I'm gonna buy it at TRU then use the gift card on Halo ODST :cool:
:drool :droolI'm gonna buy it at TRU then use the gift card on Halo ODST :cool:
You gonna stop at Best Buy to get Hot Fuzz and Shaun of the Dead on Blu-ray tomorrow? They've got them exclusively for a month.
Just found out the ending. Will not buy.
Just found out the ending. Will not buy.
Batman's parents die?
Do you want me to PM it to you?
Just found out the ending. Will not buy.
It's fun, though just barely more of an actual "game" than Assassin's Creed/Prince of Persia; very auto-gaming. Could easily have been an Ubi title.
Persia had retardo wisecracking Nolan North yapping and yapping
I fundamentally don't like auto-gameplay mechanics. it doesn't feel like I'm doing anything. Unless there are consequences and threats of dying in the game...speaking of which, are there? Nobody has said much about the difficulty.
I fundamentally don't like auto-gameplay mechanics. it doesn't feel like I'm doing anything. Unless there are consequences and threats of dying in the game...speaking of which, are there? Nobody has said much about the difficulty.
Yes you can die.
Just found out the ending. Will not buy.
he fixes the cable?
wow, a post on normal saying it isnt difficult. well wow tell me something else. fucking distinguished mentally-challenged fellow. if you dont play on hard, dont comment on difficulty at all.
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This is the guy who wrote the script... so hot. And his wiki says he worked on LOST too. I want him so bad.
Paul Dini does rock.
I think I'll probably hold off for now.
no achievement = why bother with the hardest mode? I wouldve bumped the difficulty up midgame for more exp once I found hardcore was a cakewalk but then you cant see the items on the map, a pain if youre going for 100%
Batman's dialogue is so fucking bad in this game. So bad. Everyone else is so good. But he is so bad.
spoiler (click to show/hide)that bane battle is bullshit[close]
You got Scarecrow? Mine had Killer Croc reaching for a box of Titan that was floating in the water. Is it random or are you supposed to get all 3 at once?
This game is pretty fun. Only annoying thing is that the game really fucks logic to push game mechanics. Like, one area you had to climb up an area, and if you try to grapple, it will say the area is too weak to support grappling. If you accidentally fall from the top, you see a recover animation of Batman shooting his grapple and climbing up. The best is when you go hardcore with prep time. I want more of that and less fighting, which isn't bad, just not that much fun. Right now I'm smacking around these lepers and it's all "they jump out, punch them in face" over time.
First, it's a comic book. Second, that makes sense, regardless if irritates you.
... I'm collecting all the Riddler challenges now. Any cool perk if you collect them all?
Man, I am so torn on when to pick this up. I feel like if I buy it, I'll play it and fail to finish all the other stuff I've got half done.
Apparently Amazon's "Free Super Saver Shipping" means "Whenever it gets there, it gets there."Com'n man, you should know better than to use Free Shipping on new games at Amazon. It always takes forever because you are on the bottom of the priority list and have to wait for Prime customers and everyone who paid for shipping.
I still don't have my copy yet.
Apparently Amazon's "Free Super Saver Shipping" means "Whenever it gets there, it gets there."Com'n man, you should know better than to use Free Shipping on new games at Amazon. It always takes forever because you are on the bottom of the priority list and have to wait for Prime customers and everyone who paid for shipping.
I still don't have my copy yet.
I beat it last night so now I am a member of the cool kids club.
demi, any points on these challenges, in regards to fighting?
You unlock the armor suit for the challenges but I dont think it offers any benefits
You unlock the armor suit for the challenges but I dont think it offers any benefits
$##$@$@ I can't beat the fight against the titan and henchmen after the sewer-related stuff is over. The titan is no problem, but the fucking henchmen JUST KEEP COMING. I can't beat the last wave of guys that comes after the titan is down or about to be down. So frustrating.
:lol
i immediately thought:
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I was going to mention Poison Ivy but then I was like "Hmmm this girl is probably not a follower of Batman lore." That's why I turned the conversation to pants full of meat
Today I went to Costco to buy a house plant and I wound up buying Batman too
The lady behind the counter was like "Okay...one plant...and one Batman" and then she looked at me funny. "That's kind of a weird combination."
So I replied "No weirder than the guy in front of me, he bought 2 pairs of Levi's and some raw chicken, he's totally going to go home and stuff his pants with meat"
Then I realized I'm really good at killing conversations so I went home and played Batman (and watered my plant)
I wish I'd waited for the PC ver. The nVidia physics stuff looks mad sexy
^Be sure to beat up the henchmen that are welcoming you to the party.
