My only worry is that the combat will be like the first game. I've seen some reviews saying it's better, but it seems to be built around the originals system.
FUCK GFW.
gamingeek said:My only worry is that the combat will be like the first game. I've seen some reviews saying it's better, but it seems to be built around the originals system.
Thing is, I never really minded the combat so much. What really shat me about the first game was the last moments of it, from Killer Croc to the end of the game...it never lived up to the rest of it.
darthhomer said:
Thing is, I never really minded the combat so much. What really shat me about the first game was the last moments of it, from Killer Croc to the end of the game...it never lived up to the rest of it.
I loved the game, but I felt it was a little overated. It was too short and a little too simple and automatic. Still an excellent game, just overhyped. The best part about the game was the realisation of the batman gameworld.
I didn't mind the combat but it was exceedingly simple and had this rubber band effect where Batman would auto lunge towards people.
It's not that the combat was bad, just mediocre and boring. Plus it never really tapped in the potential of the gadgets due to linear level design. (Yes I know it's open world lol.)
The word you are looking for is cinematic.
AA wasn't really open world and wasn't really metroid like, despite it's efforts. Maybe you could call it metroid lite beer.
gamingeek said:AA wasn't really open world and wasn't really metroid like, despite it's efforts. Maybe you could call it metroid lite beer.
Yeah, Metroid-Lite describes it well, my mistake.
Buyin' it new, so I don't care! 
I cannot wait!
(Batman) + (Nightwing) + (Catwoman) + (New Game +) = BEST SUPERHERO GAME EVER!
I am booked solid ALL day Monday. I need to be in the city at 8:30AM Tuesday morning and I am --STILL-- going to the Midnight release!
Oh yeah... Gears... I have to get back to playing that... 
...one day...
Hopefully DS will be all done in time for this but I will be out of town a lot right when I get it. 
I dont think I will be in town on Nov1 for Uncharted 3 and Sonic either. I do have Zelda week all off though and that is all that matters.
darthhomer said:So, Catwoman's been announced as the online pass for the game. Thoughts people?
how is a character an online pass?
Foolz said:darthhomer said:So, Catwoman's been announced as the online pass for the game. Thoughts people?
how is a character an online pass?
Simple. Don't activate a code or don't pay money, you don't use the character. Also, you apparently need to be online to use Catwoman. At all times.
From the week beginning October 17th, this gets released all over the world on the PS3/360. The PC version hits next month, and will use GFW Live as its DRM. The Wii U version the next year:
What is it? Well...it's kinda like this:
Now picture it as a slightly more open world. With MORE. More Batman characters, more Riddler challenges, more story, more everything that made that game awesome.
Never played it? Well, here's your chance.
Get a 360 Games On Demand version.
Get a PC Games on Demand version (requires GFW Live)
Get the PC version, except on Steam. Still requires GFW.
I haven't got time to play through the whole game! Is there a quicker way to catch up on Arkham City's backstory?
Well, you could read up on it on Wikipedia or other sites. However, DC put out a six issue mini-series that serves as backstory for Arkham City. I'd peruse your local comic shops if you're intrigued. If there isn't a local comic shop near you, Comixology is your best bet. Though if you pre-ordered the game from Amazon, you'll get all six issues (physical copies too!). More on that in a moment.
Want to know what the Trophies/Achievements Are? (Note there are some spoilers) Here:
PS3 Trophies (list also includes Catwoman/Preorder DLC trophies)
X360/GFW Achievements
What should I expect?
Some dude posted up him playing through the opening parts of the game. Runs for about an hour, so if you want to get a glimpse of how it all starts, take a gander.
What do I get from pre-ordering?
You'll get one or more of these costumes:
From left to right, that's Batman Beyond/Of The Future, Dark Knight Returns Batman, Batman: Earth One, 1970's Batman, The Animated Series Batman, and Arkham Asylum/City Batman. Thankfully, you won't need to pre-order to get the last costume. Most retailers are getting one or more, but you will be able to purchase them all after the game gets released. If you did pre-order, here's what you'll get from specific retailers.
GERMANY - AMAZON
FRANCE - MICROMANIA
ITALY - GAMESTOP
NORTH AMERICA - BESTBUY
CANADA - BEST BUY
AUSTRALIA - JB HIFI
MEXICO - GAMERUSH
FRANCE - GAME
US - GAMESTOP
AUSTRALIA - EB GAMES
CANADA- GAMESTOP
UK - SHOPTONET
FRANCE - AMAZON
ITALY - FNAC
AUSTRALIA - EB GAMES
GERMANY - SATURN
FRANCE - CASINO
ITALY- FELTRINELLI
AUSTRALIA - JB HIFI
POWER UP REWARDS MEMBER - GAMESTOP
UK - GAMESTOP
GERMANY - MULLER GE PLAYART AUSTRIA
FRANCE - AUCHAN
ITALY - OPENGAMES
AUSTRALIA - GAME
MEXICO - GAMERS RETAIL
GERMANY - EXPERT
FRANCE - FNAC
ITALY - BLOCKBUSTER
UK - AMAZON
GERMANY - GAMESTOP
FRANCE - JEUX VIDEO & CO
ITALY - CIDIVERTE
AUSTRALIA - JB HIFI
GREEN LANTERN BLU RAY
AMAZON - $10 Amazon Credit and Arkham City Comic (Print Version Of The 5 Digital Comics) 360 PS3
WALMART- $10 E-Gift Card and Arkham Asylum GOTY Edition! 360 PS3
What's this about Catwoman?
So, in case you haven't heard, the Catwoman subset of missions in the game are locked out until you either use the code that comes with the game (as a first buyers bonus!) or you pay WB money. Also, you apparently need to be online to use these missions.
I know this game's going to be awesome and all...but what about reviews?
As of writing (16/10/11), the game is currently sitting on a 98 (PS3) and 95 (X360) Metascore. Here's some web reviews for y'all.
Giant Bomb - 5/5 Stars (Video Review)
G4TV - 5/5 Stars
GamePro - 5/5 Stars
Guardian - 5/5 Stars
Digital Spy - 5/5 Stars
Telegraph - 5/5 Stars
Gameblog.fr - 5/5 Stars
1UP - A
Gamesradar - 10
Eurogamer Sweden - 10
Game Arena - 10
VideoGamer - 10
Strategy Informer - 9.9
IGN - 9.5
Machinima - 9.5
CVG - 9.5
Gamepro Germany - 9.5
Now Gamer - 9.4
Gametrailers - 9.3
Edge - 9
Gamespot - 9
Metro - 9
Eurogamer - 9
Game Reactor Denmark - 9
Game Reactor Sweden - 9
Wired - 9
OXM UK - 9
So, let's discuss. I'll keep updating as more reviews and the like come out.