Author Topic: Batman: Arkham City comes out today (Read 2572 times)

Liam · « **Reply #50 on:** October 19, 2011, 09:42:40 AM »

Quote from: ChaddDerkins on October 19, 2011, 09:32:07 AM

I like the combat; it makes you feel like Batman to be able to swiftly take down a gang of 20 guys. The navigation in this game is frustrating as hell though; it's hard to really get a grasp on the geography. I'm sure I'll get the hang of it eventually though.

Yeah, you get used to it eventually. It's pretty overwhelming at first.

angry ryan · « **Reply #51 on:** October 19, 2011, 09:43:05 AM »

I don't have any game systems so I watched part of a video walkthrough on Youtube. I love the way the city looks. It's like Escape from New York with Batman.

Christian · « **Reply #52 on:** October 19, 2011, 09:43:13 AM »

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ChaddDerkins · « **Reply #53 on:** October 19, 2011, 09:47:25 AM »

Christian's other point is true though, as it was for the first game. GO HERE. NOW DO THIS. NOW DO THAT. NOW PUNCH THESE GUYS. NOW PUSH TRIANGLE. NOW GO TO THIS OTHER PLACE.

But, in this game's favor, I only really feel like I'm being handheld when I'm within a "lair." When I'm between missions, it's almost the opposite - I'm overwhelmed by the options. It is comparable to Zelda in that way, but when you're in dungeons in Zelda, you're not told exactly what to do every step of the way - you're left to explore and figure things out on your own. I wish this was a little more like that.

Having said that, I am enjoying the holy living fuck out of this so far!

ChaddDerkins · « **Reply #54 on:** October 19, 2011, 09:49:35 AM »

Also - why the hell is the Penguin British??

Christian · « **Reply #55 on:** October 19, 2011, 09:50:30 AM »

Quote from: ChaddDerkins on October 19, 2011, 09:49:35 AM

Also - why the hell is the Penguin British??

He's fucking Scottish or something.

angry ryan · « **Reply #56 on:** October 19, 2011, 09:51:16 AM »

Yeah that's the only voice acting I didn't like from what I saw.

ChaddDerkins · « **Reply #57 on:** October 19, 2011, 09:55:32 AM »

It's just weird that they gave him a cockney accent. Making the Penguin British is kind of an interesting idea, but he's supposed to be an aristocratic guy, so why go with Cockney? Whatever, no big deal, I still enjoy it.

The Riddler stuff in this game is super overwhelming. But I like that once you see a trophy, whether or not you get it, you can mark its location on your map to return to later.

Liam · « **Reply #58 on:** October 19, 2011, 09:58:44 AM »

Yeah, Riddler challenges are EVERYWHERE.

My one issue is I often completely forget how to leave a place once I've finished it.

ChaddDerkins · « **Reply #59 on:** October 19, 2011, 09:59:58 AM »

Quote from: Liam on October 19, 2011, 09:58:44 AM

Yeah, Riddler challenges are EVERYWHERE.

My one issue is I often completely forget how to leave a place once I've finished it.

I really wish there was a better mapping interface, something closer to GTA. I pause to look at the map constantly, which is really annoying.

Liam · « **Reply #60 on:** October 19, 2011, 10:04:11 AM »

I don't do it so much anymore. I'd love an onscreen map HUD. though.

SweetBox · « **Reply #61 on:** October 19, 2011, 10:22:40 AM »

I played for a half an hour last night but stopped because I didn't want to get totally sucked in for hours (which was going to happen). I think the controls are smoother this time around but it also helps that I'm playing this game on a WAY better TV than the one we had for AA. I basically stopped when I got the first mission to go get Catwoman, right after I snagged a Riddler trophy on a roof.

DaveNinja · « **Reply #62 on:** October 19, 2011, 10:47:02 AM »

Quote from: ChaddDerkins on October 19, 2011, 09:47:25 AM

Christian's other point is true though, as it was for the first game. GO HERE. NOW DO THIS. NOW DO THAT. NOW PUNCH THESE GUYS. NOW PUSH TRIANGLE. NOW GO TO THIS OTHER PLACE.

i like this in a game. i hate the old way of having to wander around for ever to figure something out. you are batman, you should know what to do! the game is like Batman's brain telling you what its telling Batman. maybe i'll ask for this game for xmas

jonny2shoes · « **Reply #63 on:** October 19, 2011, 10:49:41 AM »

Quote from: ChaddDerkins on October 19, 2011, 09:47:25 AM

Christian's other point is true though, as it was for the first game. GO HERE. NOW DO THIS. NOW DO THAT. NOW PUNCH THESE GUYS. NOW PUSH TRIANGLE. NOW GO TO THIS OTHER PLACE.

