Batman: Arkham Asylum

[Symmo]

Neato, "show me your moves!"

I hate love you.

Do you love me more than Captain Falcon flavoured ice cream?

Yes.  But only because Captain Falcon flavoured ice cream doesn't have a face.

I think I just got burned!

[nCogNeato]

I think I just got burned!

PAUNCH!

[Symmo]

I think I just got burned!

PAUNCH!

HAUUEAERGHHHHH!!

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOPH!!

[Astrex]

Woohoo this is out soon!! I have stuck this on my rental list in hope I recieve it Friday! Can't wait!!

[TaraJayne]

In Batman: Arkham Asylum the player assumes the role of Batman as he delivers The Joker to Arkham Asylum. There, the imprisoned super-villains have set a trap and an immersive combat gaming experience unfolds. With an original script penned by Emmy Award-winning Batman writer Paul Dini, the game brings the universe of DC Comics' detective to life!
Expanding the gameplay of the original boxed edition, the Batman: Arkham Asylum -- Game of the Year Edition comes with all six previously released Downloadable Content Challenge Maps on disc, giving players further opportunity to hone their combat skills. Gamers can face-off against Arkham Asylum's toughest inmates in some of the iconic environs from the game such as the infamous Crime Alley and the insane Scarecrow Nightmare. The Game of the Year Edition also offers a play-in-3D option compatible with all standard and high definition TV sets.

Utilize the unique FreeFlow combat system to chain together unlimited combos seamlessly and battle with huge groups of The Joker's henchmen in brutal melee brawls.

Investigate as Batman, the World's Greatest Detective, by solving intricate puzzles with the help of cutting edge forensic tools including x-ray scanning, fingerprint scans, 'Amido Black' spray and a pheromone tracker.

Face off against Gotham's greatest villains including The Joker, Harley Quinn, Victor Zsasz and Killer Croc.

Become the Invisible Predator with Batman's fear takedowns and unique vantage point system to move without being seen and hunt enemies.

Choose multiple takedown methods, including swooping from the sky and smashing through walls, and use the predator camera get a closer look at the action.

Explore every inch of Arkham Asylum and roam freely on the infamous island, presented for the first time ever in its gritty and realistic entirety.

Experience what it's like to be Batman using Batarangs, explosive gel aerosol, The Batclaw, sonar resonator and the line launcher.

Unlock more secrets by completing hidden challenges in the world and develop and customize equipment by earning experience points.

Enjoy complete superhero freedom in the environment with the use of Batman's grapple to get to any place you can see, jump from any height and glide in any direction.

There are 47 achievements with a total of 1000 points.
 
  Big Bang (50 points)

Complete story mode on Easy difficulty
 
  Bigger Bang (50 points)

Complete story mode on Normal difficulty
 
  Biggest Bang (50 points)

Complete story mode on Hard difficulty
 
  Party Pooper (10 points)

Time to break up this party
 
  Freeflow Combo 20 (10 points)

Complete a combo of 20 moves (any play mode)
 
  Freeflow Combo 40 (10 points)

Complete a combo of 40 moves (any play mode)
 
  Night Glider (5 points)

Glide continuously for over 100m
 
  Rope-A-Dope-A-Dope (10 points)

String up one henchman and drop him to surprise a second (any play mode)
 
  Mano-A-Mano (10 points)

Take on a beast in hand to hand combat
 
  Catch! (5 points)

Catch a Batarang (any play mode)
 
  Freeflow Combo 5 (5 points)

Complete a combo of 5 moves (any play mode)
 
  Freeflow Combo 10 (5 points)

Complete a combo of 10 moves (any play mode)
 
  Freeflow Perfection (10 points)

Perform a perfect combo including all of Batman's combat moves (any play mode)
 
  Freakshow Rodeo (10 points)

Ride a beast and unleash its power
 
  Freeflow Bronze (10 points)

Achieve 8 medals on combat challenges
 
  Freeflow Silver (25 points)

Achieve 16 medals on combat challenges
 
  Freeflow Gold (50 points)

Achieve 24 medals on combat challenges
 
  Predator Bronze (10 points)

Achieve 8 medals on predator challenges
 
  Predator Silver (25 points)

Achieve 16 medals on predator challenges
 
  Predator Gold (50 points)

Achieve 24 medals on predator challenges
 
  Invisible Predator (10 points)

