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I'm hoping for an Origins 2 which shows some interim Batman, with Harvey Dent and Catwoman as the main focuses. It wouldn't be a particularly new or groundbreaking story, but it could be drat fun and cinematic, because really, for me I just want to run around feeling like Batman, I don't actually need some amazing new story that pushes the envelope and treads new ground... I just want a well told Batman tale where I actually get to be the Bat.
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# ? Dec 9, 2013 19:09 |
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I know they wouldn't really fit the aesthetic of the Arkham games, but I wonder if any Justice League members will ever be acknowledged in them.
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# ? Dec 9, 2013 19:25 |
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Fuzz posted:I'm hoping for an Origins 2 which shows some interim Batman, with Harvey Dent and Catwoman as the main focuses. It wouldn't be a particularly new or groundbreaking story, but it could be drat fun and cinematic, because really, for me I just want to run around feeling like Batman, I don't actually need some amazing new story that pushes the envelope and treads new ground... I just want a well told Batman tale where I actually get to be the Bat. I'd like it if they brought in one of the newer threats like Court of Owls that have a city-wide scope. Something where Batman is broken down and stripped of much of his tech (too many gadgets) and builds himself back up (yay, new gadgets) could be pretty fun. The labyrinth would make a pretty fun level.
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# ? Dec 9, 2013 19:34 |
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bonds0097 posted:I'd like it if they brought in one of the newer threats like Court of Owls that have a city-wide scope. Something where Batman is broken down and stripped of much of his tech (too many gadgets) and builds himself back up (yay, new gadgets) could be pretty fun.
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# ? Dec 9, 2013 19:47 |
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My only real hope for the Arkham series is that they eventually do Arkham Beyond.
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# ? Dec 9, 2013 19:50 |
ShineDog posted:Joker died in the city that has been shown to have resurrection goop in it, with at least 2 resurrection devices. Joker will be back, I just hope to hell not any time soon. I'm getting pretty tired of Joker too. Bats is great for having such a diverse and interesting rogues gallery but lame in that everyone mostly wants their own crack at writing a Joker story. Thus he gets cycled like crazy. redbackground posted:I would looove a stripped down Batman (uh, err, you know). I would be so happy never to have to launch a glue/rubber/snot grenade into the water ever again. .... but my glue smash takedown!
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# ? Dec 9, 2013 20:04 |
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bonds0097 posted:I'd like it if they brought in one of the newer threats like Court of Owls that have a city-wide scope. Something where Batman is broken down and stripped of much of his tech (too many gadgets) and builds himself back up (yay, new gadgets) could be pretty fun. I fully support this. That labyrinth section was amazing. I really dug the Dark Knight challenges where you had to get through predator rooms without using detective mode (and without being seen). Granted, you can go through the entire game without using it as a self-imposed limitation, but it definitely makes the predator rooms much tense.
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# ? Dec 9, 2013 20:17 |
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I think people use Joker so much in that he is very similar to Trevor from GTA V, you can pretty much write him into whatever role that you want to.
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# ? Dec 9, 2013 20:18 |
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Fuzz posted:I'm hoping for an Origins 2 which shows some interim Batman, with Harvey Dent and Catwoman as the main focuses. It wouldn't be a particularly new or groundbreaking story, but it could be drat fun and cinematic, because really, for me I just want to run around feeling like Batman, I don't actually need some amazing new story that pushes the envelope and treads new ground... I just want a well told Batman tale where I actually get to be the Bat. I was really bummed that they were nowhere to be found in this game. Seemed like a bit of a writing oversight considering how many longstanding villains (almost all of which were newer than Harvey or Catwoman) into the storyline. I mean, come on, Selina Kyle was in Batman #1.
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# ? Dec 9, 2013 20:29 |
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Fuzz posted:I'm hoping for an Origins 2 which shows some interim Batman, with Harvey Dent and Catwoman as the main focuses. It wouldn't be a particularly new or groundbreaking story, but it could be drat fun and cinematic, because really, for me I just want to run around feeling like Batman, I don't actually need some amazing new story that pushes the envelope and treads new ground... I just want a well told Batman tale where I actually get to be the Bat. DrNutt posted:I was really bummed that they were nowhere to be found in this game. Seemed like a bit of a writing oversight considering how many longstanding villains (almost all of which were newer than Harvey or Catwoman) into the storyline. I mean, come on, Selina Kyle was in Batman #1.
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# ? Dec 9, 2013 20:34 |
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Sober posted:I haven't played it but isn't Blackgate six months after Origins or something? I could swear Catwoman is in the promo materials and the game. I dunno but unless they release an HD version for consoles/pc I'll likely never get to play it.
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# ? Dec 9, 2013 20:37 |
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redbackground posted:Getting smacked around like a baby His mask was in one of the doctor's offices, and there is a profile entry for him that explains his origin and other details.
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# ? Dec 9, 2013 20:53 |
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ToastyPotato posted:His mask was in one of the doctor's offices, and there is a profile entry for him that explains his origin and other details.
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# ? Dec 9, 2013 21:15 |
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Almost none of these characters would actually go to an insane asylum based on their mental state, as I understand it. The ending credits of Origins sort of point that out too, by having Arkham Asylum reopen simply to contain the most dangerous criminals as opposed to merely targeting the truly psychotic individuals(which again is almost none of these guys).
