Batman: Arkham Asylum - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

FuriousAvatar · 10-29-2010, 01:48 PM

I picked this up from Steam over the weekend, as it was on sale and I'd been interested in it anyway.

I have to say, this is one fine game.

I love how the combat is fluid; Batman can produce a flurry of offensive attacks and then suddenly block and counter an attack from behind in a believable, malleable sequence of movements. The fighting isn't jerky or abrupt at all.

I also love how the styling is all based on the original animated characters, and even the voice actors returned for this tale. It lends a continuity to the storytelling if you watched any of the animated series.

There have been some truly jaw-droppingly beautiful scenes throughout the game, and I've spent a great deal just examining how the scenery meshes together, and the detailing on the character models is superb.

If you haven't picked this game up, and either enjoy Batman or combo-fighting games in general, you surely ought to. It is easily my favorite game of the year.

Willravel · 10-29-2010, 02:03 PM

I'd say it's probably the best game of last year. The combat balance is superb and the controls are highly intuitive. It was nice that while the initial learning curve of playing the game is nearly instantaneous, developing advanced fighting skills takes a lot of time and effort. I think that's a sign of a great game. Oh, and the voice acting and writing reminds me of being 10 years old watching Batman the Animated Series or reading comics.

Plus, Poison Ivy is easy on the eyes.

Strange Famous · 10-29-2010, 03:36 PM

One of my mates from work has it on PS3 and was really into it. I havent played any new games in ages, but I am getting fed of World or Warcraft now, maybe I ought to look at something else - but I dont have the dough to get a console right now. Maybe next year...

Willravel · 10-29-2010, 03:56 PM

I've only played the PC version and it's great.

Lasereth · 10-31-2010, 02:06 PM

I have it on PS3 and am about 5 hours into it. Great game so far. Finally a great Batman game. You feel like a total badass while playing it.

Willravel · 10-31-2010, 07:46 PM

I love how Arkham Asylum stole the Spiderman physics of web slinging and actually perfected it. I can just imagine Marvel fuming and DC laughing all the way to the bank.

BTW, the sequel to Batman: Arkham Asylum will be coming out next year and it looks fantastic. It's called Arkham City and we're going to see new faces from Batman's Rogue's Gallery.

Chytrak · 11-01-2010, 02:55 PM

The new Batman game is in development right now. Arkham City is the working title, I believe. Looks awesome so far. I beat the original a while ago. Only thing left is the challenges, which I have done a few off so far. Girlfriend and I loved this game so much, we decided to go as The Joker and Harley Quinn from the game.

FuriousAvatar · 11-02-2010, 03:02 PM

Very cool Chytrak-I'd love to see photos of that.

Yeah, Arkham City is looking pretty nice so far. We'll see if it lives up to the first iteration

Cynthetiq · 11-02-2010, 04:18 PM

stunning game to see with all the physx stuff turned on.

high_jinx · 11-03-2010, 09:27 AM

awesome game. just getting around without fighting can be a blast and i love all the hidden stuff and the multiple ways to use things like the explosive gel. it took me a while to figure out that you want to be selective in throwing attacks to keep your combos building, so you don't want to mash and that you can chain using your batarang and leapfrog over guys heads.

Chytrak · 11-03-2010, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by FuriousAvatar

Very cool Chytrak-I'd love to see photos of that.

I uploaded a few pictures to my profile photo album. Should be viewable to everyone, if you care to take a look.

m0rpheus · 11-22-2010, 05:43 PM

Those are pretty awesome costumes, well done.

Also, yes Arkham Asylum really is the very best Batman game ever. I'm really looking forward to Arkham City.

charlieharper · 11-25-2010, 06:27 AM

hi there..

this game is really awesome.. can't wait for arkham world

i hope they won't change the fighting system too much because its perfect just the way it is.. fast, easy to learn and still challenging sometimes.. you feel really mighty when you fight 4 guys at the same time

i can recommend this game everyone how haven't played it jet!!!

m0rpheus · 11-28-2010, 04:27 PM

It really is awesome how they made the fighting mechanic work. After all you're the goddamn Batman, one goon shouldn't be a problem for you so it's just fun as hell beating down a whole gang at a time.

Xazy · 11-29-2010, 04:56 AM

The game is feraking awesome I love it!!!

And Harley quinn, damn!

Jove · 01-14-2011, 07:47 AM

Currently mid way through the game and having a good time hiding from the thugs while using my double batarangs to knock them out.

Xaxy mentioned Harley Quin's outfit, but no mention about Poison Ivy. Those are two ladies I would like to hang out with for a short period of time before realizing they want to kill me.

