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Ten minutes in. Good start. (it's not really a spoiler, but just in case)
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Oct 25, 2013 01:16
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GuyCastle posted:No predicting necessary, but whereas in AC you had a second or so to press counter when the alert pops up, you now should/need to press it as soon as it shows up because the timing is very unforgiving (relatively speaking, I'm probably only noticing because I spent the last few days doing all the challenges in AC). It doesn't actually seem like the window is smaller to me, just that you can't really cancel out of other attacks as easily as you could in the other games. If you just stand still and counter, the window is still pretty goddamn generous, but countering in the middle of combat seems a lot harder in general and you have to pay more attention to when you attack. Not sure I like this change.
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Oct 25, 2013 01:18
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I'm getting vibes from reading that this is going to be closer to more of the same and I am very much happy about that. Can't wait to play it.
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Oct 25, 2013 01:18
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ethanol posted:I'm getting vibes from reading that this is going to be closer to more of the same and I am very much happy about that. Can't wait to play it. I'm about three hours into it, and there really haven't been any major changes at all. More like re-organizing and re-skinning existing aspects.
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Oct 25, 2013 01:24
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Just finished watching most of the stream of it that was linked here. Still want to play it, just can't afford it right now. I won't spoil anything, but I have tp say I do not like the new Joker; ythats not to say I want Hamill, as he would be wrong for a younger Mr J. There is one scene I missed when the stream hosed up that I want to see properly. and there is more emotion than previous Arkham games.
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Oct 25, 2013 01:31
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I'm only a couple minutes in and loving it. I agree that the counters aren't any less forgiving time-wise. They just don't let you cancel out strikes you were already in the middle of. Which is cool and makes you think before striking in the middle of a crowd. APEX VIGILANTE all day.
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Oct 25, 2013 01:46
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I just spent the last 10 minutes running about on a roof top watching how the SNOW shapes as you slide and walk over it. That alone is worth the money of the game.
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Oct 25, 2013 01:47
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All the fancy PhysX crap they have in the PC version is really awesome looking. Is any of this stuff on the console versions?
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Oct 25, 2013 01:56
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Hakkesshu posted:
Just rename Startup.swf in Steam\steamapps\common\Batman Arkham Origins\SinglePlayer\BMGame\Movies. Straight to the title screen.
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Oct 25, 2013 02:02
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I didn't think it would be possible to make these games have even tighter combat, but here we are. This is great so far.
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Oct 25, 2013 02:03
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I ran into the same geometry bug as Gunder did (getting stuck hanging of a grate ledge). I'd strongly recommend staying away from the Burnley Comms Tower until the game is patched, because while reloading might put me outside again, the panel that locks you inside the room stays hacked and I'm not sure it hasn't borked the solving sequence for the tower.
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Oct 25, 2013 02:07
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Still great, if a little jankier than City, from playing the first.. 3 hours? It's kind of weird just how many goons are on the streets though. I know it's a crazy night, but it's not a prison yet! I like how Bats is a bit more of a nut in this one. I mean, he's always a nut, but he apparently mellows out later in life, because they are really playing up his cruelty and barely controlled rage here. ShineDog fucked around with this message at 02:27 on Oct 25, 2013 |
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Oct 25, 2013 02:20
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Bah. I was actually almost regretting preordering a while ago, but now all the goon love is making me want to Australia VPN to unlock it early. Bleh.
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Oct 25, 2013 02:32
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Critically important: Does Batman still sometimes punch people in the balls when a Ground Takedown doesn't align right?
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sleepness posted:Bah. I was actually almost regretting preordering a while ago, but now all the goon love is making me want to Australia VPN to unlock it early. Bleh. Strangely, I was getting error messages when trying to connect to oceanic servers. I ended up picking up a connection in the Philippines. Two minutes left to unpack 
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1stGear posted:Critically important: Does Batman still sometimes punch people in the balls when a Ground Takedown doesn't align right? Yes. Some times double punch.
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Oct 25, 2013 02:42
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MonsterEnvy posted:Yes. Some times double punch. Rendering criminals impotent so that their child can't go into lives of crime as well? Truly, he is the hero that Gotham deserves. 
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Oct 25, 2013 02:44
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Mine doesn't unlock for two hours and I'm really annoyed by this, oh well I'll get to play AA5 a bit while waiting.
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Oct 25, 2013 03:23
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Gunder posted:All the fancy PhysX crap they have in the PC version is really awesome looking. Is any of this stuff on the console versions? I'm actually playing Arkham City for the first time taking advantage of DirectX 11 and full power to the PhysX stuff (originally the game ran very poorly unless in DX9 mode, from memory) and it's crazy how much atmosphere it adds. The snow in particular is great, but also little things like the sparks in certain buildings or the way glass shatters just add a wonderful sense of immersion. Can't wait to load up Origin and see what the game looks like now.
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Oct 25, 2013 03:23
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Quick question for anybody who got it digitally on PSN: 1) can you preload it, and 2) is it going to unlock at midnight? I unexpectedly got tomorrow off so I'm wondering whether I should do a last-minute buy and get a head start on enjoying the game.
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Oct 25, 2013 03:25
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Why is my game in 3D monitor mode without any (that I can see) way of changing it?