Not going to bother getting the rest of the Riddler challenges, but I might check out some of the challenge levels. This game was quite good overall, but I have no desire to replay it again, so it's getting traded in towards the onslaught of holiday season games.The riddler challenges were actually funner than the boss fights. They're essentially puzzle/platforming challenges.
I just got that radio wave thingy that disables the locked gates. I thought you would just press A and be done, but this game never stops serving up the insanely awesome.Just started playing today and I'm at the same part. This game is so good. I don't remember the last time I played anything for 5-6 hours nonstop.
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So, it's pretty good then? The Joker thing, is it worth getting the PS3 version for?
So, it's pretty good then? The Joker thing, is it worth getting the PS3 version for?
OMFG do the joker PA announcements ever stop???!!!!
$##$@$@ I can't beat the fight against the titan and henchmen after the sewer-related stuff is over. The titan is no problem, but the fucking henchmen JUST KEEP COMING. I can't beat the last wave of guys that comes after the titan is down or about to be down. So frustrating.I got stuck on the same part today. I have no idea how many times I died, but it took me like 2-3 hours in total. Maybe I should have played on normal. :(
Like lyte said, the titan wasn't the problem. It was the never ending henchmen. I got through it by leaving the titan with a bit of energy so that he could beat the shit out of the final swarm. Then I took him out.
No, I agree with MCD: Mark Hamill's Joker talk is amazing and the best part of the game for sure. Could never tire of it personally.
No, I agree with MCD: Mark Hamill's Joker talk is amazing and the best part of the game for sure. Could never tire of it personally.
great, so this is why it's goty...because everyone is obsessed with batman.
it's a fun game, but in the first two hours, there still isn't anything goty about it.
but the action isn't nearly as good as Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2. The enemies barely fight back. If it wasn't batman, it wouldn't get this kind of praise. aka fanboys going crazy.
It's not really the same kind of game as Ninja Gaiden at all. It's more like a 3D Symphony of the Night. The action is never difficult, it's about exploring and shit.
but the action isn't nearly as good as Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2. The enemies barely fight back. If it wasn't batman, it wouldn't get this kind of praise. aka fanboys going crazy.
It's not really the same kind of game as Ninja Gaiden at all. It's more like a 3D Symphony of the Night. The action is never difficult, it's about exploring and shit.
It's not like a Metroidvania. There is no exploration outside of the the Riddler challenges; the main game essentially holds your hand and points you in the right direction the entire way through. You also get thrust into stealth or combat rooms that you cannot leave until you clear.
Would you argue it's more like a Metroidvania or more like a Ninja Gaiden? Because please carefully note, I didn't say it was exactly like a Castlevania, only more like one than a Ninja Gaiden game.
It's pretty clear the game isn't meant to go after the masochistic action gamers. If you got that impression, it's unfortunate.
The game is pretty much like Soul Reaver. Wich is a 3d metroidvania.
Soul Reaver is 775769373656 times better than Batman, though...
It's not like a Metroidvania. There is no exploration outside of the the Riddler challenges; the main game essentially holds your hand and points you in the right direction the entire way through. You also get thrust into stealth or combat rooms that you cannot leave until you clear.
Would you argue it's more like a Metroidvania or more like a Ninja Gaiden? Because please carefully note, I didn't say it was exactly like a Castlevania, only more like one than a Ninja Gaiden game.
It's pretty clear the game isn't meant to go after the masochistic action gamers. If you got that impression, it's unfortunate.
I think I'd have to say the level progression is more like Ninja Gaiden, but certainly not the game play. Batman AA reminded me of a Metal Gear or Splinter Cell-style stealth game, but with a heavy beat-em-up element added in when encountering thugs. The difference is that it's more linear in how you take enemies out; most of the time, it's either stealth (and ONLY stealth) or brawling (and ONLY brawling).
Metroidvania games have a heavy emphasis on exploration. This game does not.
That's only cause you didn't do the damn riddler challenges! That is where the whole metroidvania aspect comes into play. Those of us who did them got excited when getting a new ability because that meant we could reach all those new areas we saw in older locations.
