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New Batman: Arkham Asylum Screens (End of Summer delay confirmed)
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Anerythristic
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These publishers fear the summer release....actually they fear any release that is not Q4. Then when their title gets buried in the avalanche they whine. :lol
This issue was originally intended to have the review in it, but we've got a gigantic bit of information instead.
WELCOME TO THE MADHOUSE
Epic, essential and better on PS3. Why youd be mad not to commit to Batman: Arkham Asylum
Think of a Great Superhero game. No, not a good one there are plenty of those around but one as essential as, say, GTA IV or Bioshock. Youre struggling, right? Thats because there arent any. Or rather, there werent any until Batman: Arkham asylum came along. After an Extensive hands-on, exploring the majority of the enormous Arkham island and the worlds first play of the ps3 exclusive challenge rooms weve come to the conclusion that not only is this the batmans best game to date, but the best superhero game ever made. A bold claim, but one we think youll agree with the moment you take your first tentative steps into the foreboding darkness of Gothams Legendary Loony Bin.
Heart of Darkness
The first thing you notice is how it looks. Rather than cash in on the popularity of Christopher Nolans grimly re-imagined- batman universe, Developers rocksteady have drawn influences from the darker chapters of the caped crusaders comic book adventures. We wanted to create something totally authentic explains game-director Sefton Hill in a one-on-one with PSM3. We were inspired by the psychological elements of the batman comics, the detective elements. We see batman as a kind of mythological figure to the villains. And we wanted you to feel like that. The result is an extraordinarily evocative setting the exaggerated gothic architecture of the asylum being a particular highlight and a cast of bold, vividly designed characters. But rather than simply ape the comic book artists, the villains in Arkham asylum have all had radical makeovers. Were sworn to secrecy about exactly who makes an appearance, but we can say that this is the batman universe as youve never seen it before. The developers have taken the best of 70 years of batman history and given it its own rich identity. But perhaps the most fascinating character of all is Arkham itself. The environments are enormous, varied and stuffed with detail from elaborately decorated hallways and dreary cell blocks to the moonlit bay of Gotham city and the giant spires silhouetted on its horizon. The game may be entirely set on Arkham Island, but rather than be limited by this the art team have created a broad selection of colours and moods in the same way that the dead space team made each deck of the ishimura feel distinct. There are also Numerous References to the batman universe that fans will lap up, such as Vote Harvey Dent stickers inside guard towers, newspaper articles detailing events from the comics strewn on the floor and even patient interview tapes you can play in the background as you explore. These Not only help to flesh out the characters and give the story context, but also immerse you completely in the world. Arkham is as complete and fertile setting as the depths of rapture or the streets of Liberty City. An Incredible feat.
Fighting Chance
But what good are lush environments if theyre no fun to move around in? Mercifully Rocksteady have nailed the feeling of Being Batman. What makes the dark knight such an effective crime fighter is his mixture of light-footed agility and brutish strength. With the help of your grappling hook, getting around is a breeze. You can latch onto pretty much any surface and pull yourself towards it. This lets you swoop and clamber effortlessly around the levels, using your cape to glide across gaps. The controls are brilliantly smooth and the thrill of silently leaping between guard towers above the oblivious enemy never fades.
But when its time to get your hands dirty its like controlling a whole new character. Combat is timing based, reminiscent of the Onimusha series Issen counters. As you punch and kick with stabs of the Square button, foes behind or to the side will move in for a strike when your guard is down. This is indicated by a lightning bolt above their heads, which is your cue to hit triangle and counter. With each counter your combo meter rises and you perform more elaborate attacks (Some of which are unlocked via the upgrade system; more on that later) and are able to perform additional moves, such as throws. It sounds simplistic but getting the timing right takes practice and the results are hugely entertaining. The grace and fluidity of the animation is incredible and batman has countless reactions to enemy attacks from blocking counters to sweeping legs away and side-stepping. As batman would, he makes the jokers lumbering thugs look ridiculous as he effortlessly whips around them and takes them out. They only ever get the better of him when they attack in packs... which they often do.
