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Batman: Arkham Asylum |OT| Steroids 'n Counters
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Diablohead
Member
I finished the game last night but for the final battle the game must have skipped something because
so I had to pause, quit and load my save again and thankfully it all played correctly this time around.
I felt that the ending was a little under done, I was expecting a little more from the last few moments of the game but it doesn't stop me loving the game to pieces. Amazing experience and today I will start a hard run.
just after the clip of joker shooting himself with the venom the game skipped the next fmv and loaded up the final fight with just joker standing there, I was able to just keep pressing punch and get 40x multipliers :lol (but I already had the achievement)
I felt that the ending was a little under done, I was expecting a little more from the last few moments of the game but it doesn't stop me loving the game to pieces. Amazing experience and today I will start a hard run.
V
Vilix
Unconfirmed Member
I saw a midnight release of Shutter Island. The movie's backdrop is so eerily similar to Arkham Asylum
Stopped reading there. Fact of the matter is, you shouldve upped the difficulty. You lose that indicator and the combat completely changes for the better. Instead of waiting for a blue indicator, you have to be aware of when your enemies are attacking and react accordingly.Baron Aloha said:
Sorry to say, but you were playing the game like a puny girl and didnt know it. Go pick up your case, remove the cover and scratch out the "man" in the title and replace it with "girl". I honestly didnt read the rest of your post. Probably full of more silly statements dragging the name of the Bat through the mud.
This game allowed you to be the Batman but you opted not to become him. You were a lesser version. A Batman that sees blue lights during combat. Im afraid this Batman doesnt exist. You made him up. Tarnished his good name with your cowardice.
I hope you can forgive yourself. I know I cant U_U
neoism
Member
Well, I just got this yesterday for 12.50 and holy shit is it worth every penny of a full $60 dollar game. Looks soo good on my PC, and it plays beautifully. Wish I wouldn't have waited, but I got it for cheap and on PC so it's a win/win! Sorry if asked, but how do I take screen-shots, I thought print-screen, but if so were do they go!
Don't know if this is the best thread for this question, but here goes:
I bought the PC version of this game on the GFWL sale, started it up and noticed some strange graphical deficiencies. Half of the textures were horribly low-res, and the ambient occlusion shadows looked very poor and flickered when I moved the camera.
After some googling I found the solution for the low-res problem: I had to change Mip Mapping in Catalyst Control Center to the "quality" setting. OK, didn't know that. I'm relatively new to PC gaming.
The problem with the ambient occlusion shadows persists, though. I cannot imagine it is supposed to look that way. Can someone tell me what might be the matter? My graphics card is an HD 5770 and I'm using Win 7 64bit. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I bought the PC version of this game on the GFWL sale, started it up and noticed some strange graphical deficiencies. Half of the textures were horribly low-res, and the ambient occlusion shadows looked very poor and flickered when I moved the camera.
After some googling I found the solution for the low-res problem: I had to change Mip Mapping in Catalyst Control Center to the "quality" setting. OK, didn't know that. I'm relatively new to PC gaming.
The problem with the ambient occlusion shadows persists, though. I cannot imagine it is supposed to look that way. Can someone tell me what might be the matter? My graphics card is an HD 5770 and I'm using Win 7 64bit. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
So I played and beat this a couple weeks ago when it was on sale at Gamersgate, and I've got to say, I'm impressed. It's the natural evolution of the Metroidvanias we've loved for years. First playthrough was with a mouse and keyboard on normal, and now I'm going on hard with a 360 controller; it's much more fun with a pad, if only because combat was clunky when I was mostly just rapidly clicking either the left or right mouse buttons. And hard mode's actually easier because I'm not relying on the telegraph icon to counter. I actually pay attention in combat now. WEIRD.
Still don't know what the hell the point of making me hold down space/A/X to move at a decent pace is. Combat would've been much better with a second attack button; as is, it's mindless trashing while watching some of the most fluid animations I've ever seen.
Plot was dumb though. Batman
|) was so flat |) throughout the entire thing, except if he needed to get angry in a certain scene here or there. He's either emotionally jaded or pissed off, not both. Bosses were stupidly simple, too, and the game never felt like it "went anywhere;" the aesthetic was exactly the same the entire time, except for one slight shift in a quick sequence in the gardens.
The Scarecrow sequences didn't work, either. There's no tension when you make a system of rules that the game is founded on, then, inexplicably, break them when you think it would work. If Batman only moves at half speed, then I know something's supposed to happen and I've nothing to watch out for, because it's supposed to happen. Also Bioshock.
