ace Posted October 14, 2011 Posted October 14, 2011 http://ps3.ign.com/articles/119/1199705p1.html 9.5 on IGN. I can't wait for this game, sounds like it's going to be amazing.
Andreas Posted October 16, 2011 Posted October 16, 2011 Just finished AA and it was a great game, got it on the cheap from Steam and the graphics are up there with Gears of War + great gameplay. Cant wait for City.
ace Posted October 19, 2011 Author Posted October 19, 2011 Bought it today, very good so far. I was also excited because Target's promotion was a free Blu-ray of The Dark Knight. Not too shabby.
Spiller86 Posted October 19, 2011 Posted October 19, 2011 Hmm I have a few games to trade in, wondering whether I should wait for the new Assasin's Creed or get this one first. Suppose I can get both. Is it worth playing the original first, or I'll have no worries without playing it?
Ruh Buh Juh Posted October 19, 2011 Posted October 19, 2011 Hmm I have a few games to trade in, wondering whether I should wait for the new Assasin's Creed or get this one first. Suppose I can get both. Is it worth playing the original first, or I'll have no worries without playing it? I recommend playing the first one first, mostly because it's one of the best games you'll ever play, but City is a direct sequel to Asylum, given how the first one ended...but I don't honestly see any reason why you shouldn't be okay by going straight to Arkham City.
ace Posted October 19, 2011 Author Posted October 19, 2011 Spiller - This is probably only in the USA, but there were a ton of different promotions here to get you to buy the game at their store. I chose Target because of the free Blu-Ray Dark Knight, but Wal-Mart's promotion was a free copy of Arkham Asylum: GotY Edition with your purchase. Not sure what kind of stores are down in Australia (I think that's where you're from?) but it would be worth a look for any such promotions.
Spiller86 Posted October 19, 2011 Posted October 19, 2011 So worth playing the first one then? OK well I'll get a hold of a copy. Cheers lads.
mad_mac Posted October 20, 2011 Posted October 20, 2011 The first one is great and introduces you to a unique style of gameplay. It also introduces you to loads of characters and story development. I highly recommend the first one, but I don't think you'd never understand the second one without having played the first
Benji Posted October 21, 2011 Posted October 21, 2011 I started playing Arkham Asylum on the 360 but never finished it! So I got it on the PC now and going to complete it over the weekend and look at buying Arkham City soon!
ace Posted October 22, 2011 Author Posted October 22, 2011 Spoiler free post: Beat it earlier today. The story is still too short for my liking after shelling out 60 bucks, but that's also because it was so enjoyable I didn't want it to end. This game does a better job of giving you things to do afterwards, like going back to complete side quests. Also, I just read that there will be DLC for this one that will add missions in the form of Robin and Nightwing (I think missions?), so that should be interesting. I really enjoyed playing as Catwoman, so fast! Storywise, the game is very good and is overall a better game than the first, which is saying a lot.
dkw Posted October 22, 2011 Posted October 22, 2011 Started this last night, and thoroughly enjoyed it. I didnt play the first one but thought I would give it a bash while waiting on Skyrim coming out ( and after being massively frustrated by Dark Souls). Still getting to grips with the nuances, not entirely sure how to use the gadgets etc.
Spiller86 Posted October 22, 2011 Posted October 22, 2011 (edited) Apologies for the spoiler but that massive shark has eaten me about 5 times now.... Edited October 22, 2011 by Spiller86
ace Posted October 23, 2011 Author Posted October 23, 2011 If anyone can tell me where Poison Ivy's shop Baudelaire is I would appreciate it. It's only a stupid riddle but I cannot find it for the life of me!
Spiller86 Posted October 23, 2011 Posted October 23, 2011 The bloody side missions are harder than the actual story.
dkw Posted October 23, 2011 Posted October 23, 2011 The thing Im struggling with most is the sheer amount of stuff to do as your crossing the map. I dont know what to do first or whether to bother with half the stuff. Then a bloody phone rings, and I want to follow that.
ace Posted October 23, 2011 Author Posted October 23, 2011 I know what you're talking about dkw. I'm going to do something and then I hear a political prisoner being assaulted or see a Riddle trophy I think I can get. One of my complaints is that there are too many enemy respawns in the city. I'd like to do more street-level exploring without having to fight my way through a bunch of guys.
ace Posted October 25, 2011 Author Posted October 25, 2011 So I am basically done with everything (the game is a little short, but also keep in mind I am currently unemployed haha) except for the Riddler stuff. A little annoyed that you have to collect so much stuff to keep the mission going. I've heard it's 400 total things to beat the mission, and I'm only about 2/3 the way done. Not sure if I'll ever finish it, but I'm not quite fed up with it yet.
Spiller86 Posted October 25, 2011 Posted October 25, 2011 Yeah I was a little disappointed with how short it was. The main story anyway, but I haven't played the Catwoman bits. (should I? I see you can't get into Poison Ivy's place as Batman, but apart from that doesn't seem much) Riddler and Zsasz both seem to be kind of tedious side missions.
ace Posted October 25, 2011 Author Posted October 25, 2011 The Catwoman bits are definitely worth playing, her combat style is more fun than Batman IMO.
Connoor Posted October 26, 2011 Posted October 26, 2011 (edited) Girl friend has been playing it all this morning whilst I was "listening" to the game. I just need to get it on xbox instead of ps3 now.. Edited October 26, 2011 by Connoor
ace Posted November 1, 2011 Author Posted November 1, 2011 Beat the game, including all side missions (even the Riddler one!) Now I am sad that it is all over haha. Outstanding game.
ace Posted November 2, 2011 Author Posted November 2, 2011 Haha, unfortunately I do. Jobless at the moment, so I spend most of my time that's not spent looking for a job on the PS3. God help me when Skyrim comes out.
Spiller86 Posted November 2, 2011 Posted November 2, 2011 There are some Riddler bits I can't do. The one where it has two levels of question marks, I detonate the top row but can't get the second one done quick enough.
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