Batman: Arkham Asylum - Page 4

geggis · 08-19-2009, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by nomadsoul

Collision/clipping is still mess, in one video batman doesn't even hit the enemy face, his punch doesn't even touch, kills immersion.

This happened to me no end of times on the demo. What makes it even more noticeable is that it happens during slow motion! Enemies dropping to the floor when Batman brutally kicks the air next to their faces, now THAT's a finishing move!!

Intrepid Homoludens · 08-21-2009, 09:54 AM

Average review score thus far: 93/100 at Metacritic.

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Originally Posted by Eurogamer

Rarely does a game do a character justice in such a satisfying way. Arkham Asylum finds room for every major aspect of Batman's enduring appeal, and it does so in a game compelling enough to work even without its masked star. Fans of the caped crusader really shouldn't hesitate - this isn't just the best grown-up Batman game, it's the best superhero game, bar none.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/ba...-asylum-review

Looks impressive.

TiAgUh · 08-21-2009, 12:15 PM

IGN video review - http://ps3.ign.com/dor/objects/14273...dr_082009.html

nomadsoul · 08-22-2009, 03:42 AM

Some forum guys are reporting only mention of what i was expecting be bossfights.
The bosses are way fewer than i thought, what a waste.

Lucien21 · 08-29-2009, 12:06 PM

This game is freaking AWESOME.

I've been playing it most of today. It has that real "just another 5 mins" addiction appeal.

The atmosphere and the voice acting is superb.

The fighting is good fun and hunting down all the riddles and generally exploring the ayslum is great.

There is something about the way it plays that reminds me of Bioshock.

DustyShinigami · 08-30-2009, 04:22 AM

Ditto.

I think it's safe to say that this has become a new favourite of mine.

Intrepid Homoludens · 09-03-2009, 12:22 AM

My copy (early birthday gift to myself) arrived yesterday and I started it a few hours ago. Gorgeous game in every way.

It actually feels a lot like an adventure game, like a treasure hunt! I love The Joker, he's so demented. And I have the hots for Victor Zasz, what a naughty man he is.

geggis · 09-03-2009, 03:17 AM

Me and my girlfriend thought that the animation looked quite rigid (based on the demo) but then again that is off the back of Uncharted so...

SoccerDude28 · 09-06-2009, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Intrepid Homoludens

My copy (early birthday gift to myself) arrived yesterday and I started it a few hours ago. Gorgeous game in every way.

It actually feels a lot like an adventure game, like a treasure hunt! I love The Joker, he's so demented. And I have the hots for Victor Zasz, what a naughty man he is.

You do know that Zasz slits the throats of people he has the hots for while posing them in lifelike stances, and then marks it on his body with a scar? All those scars on his body- Zasz's victims. Careful who you fall for

Intrepid Homoludens · 09-06-2009, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Soccsie

You do know that Zasz slits the throats of people he has the hots for while posing them in lifelike stances, and then marks it on his body with a scar? All those scars on his body- Zasz's victims. Careful who you fall for

Of course I do! I also know that during our possible date, I will inform Mr. Zasz that if he even thinks of harming me I will castrate him on the spot and slice his hands and feet off as well, with the most grave look of conviction in my eyes.

*Pinchpenny* · 09-07-2009, 11:16 AM

I think it's universally agreed that this is a great game, so now all I'm waiting for is for the PC release on September 18th. It's weird that there is a 21 day gap between that and the console release, but I'm assuming it's probably down to piracy, which is a pain. Either way, I'm looking forward to getting my hands on Batman and his cape of justice.

DustyShinigami · 09-09-2009, 02:46 AM

Free DLC next week for the 360 version.

Lucien21 · 09-09-2009, 11:52 AM

The DLC is for all formats and not just the 360.

DustyShinigami · 09-09-2009, 01:26 PM

Oh.