Weapon of Choice
And sometimes theyre armed, which is where the silent predator mode comes in. It only takes on burst of gunfire to kill batman, so to deal with packs of rifle-toting guards you have to use stealth. The aforementioned grappling hook is perfect for staying out of their line of sight and watching their movements, while batman has a range of silent stealth attacks you can perform by sneaking up to an enemy with R2 and then hitting Triangle. The trick is to wait for the guards to separate and pick them off one by one, knocking them unconscious or hanging them from the rafters by a rope an ability you can unlock later in the game. The problem is, the more guards go missing, the more the others get spooked. And when theyre nervous theyre allot more dangerous, often firing blindly into the shadows. Luckily you have Detective Mode (activated by pressing L2) that lets you see foes through walls to easily track their movement. It even shows you their heart rate and mood (Calm, Nervous etc.) So you can figure out how much of a threat they are before you act.
And detective mode is also used for, well, detecting. This is an aspect of batman rarely explored in games he is after all the worlds greatest detective. Between exploration, fights and stealth sections you have to scan specifically designed areas for clues. For example, in one scene youre tracking down a corrupt guard called Boles. Boles has a drinking problem and carries a hip flask of whiskey around with him. To trace his movements, batman finds the abandoned flask, scans the alcohol content and then uses this to pick up his trail. The detective bits dont have the same depth and detail of the condemned games, but thats what theyre closest to in terms of design. Early clue hunting is relatively easy, but the developers promise itll get harder as the game goes on, with red herrings designed to mislead Batman.
Riddle Me this
Batman also has to use his genius level intellect (as read in his character bio, of which there is one for almost every character in the game) to solve dastardly clues left by the riddler. Every area in the game (and we mean every area from the smallest corridor to the largest outdoor area) has a clever little riddle attached to it that batman must solve. To do so you have to scan the answer in detective mode which earns you a heap experience points to spend on new moves, like bone breaking combos.
Yes, batman can be upgraded. This was difficult for us because we wanted batman to feel fully-featured out of the box Says Hill. But we also wanted him to improve as the story went on. The idea is that you can choose how you want to upgrade. Almost everything you do has an experience reward from solving Riddles and finding clues to defeating enemies. When you reach a certain amount you can earn an upgrade that you can use to power up an ability. Some are simple like improved armour or new combos, but others are more outlandish like remote controlled batarangs and the ability to hang upside down from the rafters and grab hapless guards from above. The genius of the experience system is that it makes you really explore the environment. Youll become obsessed with solving every riddle, finding every set of joker teeth and locating every interview tape because it makes a tangible difference to your character.
No Joke
Playing as the joker is a massive coup for PS3. The controls are the same, but hes a lot more sadistic. For one, he has a gun. Batman never kills anyone (just knocks them out) but the joker doesnt think twice about unloading his oversized magnum into a guards face. His stealth attacks are also a lot more violent: one, for instance, is a swift kick to the nuts.
Weve played about six or seven hours of the main game, - from the interactive intro where joker takes over the asylum, to rescuing a guard from the demented Zsasz, to Commissioner Gordon being kidnapped to a boss fight with [Deleted] and another with Bane, Whose venom tubes you need to violently yank out of his head. The bane fight is the only disappointment of out entire playthrough.
Arkham asylum is so well designed, so polished and of such quality that we almost cant believe it. Licensed superhero Games notoriously never live up to their potential, a tradition rocksteady have boldly defied. With grey corridors and indistinguishable jungles dominating games, its refreshing to see a world so full of detail and history and to control a character that so perfectly captures its essence. You ARE Batman. Were really proud of Arkham Asylum says hill. This is the Game weve always wanted to make.
PSM3 Reckons
You only really understand Arkham asylums greatness when you sit down and immerse yourself in it. An engaging story, a detailed setting and solid, satisfying combat make it one of the most exciting games on PS3. And well have the first Review next month.
Extra Sections
Be Joker on PS3
The PS3 version of Arkham asylum comes with an exclusive playable character The Joker. Hes the complete antithesis of Batman: psychotic, no morals, willing to kill anyone who gets in his way, and the perfect villain, voiced brilliantly by Mark Hamill. You cant use him in the main game, but in eight challenge rooms, split between big arena fights and stealth sections. The joker not as agile as batman, but he has strengths over him and some moral boundaries that he doesnt Mind Crossing. Explains Sefton Hill. Here are some of the Deadliest Tricks up his sleeve.
Remote Control Teeth: Release these and you can guide them around the level. The batarangs, theyre useful for scouting; great for the joker as he cant climb to the top of the level, his biggest weakness. They also explode fatally on contact with legs.
X-Ray Specs:
These glasses are the jokers version of batmans detective mode and lets him see enemies through walls to crack their patrol routes. The downside to the specs is that joker has to be standing up and cant move while using them. This makes them a lot less useful that bats detective view, but they do make a funny noise when you equip them.
