Gotham Knights - First 16 minutes of gameplay premiere goes live in 30 minutes [IGN FIRST]

Wouldn't mind playing through it with some friends when it's cheaper, but overall not much interest beyond that.

I will say that the HUD is nice and minimal though.
 
This looks no better (and in some cases worse) than Arkham Knight. A game that came out seven years ago.

How is this possible?

Also, the dialogue is cringeworthy shit that sounds like it was written by a thirteen year old.
 
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Always really liked the detective mode pieces of the Arkham games and combat usually got better as you progressed through each game. Hoping the same holds true for both here as well.
 
The problem of this game is that's not a Batman game. Absolutely not hyped neither impressed positively by this video, can't stand neither this awful "LOOK AT ME I'M SUPER STEALTH" yellow/purple "armor".

*missing Batman*
 
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Cant believe they went from Arkham Origins to this. I know it's not Rocksteady You'd think they'd at least let them use Arkham Knight as a basis and get it to look as nice as that game did. This looks basic af, combat looks boring, animations for movement are stiff, canned "defeat" animations on the enemies. That "detective mode" bit was just embarassing.
 
There are so many things about this that still look really off to me, it's really strange. Batgirl's walking animation looks extremely rough to me too, it's odd. I can't help but think it'll still sell well because Batman universe and all, but I really don't see myself bothering until it's on sale. It's not looking much better as time has gone on.
 
MiguelItUp said:
There are so many things about this that still look really off to me, it's really strange. Batgirl's walking animation looks extremely rough to me too, it's odd. I can't help but think it'll still sell well because Batman universe and all, but I really don't see myself bothering until it's on sale. It's not looking much better as time has gone on.
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They really must have used a mobile team for this shitty Looter trash game. Even the pacing in the first scene with all the characters was awful, and the fade too slow, these guys don't have a fucking clue how to make a game. Too many awful cutscenes interrupting the tutorial even, they're really clueless.

The voice acting is atrocious too "that's alot of damage" line was awful so was almost everything else she said, she sounded half asleep.

Everything about this screams F2P trash, but it's going to cost $60.

They turned off the damage numbers to trick people into thinking this isn't The Avengers or Anthem, clever girl.
 
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Looks dull, boring, and the banter between characters doesn't help either.
I'll stick with the Arkham trilogy for my Batman fix.

Edit: Is it just me or does Arkham Knight look way better than "this"?

This game is a disgrace to the Arkham games.
 
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Why do I feel like those IGN first are paid desperate attemps from devs to try to sell their games everybody knows its gonna be shit?
Feels like the same as Sonic Frontiers...start watching this video and scratching my head trying to understand whats this is about.
 
Im actualy glad a have a backlog of games from the last 10-15yrs, maybe its me getting older but there seems to be alot of average been there done that type of games coming out that im happy to miss or play on gamepass or someday get for free or silly cheap. I loved the Arkham series and Saints Row but these new games feel like they could of come out 5-10yrs ago.
 
Saber said:
Why do I feel like those IGN first are paid desperate attemps from devs to try to sell their games everybody knows its gonna be shit?
Feels like the same as Sonic Frontiers...start watching this video and scratching my head trying to understand whats this is about.
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New Rule of Thumb:If a dev pays IGN for a MONTH of coverage it's going to be a pure shit game and can immediately be ignored.
 
solidus12 said:
Looks dull, boring, and the banter between characters doesn't help either.
I'll stick with the Arkham trilogy for my Batman fix.

Edit: Is it just me or does Arkham Knight look way better than "this"?

This game is a disgrace to the Arkham games.
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I think the lighting might be better!?
But generally I think you might be right...
 
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Zoloft said:
What Year Is This?
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2012 by the fucking look of this shit being thrown at us, then you see the price and realise its 2022 the era of shit media all together, plus the added bonus of a big fist up our arsehole, no wonder Jeff Grubb pisses out hes arse with all the damage hes recieved to hes anus.
 
Am I the only one who think it looked ok? Didn't watch full 16, but I thought visually it was better than many remarks here seem to indicate, looked … fine.

I don't expect it to be as good as any Arkham game before it, and I have been critical of this game as well - but I don't think it looked awful.
 
That didn't look as bad as the last video, which made a terrible first impression. Even had some decent visuals there at times. I have a bit of a Batman weakness so I will probably play this.

What a weird choice for a voice actress for Batgirl though.
 
It looked better than I thought tbh. But still looks VERY rough and choppy. The graphics/animations are a bit off. Shadows as well. Hope they can fix it.
 
The concept could have been great but the execution leaves a lot to be desired. Too rough and will likely not imrpove much between now and release. A shame.
 
0neAnd0nly said:
Am I the only one who think it looked ok? Didn't watch full 16, but I thought visually it was better than many remarks here seem to indicate, looked … fine.

I don't expect it to be as good as any Arkham game before it, and I have been critical of this game as well - but I don't think it looked awful.
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I don't think it looked awful.
But the VA's are bad, Graphically it isn't exactly a stand out show runner and it brings nothing new game play. Less so in fact.

It just looks like a cheaper knock off batman game.
 
Aggressively mediocre in every way. How does a game look, sound and feel worse than a previous game that game out SEVEN years ago?

The cartoony vibe and the terrible voice acting don't jive with me at all. And what is with that terrible UI?
 
Fredrik said:
Should've had only her in the game and called it Buttgirl, would've sold more that way I think.
As it is everybody is just missing Batman.
Still, will try on Gamepass/PS+.
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I agree, it should have been a Batgirl game, but this isn't what the game is, it's DC's Avengers abortion.

This should have been a true sequel to the excellent Batman series.
 
jaysius said:
I agree, it should have been a Batgirl game, but this isn't what the game is, it's DC's Avengers abortion.

This should have been a true sequel to the excellent Batman series.
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Is it a game as a service game with tons of MTX? I'm not updated on this one.
 
Fredrik said:
Is it a game as a service game with tons of MTX? I'm not updated on this one.
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The game director keeps saying it's not, but it's all those things possibly without the MTX part, it has multiple useless currencies, in the orignal videos it had the numbers popping above baddies heads. Also they've shown collection of worthless loot.
 
They modeled her coochie through her pants but they couldn't make them walk normally. IDK it's a weird vibe on this game, the quality is not up to Arkham standards. And the framerates are so janky ... do they not realize what it looks like when they put these trailers together?
 
Does she really have to quip after every takedown? The fuck is this?

The group combat at 14th minute is terrible. No flow, no weight or impact behind the punches, the moves are whack and don't connect. Man, what a disappointment.
 
Zimmy68 said:
Is the person playing just not good or did I detect no combo meter?
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You detected no combo meter.
Mash square to attack.
Hold square for heavy attack.

I had a feeling it was going to take that route as it's online co-op game.
One person having a high combo meter would eat all the goons up and leave nothing for the other player.
This game is less than it's predecessors
You're going to have a fuck less amount of gadgets to play with too.
 
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This looks so bland and boring... Did they really need to shove that detective vision crap in what was a ridiculously linear section? I understand it as a crutch in open world game... But use it to guide the game through corridors is quite stupid.
 
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