10-29-2010, 01:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
FuriousAvatar Crazy Location: Juneau, Alaska	Batman: Arkham Asylum I picked this up from Steam over the weekend, as it was on sale and I'd been interested in it anyway. I have to say, this is one fine game. I love how the combat is fluid; Batman can produce a flurry of offensive attacks and then suddenly block and counter an attack from behind in a believable, malleable sequence of movements. The fighting isn't jerky or abrupt at all. I also love how the styling is all based on the original animated characters, and even the voice actors returned for this tale. It lends a continuity to the storytelling if you watched any of the animated series. There have been some truly jaw-droppingly beautiful scenes throughout the game, and I've spent a great deal just examining how the scenery meshes together, and the detailing on the character models is superb. If you haven't picked this game up, and either enjoy Batman or combo-fighting games in general, you surely ought to. It is easily my favorite game of the year. __________________ “Consult not your fears but your hopes and your dreams. Think not about your frustrations, but about your unfulfilled potential. Concern yourself not with what you tried and failed in, but with what it is still possible for you to do.” -Pope John XXIII

10-29-2010, 03:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
Strange Famous follower of the child's crusade?	One of my mates from work has it on PS3 and was really into it. I havent played any new games in ages, but I am getting fed of World or Warcraft now, maybe I ought to look at something else - but I dont have the dough to get a console right now. Maybe next year... __________________ "Do not tell lies, and do not do what you hate, for all things are plain in the sight of Heaven. For nothing hidden will not become manifest, and nothing covered will remain without being uncovered." The Gospel of Thomas

10-31-2010, 02:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
Lasereth Knight of the Old Republic Location: Winston-Salem, NC	I have it on PS3 and am about 5 hours into it. Great game so far. Finally a great Batman game. You feel like a total badass while playing it. __________________ "A Darwinian attacks his theory, seeking to find flaws. An ID believer defends his theory, seeking to conceal flaws." -Roger Ebert

11-02-2010, 03:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
FuriousAvatar Crazy Location: Juneau, Alaska	Very cool Chytrak-I'd love to see photos of that. Yeah, Arkham City is looking pretty nice so far. We'll see if it lives up to the first iteration __________________ “Consult not your fears but your hopes and your dreams. Think not about your frustrations, but about your unfulfilled potential. Concern yourself not with what you tried and failed in, but with what it is still possible for you to do.” -Pope John XXIII

11-02-2010, 04:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	stunning game to see with all the physx stuff turned on. __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!

10-29-2010, 02:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
Willravel ... a sort of licensed troubleshooter.	I'd say it's probably the best game of last year. The combat balance is superb and the controls are highly intuitive. It was nice that while the initial learning curve of playing the game is nearly instantaneous, developing advanced fighting skills takes a lot of time and effort. I think that's a sign of a great game. Oh, and the voice acting and writing reminds me of being 10 years old watching Batman the Animated Series or reading comics. Plus, Poison Ivy is easy on the eyes.

10-29-2010, 03:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
Willravel ... a sort of licensed troubleshooter.	I've only played the PC version and it's great.

10-31-2010, 07:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
Willravel ... a sort of licensed troubleshooter.	I love how Arkham Asylum stole the Spiderman physics of web slinging and actually perfected it. I can just imagine Marvel fuming and DC laughing all the way to the bank. BTW, the sequel to Batman: Arkham Asylum will be coming out next year and it looks fantastic. It's called Arkham City and we're going to see new faces from Batman's Rogue's Gallery.

11-01-2010, 02:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
Chytrak Crazy Location: Madison, WI	The new Batman game is in development right now. Arkham City is the working title, I believe. Looks awesome so far. I beat the original a while ago. Only thing left is the challenges, which I have done a few off so far. Girlfriend and I loved this game so much, we decided to go as The Joker and Harley Quinn from the game.

11-03-2010, 09:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
high_jinx Psycho Location: venice beach, ca	awesome game. just getting around without fighting can be a blast and i love all the hidden stuff and the multiple ways to use things like the explosive gel. it took me a while to figure out that you want to be selective in throwing attacks to keep your combos building, so you don't want to mash and that you can chain using your batarang and leapfrog over guys heads. __________________ -my phobia drowned while i was gettin down.

11-22-2010, 05:43 PM	#12 (permalink)
m0rpheus bad craziness Location: Guelph, Ontario	Those are pretty awesome costumes, well done. Also, yes Arkham Asylum really is the very best Batman game ever. I'm really looking forward to Arkham City. __________________ "it never got weird enough for me." - Hunter S. Thompson

11-25-2010, 06:27 AM	#13 (permalink)
charlieharper Upright	hi there.. this game is really awesome.. can't wait for arkham world i hope they won't change the fighting system too much because its perfect just the way it is.. fast, easy to learn and still challenging sometimes.. you feel really mighty when you fight 4 guys at the same time i can recommend this game everyone how haven't played it jet!!!

11-28-2010, 04:27 PM	#14 (permalink)
m0rpheus bad craziness Location: Guelph, Ontario	It really is awesome how they made the fighting mechanic work. After all you're the goddamn Batman, one goon shouldn't be a problem for you so it's just fun as hell beating down a whole gang at a time. __________________ "it never got weird enough for me." - Hunter S. Thompson

11-29-2010, 04:56 AM	#15 (permalink)
Xazy People in masks cannot be trusted Location: NYC	The game is feraking awesome I love it!!! And Harley quinn, damn! __________________ Now, a clever man would put the poison into his own goblet, because he would know that only a great fool would reach for what he was given. I am not a great fool, so I can clearly not choose the wine in front of you. But you must have known I was not a great fool, you would have counted on it, so I can clearly not choose the wine in front of me.

01-14-2011, 07:47 AM	#16 (permalink)
Jove Groovy Hipster Nerd Location: Michigan	Currently mid way through the game and having a good time hiding from the thugs while using my double batarangs to knock them out. Xaxy mentioned Harley Quin's outfit, but no mention about Poison Ivy. Those are two ladies I would like to hang out with for a short period of time before realizing they want to kill me.