Pistol:
The Jokers Gun can only be fired 3 times, but its an instant kill. In arena fights you can only fire it once per round. To use it, aim with L1 and fire with R1. You can combo it into your moves explains hill It can even go through people and kill anyone behind them, so if you line up the sots right you can get about four people with one bullet. It takes a lot of skill though
Tools of the Trade
Batmans utility belt is as packed as ever with gadgets, although not all of them are available from the beginning. Handily batman built a miniature Batcave on Arkham asylum years earlier (Just in case He explains what a pro) and can use it to get new gadgets and access his computer. We also noticed a vehicle hanging from the ceiling, draped in tarpaulin that looks suspiciously like a speedboat. Maybe well get to explore Gotham bay?
Explosive Gel:
You find this in the boot of the Batmobile after stopping a group of jokers goons trying to break into it. Spray it onto a wall (Batman draws the shape of a bat, which is just showing off, basically) which you can then remotely detonate to destroy weak walls. You can even use it to set traps for enemies, when they walk over it... boom.
Remote Control Batarang:
This costs an upgrade but its definitely worth it. When batman throws it, the camera zooms in behind, letting you guide it (with the sticks, not sixaxis, mercifully) towards an enemy. Great for recon, its also a guaranteed knockout if it hits. Best of all, it disarms gun toting baddies.
Batclaw:
Similar to the Grappling hook, but this one lets you grab an object and then yank it towards you. This comes in handy when you need to rip a vent cover odd or move a heavy crate. You can also use it to pull enemies towards you for an instant kicking.
Bosses
Confirmed:
Expected:
Poison Ivy
Penguin
Hush
The Creeper
Mr Freeze
Scarecrow
The Great White Shark
Firefly
Riddle Me this...
Early in the Game the riddler taunts you with a series of challenges. These are accessed from the in game menu and you earn experience points for every one solved. They range from destroying chattering teeth to finding hidden trophies to the actual riddles themselves some are genuinely Mind Bending and often they reference characters and events from batmans history. Youll become genuinely obsessed with clearing the riddles for each area of the asylum, although some early solutions will be blocked off until you unlock new abilities. We wanted to tie the history and mythology of Arkham Island into an objective that would reward the player fir exploring, hence the riddler challenges. Explains hill. Below are some Early Riddles and solutions
My Challenges appear to those who have the correct position in life This cryptic clue involves using your grappling hook to climb to the very top of the asylum actually, its highest point, a giant clock tower and use detective Mode to find a question mark.
The View here is stunning and you can make out Gotham city landmarks in the skyline including the Wayne enterprises building, which is a clue to a further riddle.
Problem is, the dot [on the question mark] is missing. Then you realise [using detective mode] its painted on the ground by your feet, and you have to line it up with the other half to complete the Puzzle. Genius.
You dont know Jack about Gotham. Tune in and find outThis is a much easier one, but a good example of the detail in the environments. Batman passes through a locker room and heard a radio blaring, which is flagged up on detective mode.
The DJ is Jack Ryder also known as the Creeper, who may make an appearance as a boss later in the game, but thats just a guess and hes reporting on the asylum takeover.
Scan the radio in detective mode and youll solve the riddle, this is one of the easier ones to figure out. But easily missed if youre not paying attention to your surroundings.
The legacy of this island has been well and truly buried This ones tricky as the area is absolutely massive, but a creepy graveyard near a steep Cliffside looks like it may hold the solution, but scanning various graves yields no results.
Then you notice one with an exhumed coffin and a lamp burning next to it. Zooming in on the headstone reveals that its the grave of Dr. Amadeus Arkham, the founder of the Asylum.
Solving this riddle unlocks Arkhams Character Bio and reveals that after building the asylum, he ironically became one if its patients himself. Theres just so much to discover.
Find the Spirit of Arkham and unlock the Islands SecretsOne of the biggest mysteries in the game is the spirit of Arkham side quest. The Riddler asks you to scan strange stone tablets marked with ancient writing and an insect-shaped [beetle] symbol.
Scanning them in Detective mode unlocks a recording of Amadeus Arkham talking about his reasons for building the asylum, theyre surprisingly dark and twisted.
