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[DMczaf]

http://media.xbox.ign.com/media/709/709075/imgs_1.html

So far the game resembles Splinter Cell in a few ways. Batman has many of the same moves as Sam Fisher, such as the ability to scale pipes, shimmy along ledges, and use cables to sneak across building tops. His cape allows him to sail across gaps, and he can also use his grappling hook to latch onto objects and zip towards them. Another move the caped crusader shares with Ubisoft's super spy is an optic cable that allows players to see under doors.

Unlike Splinter Cell, the stealth is not based on dynamic lighting and instead enemies appear on the map with red vision cones. This system allows gamers more freedom of movement without worrying about alerting the bad guys. When Batman does get the jump on someone, he doesn't kill them, but instead knocks them out with a series of debilitating blows. The combo system consists of punches, kicks, and vaults, with on-screen indicators telling players when to go in for a finishing move or a vault attack. Currently these actions are handled by the press of a single button, also switching the camera to a cinematic angle while the Dark Knight shows off a flashy animation. Sure, it looks pretty, but it also somewhat removes players from the action. He can also interrogate enemies and gain information about a level by holding his victim by the neck and roughing him up.

 

[teiresias]

It looks like they used monkeys to do motion capture.

 

[miyuru]

:lol

I don't know, but this scene is just hilarious to me, esp. if you don't know who Batman is. I mean think about it, some dude in a fucking BAT COSTUME sneaking up on this guy with a gun...

Sorry, :lol

 

[Doogdogg]

Looks uninspiring.

 

[RiZ III]

Looks like batman needs to take a dump :lol

 

[jett]

Unlike Splinter Cell, the stealth is not based on dynamic lighting and instead enemies appear on the map with red vision cones. This system allows gamers more freedom of movement without worrying about alerting the bad guys. When Batman does get the jump on someone, he doesn't kill them, but instead knocks them out with a series of debilitating blows. The combo system consists of punches, kicks, and vaults, with on-screen indicators telling players when to go in for a finishing move or a vault attack. Currently these actions are handled by the press of a single button, also switching the camera to a cinematic angle while the Dark Knight shows off a flashy animation. Sure, it looks pretty, but it also somewhat removes players from the action. He can also interrogate enemies and gain information about a level by holding his victim by the neck and roughing him up.

Sounds like they tried to rip off MGS3. Looks exceedingly dull anyway, there's no way I'm touching this crap.

 

[rastex]

Catwoman redux
let's hope not.

 

[Littleberu]

This looks surprisingly good.

 

[ElfoMan]

 

[100Bullets]

Funny but I think this game can be good. It is the kind of Batman game that should have been done awhile ago. The whole stealth thing fits the character perfectly.

 

[EekTheKat]

The only problem I can see here is Batman is a lot more agile than Sam Fisher.

I mean, the controls and the camera would have to be a lot more responsive than splinter cell in order to properly pull this off. I think they're on the right page with this stealth route though.

 

[ShadowRed]

:lol Batman letting one rip before he takes out the bad guy.

 

[radrelic]

I'll say this:

I'm interested.

 

[SpeedingUptoStop]

It's at rental status right now. It's got some potential though.

 

[Bob White]

I don't know, but this scene is just hilarious to me, esp. if you don't know who Batman is. I mean think about it, some dude in a fucking BAT COSTUME sneaking up on this guy with a gun...

Sorry,

:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

???? .... :lol !

 

[Porridge]

How many days until Batman on the NES can rest easy and be assured it's still the greatest Batman video game?

 

[Dr_Cogent]

Funny but I think this game can be good. It is the kind of Batman game that should have been done awhile ago. The whole stealth thing fits the character perfectly.

Batman should be like Sam Fisher, only with even cooler gadgets. Batman was a martial artist to boot. I wish someone could make a good Batman game.

At least Spider-Man 2 was pretty good. Not stellar, but the pendulum swinging physics fucking rocked ass.

 

[Shinobi]

I've been interested in this game since reading about it late last year. I think it's as promising as Spider-Man 2 in that it isn't neccessarily a top notch game, but it laid the foundation for high quality games in the future.

On an aside, I hope Ubisoft continues to make games based on the animated series. If they do, Splinter Cell obviously makes for a good base, as is being done here.

 

[bridegur]

I hope it's not all stealth, there are plenty of good opportunities for action in a Batman game.

 

[Shinobi]

Agreed...not a fan of stealth games in general. From what I remember reading, this game is split 50/50 action to stealth, which is just fine with me.

 

[Socreges]

:lol

I don't know, but this scene is just hilarious to me, esp. if you don't know who Batman is. I mean think about it, some dude in a fucking BAT COSTUME sneaking up on this guy with a gun...

Sorry, :lol

Batman is inherently fucking ridiculous. You can't conceive shit like that in the 21st century without people thinking you're high.

At least he doesn't dance anymore!

 

[Project Midway]

How many days until Batman on the NES can rest easy and be assured it's still the greatest Batman video game?

Batman on NES is a great game but IMO Batman The Movie on Amiga is the greatest.