Blackheart · 09-14-2009, 02:22 PM

This is a great game, my third favorite current action-adventure game (just shy of fallout 3 and Resident Evil 5) on the market. The combat system is very engaging, but getting those high free flow combos (30+ hits) is so, so hard. With an adrenaline rush combat system that will test your skills as you battle craploads of baddies, high tech forensics to solve crime scenes, a wide arsenal of moves and manuevers including predatory stealth skills, and some neat bat gadgets at your disposal you will really feel like you really are the motherf*&@ing Batman in every sense of the word

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With an extremely dark atmosphere, a foreboding yet aesthetically amazing art style it should be noted this IS NOT an adaption of the technologically advanced and modernized Batman for kids from the movies. Arkham Asylum is an adult oriented and contemporary reimagining of the 1940's Batman universe from the original Detective Comics. The game is in part loosely based on the Arkham Asylum graphic novel and the Arkham Asylum: Living Hell comic series. I absolutely love the character portrayal and their costumes.

The PC release date is tomorrow actually (Sep. 15th) and I already got my pre-ordered copy in the store early...except GameStop can't go against their policy and legally hand my copy over to me, which I've already paid for, until the day of the official launch. I understand where they're coming from, but it's still pretty lame.

I put up some sets with screencaps on flickr if anybody is interested, also posted a few of the unlockable 3D character trophies. If you want you can check out the photo sets here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/genocidemajik/sets/

RLacey · 09-15-2009, 10:52 AM

My PC copy arrived today (odd, since the UK release isn't until 18th, though I'm not about to complain).

So far... brilliant. Utterly brilliant.

SoccerDude28 · 09-15-2009, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by RLacey

My PC copy arrived today (odd, since the UK release isn't until 18th, though I'm not about to complain).

So far... brilliant. Utterly brilliant.

It only gets better

Intrepid Homoludens · 09-15-2009, 07:00 PM

I attest to that. But right now I'm playing Wet, will switch back to Bats later tonight.

RLacey · 09-17-2009, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by SoccerDude28

It only gets better

A shade over 30% done now (I'm taking my time with it). I agree with you so far.

Hammerite · 09-17-2009, 10:45 AM

I'd get this if I wasn't leaving my 360 next week...

08-21-2009, 12:15 PM	#63
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08-22-2009, 03:42 AM	#64
nomadsoul Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 331	Some forum guys are reporting only mention of what i was expecting be bossfights. The bosses are way fewer than i thought, what a waste. Share Share this post on Twitter

08-29-2009, 12:06 PM	#65
Lucien21 Psychonaut Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 5,114	This game is freaking AWESOME. I've been playing it most of today. It has that real "just another 5 mins" addiction appeal. The atmosphere and the voice acting is superb. The fighting is good fun and hunting down all the riddles and generally exploring the ayslum is great. There is something about the way it plays that reminds me of Bioshock. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ I'm not insane, my mother had me tested!

08-30-2009, 04:22 AM	#66
DustyShinigami The Quiet One Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Staffordshire, UK Posts: 1,986	Ditto. I think it's safe to say that this has become a new favourite of mine. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Now Playing: Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut (DS and iPhone), DOOM 3: Resurrection of Evil, Hotel Dusk: Room 215, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Justice for All, Silent Hill - HD Collection Recently Completed: Max Payne, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne Next: Bayonetta, Devil May Cry - HD Collection, Max Payne 3, Metal Gear Solid - HD Collection, Silent Hill: Downpour

09-03-2009, 12:22 AM	#67
Intrepid Homoludens merely human Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 22,309	My copy (early birthday gift to myself) arrived yesterday and I started it a few hours ago. Gorgeous game in every way. It actually feels a lot like an adventure game, like a treasure hunt! I love The Joker, he's so demented. And I have the hots for Victor Zasz, what a naughty man he is. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ platform: laptop, iPhone 3Gs \| gaming: x360, PS3, psp, iPhone, wii \| blog: a space alien \| book: the moral landscape: how science can determine human values by sam harris \| games: l.a.noire, portal 2, brink, dragon age 2, heavy rain \| sites: NPR, skeptoid, gaygamer \| music: ray lamontagne, adele, washed out, james blake \| twitter: a_space_alien

09-03-2009, 03:17 AM	#68
geggis the midnight rambler Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: England Posts: 218	Me and my girlfriend thought that the animation looked quite rigid (based on the demo) but then again that is off the back of Uncharted so... Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Now playing: Demon's Souls & UFO: Enemy Unknown Next game: AI Wars: Fleet Command, Sanitarium or Broken Sword. Favourite games: Planescape: Torment, Day of the Tentacle, Portal, World of Goo, Thief: The Dark Project