Amadeus expresses his Disgust at the citys criminals and a desire to cure them by any means necessary. There are
stone tablets in total hidden around the island
Trophies
WELCOME TO THE MADHOUSE
Epic, essential and better on PS3. Why youd be mad not to commit to Batman: Arkham Asylum
Think of a Great Superhero game. No, not a good one there are plenty of those around but one as essential as, say, GTA IV or Bioshock. Youre struggling, right? Thats because there arent any. Or rather, there werent any until Batman: Arkham asylum came along. After an Extensive hands-on, exploring the majority of the enormous Arkham island and the worlds first play of the ps3 exclusive challenge rooms weve come to the conclusion that not only is this the batmans best game to date, but the best superhero game ever made. A bold claim, but one we think youll agree with the moment you take your first tentative steps into the foreboding darkness of Gothams Legendary Loony Bin.
Heart of Darkness
The first thing you notice is how it looks. Rather than cash in on the popularity of Christopher Nolans grimly re-imagined- batman universe, Developers rocksteady have drawn influences from the darker chapters of the caped crusaders comic book adventures. We wanted to create something totally authentic explains game-director Sefton Hill in a one-on-one with PSM3. We were inspired by the psychological elements of the batman comics, the detective elements. We see batman as a kind of mythological figure to the villains. And we wanted you to feel like that. The result is an extraordinarily evocative setting the exaggerated gothic architecture of the asylum being a particular highlight and a cast of bold, vividly designed characters. But rather than simply ape the comic book artists, the villains in Arkham asylum have all had radical makeovers. Were sworn to secrecy about exactly who makes an appearance, but we can say that this is the batman universe as youve never seen it before. The developers have taken the best of 70 years of batman history and given it its own rich identity. But perhaps the most fascinating character of all is Arkham itself. The environments are enormous, varied and stuffed with detail from elaborately decorated hallways and dreary cell blocks to the moonlit bay of Gotham city and the giant spires silhouetted on its horizon. The game may be entirely set on Arkham Island, but rather than be limited by this the art team have created a broad selection of colours and moods in the same way that the dead space team made each deck of the ishimura feel distinct. There are also Numerous References to the batman universe that fans will lap up, such as Vote Harvey Dent stickers inside guard towers, newspaper articles detailing events from the comics strewn on the floor and even patient interview tapes you can play in the background as you explore. These Not only help to flesh out the characters and give the story context, but also immerse you completely in the world. Arkham is as complete and fertile setting as the depths of rapture or the streets of Liberty City. An Incredible feat.
Fighting Chance
But what good are lush environments if theyre no fun to move around in? Mercifully Rocksteady have nailed the feeling of Being Batman. What makes the dark knight such an effective crime fighter is his mixture of light-footed agility and brutish strength. With the help of your grappling hook, getting around is a breeze. You can latch onto pretty much any surface and pull yourself towards it. This lets you swoop and clamber effortlessly around the levels, using your cape to glide across gaps. The controls are brilliantly smooth and the thrill of silently leaping between guard towers above the oblivious enemy never fades.
But when its time to get your hands dirty its like controlling a whole new character. Combat is timing based, reminiscent of the Onimusha series Issen counters. As you punch and kick with stabs of the Square button, foes behind or to the side will move in for a strike when your guard is down. This is indicated by a lightning bolt above their heads, which is your cue to hit triangle and counter. With each counter your combo meter rises and you perform more elaborate attacks (Some of which are unlocked via the upgrade system; more on that later) and are able to perform additional moves, such as throws. It sounds simplistic but getting the timing right takes practice and the results are hugely entertaining. The grace and fluidity of the animation is incredible and batman has countless reactions to enemy attacks from blocking counters to sweeping legs away and side-stepping. As batman would, he makes the jokers lumbering thugs look ridiculous as he effortlessly whips around them and takes them out. They only ever get the better of him when they attack in packs... which they often do.
Weapon of Choice
And sometimes theyre armed, which is where the silent predator mode comes in. It only takes on burst of gunfire to kill batman, so to deal with packs of rifle-toting guards you have to use stealth. The aforementioned grappling hook is perfect for staying out of their line of sight and watching their movements, while batman has a range of silent stealth attacks you can perform by sneaking up to an enemy with R2 and then hitting Triangle. The trick is to wait for the guards to separate and pick them off one by one, knocking them unconscious or hanging them from the rafters by a rope an ability you can unlock later in the game. The problem is, the more guards go missing, the more the others get spooked. And when theyre nervous theyre allot more dangerous, often firing blindly into the shadows. Luckily you have Detective Mode (activated by pressing L2) that lets you see foes through walls to easily track their movement. It even shows you their heart rate and mood (Calm, Nervous etc.) So you can figure out how much of a threat they are before you act.