Anyway, I took plenty of screens throughout the playthrough, big image dump! I loved the filters on the pause screens and detective mode, they stylized everything nicely (in a way that the Unreal engine fights against when you're viewing everything normally).
Still don't know what the hell the point of making me hold down space/A/X to move at a decent pace is. Combat would've been much better with a second attack button; as is, it's mindless trashing while watching some of the most fluid animations I've ever seen.
Plot was dumb though. Batman
|) was so flat |) throughout the entire thing, except if he needed to get angry in a certain scene here or there. He's either emotionally jaded or pissed off, not both. Bosses were stupidly simple, too, and the game never felt like it "went anywhere;" the aesthetic was exactly the same the entire time, except for one slight shift in a quick sequence in the gardens.The Scarecrow sequences didn't work, either. There's no tension when you make a system of rules that the game is founded on, then, inexplicably, break them when you think it would work. If Batman only moves at half speed, then I know something's supposed to happen and I've nothing to watch out for, because it's supposed to happen. Also Bioshock.
Anyway, I took plenty of screens throughout the playthrough, big image dump! I loved the filters on the pause screens and detective mode, they stylized everything nicely (in a way that the Unreal engine fights against when you're viewing everything normally).
funkmastergeneral
Banned
Just got this in from Gamefly and am absolutely loving it, except for the fact that I seem to keep coming across secrets I don't have the tools to access yet. Quite annoying.
How far am I if I just
How far am I if I just
encountered Commisoner Gordon's body in the hospital?
finally, the review we've all been waiting for
http://www.gametrailers.com/user-movie/5-yr-old-review-batman-aa/341659?playlist=featured
http://www.gametrailers.com/user-movie/5-yr-old-review-batman-aa/341659?playlist=featured
Square Triangle
Member
Anyone planning on double dipping with the GOTY edition since it's including 3D levels now?
I am for sure, and I've already got the sequel pre-orders. I can't get enough.
I am for sure, and I've already got the sequel pre-orders. I can't get enough.
BeautifulMemory
Member
Wolf23 said:
assuming you have all the moves. Use doge constantly (watch for visual cues) and use your special moves to boost your score and prevent you from getting hit. Also, know that when in combo, Batman can literally move all across the map to hit the thugs.
Shock and Awe- the biggest thing for me was to move to the upper right platform, since that's where most additional enemies will spawn, especially the ones to pick up the guns.
Sewer Bat Extreme- you just got to be quick and know which enemies you want to disarm with your special moves. Out of all the maps, Sewer Bat for me is the best to achieve highest combo scores, so just know that despite how daunting might seem, it is actually a map for you to kick ass.
Wolf23 said:
Youtube Dude.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3T2sWWDJPd8 <--Shock and Awe Extreme, once you can beat this one all the others are cakewalks.
djtortilla
Member
finally playing this, awesome game!
The 2nd best game of last year.
Hard mode is the way to play this, but I think it only makes hand to hand combat more
difficult.
The 2nd best game of last year.
Hard mode is the way to play this, but I think it only makes hand to hand combat more
difficult.
funkmastergeneral
Banned
Do the joker teeth show up as Riddler spots on my map?
HamPster PamPster
Member
Question!
Local target has the PC version on clearance for $11. Personally I was wating for the GOTY version on the PS3 sometime later this year (steam demo ran fine on my PC but its not good enough to take advantage of all the extra physics stuff)
Buy now or wait? Whats going to be in the GOTY version anyway? Has any story DLC, and not just challange stuff, been released?
Local target has the PC version on clearance for $11. Personally I was wating for the GOTY version on the PS3 sometime later this year (steam demo ran fine on my PC but its not good enough to take advantage of all the extra physics stuff)
Buy now or wait? Whats going to be in the GOTY version anyway? Has any story DLC, and not just challange stuff, been released?
Filldough said:
Just gamefly'd the game again so I can beat this challenge. I have had the points on several occasions but ran out of time.
funkmastergeneral said:
Been awhile since I played but I don't think so. I remember having to hunt for a couple of these for a fairly long time.
Buttonbasher
Member
Buy now. GOTY version has 6 bonus challenge rooms and 3D support, but then again the original one has 3D vision support from the start from Nvidia on the PC so I would say just go with the normal one. That's a great price for the game.HamPster PamPster said:
Finished up Arkham Asylum today, even went back to collect all the spirit of Arkham riddles along with unlocking most of the challenges... fun game.
Obviously, it's been dissected in every way by now, but I'd like to add a point. It would sound ridiculous to call Arkham Asylum "old school", so let's just say they have their priorities straight. In the wake of the Modern Warfares and Uncharteds it seems like everyone is chasing after the most cinematic, the most "polished" game with the best "set pieces." Now, I don't know if these guys would of done the same with a Killzone sized budget, but I'm glad they focused on something else: Gameplay.
