SwiftDeath
Member
They should....in a Justice League game
-
Hey, guest user. Hope you're enjoying NeoGAF! Have you considered registering for an account? Come join us and add your take to the daily discourse.
New Game Informer Cover Tomorrow [Up: Batman: Arkham Knight website semi-up]
- Thread starter Nirolak
- Start date
- Status
They should....in a Justice League game
Chuck Norris
Banned
Arkham Knight? That's just a lazy ass name
Yeah but it, unlike Origins, was balancing multiple narratives. Something necessary for an open experience like City (and lacking in Origins, which had only one meaningful narrative thread, and as such suffered by feeling more linear. Perhaps more cohesive because of it). City's ending is just the repercussion of trying to resolve all of the narrative threads at once. It didn't work entirely, but it does it better than when Origins tries with Bane in the third act.
I thought they said they weren't doing anymore batman games.
Jimmyfenix
Member
Nope aquaman should be in it.
FunnyBunny
Member
I understand why some people are tired of Batman games, but I'm not one of them.
I'm 34 years old and spent a lifetime of gaming with terrible Batman games. It broke my heart as a massive fan of the character. Sure, there were highlights. Batman on the Genesis, Batman Returns on the SNES and The New Adventures of Batman and Robin, also on the SNES. But the vast majority of games were crimes against humanity.
Arkham Asylum rekindled my interest in gaming in 2009. Not only was it a phenomenal game, but it was written by Paul Dini and included the excellent voice work of Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamil. Arkham City, from it's surprise reveal during the VGA's to the moment it released, topped it in every way.
I'm about a quarter of the way through Origins now. Yes, there are bugs - but the story and voicework are fantastic. There is great material there for a Batman fan.
So, tired of these games? I'm sorry to hear that.
But I spent 29 years waiting for a great Batman game and want Rocksteady to keep this train rolling as long as humanly possible.
I'm 34 years old and spent a lifetime of gaming with terrible Batman games. It broke my heart as a massive fan of the character. Sure, there were highlights. Batman on the Genesis, Batman Returns on the SNES and The New Adventures of Batman and Robin, also on the SNES. But the vast majority of games were crimes against humanity.
Arkham Asylum rekindled my interest in gaming in 2009. Not only was it a phenomenal game, but it was written by Paul Dini and included the excellent voice work of Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamil. Arkham City, from it's surprise reveal during the VGA's to the moment it released, topped it in every way.
I'm about a quarter of the way through Origins now. Yes, there are bugs - but the story and voicework are fantastic. There is great material there for a Batman fan.
So, tired of these games? I'm sorry to hear that.
But I spent 29 years waiting for a great Batman game and want Rocksteady to keep this train rolling as long as humanly possible.
FuriousDark
Banned
Okay? What's wrong with a subtle introduction of another DC hero? It's not like they need to have Staring roles or anything like that. It could be a cameo or what not.
SwiftDeath
Member
They can I suppose but how meaningful would such a cameo even be? At best it would be a hint of something to come which just means more waiting. They'd never have two hero characters fight like some suggested
It could be a fan favor, create hype, and maybe just tease a JL game for fun (weren't there rumors about that?)
SwiftDeath
Member
lol I guess what I mean is the appearance of some other DC hero character in a batman game doesn't bother me but I would much rather just get information on a JL or Arrow game etc.
Having both wouldn't hurt
I forgot about that. So Flash and Superman confirmed? LolIt would be great to have more super heroes, considering the little reference in Batman AC:
Some Nobody
Junior Member
Can we have both?
Preach.
Miles Quaritch
Member
Woah, so I guess that (semi) confirms that Azrael will be the main villain of the next game.
Really hope it pans out. Knightfall was pretty great and the ending of City was perfect to help set up events if that is what they are using as inspiration for Arkham Knight.
