Author Topic: Real Talk, Batman AA is... (Read 5588 times)

Billy Rygar · « **on:** January 16, 2012, 02:29:18 PM »

The game Nintendo fans imagine that Nintendo still makes.

Discuss.

demi · « **Reply #1 on:** January 16, 2012, 02:31:23 PM »

Meaning...

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #2 on:** January 16, 2012, 02:33:12 PM »

Well-made and really fun?

Tasty · « **Reply #3 on:** January 16, 2012, 02:37:50 PM »

demi · « **Reply #4 on:** January 16, 2012, 02:42:13 PM »

AA > AC

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #5 on:** January 16, 2012, 02:52:59 PM »

I liked the story a bit better in AA, but AC had better bosses and encounters in its final third.

Positive Touch · « **Reply #6 on:** January 16, 2012, 03:48:20 PM »

the open world in ac made the game feel too loose with too much backtracking, but otherwise it was 100% better than aa

Bebpo · « **Reply #7 on:** January 16, 2012, 03:49:48 PM »

Quote from: Billy Rygar on January 16, 2012, 02:41:49 PM

Quote from: Great Rumbler on January 16, 2012, 02:33:12 PM
Well-made and really fun?
This.

When was the last time Nintendo games even fit that description?

F-Zero GX? Wait, that was Sega.

Himu · « **Reply #8 on:** January 16, 2012, 03:50:41 PM »

Super Mario Galaxy though, man. SMG! It is the one exception!

AC > AA

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #9 on:** January 16, 2012, 03:57:22 PM »

It always comes back to SMG.

demi · « **Reply #10 on:** January 16, 2012, 04:02:15 PM »

I think SMG is more of an excuse because Nintendo has been so bad, they make something that almost resembles a good product so everyone starts jizzing to it. Then SMG2 comes out and brings people back to reality, like... oh, well, SMG was good

I could hardly play SMG it was so boring.

Himu · « **Reply #11 on:** January 16, 2012, 04:04:19 PM »

I loved SMG. Different strokes. I thought it was the best Mario game by a mile.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #12 on:** January 16, 2012, 04:15:33 PM »

SMG is fun-tastic.

cool breeze · « **Reply #13 on:** January 16, 2012, 04:21:05 PM »

this is closer to the games Nintendo makes (minus multiplayer or jokes)

tiesto · « **Reply #14 on:** January 16, 2012, 04:43:03 PM »

AA was good but the last 2 hours of it was totally filler. Which wouldn't normally be a problem but the game was so short! I still had more fun with TP, the Galaxy games and New Super Mario Bros Wii.

Himu · « **Reply #15 on:** January 16, 2012, 04:45:17 PM »

AA"s last hours own. The part in the sewers? Filler?

The only bad thing about AA are the shitty boss fights and how often you have to fight titan infused beasts.

magus · « **Reply #16 on:** January 16, 2012, 05:00:00 PM »

i don't get what people see behind the game... the combat system is mashy,the stealth section are fun but the game never does anything to mix them up... i like how the riddler trophy are hidden (kinda feels how a proper 3D metroidvania would work) but hour 3 is the same as hour 1 and that hour 1 isn't even that good to begin with

there i said it! i remember when i said "i guess people that like batman would like the game more?" and oscar was like "well duh?

" it was just an underhanded way to say i don't think it's that good

pilonv1 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 16, 2012, 05:00:59 PM »

Scarecrow boss fights were pretty good thoguh. The others were shite though.

edit: I don't even like Batman that much and I think it's awesome.

Himu · « **Reply #18 on:** January 16, 2012, 05:04:00 PM »

Quote from: magus on January 16, 2012, 05:00:00 PM

i don't get what people see behind the game... the combat system is mashy,the stealth section are fun but the game never does anything to mix them up... i like how the riddler trophy are hidden (kinda feels how a proper 3D metroidvania would work) but hour 3 is the same as hour 1 and that hour 1 isn't even that good to begin with

there i said it! i remember when i said "i guess people that like batman would like the game more?" and oscar was like "well duh? " it was just an underhanded way to say i don't think it's that good

the combat system clicks when you try to dodge every single hit and string together a 100 hit combo. Hardly mashy, because if you press a button at the wrong time on the wrong person, your combo flow resets to zero.

Robo · « **Reply #19 on:** January 16, 2012, 05:25:53 PM »

The combat in AA is a bit overly simplistic (with the notifications turned on, granted), but there is absolutely nothing "mashy" about it.

Positive Touch · « **Reply #20 on:** January 16, 2012, 05:43:21 PM »

especially when you play on hard mode

Positive Touch · « **Reply #21 on:** January 16, 2012, 05:44:34 PM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on January 16, 2012, 03:57:22 PM

It always comes back to SMG.

because before smg what was the last universally-loved nintendo game? ocarina?

cool breeze · « **Reply #22 on:** January 16, 2012, 05:46:07 PM »

Combat in AA/AC is like a dynamic rhythm game. It's not that deep but really satisfying.

and yeah, playing on Hard (or NG+ in AC) when it removes the hud attack indicators is even better because you start anticipating attacks based on enemy position and body language.

