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[Felix Lighter]

+ Imaginative stealth and combat encounters
- Monotonous encounters


What?

You chopped off the end of the negative
-Monotonous encounters and mediocre boss fights hurt the second half

Both of those can exist in the same game.

 

[boskee]

It's Kevin Van Ord, one of the very few good reviewers left.

Yup. He's yet to let me down so I'd take his review over others. Still, solid scores across the board. I may end up picking it up in few months, even tho I don't really like Batman-related media.

 

[Skux]

Looking at gameplay it looks like more of the same, but that's not a bad thing.

I'll happily put money down on this to get that Batman feeling all over again.

 

[Ahasverus]

Meh, Asylum keeps being the most balanced. This one is for you peopl that screamed 4 years for the Batmobile. Still the open world gotham must be a thing of beauty, that's what I'm most excited about. I wonder how big it is?

 

[aussiedude08]

Man all the good reviews make me pissed off again about the Batmobile fuck up.

 

[Sojgat]

They didn't develop Origins, but yeah I guess they didn't take cues.

It's a shame. Origins' boss fights were all fantastic, and made inventive use of the combat mechanics.

The only good boss fight in the previous Rocksteady games was Mr. Freeze, and that was more of predator room puzzle than a fight.

 

[DerZuhälter]

Video games zone (Germany) 87%
+Spektakuläre Präsentation
+Spannende Hauptgeschichte mit denkwürdigen Momenten
+Dichte Atmosphäre
-Zähe Verfolgungsjagden mit dem Batmobil
-Bosskämpfe mit dem Batmobil teils nervig
-Spielerisch stumpfe Panzer-Massenschlachten
(PS4 code)

OP Note: "What do these words mean?" you might ask. I have no fuckin' idea. I got the spectacular presentation one. Dick atmosphere too.

+ spectacular prresentation
+ thrilling mainstory with memorable moments
+ great atmosphere
- tiring chases with the Batmobile
- bossfights with batmobile tend to get annoying
- dull tank battles
- terrible ending with Batman having to defuse a bomb in his own anus and failing

You're welcome. But boy. That spoiler. Ze germans. Am I right guys?

 

[supervillain]

+Spektakuläre Präsentation
+Spannende Hauptgeschichte mit denkwürdigen Momenten
+Dichte Atmosphäre
-Zähe Verfolgungsjagden mit dem Batmobil
-Bosskämpfe mit dem Batmobil teils nervig
-Spielerisch stumpfe Panzer-Massenschlachten

+ spectacular presentation
+ thrilling main story with lots of memorable moments
+ dense atmosphere
- lame chase sequences with the batmobile
- tedious boss battles with the batmobile
- battles against other vehicles are dull

there you go.

edit: beaten

 

[BY2K]

So we know when gmg should send the steam keys?

 

[firenskill2000]

Best game of the generation seems a big much. Curious about the story since it seems so divisive.

Why? It's so early in the generation what is it really up against?

 

[DrBo42]

Thanks guys.

 

[Lifejumper]

Why? It's so early in the generation what is it really up against?

Witcher 3? Bloodborne?

 

[Ahasverus]

It's funny because Origin's boss fights were amazing.

 

[Grisby]

Wonder if Jeff (GB) is gonna tear into the batmobile sections (if he's reviewing it).

 

[Dahaka]

- terrible ending with Batman having to defuse a bomb in his own anus and failing

 

[firenskill2000]

Witcher 3? Bloodborne?

That's two games. Is it that far fetched it's better than them?

 

[BenjaminBirdie]

Polygon 10

Just went from 0 to Team Bone Zone download in one review.

 

[dark_inferno]

That's two games. Is it that far fetched it's better than them?

Different taste. Others will say Bloodborne is better or Witcher 3 is better.

Polygon 10

Its strange that they didnt complain about anything. Polygon got bought.

 

[Original Man]

All these 10s...do you mean to say that this game (which largely looks like the same as the previous ones) will end up being better than witcher 3, bb and MGSV lol?

 

[DrBo42]

All these 10s...do you mean to say that this game (which largely looks like the same as the previous ones) will end up being better than witcher 3 and MGSV lol?

I'd say no chance. No idea how MGSV is gonna turn out. But all that is for another thread.

 

[delSai]

+ spectacular prresentation
+ thrilling mainstory with memorable moments
+ great atmosphere
- tiring chases with the Batmobile
- bossfights with batmobile tend to get annoying
- dull tank battles


You're welcome. But boy. That spoiler. Ze germans. Am I right guys?

Thank you, i should have translated it myself instead of just posting >_>

 

[Primethius]

Seems like pretty good scores. I've been on board for this given that it's Rocksteady since the moment it's been announced.

Almost strange to see GS give Shadow of Mordor a higher score given that it's pretty much a poorer, more derivative version of Batman. But I suppose I haven't played the game yet.

 

[Dance Inferno]

Sounds like more of the same Arkham gameplay, with a larger open world and shoehorned Batmobile sections. I'm pretty Batman'ed out so I'll probably give this one a pass and pick it up on sale in a year or two.

 

[partyboy]

That's two games. Is it that far fetched it's better than them?

Well considering Arkham Knight looks like almost the exact same game as the last 3, only with better graphics, then yeah.

 

[Yoshi88]

Video games zone (Germany) 87%
+Spektakuläre Präsentation
+Spannende Hauptgeschichte mit denkwürdigen Momenten
+Dichte Atmosphäre
-Zähe Verfolgungsjagden mit dem Batmobil
-Bosskämpfe mit dem Batmobil teils nervig
-Spielerisch stumpfe Panzer-Massenschlachten
(PS4 code)

OP Note: "What do these words mean?" you might ask. I have no fuckin' idea. I got the spectacular presentation one. Dick atmosphere too.