Really hope it pans out. Knightfall was pretty great and the ending of City was perfect to help set up events if that is what they are using as inspiration for Arkham Knight.
block tower
Member
if I'm not mistaken; isn't the whole premise of Arkham City that your fighting these confined villains and thugs in this makeshift area or "city" because Arkham Asylum is being rebuilt after the events of the first game? wouldn't that mean Rocksteady's third Arkham game would center around Batman going back to the newly rebuilt Arkham Asylum?
don't get me wrong, based on the natural progression of the games narrative and gameplay/level design; you'd think Rocksteady would make a huge and vertical Gotham City for Batman to explore as the premise of the third game's design; rather than go back to small rooms and corridors of Asylum. but i don't see that being the case unless Rocksteady went eight generation consoles and PC only. i just can't see a fully flesh out and detailed Arkham version of Gotham City being possible on seventh generation consoles.
don't get me wrong, based on the natural progression of the games narrative and gameplay/level design; you'd think Rocksteady would make a huge and vertical Gotham City for Batman to explore as the premise of the third game's design; rather than go back to small rooms and corridors of Asylum. but i don't see that being the case unless Rocksteady went eight generation consoles and PC only. i just can't see a fully flesh out and detailed Arkham version of Gotham City being possible on seventh generation consoles.
The premise wasn't that Arkham was being rebuilt; it's that they were portioning off part of the city to be Arkham from now on.
I don't know, aren't they flat out refusing to fix bugs in it? That's irresponsible and doesn't really deserve to be rewarded.
Anticitizen One
Banned
umm shouldn't it be called Gotham Knight? Does WB know that Arkham is just the name of the asylum/hospital for mentally sick in gotham?
ieatzombies
Member
I concur man.
I remember having Batman Forever on the original Game Boy...I literally never got past the first level. Ever. I think there was a ledge above an elevator door that you had to jump onto, but I could never make that jump for whatever reason.
Arkham is the brand name name now.
Arkham is the brand name name now.
Lifejumper
Member
Reading the arkhamcity forums the game is apparantly listed for next gen release only and will release on 8 october. http://forums.arkhamverse.com/viewtopic.php?f=74&t=21461&start=435
SmackAttack
Member
Would have liked Ashes of Arkham as the title to go along with what Azrael tells you in City. Still, Rocksteady Batman has my full interest. Was kind of hoping they would be working on something else before getting to a third game but I can't help but be excited to see it. Origins, other than a great middle act and the
, was just okay.
ending in the church with Joker
Man that'd be awesome if it was next-gen only, and I speak as someone who does not have a next-gen console or a good PC.
The less games are limited by the PS360 the better.redtails64
Member
I'm over these batman games. I think 3 was enough. Give me another DC superhero, please.
Apophis2036
Banned
Is there any chance this new Batman game is made by the guys who made Origins for PS360 using UE3 and Rocksteady are working on a next gen only UE4 Justice League game for release in late 2015 ?.
Same here
Werewolf Jones
Gold Member
Is Batman becoming the new Assassin's Creed or something?
RadarScope1
Member
Anyone thinking this is going to be next-gen only is out of their damn mind. No way are they skipping the PS3/360 user base with an established and successful franchise like this. That said, I hope the next gen version has some significant plusses over old gen.
Same here. Loved the first two games but just didn't have time for Origins. Looking forward to what Rocksteady has in store for us again.
Hopefully they'll alternate between DC characters after this. Like
WB Montreal doing Suicide Squad.
yes they are.
haven't played origins yet, but arkham asylum/city were some of the best games last gen. cant wait to see what rocksteady is working on.
My Name Is Luke
Member
Man, they're really never gonna let that "Arkham _____" thing go at this point, are they?
Same feelings as the Hush thread, don't mind if they take aspects of the Knightfall story, but don't need to see a full retelling of it in the game.
Would love to see the gameplay talk a good half step forward like City did and Origins didn't, and a conclusion to the 'Rocksteady trilogy', if that becomes a thing. Wouldn't be surprised if WB forced Rocksteady to keep going with Bats, but I'd love for them to have a go with other DC properties or an original IP.
To those who skipped Origins... you made the right call.
Would love to see the gameplay talk a good half step forward like City did and Origins didn't, and a conclusion to the 'Rocksteady trilogy', if that becomes a thing. Wouldn't be surprised if WB forced Rocksteady to keep going with Bats, but I'd love for them to have a go with other DC properties or an original IP.
To those who skipped Origins... you made the right call.
That was a joke.
Arkham Knight was what I was hoping City would be called, so I'm cool with the name.
Ephemeris
Member
... yup
- Status