RPGCrazied
Member
Cool. And for the first time in a long time, i media blacked out this game. Sure I saw a trailer or 2, but no gameplay demos of any kind. Should be a lot more fun this way.
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Batman: Arkham Knight - Review Thread
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Cool. And for the first time in a long time, i media blacked out this game. Sure I saw a trailer or 2, but no gameplay demos of any kind. Should be a lot more fun this way.
Metroidvania
People called Romanes they go the house?
Suspected the batmobile wouldn't quite be the most natural fit.
The forced repetitious battles sound...not so great, especially if the Gamespot review is accurate in the vehicle combat coming in repeatedly.
Other than that, hopefully it gets evened out by the freeflow.
The forced repetitious battles sound...not so great, especially if the Gamespot review is accurate in the vehicle combat coming in repeatedly.
Other than that, hopefully it gets evened out by the freeflow.
Felix Lighter
Member
I was going to hold off a while but I got this game free with my graphics card so I guess I'll be jumping in earlier than I thought. The issues brought up in the reviews seem pretty inline with what I've been hearing from impressions on podcasts and what not. I personally prefered City over Asylum so outside of the lackluster batmobile segments, I think I'll be ok with this one.
KillerSloth
Banned
I dunno gameplay is pretty important lol. But yeah the scores seem off from the text of some reviews.
I meant it. I slept on that bit, because Asylum is one of my favorite games.
One thing: Do everything you can to not have it spoiled. Be real careful about what you read, or who you listen to.
Damn right
breakfuss
Member
Cool. I rarely (never) preorder games...but Asylum and City were two of my favorites from last gen so what the hell. As long as it's as good as those I'll be happy.
OnionPowder
Member
This was enough to get me to pre-order for PC. Thank you GMG
ElzarTheBam
Member
Hyyped
This. Also, mentions of the story being the weakest of all the Arkham games and the dialog being weak...Origins will remain king I guess.
I have this pre ordered already though so I will enjoy myself.
SuperInuit
Member
Perhaps its only repetitive if you don't like the vehicle combat? I see no reason why it would be heavily weighted to one encounter style when City and Asylum both had a great balance between stealth and freeflow.
I'll allow it.
Great scores, so I'll jump.
I never finished Arkham City, allthough I liked it. It was one of those games the open world in my opinion worked against it. Asylum is one of my favourite games ever because it presents such a great adventure in a tight but believable location. It has awesome pacing, but lots to do on the side as well. In City I just, I don't know. Got sidetracked all the time, and lost the motivation to funnel trough the story because of it. It was the main reason I skipped Origins.
So I'm a bit wary about this one. I would give everything for a Asylum-esque tight adventure. But I can't skip on a seeminly awesome sequel on one of my fav games...
I never finished Arkham City, allthough I liked it. It was one of those games the open world in my opinion worked against it. Asylum is one of my favourite games ever because it presents such a great adventure in a tight but believable location. It has awesome pacing, but lots to do on the side as well. In City I just, I don't know. Got sidetracked all the time, and lost the motivation to funnel trough the story because of it. It was the main reason I skipped Origins.
So I'm a bit wary about this one. I would give everything for a Asylum-esque tight adventure. But I can't skip on a seeminly awesome sequel on one of my fav games...
Charlie Sheen is the Arkham Knight confirmed.
Killing_Joke
Member
I'm not sure what "forced" means. Clearly they built missions and riddler challenges around the mobile. Not sure why that's a bad thing? I never expected getting 100% completion without playing with Bat tank
Either way I'm hyped as fuck. Great scores.
Either way I'm hyped as fuck. Great scores.
Lights and Waves
Member
Gamespot seems salty. Their review is out of place.
I was going to replay some of the Arkham games before Tuesday -- Maybe I should just play Origins -- the writing is probably the best out of the three, I only have time for one -- most of my days before then will be taken up by Jury Duty, what do you guys think? Which one of the three is worth a replay?
SlasherJPC
Banned
Some hate on the story, others say it's exciting and fist pumping. Guess it's just gonna depend on your personal preference, go figure.
Delighted to hear from Digital Foundry that the game's launching in excellent condition, it's a shame it's become something to commend but fair fucks to WB and Rocksteady for giving it more time in the incubator and shipping it in a fit state.
I think that undermines GameSpot's review a bit; how they can give Unity a 7 in the sorry state that launched in, and then give this a 7 as well.... seems a bit harsh, no?
And I'm surprised Kevin's review didn't go into more detail about just how fucking incredible the game looks visually, really quite astounding.
I think that undermines GameSpot's review a bit; how they can give Unity a 7 in the sorry state that launched in, and then give this a 7 as well.... seems a bit harsh, no?
And I'm surprised Kevin's review didn't go into more detail about just how fucking incredible the game looks visually, really quite astounding.
Lifejumper
Member
Half of the score are perfect scores. Gamespot scores weighs heavy on mc.
I disagree. I feel the game would be seen as too much more-of-the-same if they hadn't added a big new gameplay mechanic like that.
Vampirolol
Member
I'm conflicted aboyt this game. I loved Asylum and yet City bored me to tears, I don't know what should I do with this.
SkylineRKR
Member
Seems Origins wins when it comes to story, yes.
Summer Haze
Banned
At least wait and play it for yourself before making that judgement, lol.
dark_inferno
Member
Just wait man. It gets cheaper... it doesnt run away from you.
WadiumArcadium
Member
I suspect the people who don't like it don't like Batman comics.
SnowFlakeCake
Member
That Batmobile stuff looked shit from the very start, it's in no way, shape or form surprising that it's the weakest aspect of the game. I've not played the previous Batman games so the gameplay will feel fresh to me, can't wait to get it next week.
AHA-Lambda
Member
A 10 from Videogamer?? Damn!
breakfuss
Member
People only hate Polygon reviews when it's a low scoring Sony exclusive. They never lived down TLoU lol.
RPGCrazied
Member
Or Batman for that matter
Meristation (Spanish) 9.3
Does it matter? The whole thing is what's important, and considering the writer went out of his way to avoid every single possible spoiler it makes it a difficult thing to write about.
It's from here, if you're really interested:
http://www.godisageek.com/reviews/batman-arkham-knight-review/
Deputy Dangle
Member
This guy makes a pretty compelling case.
The concept seemed kind of poor initially but the implementation is amazing. The act of driving the batmobile through the city feels really REALLY good. The camera work, motion blur, and control are all very satisfying. It could have felt awful but it doesn't.
FalsettoVibe
Member
I love this guy.....lol
Uno Venova
Banned
I find myself agreeing with Kevin VanOrd on a lot of his reviews, I'll probably rent this down the line.
What could they be salty about?
What could they be salty about?