+ spectacular presentation
+ exciting main story with memorable moments
+ good/ dense atmosphere
- slow, boring (no good translation for this use of "zäh", really. Maybe a less harsh meaning of annoying) chases
- bossfights with batmoile partly annoying
- dumb gameplay in tank massfights

could maybe add that to OP

edit. Nevermind, already posted. Sry -.-

 

[dex3108]

All these 10s...do you mean to say that this game (which largely looks like the same as the previous ones) will end up being better than witcher 3 and MGSV lol?

It has black people and badass female characters!!!

Spoiler

Hides under the bed XD

 

[firenskill2000]

Different taste. Others will say Bloodborne is better or Witcher 3 is better.

Agree but there will never be a consensus best if you take taste into account. I mean there hasn't been an obvious game of the generation yet. And as much as I love Bloodborne you are leaving out a vast number of gamers since it's a PS4 exclusive

 

[Blader]

The latter doesn't surprise me but the former does. Was hoping they'd nail the story here.

The writing and voice direction in the first two games was so bad, not surprising that the story is still the weak point here.

 

[Intheflorsh]

It's funny because Origin's boss fights were amazing.

Well, the Deathstroke fight was amazing. Everything else was about on par with the rest of the series.

 

[OléGunner]

Jesus that German review just above has a spoiler of the ending wtf.

Come on man.

 

[ryseing]

Seems like pretty good scores. I've been on board for this given that it's Rocksteady since the moment it's been announced.

Almost strange to see GS give Shadow of Mordor a higher score given that it's pretty much a poorer, more derivative version of Batman. But I suppose I haven't played the game yet.

To be fair, the Nemesis system is brilliant and differentiates SoM enough.

 

[Pixel Samurai]

I'm wondering how this will run with my new 780. As usual, PC impressions will come after release unfortunately

 

[0.1.1.2.3.5.8.13.21.34.55]

It's Kevin Van Ord, one of the very few good reviewers left.

Agreed, I think he's solid.

 

[KPunk]

ugh i honestly loved the original and wasn't really looking forward to the game like some of you have. the high reviews are starting to change my mind, however that being said the entire bat mobile turned me off from the beginning, and it still does today. seeing how most reviews are complaining about it, makes this a very difficult for me to decide if i will be purchasing this or not.

 

[Gurthang]

Kevin VanOrd really should do reviews without scores. His written review seems a lot more positive than a mere 7.

 

[Orin GA]

Ugh, the bat mobile is gonna be this games bane.

 

[Gipsy Danger]

I'm wondering how this will run with my new 780. As usual, PC impressions will come after release unfortunately

Is it really that big an issue to just wait a few days before jumping in?

 

[dlauv]

I think the hatorade for the Batmobile combat is being sipped nearly unanimously, something many of us were fairly apprehensive about. I'm hoping I'll feel the same way IGN felt about it.

 

[Braag]

So we know when gmg should send the steam keys?

Probably a day before release or the same day it's released. Only other game I pre ordered from there was Valkyria Chronicles, I got the key for that day or two before release.

 

[partyboy]

To be fair, the Nemesis system is brilliant and differentiates SoM enough.

More than enough. That was a significant addition to that style of game.

Arkham Knight has a tank.

 

[DrBo42]

Jesus that German review just above has a spoiler of the ending wtf.

Come on man.

Spoiler

The anus one?

Yeah I made sure that's not in the OP. Want people to be surprised.

 

[Primethius]

To be fair, the Nemesis system is brilliant and differentiates SoM enough.

Sure, but it's poorer in pretty much in every other gameplay regard to a typical Batman game.

That tells me the Batmobile sections must really suck.

 

[Baron_Calamity]

Any reviews using a different version other than the ps4 version? I'm either going to get it for the pc or Xbox One.

 

[LaunchpadMcQ]

Ugh, the bat mobile is gonna be this games bane.

Hyperbole much?

 

[ironcreed]

Other than the Batmobile tank mode platforming sections, the game looks great. Looking forward to playing it.

 

[Courage]

Kevin VanOrd really should do reviews without scores. His written review seems a lot more positive than a mere 7.

It's because people connote 7 negatively and as being disappointing. I bet he still thinks it's a good game, but it sticks out when everyone else is giving it 9+ scores.

 

[Mononoke]

some reviewers use the whole scale

also you have to actually read the content of the review. that's the "getting it" part.

I know. It's frustrating that people are saying they don't get it.

Given how IMO Arkham City fell apart in the second half of the game, this review is enough to worry me. Arkham City had glowing reviews across the board, and I felt let down with City after finishing it.

And a 7 out of 10 on a full scale is still a good score.

 

[MrRoflWaffles]

I'd really encourage you to play through Arkham Asylum and Arkham City first, and play Arkham Knight in a month or four to avoid fatigue.

Is Arkham Origins not worth playing through in your eyes?

 

[Chamber]

I knew the Batmobile stuff would be hit or miss. Still, sounds like another great effort from Rocksteady.

 

[Sojgat]

Well, the Deathstroke fight was amazing. Everything else was about on par with the rest of the series.

Nope.

Firefly fight was the worst, and most similar to what Rocksteady had been doing, but it's cinematic presentation elevated it.

Copperhead, Shiva, and the numerous Bane fights were all amazing.