I have Assassin's Creed 4 coming Tuesday but I'm close to caving on Batman as well. To the point where I might cave if I see it in the store tomorrow when I head there for other things after work. That the Wii U version is turning out to be the best out of the console versions is making this more appealing for some reason.
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Wii U version of Batman: Arkham Origins was developed by Human Head Studios
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Projectjustice
Banned
Its walking dead time. Ill check after but in the video it seems like its the wii u version.
Wii U version is. (video)
And yeah..really like Batman's (spanish) voice in this one.
It also seems that it varies, since that spanish dub with mexican actors is for NTSC countries, while PAL used actors from Spain (Batman doesn't sound as cool/sexy
).Jaded Alyx
Member
It's a very good port.
The biggest difference to me is that the PC version can run at at least twice the framerate of (all) the console versions. For an action game this is more important than anything else for me.
Trevelyan9999
Banned
According to various reviews, the mulitplayer is the worst part of the game.
Coffee Dog
Banned
Not at all.
Wii U version is. (video)
And yeah..really like Batman's (spanish) voice in this one.
It also seems that it varies, since that spanish dub with mexican actors is for NTSC countries, while PAL used actors from Spain (Batman doesn't sound as cool/sexy
Oh Shit D:
Watched the whole video.
I know every single voice in it.
Actually, I know some of those actors D:
I'm speechless right now.
I was considering getting this game but this seals the deal. The voice acting is enough for me. Awwww yiss!
I did above.
Here it is again:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CtgYiUUmc3I
How awesome that the outsourced team 1UPed the main team, and I'll be honest, I think Human Head is a league above WB Montreal, I mean all WB did prior was the Wii U version of AC, but HH had done really good stuff prior and has been around much longer.
And many thanks for the GREAT summary!
Added to OP.
On the other hand, based on that video, the Wii U version seems to have lower resolution shadowmaps.
vasametropolis
Member
Where you place it in the end will come down to personal preference. It's worthy of the name and does several thing better in my opinion, like detective vision, fighting, and story. It feels very similar to AC though, which is good, but it isn't super-refreshing in that sense. As long as your OK with something that feels very same-y on the whole, you should like it quite a bit.
My ranking is:
1. AA
2. AO/AC tie
Where AO loses points for freshness it makes up for in the ways I mentioned before. AC was just... pretty damn awesome when it came out. It's hard to trump that and it's super-packed world. AO's is slightly emptier. If I had to put one in third it would be AO, but I think that would be demoting it too far.
I could only recognize Mario Castañeda (best known as the guy who dubbed Goku in LatAm), I play all my games with English voices and subs but I might try going with Spanish on my second playthrough.
ArcaneFreeze
Member
Went to Gamestop yesterday and saw WiiU version of AC new for 20 bucks. Would it be a good idea to pick that up alongside this game or will I not be missing much if I just jumped straight to Origins? This is going to be my first Batman game btw.
Coffee Dog
Banned
if you play City first you wouldn't know wtf is going on with joker because you didn't play asylum.
Origins is a prequel.
looks like the wiiU version of AO is delayed here in australia till 06Nov.
ACIV is also delayed until the end of november. wiiU version only.
who the hell are making these brilliant strategic decision? is it the 3rd party publisher or nintendo?
i think it's a fantastic move; that way by the time the wiiU version is released, anybody who has ever wanted to buy these titles would have already done so on other platforms.
good job nintendo/3rd party publisher.
ACIV is also delayed until the end of november. wiiU version only.
who the hell are making these brilliant strategic decision? is it the 3rd party publisher or nintendo?
i think it's a fantastic move; that way by the time the wiiU version is released, anybody who has ever wanted to buy these titles would have already done so on other platforms.
good job nintendo/3rd party publisher.
Nah Nintendo sent in the Ninja to cripple the PS3 and 360 version.
First Deus Ex: HR DC and now Batman AO... Yamauchi's vengeful spirit seems to be making its rounds...
Okay two things
1)I really wish there was some uniformed/universal system for Off-TV play. You can't (unless miss something) go into Off-TV play with this game.. without a TV since needs to be done in the menu and isn't replicated on the GamePad at first.
2)The mini-map on the GamePad has spoiled me in a few hours. I couldn't play long on off-screen because kept having to pause to look at the menu. I'm a sucker!
1)I really wish there was some uniformed/universal system for Off-TV play. You can't (unless miss something) go into Off-TV play with this game.. without a TV since needs to be done in the menu and isn't replicated on the GamePad at first.
2)The mini-map on the GamePad has spoiled me in a few hours. I couldn't play long on off-screen because kept having to pause to look at the menu. I'm a sucker!