09-07-2009, 11:16 AM	#71
Pinchpenny Staff Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: England Posts: 164	I think it's universally agreed that this is a great game, so now all I'm waiting for is for the PC release on September 18th. It's weird that there is a 21 day gap between that and the console release, but I'm assuming it's probably down to piracy, which is a pain. Either way, I'm looking forward to getting my hands on Batman and his cape of justice. Share Share this post on Twitter

09-09-2009, 02:46 AM	#72
DustyShinigami The Quiet One Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Staffordshire, UK Posts: 1,986	Free DLC next week for the 360 version. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Now Playing: Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut (DS and iPhone), DOOM 3: Resurrection of Evil, Hotel Dusk: Room 215, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Justice for All, Silent Hill - HD Collection Recently Completed: Max Payne, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne Next: Bayonetta, Devil May Cry - HD Collection, Max Payne 3, Metal Gear Solid - HD Collection, Silent Hill: Downpour

09-09-2009, 11:52 AM	#73
Lucien21 Psychonaut Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 5,114	The DLC is for all formats and not just the 360. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ I'm not insane, my mother had me tested!

09-09-2009, 01:26 PM	#74
DustyShinigami The Quiet One Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Staffordshire, UK Posts: 1,986	Oh. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Now Playing: Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut (DS and iPhone), DOOM 3: Resurrection of Evil, Hotel Dusk: Room 215, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Justice for All, Silent Hill - HD Collection Recently Completed: Max Payne, Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne Next: Bayonetta, Devil May Cry - HD Collection, Max Payne 3, Metal Gear Solid - HD Collection, Silent Hill: Downpour

09-14-2009, 02:22 PM	#75
Blackheart Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 23	This is a great game, my third favorite current action-adventure game (just shy of fallout 3 and Resident Evil 5) on the market. The combat system is very engaging, but getting those high free flow combos (30+ hits) is so, so hard. With an adrenaline rush combat system that will test your skills as you battle craploads of baddies, high tech forensics to solve crime scenes, a wide arsenal of moves and manuevers including predatory stealth skills, and some neat bat gadgets at your disposal you will really feel like you really are the motherf&@ing Batman in every sense of the word . With an extremely dark atmosphere, a foreboding yet aesthetically amazing art style it should be noted this IS NOT an adaption of the technologically advanced and modernized Batman for kids from the movies. Arkham Asylum is an adult oriented and contemporary reimagining of the 1940's Batman universe from the original Detective Comics. The game is in part loosely based on the Arkham Asylum* graphic novel and the Arkham Asylum: Living Hell comic series. I absolutely love the character portrayal and their costumes. The PC release date is tomorrow actually (Sep. 15th) and I already got my pre-ordered copy in the store early...except GameStop can't go against their policy and legally hand my copy over to me, which I've already paid for, until the day of the official launch. I understand where they're coming from, but it's still pretty lame. I put up some sets with screencaps on flickr if anybody is interested, also posted a few of the unlockable 3D character trophies. If you want you can check out the photo sets here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/genocidemajik/sets/ Share Share this post on Twitter

09-15-2009, 10:52 AM	#76
RLacey The Thread™ will die. Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 22,542	My PC copy arrived today (odd, since the UK release isn't until 18th, though I'm not about to complain). So far... brilliant. Utterly brilliant. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ RLacey \| Killer of the Thread™ I do not change to be perfect. Perfect changes to be me.

09-15-2009, 07:00 PM	#78
Intrepid Homoludens merely human Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 22,309	I attest to that. But right now I'm playing Wet, will switch back to Bats later tonight. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ platform: laptop, iPhone 3Gs \| gaming: x360, PS3, psp, iPhone, wii \| blog: a space alien \| book: the moral landscape: how science can determine human values by sam harris \| games: l.a.noire, portal 2, brink, dragon age 2, heavy rain \| sites: NPR, skeptoid, gaygamer \| music: ray lamontagne, adele, washed out, james blake \| twitter: a_space_alien

09-17-2009, 10:45 AM	#80
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