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Warner: New Batman Arkham game due in 2013 - rumored not developed by Rocksteady.
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Liamario
Banned
I just burst!
Here's the thing... Arkham City was great in that in had more of everything (characters, villains, enemies, open world variety) but in adding more everything they lost the focus of Joker-centric storyline of the last game. Then by adding an open world of sorts they lost the big indoor environments of Asylum and the metroidvania feel of getting upgrades to get access to other parts of those locations.
Arkham City while very enjoyable lacked the focus of Arkham Asylum and because of this I like Asylum more.
I'm very interested to see where to the next one would go, especially considering what Mark Hamill said about Arkham City being his last performance as the Joker.
I'm more than openminded to see what happens if this is true. But RockSteady left some big shoes to fill.
Lets hope this is a Fallout 3/Fallout:NV situation where the spin off was better than the main game for me.
But it will all depend on the dev for this.
I bought both Arkham games and stopped playing both of them after round about 5 hours. So... I don't know, another developer isn't exactly bad news for me, even though Warner likely just wants to cash-in on the PS360 userbase one last time.
I guess Rocksteady is working on a next gen project already (which likely will end up being Batman related too, so I'm not getting my hopes up that they are working on another IP).
I guess Rocksteady is working on a next gen project already (which likely will end up being Batman related too, so I'm not getting my hopes up that they are working on another IP).
MMBosstones86
Member
Loved the first two, would be thrilled if RS was doing a third. Hype depends on who's doing it.
disappeared
Banned
Batman had a good run.
Eh. Frankly I'd rather have Rocksteady developing something new (though apparently still set in the 'DC Universe') rather than churn out a new Arkham game no matter how good the game potentially is.
And while we're at it I hope that WB Games lets studios like Rocksteady take a chance on a new IP instead of working on whatever Warner property the studio dusts off this week.
Does anyone know if Rocksteady is still a single team or they have expanded (like Naughty Dog) to two development teams?
And while we're at it I hope that WB Games lets studios like Rocksteady take a chance on a new IP instead of working on whatever Warner property the studio dusts off this week.
Does anyone know if Rocksteady is still a single team or they have expanded (like Naughty Dog) to two development teams?
peanutbutterlatte
Member
peanutbutterlatte
Member
But it is. And clearly a lot of people think so.
The Mana Legend
Banned
United Front Games should make the next Arkham.
ShockingAlberto
Member
Fixed and yes. I agree.
Interfectum
Member
Seriously, don't go down this road. AC was a fantastic Batman game with a little bit of bloat due to it's open world nature.
Yeah, if it's not Rocksteady it's definitely them as they are supposed to take care of DC Comics universe.
AC was better in just about every way. More involved Riddler challenges, better cast of characters, more fleshed out combat, catwoman (playing as her in combat was more fun than Batman IMO), better boss battles, more challenge rooms and more difficult ones too. The list could go on.
The Mana Legend
Banned
City's only downfall were the useless sidequests. Everything else was improved over AA, especially the story and ESPECIALLY the ending.
Haunted
Member
Will it have a Bebop soundtrack?
I'm happy for a new Arkham game for current gen and the fact that Rocksteady has moved on to the next, but I'm not confident another studio can do a game as good as both Arkham games and I'm definitely not pleased about this silver age/justice league nonsense.
I dunno. I'll have to see more of both games, but I trust Rocksteady to do something good, even if the subject matter doesn't interest me.
I dunno. I'll have to see more of both games, but I trust Rocksteady to do something good, even if the subject matter doesn't interest me.
FantasticMrFoxdie
Mumber
We can't stop now...this is Bat(man) (Arkham) Country.
Rocksteady didn't just give us AA, but they also improved everything about it and made AC
I'm not sure about this - I expect a good Batman game, but not a huge improvement over AC; they'll probably play it safe.
I'm actually more interested into Rocksteady's current project whatever that might be
I'm not sure about this - I expect a good Batman game, but not a huge improvement over AC; they'll probably play it safe.
I'm actually more interested into Rocksteady's current project whatever that might be
JehutyRunner
Banned
The Mana Legend
Banned
They already ripped off the Arkham combat (and made it better in some ways, worse in others), and would make an actually decent open world unlike that boring one we got from Arkham City.
I'd do anything for a Gotham City title made by United Front Games.
Sentenza
Member
But in AC it was more AND better.
Better combat system, better boss fights, better puzzles, more overall diversity, etc.
The only clear step back was a less focused and more confused overarching plot, but if you people are into games for the plot and value it above everything else, then I would be tempted to suggest to go renting a fucking movie, instead.
HitokiriNate85
Member
Rocksteady not developing? Not sure how I'd feel about that. AA and AC were some of the most well realized games this gen. Also, the franchise has put Rocksteady into the spotlight and I can't imagine they'd want to give out the reigns.
However, I'd really like to see them on a IP. Why can't it be TMNT? Whyyyy? It would be the coolest game ever.
Damn, that's quite the opinion. Can't say I agree. AC wasn't as impressive because it was a sequel and I better knew what to expect. The only thing that I was disappointed with was the length of the main game.
However, I'd really like to see them on a IP. Why can't it be TMNT? Whyyyy? It would be the coolest game ever.
Damn, that's quite the opinion. Can't say I agree. AC wasn't as impressive because it was a sequel and I better knew what to expect. The only thing that I was disappointed with was the length of the main game.
Diablohead
Member
More metroidvania batman pls
The Mana Legend
Banned
He loves Quantum of Solace, it's pretty obvious he doesn't value plot, so that shouldn't affect his feelings towards Arkham City.
And even so, it's all about the villains and whether or not they are characterized well. The overall plot is just really pointless in superhero games and movies. And City did a much better job with its villains than Asylum did (other than Huge Strange).
Magic Mushroom
Member
Totally agree. I also really liked the gliding and grapnel boosting. Going back to Asylum feels restrained.
I'd miss Rocksteady, but I'm also curious in finding out what they are working on if this rumor is true.
Future PhaZe
Member
Open world structure + Coop Please.
Nightwing + Batman PLEASE.
Nightwing + Batman PLEASE.
Meatvillain
Banned
I would only say that AC has improved combat and graphics over AA. That's it. AA's narrative unfolded in a much more natural way which lent itself to the villains (compared to AC's philosophy of seemingly picking baddies first and fitting a half-assed skeleton plot around it). The way the island got progressively unlocked (aka the pacing) was perfect, and almost nothing in the game is superfluous or needless bloat.
AC is a typical sequel. More of everything. More (mostly terrible) gadgets, more boss fights, bigger environment, etc. It's bloated as fuck, lacks focus and I've already forgotten the paper thin story.
I just finished an AA replay, and its just as brilliant as I remembered. I should do an AC replay next to be fair and see if its as bad as I remember.
You mean 10 out the 10 the game?
disappeared
Banned
Indeed.
I wrapped Asylum in under a week, and couldn't even finish City. Something about it completely failed to grab me the way Asylum did.
Their next game is still a Batman game....
:lol
AA is probably my favorite game in the Metroidvania style.
