Batman Arkham City - Page 4

**GK Punk** · 10-19-2011, 02:35 AM

I just spent most of the day playing it, great game so far. It hasn't disappointed me.

*The Stryker* · 10-19-2011, 05:52 AM

So far I'm feeling the same about this game as I did the first one.

It's good and well made but I wouldn't call it amazing by any stretch.

~~AquaParade~~ · 10-19-2011, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Choppy

I'm honestly interested in what you have to say about it, the review scores so far have been fantastic.

I'm adding Arkham Asylum to my mental list of games to finish before the end of the year. I started it a while back but never really stuck with it past the first hour.

Thanks! Glad to know there are some other fans of the series here.

I played about for about three hours last night. I believe that the experience you get from this game has a whole lot to do with how big a bat-fan you are. While the game mechanics are all polished, fun, and varied, the true joy comes from seeing the world of Gotham brought to life with such love and respect.

That being said, the opening of the game was ****ing fantastic! The game really grabs you from the start, and captures your interest. This gane has everything Arkham Asylum had, and a bit more. Oh, and it's all a bit more polished, as well.

I'll post more impressions after I've played longer.

deadpoolRKO · 10-19-2011, 12:05 PM

I've gotta be real , Catwoman is dope on this game

Peanut · 10-19-2011, 02:21 PM

Just as I feared this game is Arkham Asylum to a fault, down to the awful "brute" fights and the constant need to use detective vision. I understand that people like Batman and that people really liked AA, but man...what is everyone smoking?

The combat is essentially unchanged, the predator sections are identical, they even have yet another TERRIBLE "walk slowly or you die while performing a monotonous task" section EXACTLY like the Killer Croc area in AA...how is this game getting the kind of reviews it's getting?

The game is fun and Batman is awesome, but how can people overlook the flaws that have carried over from the first game? The "open world" aspect only irks me more. The sidequests are a great addition, but the constant repeating enemy chatter, the not-so-great traversal mechanics, it only detracts from the experience. You're essentially just using the world to traverse between AA rooms.

I really like this game, just as I liked Arkham Asylum, but the continued frenzy people are feeling staggers me like no other game has. I can always understand likes, dislikes or unmitigated love for games, but I simply can't figure out how people can be completely blind to all this stuff.

*TheCanadiandrome* · 10-19-2011, 02:24 PM

I picked this up! Got the CE

Filespit · 10-23-2011, 06:46 AM

I simply love this game! The story/campaign mode was a bit *spoilers* short though, so the fact that there's tons of things to do aside from that is more than positive for me! I bought the Special Edition, so I got the Batman Beyond skin and the Catwoman Pack for "free". I'm currently collecting all the riddles, riddle trophies and breakable points, it really takes it's time - some of them are actually a bit hard to find.

While I'm at it, I need some help grabbing one particular trophy. On the map, in The Bowery section I think..., to the northwest of the Museum, there is a riddle trophy on top of a roof inside a cage. In front of the cage is a riddle switch that you're supposed to stand on, and inside the cage are three question marks. When you stand on the switch, the cage closes and middle question mark is lightened up, and you're supposed to take them out in the right order; middle, left and right. I understand you're supposed to use the explosive gel here, but when I click on detonate (after I've "gelled" all three question marks), they don't explode in the right order. How do I grab this trophy? If anyone has solved this one, please let me know! =)

Also, how do you play as Robin? I never understood if he's downloadable or not, and if you can play as him in the story mode or just in the challenges.

*Slap-Happy* · 10-23-2011, 12:59 PM

Robin is downloadable and only playable in challenge maps.

azrael · 10-23-2011, 01:24 PM

Nighting 11-1-11

Robin is later in the month.

Hope there is more DLC concerning another hero in the game

*Andrew NDB* · 10-23-2011, 02:48 PM

Played it the other day... it looks a LOT jaggier/more pixelated than Arkham Asylum did... or is it just me?

Peanut · 10-23-2011, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew NDB

Played it the other day... it looks a LOT jaggier/more pixelated than Arkham Asylum did... or is it just me?

I haven't gone back to check Asylum, but I think it's pretty much the same, with the difference being two years have past and games have started looking amazing again.

~~AquaParade~~ · 10-23-2011, 10:39 PM

Finished this a few days ago. Loved it, but it wasn't all I had hoped it would be. To be fair, I still haven't done all the side-missions.

*TheCanadiandrome* · 10-24-2011, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azrael

Nighting 11-1-11

Robin is later in the month.

