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'Batman: Arkham Asylum' (PS3/X360/PC) Officially Announced
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RiotPelaaja
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Rated-Rsuperstar said:
Hmm, I thought online review embargos were until something like the 20th of August.
For those of you disappointed that the batarangs are plastic, you can do what I did and buy actual Batarangs. I got a pack of 2 for 20 bucks from my local weapons shop. They are sharp/badass as fuck! Plus I thought 20 was a fairly reasonable price.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001OUJ4DY/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Pretty rad, especially if you go about at night trying to actually fight crime, they quickly become essentials
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001OUJ4DY/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Pretty rad, especially if you go about at night trying to actually fight crime, they quickly become essentials
Well, so much for patience...
I gave in to the sweet Amazon deal and pre-ordered for PS3.
Can't bloody wait!
A tad off-topic: You should all read Brian Azzarello's recent graphic novel called Joker. Really brilliant writer. Makes these vintage characters feel alive in the same way his characters in 100 Bullets feel resound.
I gave in to the sweet Amazon deal and pre-ordered for PS3.
Can't bloody wait!
A tad off-topic: You should all read Brian Azzarello's recent graphic novel called Joker. Really brilliant writer. Makes these vintage characters feel alive in the same way his characters in 100 Bullets feel resound.
pizzapizza64
Member
Gomu Gomu said:
:lol
It's a good thing the son got over it so quickly.
Kazuma Kiryu
Member
TheFallen said:
Please note that while the title says "review", it's actually a PREVIEW, as clearly stated multiple times in the voice over.
Actually the video is based on the preview code, that was so ridden with vsynch problems I had given up all hope on the game (they also mention that in the video, minimizing the issue quite a bit). Review copy magically fixes all problems, and while the game is not buttery smooth, I didn't notice any significant frame drop. It's overall a pleasant experience technically.
Actually the video is based on the preview code, that was so ridden with vsynch problems I had given up all hope on the game (they also mention that in the video, minimizing the issue quite a bit). Review copy magically fixes all problems, and while the game is not buttery smooth, I didn't notice any significant frame drop. It's overall a pleasant experience technically.
Well, done with the video. It's not a review, but more like a first impression based on an early part of the PS3 preview code.
They are pretty happy about the whole thing but are concerned about progression feeling less-freeform than expected. Feels like solving a huge puzzle rather than coming up with your own solutions to any given challenge. Or something like that. They point out this might be due to the tutorial-ish nature of the early portions of the game tho.
The first and only boss fight they encountered wasn't really that engaging. Enemy AI/patter heavily scripted and stuff.
On the tech side of things they are pleased with detail, lighting, animations and particle effects but lament tearing in quite a few situations, hoping for the final code to have v-sync locked. Excellent art direction helps visuals as well.
The rest of the preview is basically descriptive (you can do this, you can do that) with no significant comments that I recall.
They are pretty happy about the whole thing but are concerned about progression feeling less-freeform than expected. Feels like solving a huge puzzle rather than coming up with your own solutions to any given challenge. Or something like that. They point out this might be due to the tutorial-ish nature of the early portions of the game tho.
The first and only boss fight they encountered wasn't really that engaging. Enemy AI/patter heavily scripted and stuff.
On the tech side of things they are pleased with detail, lighting, animations and particle effects but lament tearing in quite a few situations, hoping for the final code to have v-sync locked. Excellent art direction helps visuals as well.
The rest of the preview is basically descriptive (you can do this, you can do that) with no significant comments that I recall.
VibratingDonkey
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I don't know if I confused you or something. By "Benny Hill theme" I was referring to the Benny Hill theme, which I would liked to have play in the background as the Joker unleashed his tricks on fools. The Benny Hill theme makes anything better. That and slow motion. Not in combination though.Captain N said:
So the answer is neither version, sadly. An Adam West mode totally needs to happen though. Like, the whole thing, outfit, POW!!s, music, shark repellent, hell yeah.
Unless you were referring to this one. Would've been great as well, but slightly less so.
Maybe it was a poor choice of words on my part. I would say 30 with minor and very sparse dippings. I really don't have a clinic eye for that, however. As far as the frame rate is consistent and doesn't get in the way of the gameplay, I'm happy, and that is the case. I tend to notice only the buttery (as in CoD 4) and the bumpy (too many to count) ends of the scale, and the rest, save for dips, goes unnoticed.
More impressions/first look from EU press. This time, it's Pelaaja.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7VW-wrITAY (360 version on display)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7VW-wrITAY (360 version on display)
Shake Appeal
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Is anyone set to do it? I do love me some Batman, but I've never made an official thread before.
ToyMachine228
Member
The game is still 3 weeks away, so we may be a little early for an official thread. I usually like to wait until about a week before release or so.
Found two new videos of what looks like brand new footage (some French guys are playing). Potential spoilers (20 minutes or so), haven't watched it myself yet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIQw5o5QAVg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myOZfad0n5s
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIQw5o5QAVg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myOZfad0n5s
ghettotwan
Member
Just cracked and pre-ordered from amazon
Gully State
Member
Any news on the recommended PC specs for this game? I'm torn b/t the PC and PS3 version.
brain_stew
Member
Gully State said:
Its an UE3 game so a 7900GT, 2gb ram and any Core 2 should give you better than PS3 performance. Any modern card like a 8800GT or better and it'll be a huge leap in graphics/performance that you're looking at.
Thunderbear
Mawio Gawaxy iz da Wheeson hee pways games
Can't believe I was banned for a year for expressing my opinion that this forum can sometimes turn into a mob with pitchforks... I could see a month ban or so but damn. I guess if I really wanted to come back there would have been ways.
Anyway, I can't wait for this game. It marks the start of the gaming season for me. It's been a horribly dry summer (game wise) with only a few XBLA/PSN titles to keep my gaming needs up.
Anyway, I can't wait for this game. It marks the start of the gaming season for me. It's been a horribly dry summer (game wise) with only a few XBLA/PSN titles to keep my gaming needs up.
Diablohead
Member
Depends on what they are pushing, specs are never the same but they can be close, sometimes.DieH@rd said:
Thunderbear
Mawio Gawaxy iz da Wheeson hee pways games
DieH@rd said:
That's not necessarily true... game developers add stuff to the engine and do lots of things that can affect performance on the PC.
But I'm sure it won't be anything surprising.