TDLink
Member
Each game does Off-TV play differently, but in W101, toggling between screens and PIP was done through the Select Button. I thought RE:R used the same button to switch but it hasn't worked for me yet.
But I agree that at least all games should standardize by having the Off-Screen switch function be at the bottom screen.
Jaded Alyx
Member
Okay two things
1)I really wish there was some uniformed/universal system for Off-TV play. You can't (unless miss something) go into Off-TV play with this game.. without a TV since needs to be done in the menu and isn't replicated on the GamePad at first.
2)The mini-map on the GamePad has spoiled me in a few hours. I couldn't play long on off-screen because kept having to pause to look at the menu. I'm a sucker!
Agreed, especially on point number 2!
Another pic:
TDLink
Member
Most games now use Select/Minus so that seems to be becoming the standard. Arkham Origins unfortunately does not do this. You need to actually switch it in the options menus.
When I went to Best Buy I asked an employee about it since I didn't see it on the shelf and he told me to ask at the checkout. Turns out they had Wii U copies behind the register rather than out on the store floor. Why I'm not sure but I found it very odd. I don't know if your best buy may be doing the same thing, might want to check its store availability on bestbuy.com.
Shin Johnpv
Member
This is something else lost from the Wii U version of AC, you could totally start up your Wii U, launch the game, and set it to Gamepad only mode with out ever turning your TV on.
It's nice that it's such a quality port but it's a shame how much Gamepad functionality was lost. Specially considering WB Montreal were the folks who did the AC Wii U port and added in all that functionality!
Yeah, I hope they patch this in. Rayman Legends (at least the demo) doesn't let you chose Off-TV without the TV as well AFAIK. This really sucks.
I must admit, I'm surprised and impressed with the work Human Head put into the Wii U version. A huge turn around from the appalling Armored Edition of the last game.
The full game allows it (just press start at any point and the menu on the controller allows you to select off-TV mode).
well the armored edition was the team that made the buggier/technically inferior (from what's been said) ps3/360 versions. so... it makes sense.
Jaded Alyx
Member
I'm not very far, but I haven't encountered any bugs or glitches. I hope that continues.
IS this game more like Arkaham Asylum and less like city?
Jaded Alyx
Member
No it's definitely more like City.
European release got pushed back two weeks. It's releasing November 8th here.
Jaded Alyx
Member
What was the reason for this? PC version as well I see?
Had my first lock up today, started out by dropping to 1-2 FPS before it froze, music continue for about another minute before it went silent, hard reboot fixed everything, no save corruption thank god
Happened when I was fighting a small group of thugs (5-6) around a Penguin crate, there was also a lot of radio chatter going on which I think is what caused the freeze. Many overlapping audio clips and pop up HUD info.
That would be the solution I dreamt up a few months ago. I so hope they do this. Gone would be the "no cheevos" whining and you could even comment on them!
The Dutch Slayer
Member
After reading the OP I'm really supriced! :O
A 3rd party game on Wii U that is the BEST version :O
No sarcasm that is really good.
A 3rd party game on Wii U that is the BEST version :O
No sarcasm that is really good.
It's also nothing new, though.
Well, Need for Speed Most Wanted and Deus Ex are the definitive version too.
ZSaberLink
Media Create Maven
Well maybe Human Head had more of a focus on quality instead of adding more features. It could explain the better framerate and fewer bugs mentioned in the OP.
LiveFromKyoto
Member
I didn't play Arkham Asylum, and I thought City spelled out what happened pretty clearly.
ShellyDeKiller
Member
I just saw a TV ad (US) and only the 360/PS3 versions are shown.
What up with that?
What up with that?
Wow, that's dumb.
So Wii U version is the definitive version? Nice, because the Arkham City port was the worst version (I think?) and it got me wondering about this one, even if it's not even the same team, thing I just learned right now.
I can see the Pro Controller is compatible as well, Arkham City was Gamepad only (didn't tried, but there's only a Gamepad behind the box) so that's a more than welcomed addition as well, all games should be Pro Controller compatible.
Noted, this is the version I'll grab when it'll go down in price a bit.
I can see the Pro Controller is compatible as well, Arkham City was Gamepad only (didn't tried, but there's only a Gamepad behind the box) so that's a more than welcomed addition as well, all games should be Pro Controller compatible.
Noted, this is the version I'll grab when it'll go down in price a bit.
Sonic all star too, on console obviously.
Rayman too on console, considering the double rendering.
Tekken Tag 2 as well.
Really? It is budget price on pal eshop, I could give it a try
Yep, there's a bunch of exclusive content (modes & costumes) as well in TTTT2.
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