And detective mode is also used for, well, detecting. This is an aspect of batman rarely explored in games he is after all the worlds greatest detective. Between exploration, fights and stealth sections you have to scan specifically designed areas for clues. For example, in one scene youre tracking down a corrupt guard called Boles. Boles has a drinking problem and carries a hip flask of whiskey around with him. To trace his movements, batman finds the abandoned flask, scans the alcohol content and then uses this to pick up his trail. The detective bits dont have the same depth and detail of the condemned games, but thats what theyre closest to in terms of design. Early clue hunting is relatively easy, but the developers promise itll get harder as the game goes on, with red herrings designed to mislead Batman.
Riddle Me this
Batman also has to use his genius level intellect (as read in his character bio, of which there is one for almost every character in the game) to solve dastardly clues left by the riddler. Every area in the game (and we mean every area from the smallest corridor to the largest outdoor area) has a clever little riddle attached to it that batman must solve. To do so you have to scan the answer in detective mode which earns you a heap experience points to spend on new moves, like bone breaking combos.
Yes, batman can be upgraded. This was difficult for us because we wanted batman to feel fully-featured out of the box Says Hill. But we also wanted him to improve as the story went on. The idea is that you can choose how you want to upgrade. Almost everything you do has an experience reward from solving Riddles and finding clues to defeating enemies. When you reach a certain amount you can earn an upgrade that you can use to power up an ability. Some are simple like improved armour or new combos, but others are more outlandish like remote controlled batarangs and the ability to hang upside down from the rafters and grab hapless guards from above. The genius of the experience system is that it makes you really explore the environment. Youll become obsessed with solving every riddle, finding every set of joker teeth and locating every interview tape because it makes a tangible difference to your character.
No Joke
Playing as the joker is a massive coup for PS3. The controls are the same, but hes a lot more sadistic. For one, he has a gun. Batman never kills anyone (just knocks them out) but the joker doesnt think twice about unloading his oversized magnum into a guards face. His stealth attacks are also a lot more violent: one, for instance, is a swift kick to the nuts.
Weve played about six or seven hours of the main game, - from the interactive intro where joker takes over the asylum, to rescuing a guard from the demented Zsasz, to Commissioner Gordon being kidnapped to a boss fight with [Deleted] and another with Bane, Whose venom tubes you need to violently yank out of his head. The bane fight is the only disappointment of out entire playthrough.
Arkham asylum is so well designed, so polished and of such quality that we almost cant believe it. Licensed superhero Games notoriously never live up to their potential, a tradition rocksteady have boldly defied. With grey corridors and indistinguishable jungles dominating games, its refreshing to see a world so full of detail and history and to control a character that so perfectly captures its essence. You ARE Batman. Were really proud of Arkham Asylum says hill. This is the Game weve always wanted to make.
PSM3 Reckons
You only really understand Arkham asylums greatness when you sit down and immerse yourself in it. An engaging story, a detailed setting and solid, satisfying combat make it one of the most exciting games on PS3. And well have the first Review next month.
Extra Sections
Be Joker on PS3
The PS3 version of Arkham asylum comes with an exclusive playable character The Joker. Hes the complete antithesis of Batman: psychotic, no morals, willing to kill anyone who gets in his way, and the perfect villain, voiced brilliantly by Mark Hamill. You cant use him in the main game, but in eight challenge rooms, split between big arena fights and stealth sections. The joker not as agile as batman, but he has strengths over him and some moral boundaries that he doesnt Mind Crossing. Explains Sefton Hill. Here are some of the Deadliest Tricks up his sleeve.
Remote Control Teeth: Release these and you can guide them around the level. The batarangs, theyre useful for scouting; great for the joker as he cant climb to the top of the level, his biggest weakness. They also explode fatally on contact with legs.
X-Ray Specs:
These glasses are the jokers version of batmans detective mode and lets him see enemies through walls to crack their patrol routes. The downside to the specs is that joker has to be standing up and cant move while using them. This makes them a lot less useful that bats detective view, but they do make a funny noise when you equip them.
