Batman: Arkham Asylum

GamerMan316 · July 07, 2009, 11:11:36 AM

Arkham Asylum is less than two months from being released and is looking pretty damn good, Gamespy have a 360 Preview from a couple of weeks ago so again this may have been posted on the old site, also the achievements have now been unveiled.

DFUSIONITE · July 07, 2009, 03:45:46 PM

Good preview Cheers for the link. It has made me want the game now!!

Lukehi · July 07, 2009, 04:07:00 PM

I really want this game

GamerMan316 · July 07, 2009, 04:15:26 PM

Jessica Biel covered in jam - now theres a thought, now what's that new stripper film she was in called again?

sambo · July 09, 2009, 06:24:03 PM

Batman will have 'second chances' to ensure he doesn't die in Arkham Asylum, according to MTV Multiplayer.
If you take a wrong step while leaping around the higher reaches of Arkham Asylum, the game will slow down while you're falling to your doom and prompt you to hit a button so you can grapple back onto the ledge.

It sounds very Prince of Persia, where a wonky leap would see Elika save you and essentially 'reset' the situation. You can still die at the hands of the Arkham Asylum inmates but it seems the leaping about has been padded out with safety nets so you don't die.

It caused controversy with Prince of Persia so we'll have to see if it does the same with Batman: Arkham Asylum. Do these 'anti-death' measures rob the game of its challenge or prevent frustration from kicking in?

Failed · July 09, 2009, 06:43:43 PM

Maybe the platformy bits are a tad more brutal. Jumping about in the dark is a sure way to break a leg.

Lukehi · July 10, 2009, 07:05:43 PM

Quote from: sambo on July 09, 2009, 06:24:03 PM
It caused controversy with Prince of Persia so we'll have to see if it does the same with Batman: Arkham Asylum. Do these 'anti-death' measures rob the game of its challenge or prevent frustration from kicking in?

The only thing that bothered me about Elika saving you was the stupid cut scene everytime!!!

nCogNeato · July 10, 2009, 07:55:41 PM

Quote from: sambo on July 09, 2009, 06:24:03 PM
It caused controversy with Prince of Persia so we'll have to see if it does the same with Batman: Arkham Asylum. Do these 'anti-death' measures rob the game of its challenge or prevent frustration from kicking in?

For the hardcare Batman fanatics, it would probably cause more controvery to let batman die from 'clumsiness'. Batman does not make mistakes.

He's emmineffin Batman!

Failed · July 10, 2009, 08:55:30 PM

I'd say the 3rd and 4th Batman films were a mistake ..... silly Batman with your huge nipples.

Lukehi · July 12, 2009, 11:40:35 PM

IGN have a new video (which is good) and overview piece of the villians (which is a bit basic and sh*t)

TaraJayne · July 14, 2009, 10:04:40 AM

Some Villain Art released by Eidos and Warner Bros

Failed · July 14, 2009, 10:32:05 AM

mmmmm Poison Ivy

nCogNeato · July 14, 2009, 02:12:21 PM

Poison Ivy was one of my favorite characters in the old Bruce Timm Batman The Animated Series.

And even though a lot of the same production team is involved with the game, they'll probably make Poison Ivy more of a defined villian instead of the delusional anti-hero she was in the series.

sambo · July 14, 2009, 02:54:50 PM

Quote from: Failed on July 14, 2009, 10:32:05 AM
mmmmm Poison Ivy

So true Failed. P
Poison Ivy and Catwoman=HOT HOT HOT

Kyuubi · July 14, 2009, 08:51:42 PM

I like that they have gone with the more traditional Joker as well if honest. The newer version was a royal pain in the ass and rubbish in my mind.
The animated series one (oddly voice by Luke Skywalker I think) was good all the same but a little too clean cut in my mind.

Batman: Arkham Asylum

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