Himu · « **Reply #23 on:** January 16, 2012, 05:48:15 PM »

My friend compared it to pinball. It clicked the moment he made that comparison. In order to keep your score up, you have to keep "ball" (Batman) moving, and hit precise areas for bonus points. One fuck up and the ball falls in the gutter, forcing you to start your chain all over again.

Rhythm game comparison makes sense too.

Trent Dole · « **Reply #24 on:** January 16, 2012, 05:52:55 PM »

Quote from: Billy Rygar on January 16, 2012, 02:29:18 PM

The game Nintendo fans imagine that Nintendo still makes.

Discuss.

So it's overrated then?

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #25 on:** January 16, 2012, 05:57:52 PM »

AC > AA

Himu · « **Reply #26 on:** January 16, 2012, 06:01:34 PM »

Quote from: fistfulofmetal on January 16, 2012, 05:57:52 PM

AC > AA

my man

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #27 on:** January 16, 2012, 06:04:10 PM »

Quote from: Andrex on January 16, 2012, 02:37:50 PM

Have you even played AA?

Positive Touch · « **Reply #28 on:** January 16, 2012, 06:16:17 PM »

his mom won't let him yet

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #29 on:** January 16, 2012, 06:25:16 PM »

I remember back in 2007 when Nintards would scoff at games like AA because back then it was all about playing games that grandma or their sister's awkwardly hot jailbait friend with DD tits would play. Now that it is 2012 and that market has moved onto Apple (and to a much lesser extent, Kinect), Nintards salivate at AA or AC level games but can't get them (due to their attitudes in 2007) so now they're stuck overrating SMG and SMG2.

Good times.

tiesto · « **Reply #30 on:** January 16, 2012, 06:30:08 PM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on January 16, 2012, 04:45:17 PM

AA"s last hours own. The part in the sewers? Filler?

The only bad thing about AA are the shitty boss fights and how often you have to fight titan infused beasts.

Yeah, the sewer part was exactly the part I hated about the game (and the weak final boss). Scarecrow sections were quite awesome though, the highlight of the game.

Himu · « **Reply #31 on:** January 16, 2012, 06:34:23 PM »

The sewer part owned

Robo · « **Reply #32 on:** January 16, 2012, 06:37:23 PM »

Would've preferred an actual fight with Croc, but with the way the other boss fights went in that game, maybe that little sneak-y segment was for the best.

fistfulofmetal · « **Reply #33 on:** January 16, 2012, 06:58:27 PM »

in AC, Batman gets a fucking sword

a SWORD

Bebpo · « **Reply #34 on:** January 16, 2012, 07:22:03 PM »

Thanks for spoiling that!

spoiler (click to show/hide)

some people are taking a while to get to AC

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Timber · « **Reply #35 on:** January 16, 2012, 07:22:34 PM »

Quote from: Linkzg on January 16, 2012, 04:21:05 PM

this is closer to the games Nintendo makes (minus multiplayer or jokes)

This is so incredible. I watched the whole thing. Oh my God.

Himu · « **Reply #36 on:** January 16, 2012, 07:27:07 PM »

Quote from: fistfulofmetal on January 16, 2012, 06:58:27 PM

in AC, Batman gets a fucking sword

a SWORD

I think the

spoiler (click to show/hide)

Ra's al Ghul fight

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was the best boss fight of 2011. Hell, the Mr. Freeze fight has it tied.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #37 on:** January 16, 2012, 07:30:40 PM »

I agree with this assessment. AC is better though.

I hated the Freeze fight though, ugh.

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #38 on:** January 16, 2012, 08:00:06 PM »

Quote from: Timber on January 16, 2012, 07:22:34 PM

Quote from: Linkzg on January 16, 2012, 04:21:05 PM
this is closer to the games Nintendo makes (minus multiplayer or jokes)

This is so incredible. I watched the whole thing. Oh my God.

I did too.

Himu · « **Reply #39 on:** January 16, 2012, 08:06:38 PM »

Mr Freeze fight was straight out of Metal Gear.

chronovore · « **Reply #40 on:** January 16, 2012, 10:46:34 PM »

I'd bet that the Mister Freeze fight is much, much easier the 2nd time around.

Tasty · « **Reply #41 on:** January 16, 2012, 11:18:47 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Gundam on January 16, 2012, 06:04:10 PM

Quote from: Andrex on January 16, 2012, 02:37:50 PM

Have you even played AA?

The demo. Still want to buy it when I get a decent computer.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #42 on:** January 17, 2012, 01:08:35 AM »

How do I get this elevator game?!

benjipwns · « **Reply #43 on:** January 17, 2012, 01:48:49 AM »

http://www.pixeltailgames.com/elevator/

EmCeeGrammar · « **Reply #44 on:** January 18, 2012, 12:55:05 AM »

I am envious of the batman games, but I don't see how it correlates with Nintendo's stuff. I'm not even sure who the collective is trying to troll here. All FOUR of us nintards?