But, in this game's favor, I only really feel like I'm being handheld when I'm within a "lair." When I'm between missions, it's almost the opposite - I'm overwhelmed by the options. It is comparable to Zelda in that way, but when you're in dungeons in Zelda, you're not told exactly what to do every step of the way - you're left to explore and figure things out on your own. I wish this was a little more like that.

Having said that, I am enjoying the holy living fuck out of this so far!

i think the closest you can get to removing the linear objectives is to turn off the hints.

possibly a spoiler (if you've played less than 10 minutes of the game)

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ChaddDerkins · « **Reply #64 on:** October 19, 2011, 10:51:17 AM »

Quote from: jonny2shoes on October 19, 2011, 10:49:41 AM

i think the closest you can get to removing the linear objectives is to turn off the hints.

possibly a spoiler (if you've played less than 10 minutes of the game)
(click to show/hide)
also, did anyone talk to calendar man after the catwoman/two face sequence? he said to "come back on halloween" for a suprise. i think it's a riddler challenge. i'm glad im flying home from fest so i can test this theory on halloween.

No! Where is he??

Liam · « **Reply #65 on:** October 19, 2011, 10:52:05 AM »

I'm over halfway through and I haven't either!

Where?! Do you have to be Catwoman?

angry ryan · « **Reply #66 on:** October 19, 2011, 10:53:34 AM »

No he's in the basement of the building you fight Two Face's goons in. He's in a cell mumbling like a creep. I have a feeling if you show up on specific holidays there will be different things going on in his room. Or something.

Liam · « **Reply #67 on:** October 19, 2011, 10:54:47 AM »

Fuck! I'll go back. I had no idea. I don't even remember where I fought Dent.

Can you just change your 360's date?

ChaddDerkins · « **Reply #68 on:** October 19, 2011, 10:55:14 AM »

So he's in the courthouse? The basement of the courthouse? I want to find him.

I like the Bane side-mission. I love the idea of Bane and Batman working together, but I'm sure he'll end up betraying me. That is, if I ever complete the mission, because I'm having a fuck of a time at it so far.

Ryan Rockwell · « **Reply #69 on:** October 19, 2011, 10:56:17 AM »

Seriously cannot wait to start this today!

angry ryan · « **Reply #70 on:** October 19, 2011, 10:56:49 AM »

Yeah I'm pretty sure it was the courthouse basement. Keep in mind I'm not actually playing, I just saw a video of it.

jonny2shoes · « **Reply #71 on:** October 19, 2011, 10:57:08 AM »

Quote from: angry ryan on October 19, 2011, 10:53:34 AM

No he's in the basement of the building you fight Two Face's goons in. He's in a cell mumbling like a creep. I have a feeling if you show up on specific holidays there will be different things going on in his room. Or something.

this.

i fucking LOVE this game. i'm pissed that i'm at work not working and talking about it. i'd rather be not working and playing it.

Liam · « **Reply #72 on:** October 19, 2011, 10:58:03 AM »

So are just allowing early game spoilers now?

Chadd, you pretty much carry out Bane's mission as you progress through the game anyway. Don't bother specifically doing it.

Liam · « **Reply #73 on:** October 19, 2011, 10:58:31 AM »

Quote from: jonny2shoes on October 19, 2011, 10:57:08 AM

this.

i fucking LOVE this game. i'm pissed that i'm at work not working and talking about it. i'd rather be not working and playing it.

Seriously! Work's almost over and then I have to go fucking record. This is the worst week.

ChaddDerkins · « **Reply #74 on:** October 19, 2011, 10:58:51 AM »

yeah I too am counting the hours until I can go home and play. I have so much to do!

Does anyone know what the deal is with those Riddler trophies that are under cages with multiple attached switches? Are those gettable now, and I'm just not understanding how... or are they things I can't get until I get a new item or something?