "Insane Night." "Prey in the Darkness" will follow one week later, on September 24th. It appears the upcoming expansions will be brand new, and won't be re-releases of pre-order exclusive DLC, such as "Dem Bones" and "Crime Alley."



Just beat the game on Hard mode along with getting the free-flow 40 combo achievement.

Still trying to beat all those damn challenges. *sigh* Hate the combat ones.

[Superbeast]

I really hope they put a patch in for a Game Continue+ option so you can play through with all the gadgets, that's one thing I do wish they'd included from the get go.

[Astonishing X-Fan]

That would completely break the game if you could do that.

[Superbeast]

That would completely break the game if you could do that.

They allow it on other games, why not this one? I'm assuming if you're replaying it you are looking for a slightly different experience than the previous go-around so why not?

[Astonishing X-Fan]

Other games that allow it aren't designed like this game. There's a difference between being able to replay an RPG at a high level, making combat easier...and a game that is completely designed around progression tied into your items. Allowing you to play through with things like the zip line, explosives, batclaw, etc. would allow the players to break the entire sequence of the game.

Even RPGs that have New Game + still make you earn the "key items" as you progress through the plot.

Allowing you to keep the combat upgrades, and the gadgets that aren't essential to progress like the remote batarang or sonic batarang would work. But it's important to the entire game's design that you get the other gadgets when you're meant to, otherwise it will be broken.

[nervmeister]

Loved the game. The presentation (especially the game-opener where your following the captured Joker into the depths of Arkham) was stellar. The combat mechanics were addicting as crack. There's nothing quite as satisfying as finishing off the last conscious thug in slow-mo with a bone-snapping takedown maneuver. This game totally made me feel like the goddamn Batman. And yes, Mark Hamill's still got it. In fact, dare I say his performance as the deranged Joker was even better than in the Animated series which made his role famous in the first place. One my very few gripes with the game though was the absence of other notable Batman villains that we could've fought against in boss battles (facing off against Clayface, Mr. Freeze, and Firefly would've been sick). But hey, there's still hope for that to happen in a sequel, and besides, the easter eggs that hinted to them were pretty neat . That and I liked the thorough database of Batman characters, complete with bios and stats.

[nervmeister]

Other games that allow it aren't designed like this game. There's a difference between being able to replay an RPG at a high level, making combat easier...and a game that is completely designed around progression tied into your items. Allowing you to play through with things like the zip line, explosives, batclaw, etc. would allow the players to break the entire sequence of the game.

Even RPGs that have New Game + still make you earn the "key items" as you progress through the plot.

Allowing you to keep the combat upgrades, and the gadgets that aren't essential to progress like the remote batarang or sonic batarang would work. But it's important to the entire game's design that you get the other gadgets when you're meant to, otherwise it will be broken.Totally agreed on that.

[Spidey-kid1]

Loved the game. The presentation (especially the game-opener where your following the captured Joker into the depths of Arkham) was stellar. The combat mechanics were addicting as crack. There's nothing quite as satisfying as finishing off the last conscious thug in slow-mo with a bone-snapping takedown maneuver. This game totally made me feel like the goddamn Batman. And yes, Mark Hamill's still got it. In fact, dare I say his performance as the deranged Joker was even better than in the Animated series which made his role famous in the first place. One my very few gripes with the game though was the absence of other notable Batman villains that we could've fought against in boss battles (facing off against Clayface, Mr. Freeze, and Firefly would've been sick). But hey, there's still hope for that to happen in a sequel, and besides, the easter eggs that hinted to them were pretty neat . That and I liked the thorough database of Batman characters, complete with bios and stats. I just beat the game, and it was amazing! The ending was insanely satisfying! I actually cant believe I didn't see that coming. The ending could have been guessed at, but this story had so much going on, you wouldn't even have time to think about the end. I like how they dropped all kinds of hints throughout the game that joker would become a titan.

That final punch was epic too! The Falcon Punch has competition.

Bane still being alive at the end was a nice little scene too.

Another part I loved about this game where all the easter eggs and cameos throughout the game. Clayface trying to convince batman to let him go by pretending to be others was awesome. So was the bit where you saw Mr. Freeze's cell. You know he's inside, but you cant see through the ice. That was awesome.

This game was fun, but I'm sad its over. Sure, I still have challenges to do, and I still have to unlock everything, but I was really enjoying myself in the story modes.

Although, I wish some villains tied into the plot more or were at least around longer. For example, Bane was there for all of, what? 10 minutes?

Croc wasn't all that central to the story either, though he was fun. I wish we would have gotten a chance to fight him in an actual boss fight though. Leading him to a trap was kind of anti-climatic. I wouldn't have minded if that happened after some huge boss fight, but it didn't.

Harley was a bit entwined into the story, but she was gone less than halfway through the game. I wished she would have been around longer. I also wish she would have been a boss. They really didn't do much with her.

Zsaaz was fun though. I really enjoyed listening to his patient interviews. It gave me a good bit of incite into his character I didn't know about before.

Poison Ivy was done perfectly. She tied into the story, was (for a while) made to be a bigger threat than Joker, and ended with an epic boss fight that may have even topped the one with Joker.

Joker was also done perfectly, but what do you expect? He's the main villain in this game.

Despite a few (very, very minor) shortcomings, this game was still epic. I'll probably play through it about 10 more times.