Pistol:
The Jokers Gun can only be fired 3 times, but its an instant kill. In arena fights you can only fire it once per round. To use it, aim with L1 and fire with R1. You can combo it into your moves explains hill It can even go through people and kill anyone behind them, so if you line up the sots right you can get about four people with one bullet. It takes a lot of skill though
Tools of the Trade
Batmans utility belt is as packed as ever with gadgets, although not all of them are available from the beginning. Handily batman built a miniature Batcave on Arkham asylum years earlier (Just in case He explains what a pro) and can use it to get new gadgets and access his computer. We also noticed a vehicle hanging from the ceiling, draped in tarpaulin that looks suspiciously like a speedboat. Maybe well get to explore Gotham bay?
Explosive Gel:
You find this in the boot of the Batmobile after stopping a group of jokers goons trying to break into it. Spray it onto a wall (Batman draws the shape of a bat, which is just showing off, basically) which you can then remotely detonate to destroy weak walls. You can even use it to set traps for enemies, when they walk over it... boom.
Remote Control Batarang:
This costs an upgrade but its definitely worth it. When batman throws it, the camera zooms in behind, letting you guide it (with the sticks, not sixaxis, mercifully) towards an enemy. Great for recon, its also a guaranteed knockout if it hits. Best of all, it disarms gun toting baddies.
Batclaw:
Similar to the Grappling hook, but this one lets you grab an object and then yank it towards you. This comes in handy when you need to rip a vent cover odd or move a heavy crate. You can also use it to pull enemies towards you for an instant kicking.
Bosses
Confirmed:
Joker
Riddler
Killer Croc
Harley Quinn
Amygdala
Zsasz
Bane
Riddler
Killer Croc
Harley Quinn
Amygdala
Zsasz
Bane
Expected:
Poison Ivy
Penguin
Hush
The Creeper
Mr Freeze
Scarecrow
The Great White Shark
Firefly
Riddle Me this...
Early in the Game the riddler taunts you with a series of challenges. These are accessed from the in game menu and you earn experience points for every one solved. They range from destroying chattering teeth to finding hidden trophies to the actual riddles themselves some are genuinely Mind Bending and often they reference characters and events from batmans history. Youll become genuinely obsessed with clearing the riddles for each area of the asylum, although some early solutions will be blocked off until you unlock new abilities. We wanted to tie the history and mythology of Arkham Island into an objective that would reward the player fir exploring, hence the riddler challenges. Explains hill. Below are some Early Riddles and solutions
My Challenges appear to those who have the correct position in life This cryptic clue involves using your grappling hook to climb to the very top of the asylum actually, its highest point, a giant clock tower and use detective Mode to find a question mark.
The View here is stunning and you can make out Gotham city landmarks in the skyline including the Wayne enterprises building, which is a clue to a further riddle.
Problem is, the dot [on the question mark] is missing. Then you realise [using detective mode] its painted on the ground by your feet, and you have to line it up with the other half to complete the Puzzle. Genius.
You dont know Jack about Gotham. Tune in and find outThis is a much easier one, but a good example of the detail in the environments. Batman passes through a locker room and heard a radio blaring, which is flagged up on detective mode.
The DJ is Jack Ryder also known as the Creeper, who may make an appearance as a boss later in the game, but thats just a guess and hes reporting on the asylum takeover.
Scan the radio in detective mode and youll solve the riddle, this is one of the easier ones to figure out. But easily missed if youre not paying attention to your surroundings.
The legacy of this island has been well and truly buried This ones tricky as the area is absolutely massive, but a creepy graveyard near a steep Cliffside looks like it may hold the solution, but scanning various graves yields no results.
Then you notice one with an exhumed coffin and a lamp burning next to it. Zooming in on the headstone reveals that its the grave of Dr. Amadeus Arkham, the founder of the Asylum.
Solving this riddle unlocks Arkhams Character Bio and reveals that after building the asylum, he ironically became one if its patients himself. Theres just so much to discover.
Find the Spirit of Arkham and unlock the Islands SecretsOne of the biggest mysteries in the game is the spirit of Arkham side quest. The Riddler asks you to scan strange stone tablets marked with ancient writing and an insect-shaped [beetle] symbol.
Scanning them in Detective mode unlocks a recording of Amadeus Arkham talking about his reasons for building the asylum, theyre surprisingly dark and twisted.