Many, many layers of well thought out, well executed mechanics. Most of them fun, none of them thrown in erroneously(except maybe killer croc :lol ) and all of it wrapped up in a perfect Metroid lay out. No part is brilliant by itself, but such an enjoyable package over all.
Obviously, it's been dissected in every way by now, but I'd like to add a point. It would sound ridiculous to call Arkham Asylum "old school", so let's just say they have their priorities straight. In the wake of the Modern Warfares and Uncharteds it seems like everyone is chasing after the most cinematic, the most "polished" game with the best "set pieces." Now, I don't know if these guys would of done the same with a Killzone sized budget, but I'm glad they focused on something else: Gameplay.
Many, many layers of well thought out, well executed mechanics. Most of them fun, none of them thrown in erroneously(except maybe killer croc :lol ) and all of it wrapped up in a perfect Metroid lay out. No part is brilliant by itself, but such an enjoyable package over all.
Confused101
Member
After watching that vid, I'm still in disbelief that I was able to get 1000/1000 on this game. I think I played those challenges for 3 days straight trying to get a good flow. But once I did, it was a spectacle to observe.Filldough said:
Glad to see that people are still enjoying this game. It's definitely one of the best I've ever played.
Nicktendo86
Member
Well just got the GOTY edition, first time I've ever triple dipped on a game (that's how much I love it, GOTY 2009 for me) will post impressions of the 3D when I get a chance. Haven't heard anything about it yet, has there been any impressions?
Mr Sandman
Banned
Finally beat this after I got it from the GFWL sale. Absolutely loved it. Pretty much my Metroid filler for the time being. The ventilation shafts are practically morphball tunnels! :lol I hope the next one is even more like it, having more areas open up with new power ups and all as well as shortcuts; some facilities were quite annoying with only one or two entrances/exits! Going through the challenges at the moment, all is going well (until a guard cock blocks my combo).
Diablohead
Member
The 3D stuff in the GOTY version doesn't need a 3D tv, it uses a slightly different tech.Minamu said:
Nicktendo86
Member
The 3D uses red/green lenses and can be used on any TV, there is an option in the game to turn the 3D on or off. To be honest the effect is not too great, everything has a bit better depth but nothing pops out. Felt my eyes straining a bit as well but that could just be me.
For anyone wondering about trophies/achievements, the list appears to be the same as the original but you can unlock them again, the game shows up separately as Batman AA: GOTY so all the trophies can be unlocked again.
For anyone wondering about trophies/achievements, the list appears to be the same as the original but you can unlock them again, the game shows up separately as Batman AA: GOTY so all the trophies can be unlocked again.
Hot Coldman
Banned
Christoff Yurievich
Member
Weird. The Star Wars and Fallout games shared trophy lists between the regular and GOTY versions so it's strange it didn't for this game as well.Nicktendo86 said:
Diablohead
Member
er are we playing the same batman game here?Safe Bet said:
There's only one bad spot if you're not trying for Party Pooper on Hard and it's after Croc's Lair.uraldix said:
Edit:
Some say there's two but I don't consider the Poison Ivy fight "broken".
Party Pooper + Hard = this game is a cheap cheating piece of shitDiablohead said:
djtortilla
Member
here's a tip I found from IGN for party pooper on hard
I got the trophy that way
spray explosive on the floor in up to 3 different places.
detonate it.
then start kicking some butt
detonate it.
then start kicking some butt
I got the trophy that way
Wait so whats the broken part? Im confused.Safe Bet said:
I beat party pooper on hard by laying down some gel before the fight, triggering the fight and then just doing floor takedowns on as many that got knocked over as I could. Took out a good amount of them right there. The rest of it was just classic Batman ass kickin. Took me about three tries.
Poison Ivy was a bit of a pain though.
Dont know if there are people still waiting to pick this up at a good price. On amazon today as a gold box deal. http://www.amazon.com/gp/goldbox?ref_=pe_36900_14879560
revolverjgw
Member
Hey, I remember this game. It was pretty sweet.
I'm no fan of the Batman-franchise, but this game is decent. I can't help to feel slightly offended by the negative portrayal of mentally ill/criminally insane. It is really over the top. If it was any other minority group being stereotyped in this manner, the devs/publishers would have been sued to hell and back. I'm not talking about the Joker, but the regular patients. The cape can be really annoying, and I wish there was some way to turn it off or hide it.
Stallion Free
Cock Encumbered
dak1dsk1 said:
:lol :lol :lol