[nervmeister]

Bane still being alive at the end was a nice little scene too.

That wasn't Bane. It was Killer Croc.

[SpideyZERO]

Actually it's random multiple ending. You can get either Bane, Croc or Scarecrow grabbing the Titan

[Jmacq1]

Actually it's random multiple ending. You can get either Bane, Croc or Scarecrow grabbing the Titan

Random or console-specific, I wonder?

[Astonishing X-Fan]

No, it's random. I've played through twice and gotten different ones.

[Superbeast]

Other games that allow it aren't designed like this game. There's a difference between being able to replay an RPG at a high level, making combat easier...and a game that is completely designed around progression tied into your items. Allowing you to play through with things like the zip line, explosives, batclaw, etc. would allow the players to break the entire sequence of the game.

Even RPGs that have New Game + still make you earn the "key items" as you progress through the plot.

Allowing you to keep the combat upgrades, and the gadgets that aren't essential to progress like the remote batarang or sonic batarang would work. But it's important to the entire game's design that you get the other gadgets when you're meant to, otherwise it will be broken.

Well to be fair, by the time I got all the bloody upgrades there was noone left to use them on so I would like to be able to use the toys I've earned on someone and be able to enjoy them. They seem like hollow rewards at this point.

[StoneGold]

Well to be fair, by the time I got all the bloody upgrades there was noone left to use them on so I would like to be able to use the toys I've earned on someone and be able to enjoy them. They seem like hollow rewards at this point.

That's because you didn't got after Riddler stuff earlier in the game, or avoided combat situations. Although some of the upgrades are just short of useless. But that's generally how upgrades go.

[Superbeast]

That's because you didn't got after Riddler stuff earlier in the game, or avoided combat situations. Although some of the upgrades are just short of useless. But that's generally how upgrades go.

Nah, I've actually went out of my way to get the Riddler stuff and to my detriment got too caught up in some combat situations where I could have used stealth and got shot to shreds.

I don't quite get the point of the multiple detonator or sonic batarang myself. The remote batarang was fun but I barely got to use it.

[Astonishing X-Fan]

The sonic batarang is good for luring people into traps. t can be pretty useful in the harder predator challenges.

Your upgrades carry over to the challenge mode, BTW, so there ARE people to use them on.

[Inkthinker]

A New Game + option could simply allow for the natural progression of items to be incorporated as they are, but come in at full strength. Batman starts the game with full combat abilities and armor, but he doesn't get the gadgets until the appropriate time. When he does acquire a gadget, it's been fully unlocked. This prevents the player from accessing areas like Ivy's lair too early. None of the gadget upgrades or Batman's combat/armor upgrades would break the gameplay, presuming he acquires them the same way he does the first time through... it just allows him to perform better maneuvers and take more damage at an early stage. Perfect for playing through the hardest difficulty setting with a little edge that you earned by beating the game once before.

Since all the gadgets come in as plot elements (acquiring this gadget from this place, or that person, as part of the storyline) I don't see any reason not to continue doing it that way. But neither do I see why I should have to plow my way up to the disarms or the x5 combo upgrade if I've already beaten it once. It doesn't even make sense in terms of the character/plot... one moment Batman can't perform a move, and then he can? Game-mechanic-driven nonsense.

[Astonishing X-Fan]

I started a new game on hard yesterday and had like 5-6 upgrades, all of the ones I wanted, in like an hour or two. Once you know where all the Riddler stuff is and know what to do to progress in the game you can breeze through those first several upgrades. It's really not that big of a chore.

And again, if you really want to use all the stuff you've unlocked more, there's a challenge mode, as well.

A New Game + mode that worked like the one you just described would work. But it's not in. I really don't see how the game really suffers for not having it, it would be nice I guess, but I don't think the game needs it at all.

[SpideyZERO]

I've ordered the PC version and I should have it by Saturday. Can't wait to play the game after a LONG wait! :biggrin:

[Mike Pothier]

OK, rant time. I downloaded the PC version on Steam, and was all set to play the game. I must have played the demo over a hundred times.

So the game is installed, and I start loading it up. Whats this? Games for Windows Live requires a login? Nah, I don't care about that. I ex out of it, and it gives me the warning that by NOT signing into GFWL, I don't get access to trophies and achievements (fine by me) and that I can't save my game.

Wait, what?

Yes, in the PC version, you have to sign into GFWL just to save your game. What shit is this? Now, I'm no microsoft hater. But this is ridiculous.

Ok, so I grudgingly sign up an account, and now I'm having trouble logging in during the game. I can log in fine when I'm on a web browser, but logging in during the game just freezes it.

So now I'm spending my time trying to find a solution and wanting to cuss out MS for this crap.

So, if you have the choice between the console or PC version, get the console and save yourself a lot of grief.

[adamthered]

Finally nailed 100% completion on Normal last night. Those extreme combat challenges are brutal at first but with a ton of practice and patience I was finally able to overcome each one (52K+ on Shock & Awe Extreme for the last batarang I needed :biggrin: )

Now the only thing standing between me and my first platinum trophy is finishing the story on Hard mode.

Best game of the year so far.

[Young Avenger]

There is one thing I really need to know

Did Croc eat Crane? It was never made clear

[4thHorseman]

There is one thing I really need to know

Did Croc eat Crane? It was never made clear

Since I had Crane at the end, I would say no.