Amadeus expresses his Disgust at the citys criminals and a desire to cure them by any means necessary. There are
24
Trophies
Freeflow Combo 5
Complete a combo of 5 moves in any play mode
Freeflow Combo 10
Complete a combo of 10 moves in any play mode
Freeflow Combo 20
Complete a combo of 20 moves in any play mode
Freeflow combo 40
Complete a combo of 40 moves in any play mode
Freeflow Perfection
Perform a Perfect Combo including all of batmans moves. Any play mode.
Freeflow Bronze
Achieve 8 medals on combat challenges
Freeflow silver
Achieve 16 medals on combat challenges
Freeflow Gold
Achieve 24 medals on combat challenges
Night glider glide
Waft continuously for over 100 meters
Rope-a-dope-dope
String up one henchman and drop him to KO a second. Any play mode.
Catch
Catch a Batarang. Any Play Mode.
Predator Bronze
Achieve 8 medals on predator challenges
Predator Silver
Achieve 16 medals on predator challenges
Predator Gold
Achieve 24 medals on predator challenges
Invisible Predator
Complete one predator challenge without being detected
Flawless Freeflow
Fighter complete one combat challenge without taking damage
Crack the E Nigma
Solve Every Riddle on the Island
Arkham Analyst Solve
5% of Riddler Challenges
Cryptic Investigator
10% of Riddler Challenges
Lateral Thinker
25% of Riddler Challenges
Mystery Solver
40% of Riddler Challenges
Conundrum cracker
55% of Riddler Challenges
Mental Athlete
70% of Riddler Challenges
Riddle solver
85% of Riddler Challenges
Perfect Knight
100% of Riddler Challenges
Platinum
Collect all Trophies
Complete a combo of 5 moves in any play mode
Freeflow Combo 10
Complete a combo of 10 moves in any play mode
Freeflow Combo 20
Complete a combo of 20 moves in any play mode
Freeflow combo 40
Complete a combo of 40 moves in any play mode
Freeflow Perfection
Perform a Perfect Combo including all of batmans moves. Any play mode.
Freeflow Bronze
Achieve 8 medals on combat challenges
Freeflow silver
Achieve 16 medals on combat challenges
Freeflow Gold
Achieve 24 medals on combat challenges
Night glider glide
Waft continuously for over 100 meters
Rope-a-dope-dope
String up one henchman and drop him to KO a second. Any play mode.
Catch
Catch a Batarang. Any Play Mode.
Predator Bronze
Achieve 8 medals on predator challenges
Predator Silver
Achieve 16 medals on predator challenges
Predator Gold
Achieve 24 medals on predator challenges
Invisible Predator
Complete one predator challenge without being detected
Flawless Freeflow
Fighter complete one combat challenge without taking damage
Crack the E Nigma
Solve Every Riddle on the Island
Arkham Analyst Solve
5% of Riddler Challenges
Cryptic Investigator
10% of Riddler Challenges
Lateral Thinker
25% of Riddler Challenges
Mystery Solver
40% of Riddler Challenges
Conundrum cracker
55% of Riddler Challenges
Mental Athlete
70% of Riddler Challenges
Riddle solver
85% of Riddler Challenges
Perfect Knight
100% of Riddler Challenges
Platinum
Collect all Trophies
Anerythristic
Member
Thanks for that info. Really.
Does anybody know the actual non bullshit reason for this delay?!!
Edit: Am I to understand there were review copies shipped?
Does anybody know the actual non bullshit reason for this delay?!!
Edit: Am I to understand there were review copies shipped?
Freedom = $1.05
Banned
LiK said:
They should've just ordered thousands of them from China, that way it doesn't look suspicious.
SixStringPsycho
Member
What are they made of? Steel or plastic?LiK said:
A preview aired last night (original air date) on Xplay. The G4 site has yet to upload, or refuses to upload it. Any GAFers care to record it on the next viewing? You can find the episode information here. Word has it that in the preview you get to see outside Arkham for a bit, after he escapes Intensive Treatment.
Edit: Oh and I forgot to mention, Poison Ivy and Scarecrow look to be confirmed by the comic included with the Amazon pre-order.
Edit: Oh and I forgot to mention, Poison Ivy and Scarecrow look to be confirmed by the comic included with the Amazon pre-order.
I want that on my desktop! Where can I find it?DrBo42 said:A preview aired last night (original air date) on Xplay. The G4 site has yet to upload, or refuses to upload it. Any GAFers care to record it on the next viewing? You can find the episode information here. Word has it that in the preview you get to see outside Arkham for a bit, after he escapes Intensive Treatment.