Hope there is more DLC concerning another hero in the game

Ah very cool

10-19-2011, 05:52 AM	#62
The Stryker Stupid Rich Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Room 237 Posts: 11,152	So far I'm feeling the same about this game as I did the first one. It's good and well made but I wouldn't call it amazing by any stretch. __________________ @~<3 Mom~@

10-19-2011, 12:05 PM	#64
deadpoolRKO Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: I can't wait until i can have a custom user title Posts: 782	I've gotta be real , Catwoman is dope on this game __________________ ( TMNT Clothes , DVD's , Accesories , ect. ) Red Bubble ( My Tee Shirt Designs )

10-19-2011, 02:24 PM	#66
TheCanadiandrome Big, Bad & Bold Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Inside the Technodrome; Shredderville; Saskatchewan Posts: 19,719	I picked this up! Got the CE __________________ Add me: PSN/XBL; Nintendo Network ID: BDS-3.1.6; Switch FC: SW-3378-5206-8020 TMNT Fan Club: http://sot.ag/4jZR0 Visit My Wish List: http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=30904 My Collection: http://forums.thetechnodrome.com/showthread.php?t=40276

10-23-2011, 01:24 PM	#69
azrael Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: loganville, ga Posts: 1,362	Nighting 11-1-11 Robin is later in the month. Hope there is more DLC concerning another hero in the game __________________ Creator of The Death Poppets

10-23-2011, 02:48 PM	#70
Andrew NDB Weed Whacker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Auburn, WA Posts: 34,582	Played it the other day... it looks a LOT jaggier/more pixelated than Arkham Asylum did... or is it just me? __________________ [ ODYSSEY \| ORIGIN \| THE IMAGE/VOL. 3 CONCLUSION \| THE SHELLSHOCKED PODCAST \| ON FACEBOOK ]

10-19-2011, 02:35 AM	#61
GK Punk I'm your Devil Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 12,439	I just spent most of the day playing it, great game so far. It hasn't disappointed me.

10-19-2011, 02:21 PM	#65
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	Just as I feared this game is Arkham Asylum to a fault, down to the awful "brute" fights and the constant need to use detective vision. I understand that people like Batman and that people really liked AA, but man...what is everyone smoking? The combat is essentially unchanged, the predator sections are identical, they even have yet another TERRIBLE "walk slowly or you die while performing a monotonous task" section EXACTLY like the Killer Croc area in AA...how is this game getting the kind of reviews it's getting? The game is fun and Batman is awesome, but how can people overlook the flaws that have carried over from the first game? The "open world" aspect only irks me more. The sidequests are a great addition, but the constant repeating enemy chatter, the not-so-great traversal mechanics, it only detracts from the experience. You're essentially just using the world to traverse between AA rooms. I really like this game, just as I liked Arkham Asylum, but the continued frenzy people are feeling staggers me like no other game has. I can always understand likes, dislikes or unmitigated love for games, but I simply can't figure out how people can be completely blind to all this stuff.

10-23-2011, 06:46 AM	#67
Filespit Hench Mutant Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Sweden Posts: 424	I simply love this game! The story/campaign mode was a bit spoilers short though, so the fact that there's tons of things to do aside from that is more than positive for me! I bought the Special Edition, so I got the Batman Beyond skin and the Catwoman Pack for "free". I'm currently collecting all the riddles, riddle trophies and breakable points, it really takes it's time - some of them are actually a bit hard to find. While I'm at it, I need some help grabbing one particular trophy. On the map, in The Bowery section I think..., to the northwest of the Museum, there is a riddle trophy on top of a roof inside a cage. In front of the cage is a riddle switch that you're supposed to stand on, and inside the cage are three question marks. When you stand on the switch, the cage closes and middle question mark is lightened up, and you're supposed to take them out in the right order; middle, left and right. I understand you're supposed to use the explosive gel here, but when I click on detonate (after I've "gelled" all three question marks), they don't explode in the right order. How do I grab this trophy? If anyone has solved this one, please let me know! =) Also, how do you play as Robin? I never understood if he's downloadable or not, and if you can play as him in the story mode or just in the challenges.

10-23-2011, 12:59 PM	#68
Slap-Happy Bad Boy Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,911	Robin is downloadable and only playable in challenge maps.

10-23-2011, 10:39 PM	#72
~~AquaParade~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 8,450	Finished this a few days ago. Loved it, but it wasn't all I had hoped it would be. To be fair, I still haven't done all the side-missions.