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Oct 25, 2013 03:28
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^Do you have a Nvidia card by any chance? The most recent driver updates changed mine to default to 'on,' so I had to go in and change the setting using the Nvidia control panel. It was not isolated to Batman, I noticed it when I booted up Tomb Raider.^Doctor Albatross posted:I'm about three hours into it, and there really haven't been any major changes at all. More like re-organizing and re-skinning existing aspects. As far as re-skinning, I really dig the clearly Nolan-inspired batsuit. I think it's the best looking Batman yet in all three games, and I'm looking forward to New Game + dress-up.
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Oct 25, 2013 03:29
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OK, what does "follow the red trail" mean when doing a little CSI? I see the trail, but button presses don't seem to be interacting with it. I'm using a 360 controller. e: nevermind I got it Q-sixtysix fucked around with this message at 03:35 on Oct 25, 2013 |
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Oct 25, 2013 03:32
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Nvidia put out a performance guide/ rundown of some of the more unusual features in the PC version.
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Oct 25, 2013 03:35
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So assuming my PC can handle it (and I think it should), is it visually superior to the X360/PS3 versions to the point where I should get it on Steam instead of on consoles?
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Oct 25, 2013 03:39
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Jetfire posted:So assuming my PC can handle it (and I think it should), is it visually superior to the X360/PS3 versions to the point where I should get it on Steam instead of on consoles? It can get crazy good looking on PC. Pick it up on GMG if the 25 percent off coupon still works and go nuts with the graphics options.
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DrNutt posted:^Do you have a Nvidia card by any chance? The most recent driver updates changed mine to default to 'on,' so I had to go in and change the setting using the Nvidia control panel. It was not isolated to Batman, I noticed it when I booted up Tomb Raider.^ I'm not sure if it was the latest update but I downloaded Windows 8.1 before I installed Batman. What you said made me look in my nvidia panel and my preferred refresh rate was greyed out on Stereo (I have a 120hz monitor). I couldn't change it so I said gently caress it and uninstalled Nvidia Vision, then I was able to set my refresh rate at highest possible and now the game doesn't run in stereo and it's all good. This is what I was seeing before I unistalled 3D Vision:   So no idea what it was but thanks of making me think of the nvidia side of things.
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Ugly In The Morning posted:It can get crazy good looking on PC. Pick it up on GMG if the 25 percent off coupon still works and go nuts with the graphics options. TheCoon posted:Nvidia put out a performance guide/ rundown of some of the more unusual features in the PC version. GTX 560! Sliding in under the benchmark limbo bar! Woo!
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Oct 25, 2013 03:44
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Gunder posted:All the fancy PhysX crap they have in the PC version is really awesome looking. Is any of this stuff on the console versions? None of the console versions will (fully) feature it, both next-gen systems have Radeon cards which don't have PhysX chipsets, and the current gen system don't have the hardware to emulate it.
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Bluedust posted:Why is my game in 3D monitor mode without any (that I can see) way of changing it? If you find out, let me know, I actually wanted to try the 3D mode out.
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Oct 25, 2013 03:55
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Despite liking Asylum and City, I was on the fence. Seeing the positive buzz here helped me get over it. Not to mention the 25% voucher on Green Man Gaming helped.
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Bluedust posted:I'm not sure if it was the latest update but I downloaded Windows 8.1 before I installed Batman. What you said made me look in my nvidia panel and my preferred refresh rate was greyed out on Stereo (I have a 120hz monitor). I couldn't change it so I said gently caress it and uninstalled Nvidia Vision, then I was able to set my refresh rate at highest possible and now the game doesn't run in stereo and it's all good. 8.1 has a known issue of making this happen.
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Gunder posted:Found a show stopping bug in one of the side quests. When you're sorting out the radio tower in the same part of the city that contains the GCPD building, you enter a small room, the only exit from which is a small vent high up in the ceiling. After bat-clawing the vent cover off, you grapple up into the vent only to find that you can't actually make Batman climb up and into the vent, instead he just clings uselessly to the outside of the vent like he's hanging from a ledge. Tried reloading the game several times, same result every time. Luckily, it doesn't checkpoint you as soon as you enter that room, other wise i'd be stuck in that little room until they patch the game. As it stands I was able to reload the last checkpoint and just continue on with the main story line. Just got hit by this. I spent about 10 minutes farting around checking the keyboard bindings trying to see if I was missing something obvious. Then I spent another 5 minutes wondering if this was some rear end in a top hat anti-piracy showstopper, like what was used in Asylum, and the game was flaking out thinking my legit Steam copy was 
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Holy smokes is this game gorgeous. Seeing the gorgeous sprawling gothic architecture in snow covered christmas time is a dream come true for me. Spent half the time in game so far taking pictures of the city , and punching out goons to the tune of sinister batman Carol of the Bells. Seems like a worthy successor to the Arkham franchise so far. Batman is more terrifying than ever to his enemies, and even the toughest villains go "What ARE you?!" after facing you.
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Oct 25, 2013 04:09
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Got this with my second 760, now waiting for it to loving release on Steam. MAN PUNCHING SIMULATOR: THE MAN OF BATS shall commence!
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Oct 25, 2013 04:14
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Game is great, once I ironed out the 8.1 kinks (seriously check all your settings for *everything* all over again), it's freaking beautiful and runs smooth as hell.
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Oct 25, 2013 04:46
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gently caress yeah, game's updating for me and I'll be jumping in on this train as soon as it's done.
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Oct 25, 2013 05:04
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Do I have to wait until tomorrow to read reviews of it?
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