For the record I'm not buying Mario/Mariokart 3ds, but you better believe I'm fagging out for Animal Crossing 3ds.

Oh and Skyward Sword is amazing. Your counter-opinion is invalid if you excuse the hopelessly broken toys that are Bethesda games.

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #45 on:** January 18, 2012, 01:44:04 AM »

Quote from: Great Rumbler on January 16, 2012, 08:00:06 PM

Quote from: Timber on January 16, 2012, 07:22:34 PM
Quote from: Linkzg on January 16, 2012, 04:21:05 PM
this is closer to the games Nintendo makes (minus multiplayer or jokes)

This is so incredible. I watched the whole thing. Oh my God.

I did too.

Me too.

SantaC · « **Reply #46 on:** January 18, 2012, 10:32:16 AM »

SMG was more boring than SMS.

NSMBWii was the more fun game.

tiesto · « **Reply #47 on:** January 18, 2012, 11:07:09 AM »

Quote from: SantaC on January 18, 2012, 10:32:16 AM

SMG was more boring than SMS.

NSMBWii was the more fun game.

NSMB Wii > SMG > SMG2 > NSMB DS >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Sunshine

Trent Dole · « **Reply #48 on:** January 18, 2012, 01:18:53 PM »

Quote from: tiesto on January 18, 2012, 11:07:09 AM

Quote from: SantaC on January 18, 2012, 10:32:16 AM
SMG was more boring than SMS.

NSMBWii was the more fun game.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> NSMB Wii

Robo · « **Reply #49 on:** January 18, 2012, 01:50:10 PM »

NSMBWii is god awful. I still can't wrap my head around how anyone can think that game is good by any measure.

Steve Youngblood · « **Reply #50 on:** January 18, 2012, 02:03:31 PM »

Quote from: Robo on January 18, 2012, 01:50:10 PM

NSMBWii is god awful. I still can't wrap my head around how anyone can think that game is good by any measure.

It's not perfect, but the multiplayer aspect of it worked for me. I've never sat through it and played solo, so I can see it not being that great on that front. But for the experience of four people simultaneously playing a 2-D Mario-style game? I thought it was good fun. I'd rather play it over Little Big Planet, and I liked Little Big Planet.

tiesto · « **Reply #51 on:** January 18, 2012, 02:25:46 PM »

Quote from: Robo on January 18, 2012, 01:50:10 PM

NSMBWii is god awful. I still can't wrap my head around how anyone can think that game is good by any measure.

Great level design and it being the most challenging 2D Mario ever. Weak music and some (very slight) waggle are its only flaws.

Tasty · « **Reply #52 on:** January 18, 2012, 02:39:40 PM »

Quote from: tiesto on January 18, 2012, 02:25:46 PM

Quote from: Robo on January 18, 2012, 01:50:10 PM
NSMBWii is god awful. I still can't wrap my head around how anyone can think that game is good by any measure.

Great level design and it being the most challenging 2D Mario ever. Weak music and some (very slight) waggle are its only flaws.

Yup.

DS on the other hand is putrid. Worst 2D Mario game ever.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #53 on:** January 18, 2012, 03:14:50 PM »

SMG2 > YI > SMG > SMW > SMB3 > NSMBW > SMB2 > SM64 > SMS > SMB > NSMB

Robo · « **Reply #54 on:** January 18, 2012, 03:16:29 PM »

I think we must have very different ideas of what constitutes great level design. Just being conducive to speed runs doesn't meet the bar, as far as I'm concerned. And the waggle -- the spin jump and Yoshi dismount in particular -- was a dreadfully frustrating decision; I couldn't possibly write it off as "slight".

I accept that my friends and I are assholes and will inflict misery on one another at any passing chance, so I'm not taking my multiplayer experience into consideration, but I strongly doubt a more favorable time with it would change my opinion.

Himu · « **Reply #55 on:** January 18, 2012, 03:19:41 PM »

Quote from: SantaC on January 18, 2012, 10:32:16 AM

SMG was more boring than SMS.

NSMBWii was the more fun game.

You think Wind Waker is the best Zelda. How bout them apples?

magus · « **Reply #56 on:** January 18, 2012, 03:59:29 PM »

>>>>>>>> your mario

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #57 on:** January 18, 2012, 04:06:58 PM »

leave it to magoose to love a mario game so inconsequential that I didn't even bother to rank it

brob · « **Reply #58 on:** January 18, 2012, 04:17:52 PM »

the first wario game for gameboy is the only mario land worth giving a shit about.

magus · « **Reply #59 on:** January 18, 2012, 04:19:54 PM »

Quote from: Brobzoid on January 18, 2012, 04:17:52 PM

the first wario game for gameboy is the only mario land worth giving a shit about.

tru... no wait! half-truth!

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