Batman: Arkham Asylum 2

GhostMjr · December 15, 2009, 08:01:31 AM

http://www.gametrailers.com/video/batman-arkham-spike-tv/59829

Can't wait for this

T-Bag · December 15, 2009, 09:27:25 AM

I saw that the other day. The joker gets out again...but is ill. (Being on a drip and coughing etc). Also looks like it takes place outside Arkham. Can't tell much else, though I think based on the first one it should be good.

Carr0t · December 15, 2009, 12:30:19 PM

Quote from: T-Bag;299312The joker gets out again...but is ill. (Being on a drip and coughing etc). Also looks like it takes place outside Arkham. Can't tell much else, though I think based on the first one it should be good.

I would be inclined to believe the Joker is 'ill' as a result of his antics at the end of the first game

[SPOILER=plot]i.e. That he jacks himself up on Venom to try and take you out in the final fight.[/SPOILER].

T-Bag · December 15, 2009, 06:15:09 PM

Quote from: Carr0t;299317I would be inclined to believe the Joker is 'ill' as a result of his antics at the end of the first game

[SPOILER=plot]i.e. That he jacks himself up on Venom to try and take you out in the final fight.[/SPOILER].

[SPOILER=Don't look]He wasn't on a drip when they put him back in his cell though, just missing a few teeth.[/SPOILER]

I might be reading too much into it because there is no information, but it's quite prominent in the video, might be more important to the plot.

Carr0t · December 16, 2009, 09:45:08 AM

For some reason I can open both my spoiler tag and your quote of my spoiler tag, but your tag refuses to open (in Chrome on Linux). No idea why. I had to view the page source to find out what you said...

T-Bag · December 16, 2009, 05:02:40 PM

Quote from: Carr0t;299369For some reason I can open both my spoiler tag and your quote of my spoiler tag, but your tag refuses to open (in Chrome on Linux). No idea why. I had to view the page source to find out what you said...

Yup I can read it when I quote the info but I can't open it. Nothing immediately looks wrong with it. It's a mystery. (I'm on Chrome too)

Lexander · September 01, 2010, 08:16:09 PM

Does this look sweet or not ? http://www.joystiq.com/2010/09/01/batman-arkham-city-screens-are-an-inexplicable-treat/

And starting from here: http://www.joystiq.com/screenshots/batman-arkham-city-9-01-10/#/0

GhostMjr · October 14, 2011, 05:59:26 PM

looking good!

http://www.computerandvideogames.com/video/1217785861001/batman-arkham-city-7-minutes-of-unseen-gameplay/?mode=hd

GhostMjr · October 20, 2011, 08:08:32 AM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aW9Ygc--xMs

TE_owner · November 08, 2011, 04:25:38 PM

http://www.pcgamer.com/2011/11/08/batman-arkham-city-pc-delayed-again/ ah sorry guys :doh:

T-Bag · November 08, 2011, 06:08:48 PM

Already pre-ordered. I guess if it is delayed that means more time to get into MW3 and Skyrim. If it's polished on release I won't complain too much. If it's a rushed console port I'll be pretty disappointed. The original game on PC was pretty damn good and has bought them some wiggle room, but we'll see how far that stretches.

DrunkenZombiee · November 09, 2011, 10:50:18 AM

I have got this on pre order for Â£15, and I am busy with BF3 and MW3 so not too bothered if this get pushed back.

It better be much more than a console port though!

T-Bag · November 28, 2011, 12:13:52 AM

The game is really good. Very much like a movie. Everything has been improved at least slightly since the original. Graphics look good, but I wouldn't try maxing it out if I were you, the DX11 features are very demanding.

I think I've pretty much finished it. I've had the final titles and a popup about New game plus, but I've a little lead out bit with catwoman still to go. Despite having completed the main quest, I am nowhere near completing the game as it has all the side missions and quests like the original.
Despite being set in a vast world it didn't seem to use it all that much. A couple of quests set across the map from one another, and 3/4s not really used. I guess that's where all the extras are hidden.

Anyway to summarise:
9/10.
Main quest a little on the short side. About 10 hours of mostly doing the main quest. Could probably be done in 6 comfortably once you're into the swing and if you avoid all distractions.
Graphics look great, and as before there are some stunning 3D models to look at at your leisure.
Everything has been made for comic nerds. I'm not one, but I appreciate how much effort they have put in with character bios listing their first comic appearance and giving a back story. A really nice touch.

Tutonic · November 28, 2011, 10:37:31 AM

RPS gave it a good writeup: http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2011/11/25/wot-i-think-batman-arkham-city/