Damn, Gamestop gave me $37.50 in trade-in credit for this! :o Pretty good considering I paid $47 for it.That's only cause you didn't do the damn riddler challenges! That is where the whole metroidvania aspect comes into play. Those of us who did them got excited when getting a new ability because that meant we could reach all those new areas we saw in older locations.
I already said that previously. But that's completely optional and not a part of the game progression.
Gentlemen, I believe we can all agree that the only pertinent question is whether or not Batman can beat up Superman, amirite?
Gentlemen, I believe we can all agree that the only pertinent question is whether or not Batman can beat up Superman, amirite?
Other than they're both kind of dark, I don't even know how they're similar. The thread title never made much sense but I'm sure there's some reason around here for it.
You guys don't get it. It's that feeling Bioshock gave. That mystery, that lure. Maybe gaming isn't for you. Go read a book instead.
I don't think you get it man. Maybe this isn't for you.
also both games have shit ass final boss battles.
I hope they're going to start work on a sequel soon if they haven't already. I'd like to see some creative boss battles. Although I missed bona fide boss fights in Arkham, I respect that they didn't force it.
What do you guys want to see in the sequel? What villains should they include and how would you impliment them into boss battles?
Clayface would pretty much be the best boss fight if they did it right.
Anyway, in general I'd like to see more of the straight fights and more of the indirect ones.spoiler (click to show/hide)Riddler and Scarecrow were good because both were enemies Batman usually walks up to and bitch slaps to defeat. Most of the conflict with them in stories is everything leading up to the confrontation. The other boss fights weren't too great. Joker was lame since he was another bitch slap character, except they made him Bane for the final fight. The game would have been awesome if it ended with you taking the antidote, Joker acting all defeated, then you smacking him around a bit for fun.[close]
Ra's Al Ghul would be a good main villain since he could do both.
Good indirect fights would be Two-Face, Hush, Hugo Strange, Mad Hatter, Penguin, Black Mask
Good standard boss battles would be Mr Freeze, Firefly, Dead Shot, Clayface (could be either), Catwoman, SUPERMAN, Nightwing (or Robin).
actually, they need a level where Robin gets controlled by Hugo or something and you kick him around for a bit. If they have cripple Batgirl in AA, Nightwing or Tim Drake Robin should fit.
They could take a few sections of Gotham City (ie: city hall, Wayne towers, etc) and splice them into a "sandbox" area. I'd prefer if they left the batmobile out though so that it doesn't become too gta-like.
They could take a few sections of Gotham City (ie: city hall, Wayne towers, etc) and splice them into a "sandbox" area. I'd prefer if they left the batmobile out though so that it doesn't become too gta-like.
They could take a few sections of Gotham City (ie: city hall, Wayne towers, etc) and splice them into a "sandbox" area. I'd prefer if they left the batmobile out though so that it doesn't become too gta-like.
Well, they could always make the Batmobile like those submarines in Bioshock that take you from area to area, but not an actual driving sequence.
Lots and lots of QTEsNo, GOD NO. The Bourne Ultimatum has proven how fucking shitty that is.
Yes. This is 100% true. The whole game is a damned QTE. I keep trying to convince myself to go back for the gamerscore, but I can't.Lots and lots of QTEsNo, GOD NO. The Bourne Ultimatum has proven how fucking shitty that is.
Hey SantaC, your opinion still matters for shit, just thought you should know
Autosave at certain checkpoints, no manual save. That's my only really gripe with the game, otherwise it's pretty incredible. Easily the best licensed game of all-time.
Autosave at certain checkpoints, no manual save. That's my only really gripe with the game, otherwise it's pretty incredible. Easily the best licensed game of all-time.
I got to the first communication and challenge with the Riddler, and quit after it, thinking it would be a checkpoint. Nope!
Oh well.
When I'm done playing, I want to save my game and quit. I don't want to have to think back and try to remember if the game autosaved recently.
Friend is sending me a copy of Batman: AA for PS3. Are my eyeballs doomed to the inferior experience?
Friend is sending me a copy of Batman: AA for PS3. Are my eyeballs doomed to the inferior experience?
Friend is sending me a copy of Batman: AA for PS3. Are my eyeballs doomed to the inferior experience?
PS3 and 360 versions are roughly similar, surprisingly. It's also one of those games where the PC version has added effects as well as the expected increased resolution and frame rate.
Excellent! I will look forward to using the squishy lower shoulder buttons for something. They feel weird. OTOH, I like the symmetrical positions of the DualShock controllers better than the Xbox controller's layout.