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Batman: Arkham Knight's Batgirl DLC is one hour long, does not sound very good
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Itchy//Tasty
Member
I said nice things about this DLC about a week or so ago, but it was purely speculative, I just felt that it was going to be the first 'good' AK DLC based on the trailer and info. I take that back, rescind it, chowing down on crow over here. Serves me right for talking up a WB thing too soon.
Based on this, I'd advise don't buy the DLC folks, unless it becomes more substantial or there's a decent price drop for the pass. Everything drops eventually.
Based on this, I'd advise don't buy the DLC folks, unless it becomes more substantial or there's a decent price drop for the pass. Everything drops eventually.
Ban Puncher
Member
F0rneus
Tears in the rain
I was sitting on the fence until this DLC came out. I wanted a world to explore, skills to upgrade and sidequests for Batgirl. Kind of like inFamous First Light vs Second Son.
My friends are all LOVING the game (my best friend called it the Arkham series's RE4) but...I don't know. I really wanted playable Harley and Batgirl in some meaty DLCs...Especially for a 40$ Season Pass. T_T
My friends are all LOVING the game (my best friend called it the Arkham series's RE4) but...I don't know. I really wanted playable Harley and Batgirl in some meaty DLCs...Especially for a 40$ Season Pass. T_T
matrix-cat
Member
I paid $36 Australian for the game and the season pass, but between the broken PC version, the game itself being fairly disappointing, and the relentlessly shitty DLC, I honestly regret every cent. This seemed like the biggest, flashiest bit of DLC in the season pass, and it's just a throwaway little thing.
BluenoseGames
Member
It was really disappointing the missions were just go here rescue some hostages and defuse some bombs and sometimes team up with Robin. It sucks that Skins and a Batmobile pack are next month since I'm not really interested in them. I wanted Challenge Maps 
My Guess:
September = The Season of Infamy
November = Challenge Maps
December = Gotham City Stories
My Guess:
September = The Season of Infamy
November = Challenge Maps
December = Gotham City Stories
Sure seems like it. I imagine the rest of it, more specifically the villain additions, will follow suit in length.
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Deleted member 471617
Unconfirmed Member
Jeez.....really hoping that WB doesn't screw up Mad Max.
I agree, sadly the whole reason I avoided this game is because of the DLC. I honestly find it so hard to justify any DLC these days to the point where I'm just plain skipping games because of it.
Your friend is wrong.
IMO. Would say it's the worst in the series, still a good game but doesn't come close to the other 3 in terms of content.
As for this season pass, Warner start sorting your shit out. Can't keep continuing like this.
Spring-Loaded
Member
They found a way to screw up AK, one of their biggest releases ever.
Neff
Member
It's not. Not at all.
There's a handful of combat and predator challenges (none of which are as elaborate or challenging as those found in the main game) a couple of puzzles and minigames, and that's it. It's very linear and simplistic in terms of environment design. It does look really good though, and I enjoyed the short time I spent with it, all said and done. Worth the money though? Maybe not, unless you absolutely have to have more Arkham Knight.
Glendemonium
Member
I want to wait for the GOTY edition, but I like my boxart to look like box art, and not advertisements slapped all over the cover. It happened with the first two Arkham games and it rubbed me the wrong way. Yeah, it's an odd tick, but still.
My friend got the season pass, I wonder how he feels if he reads this.
My friend got the season pass, I wonder how he feels if he reads this.
It's better than any of Rocksteady's efforts, friend.
Agreed. I think there's a lot of good ideas in this game, they just never come together all that well. I keep waiting for it to hook me like the previous 3 did and it's not happening.
Glass Rebel
Member
So it's DLC for a Rocksteady game. Aight.
Simo
Member
It's already been fucked around with for over 6 years now. Be thankful it's even releasing in September. lol
shiftplusone
Member
I wonder if GMG Will still honor a refund on the season pass especially since it seems the PC version is even worse than expected
Disagree
Disagree
PHOENIXZERO
Member
I'm glad I only paid $24 but I'm still feeling like I over paid... I wonder if GMG is still offering refunds considering the content isn't out for the PC version and we have no idea when it will be.
EvilKatarn
Member
Pretty happy that I didn't give in to the hype. Gonna wait for the GOTY edition. Perhaps even until that falls in price.
clay_ghost
Member
Will wait for the GOTY edition.
jackissocool
Member
I'd say inFamous does a good job of this. 2 and Second Son both had large DLC/expansions that added new features, gameplay, a good length story, and all presented well. I'd say First Light was about 1/3 the content of Second Son (short campaign, new character with new abilities and play style, arena mode) for 1/4 the price.
There are other examples of DLC done right this gen but that's just the first that comes to mind for me.
Neff
Member
Yeah it's not that good. It's a shame because the setting is great (Joker + theme park has potential), but gameplay-wise it's nothing special. You rescue hostages, defuse some bombs then go save Gordon. The final battle is also very anti-climatic. Concept could lead to an interesting fight, but they didn't flesh it out.
The best thing about the dlc is doing the (optional) puzzles scattered around, where you learn about the (sad) history of the park. That's well done.
There's also nothing unique to playing with Batgirl other than her increased hacking abilities.
Seeing as next month's update is just skins and two race track, I'm already regretting getting that pass. Here's hoping the other 2 story packs are beefier.
it's a group fight with Joker and Harley, but those two are just punching bags.
The best thing about the dlc is doing the (optional) puzzles scattered around, where you learn about the (sad) history of the park. That's well done.
There's also nothing unique to playing with Batgirl other than her increased hacking abilities.
Seeing as next month's update is just skins and two race track, I'm already regretting getting that pass. Here's hoping the other 2 story packs are beefier.
Supermanisdead
Member
Can't believe they didn't even give her any unique mechanics. Should have used Cass or even Stephanie and really differentiate them. Right now she's just a broke down batman with no upgrades or unique weapons.
Beelzebufo
Banned
What. No!
Anyway, love the game but I think I'll wait on the DLC. That sounds lame. Doubt we'll get challenge maps for her either if she's the same as Bats.
SirMossyBloke
Member
Much better than Arkham City. God that game was boring. I couldn't finish it fast enough.
Eh, I 100% the game loved all of it but it's all subjective.
Domcorleone
Member
Amazing that the handling of a AAA title game could get even worse. I have the piece of shit PC version and I cant even play the shitty DLC until they fix the broken game. Thank god I only paid 53 for it all. SMH
Precisely this.
Though I don't blame anyone for buying into the hype. Not everyone experienced the disappointment of some of those past DLCs, and many are first-time Batman players that, with a $40 Season Pass, concluded great things were on the way.
... At least WB is the type to release GOTY editions with everything included fairly quickly. Still waiting for EA to do that with Mass Effect (never happening short of a remaster...).
TheLostBigBoss
Banned
People bought a $40 DLC pack without knowing the contents of that pack, and WB had some extra skins lying around to throw at as DLC, that's what.
I would say I feel sorry, but anyone who bought a season pass without knowing exactly what is coming with it deserve what ever they get.
Spring-Loaded
Member
That was the one part of the article that seemed silly. Whether the gameplay is decent or the content significant has little to do with what Batgirl's secret identity is.
The Arkham Origins team previously made the best DLC in the series
KrM DeLorean
Member
toastyToast
Member
hahahaha
This is the one they were bragging about too. My condolences top anyone who bought that extra ga- I mean season pass
This is the one they were bragging about too. My condolences top anyone who bought that extra ga- I mean season pass
