Batman - Arkham Asylum
06-22-10 | 11:29 AM
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06-24-10 | 03:18 AM
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Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
So for somebody new to this game, is the "Game of the Year" version the one to get? It's more expensive than the other one and I have zero interest in 3D. However, I would like to play all the extra levels.
06-24-10 | 08:58 AM
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06-24-10 | 03:39 PM
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Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
There are 5 challenge maps. 3 are free and the other 2 cost $3.49 each on psn. So, it depends how much cheaper you can get the standard edition. If it's more than $7, you might as well get the standard edition and just download the other 2 maps.
I don't know about the 360 version.
I don't know about the 360 version.
08-05-10 | 01:54 AM
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Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
I just finished the main story on normal yesterday (it was too damn adictive so I finished in two days 
). I really love this game. It has a great atmosphere and I really felt like I was Batman. I must say that I almost shit a brick during
Brilliant game. Sadly, the Joker challenge maps really suck. X-Box gamers aren't missing anything. He's good in a bare knuckle fight but totally worthless in the stealth segments. As dangerous and imposing they make you feel as Batman, it's a shame they didn't make the Joker feel lethal and cunning during his missions. In fact, it makes you wonder how he ever took over the asylum.
The only other disappointments were that
was a pathetic boss and you
Anyhoo, I do have a plot-centric question.
). I really love this game. It has a great atmosphere and I really felt like I was Batman. I must say that I almost shit a brick during Spoiler:
Brilliant game. Sadly, the Joker challenge maps really suck. X-Box gamers aren't missing anything. He's good in a bare knuckle fight but totally worthless in the stealth segments. As dangerous and imposing they make you feel as Batman, it's a shame they didn't make the Joker feel lethal and cunning during his missions. In fact, it makes you wonder how he ever took over the asylum.
The only other disappointments were that
Spoiler:
Spoiler:
Anyhoo, I do have a plot-centric question.
Spoiler:
08-19-10 | 11:05 AM
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Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
So I just started playing this and aside from Batman controlling like a bit of a doofus, it's great. My question though is this: Are all the little Riddler extras counting towards your completion percentage? I'll start at 15% and play for three hours and when I save it says I'm only 18% done. I do the Riddler things when I see them but I'm not actively looking for them. Surely this game isn't 30 hours long?
Also, just as a general Batman comment... I know Batman is all noble and better than everyone and won't kill these criminals. But after the Joker has murdered his 100th victim or so, shouldn't Batman just destroy the Joker permanently instead of thinking any kind of rehabilitation will work at that point?
Also, just as a general Batman comment... I know Batman is all noble and better than everyone and won't kill these criminals. But after the Joker has murdered his 100th victim or so, shouldn't Batman just destroy the Joker permanently instead of thinking any kind of rehabilitation will work at that point?
08-19-10 | 11:20 AM
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Also, just as a general Batman comment... I know Batman is all noble and better than everyone and won't kill these criminals. But after the Joker has murdered his 100th victim or so, shouldn't Batman just destroy the Joker permanently instead of thinking any kind of rehabilitation will work at that point?
08-19-10 | 11:33 AM
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08-19-10 | 11:35 AM
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08-19-10 | 12:26 PM
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Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
Spoiler:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman:_Under_the_Red_Hood
08-19-10 | 01:11 PM
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Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
Here's the critical part of the movie:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman:_Under_the_Red_Hood
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman:_Under_the_Red_Hood
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08-19-10 | 02:22 PM
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Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
Here's the critical part of the movie:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman:_Under_the_Red_Hood
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batman:_Under_the_Red_Hood
08-21-10 | 12:06 AM
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So, I got sidetracked by Uncharted 2 last year when I was in the middle of playing this game. Decided to start over about a week ago and play through it. Loved it! I got all the Riddler Challenges too. But wouldn't you know it, even though I was pretty sure who I needed to track down to get the last Chronicle of Arkham, I couldn't for the life of me remember where that person was! Had to look up that little tidbit of info, which I felt stupid about, but oh well. I'm not gonna bother with the challenges, kinda burned out... Looking forward to the sequel!
09-15-10 | 06:56 PM
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09-15-10 | 07:46 PM
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09-28-10 | 09:19 AM
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Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
This finally popped up to the top of my queue, and I finished the main story last night.
Great game all around -- I wish I'd played it earlier. The makers have truly captured the world of Batman, and allowed you to feel like you're playing as him. Variety of gameplay, perfect tone, and an interesting setting all come together nicely. Plenty to do during the game, and lots to go back to after you're done playing.
Bring on the sequel!
Great game all around -- I wish I'd played it earlier. The makers have truly captured the world of Batman, and allowed you to feel like you're playing as him. Variety of gameplay, perfect tone, and an interesting setting all come together nicely. Plenty to do during the game, and lots to go back to after you're done playing.
Bring on the sequel!
10-02-10 | 12:01 PM
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Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
could someone please give me some tips or help to defeat the
right near the end? i know you don't have to even face them, but i would like to and have tried a dozen or so times to no avail. thanks.
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10-02-10 | 12:07 PM
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Re: Batman - Arkham Asylum
You do get the trophy/achievement for beating them. Practice on some of the combat challenges. If you're adequate at the challenges you can take out the welcoming committee.
10-02-10 | 12:19 PM
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i'll try that. i wanted to do it and finish the game soon. i get maybe 8-10 completely down, but with a sliver of health. lot of Y (counter) A (escape) and B+Y, A+X combos, but to no avail.