Edit: Oh and I forgot to mention, Poison Ivy and Scarecrow look to be confirmed by the comic included with the Amazon pre-order.
comedy bomb
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That's some killer artwork. Why does Batman always look like he's taking a dump?
â Narayan
Member
If it adds to the possibility that this game will be guaranteed-amazing, then I'm all for it.Ephemeris said:
Honestly, I do not see what more could they do with the game? Seriously, is Eidos too afraid of pulling an MGS4 with a summer release? Or would this game be buried by the CoD:MC2 or Halo ODST steamrollers?
I honestly was pumped about the game in the summertime, especially the PS3 version, but I am not sure if I would find time to play it in the busy Fall season.
Does Eidos think this game would be GoTY? I know it would be good but not sure if it would be Bioshock good.
I wish the developers luck in polishing a potentially insanely fun game.
I honestly was pumped about the game in the summertime, especially the PS3 version, but I am not sure if I would find time to play it in the busy Fall season.
Does Eidos think this game would be GoTY? I know it would be good but not sure if it would be Bioshock good.
I wish the developers luck in polishing a potentially insanely fun game.
Marty Chinn
Member
DrBo42 said:
Oh fuck ya! The game just keeps being more amazing. If small touches like that is what they do over the next couple of months, I'm all for it.
Salami Inferno
Neo Member
The Target at the following location has the demo for anyone that wants to try it out. I found it while searching for some other games, fun stuff!
1811 Hillsdale Ave
San Jose, CA 95124
1811 Hillsdale Ave
San Jose, CA 95124
â Narayan
Member
OMG!DrBo42 said:
HYPE HYPE HYPE HYPE HYPE HYPE HYPE HYPE HYPE HYPE HYPE HYPE HYPE HYPE HYPE HYPE HYPE HYPE HYPE HYPE HYPE!
Took a screen cap of the map displayed during the X-Play hands on.
Intensive Treatment in Arkham North, Botanical Gardens and Arkham Mansion in Arkham East. Pretty sure the building to the Northwest is the Penitentiary section and to the Southwest I believe that's the Medical Wing. Looks like this might be the entire map right here.
Intensive Treatment in Arkham North, Botanical Gardens and Arkham Mansion in Arkham East. Pretty sure the building to the Northwest is the Penitentiary section and to the Southwest I believe that's the Medical Wing. Looks like this might be the entire map right here.
New free flow combat video:
http://www.gamersyde.com/news_7826_en.html
http://www.gamersyde.com/news_7826_en.html
PjotrStroganov
Member
Delayed? Yesss!!!
Now I have time to play toher game before getting into AS.
Now I have time to play toher game before getting into AS.
Finally got to check out the demo. I only got to try out challenge mode though (that's if there was more there, I didn't see, just tried it on the way out quick), but it was fun. It was "kinda" like A.Creed style, just way faster and more agile feeling. Though, it did seem really easy, and you didn't even need to notice the little "hi, please hit counter now" icon. You can see that they were winding up. The moves where you got to hit two buttons at once were pretty cool. Visuals themselves weren't too bad.
My luck with double posting in this thread isn't very good, but I want you guys to see this.
New villain trailer released today: Poison Ivy.
New villain trailer released today: Poison Ivy.
DrBo42 said:My luck with double posting in this thread isn't very good, but I want you guys to see this.
New villain trailer released today: Poison Ivy.
nice ,but with the delay they should at least put Cassandra Cain skin as unlockable or something ( so you play with her instead of Batman ) .
Is that Diane Pershing's voice from the Animated Series?DrBo42 said:My luck with double posting in this thread isn't very good, but I want you guys to see this.
New villain trailer released today: Poison Ivy.
Spike Spiegel
Member
New? High-res (900x2000) render and character sheet for Poison Ivy:
http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=21317
Didn't realize she was wearing half of her prison garb, it's the red that threw me off.
http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=21317
Didn't realize she was wearing half of her prison garb, it's the red that threw me off.
New interview from the Jace Hall Show:
http://crackle.com/c/Jace_Hall#id=2453911&ml=o=12&fpl=349935&fx=
http://crackle.com/c/Jace_Hall#id=2453911&ml=o=12&fpl=349935&fx=
Posting the Joker trailer here for discussion since I don't think it's thread worthy. Looks nifty though.
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/e3-09-batman-arkham/49778
Hamil's joker sounds even better than I remember.
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/e3-09-batman-arkham/49778
Hamil's joker sounds even better than I remember.