Complete one predator challenge by using only Silent Takedowns and without being detected
 
  Flawless Freeflow Fighter (10 points)

Complete one combat challenge without taking damage
 
  Crack The E Nigma (20 points)

Solve every riddle on the island
 
  Arkham Analyst (20 points)

Solve 5% of Riddler challenges
 
  Cryptic Investigator (20 points)

Solve 10% of Riddler challenges
 
  Lateral Thinker (20 points)

Solve 25% of Riddler challenges
 
  Mystery Solver (20 points)

Solve 40% of Riddler challenges
 
  Conundrum Cracker (20 points)

Solve 55% of Riddler challenges
 
  Mental Athlete (20 points)

Solve 70% of Riddler challenges
 
  Riddle Resolver (20 points)

Solve 85% of Riddler challenges
 
  World's Greatest Detective (20 points)

Solve Arkham's biggest mystery
 
  Perfect Knight (75 points)

100% Complete
 
 
Secret Achievements
 
 
Shocking Rescue (10 points)

Take down Zsasz in the Patient Pacification Chamber
 
Leave No Man Behind (10 points)

Rescue the guards and henchman from the Joker toxin in Decontamination
 
Malpractice Needs More Practice (10 points)

Survive the onslaught from the deformed Joker henchman
 
Born Free (10 points)

Escape from Intensive Treatment to the island surface
 
Just What The Doctors Ordered (10 points)

Save all the doctors in Medical
 
Daydreamer (10 points)

Survive the nightmare of the Scarecrow's fear gas
 
Baneful Payback (25 points)

Defeat Bane
 
Breaking And Entering (10 points)

Gain access to Arkham Mansion after it is locked down by the Joker
 
Recurring Nightmare (10 points)

Face your biggest fears and keep your sanity
 
Zsasz Cut Down To Size (10 points)

Save Dr. Young from being killed by Victor Zsasz
 
Solitary Confinement (25 points)

Capture and lock up Harley Quinn
 
Double Trouble (25 points)

Defeat two Titan Henchmen at once
 
Resist The Fear (50 points)

Conquer the effects of the Scarecrow's fear gas
 
Crocodile Tears (50 points)

Venture into Killer Croc's lair and come out alive
 
Poisoned Ivy (50 points)

Defeat the giant Titan Ivy plant

[RedMaster11]

I thought this was gonna have new cheevos???

[GamerMan316]

I thought this was gonna have new cheevos???

As it's a separate game, you can get the achievements again, this guy has both Arkham games on his gamercard, bit crap that they didn't throw in some different achievements though.

[RedMaster11]

So he does. I wonder if he'll be able to better his 50G on the original? 

[Astrex]

I want it again and might play on hard

[nCogNeato]

The only time I would play 2 versions of the same game twice, I would have to ...

1.  100% completed the first game.
2.  And loved the game enough to play it again.

There are still some of the combat achievements for Batman:AA that I just don't have the skill to pull off.

[Astrex]

I really love the game and would love to have another bash it for cheevos 

[Jaynestown]

The only time I would play 2 versions of the same game twice, I would have to ...

1.  100% completed the first game.
2.  And loved the game enough to play it again.

There are still some of the combat achievements for Batman:AA that I just don't have the skill to pull off.

Ditto, and...

I really love the game and would love to have another bash it for cheevos 

ditto 

[GamerMan316]

Exclusive Arkham Asylum DLC now open for all
Previously limited exclusive Batman content now available to everyone

Downloadable content for Batman: Arkham Asylum that was previously limited to pre-orders and Special Edition deals is now available for all to purchase on the US PSN and Xbox Live services.

GameStop pre-order exclusive challenge pack, Dem Bones, can be nabbed for 240 MS Points on Xbox or $3.49 on PSN. For the same price you can now also get the previously Collector's Edition exclusive Crime Alley pack for even more fighting challenges.

This coincides with the somewhat late US release of the Arham Asylum Game of the Year Edition, which feature a new 3D mode that (actually) works on normal TVs. The GotY Edition was released in UK back in March.

Job listings last month suggested that Rocksteady is readying more DLC for the epic action game.

[nCogNeato]

Random price drop alert!

Dem Bones Challenge Map - 240 120 MSP

Crime Alley Challenge Map - 240 120 MSP

Don't know if this is permanent or temporary.  Get it while it lasts.