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# ? Dec 9, 2013 21:23 |
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Wasn't there a thing where they said nearly half of all CEOs exhibited signs of psychopathy and sociopathy? Also, he carved a mask which he always wears from his father's coffin, who he murdered because he didn't like him.
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# ? Dec 9, 2013 21:23 |
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ShineDog posted:He shows up in city, it's pretty blink and you'll miss it though. Right at the beggining. Well, yeah, I know he shows up at the beginning, but he only shows up at the beginning. He has no real presence in the game is what I mean. Hip-Hoptimus Rhyme posted:My only real hope for the Arkham series is that they eventually do Arkham Beyond. This would be the best thing. Especially if they get Inque, Blight, Spellbinder, and Shriek in-game. Sober posted:I know it's old hat but same, and I'd for once not have the game address (other than maybe in the data logs) his goddamn parents, either because the situation "warrants it" (Alfred dying flashing to him over his parents' bodies) or because hallucinations. Not that I think there's anything wrong it with but it feels too easy to do. I agree. At this point it's like "Yeah, okay, I get it. His parents are dead." ToastyPotato posted:His mask was in one of the doctor's offices, and there is a profile entry for him that explains his origin and other details. To be fair, Catwoman's gear can be found in Arkham, and she's not crazy at all. Blueberry Pancakes fucked around with this message at 22:52 on Dec 9, 2013 |
# ? Dec 9, 2013 22:46 |
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bonds0097 posted:I'd like it if they brought in one of the newer threats like Court of Owls that have a city-wide scope. Something where Batman is broken down and stripped of much of his tech (too many gadgets) and builds himself back up (yay, new gadgets) could be pretty fun. Didn't Origins have a reference to them? I thought somebody posted a picture (I don't have it yet, so I can't confirm). I'd like to see that done, mostly because I'd like to see the last half done better.
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Phylodox posted:I know they wouldn't really fit the aesthetic of the Arkham games, but I wonder if any Justice League members will ever be acknowledged in them. There's a reference to Queen Industries in ACO, as well as a reference to Ferris Aircraft. I've read there there's also references to Steel and a certain Wonderwoman enemy as well.
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HenessyHero posted:There's a reference to Queen Industries in ACO, as well as a reference to Ferris Aircraft. I've read there there's also references to Steel and a certain Wonderwoman enemy as well. and Booster Gold
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# ? Dec 9, 2013 23:38 |
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Phylodox posted:I know they wouldn't really fit the aesthetic of the Arkham games, but I wonder if any Justice League members will ever be acknowledged in them. Considering Warner Bros is making a Batman vs. Superman movie I think Justice League references are pretty much a given for the next game. Wouldn't be surprised if there was a sidequest that had Bats dealing with a villain out of Keystone or collecting Kryptonite or whatever.. HenessyHero posted:There's a reference to Queen Industries in ACO, as well as a reference to Ferris Aircraft. I've read there there's also references to Steel and a certain Wonderwoman enemy as well. MeatwadIsGod posted:and Booster Gold Wait what?
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# ? Dec 9, 2013 23:56 |
HaitianDivorce posted:Wait what? If you pay close attention to the labels on some of the random crates, as well as the billboards, you'll find a few well-known DC company names. The Queen Industries one is more prominent since it's a giant shipping container in the room where you fight Deathstroke. Edit: VVVV There's a big Blaze Comics thingy on the bridge. HenessyHero fucked around with this message at 04:04 on Dec 10, 2013 |
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HenessyHero posted:If you play close attention to the labels on some of the random crates you'll find a few well-known DC company names. The Queen Industries one is more prominent since it's a giant shipping container in the room where you fight Deathstroke. What's the booster gold reference?
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# ? Dec 10, 2013 00:44 |
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bunnyofdoom posted:What's the booster gold reference? There's a Blaze Comics shop in Gotham.
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# ? Dec 10, 2013 00:46 |
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Hobgoblin2099 posted:Well, yeah, I know he shows up at the beginning, but he only shows up at the beginning. He has no real presence in the game is what I mean. Also, one of the riddles in AC is to find where Black Mask tunneled out of Arkham- apparently he was the only one to escape. And he's the boss in a couple DLC maps that came with the Nightwing pack. Still not much more than cameos. Hobgoblin2099 posted:I agree. At this point it's like "Yeah, okay, I get it. His parents are dead." Batman Forever gets a lot of grief, but I always liked that they actually had Bruce deal with his grief over his parents and get over it. It's like, it's still part of his psyche, but it doesn't have to be at the front of his mind in every single fight.
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# ? Dec 10, 2013 01:27 |
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Batman Forever was pretty good. I think it just gets a lot of flak because it was succeeded by Batman and Robin.
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# ? Dec 10, 2013 02:16 |
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Hobgoblin2099 posted:Batman Forever was pretty good. I think it just gets a lot of flak because it was succeeded by Batman and Robin. And the wonky out of character Two Face. And the neon aesthetics.
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# ? Dec 10, 2013 03:41 |
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I forgot where I read it but it made a lot of sense: Batman Forever/Batman & Robin weren't made for us; they were made for young kids. They were made to sell toys. Fans of TAS, comics, and the first two Burton movies were not their target market. (they still sucked though)
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# ? Dec 10, 2013 03:52 |
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The Burton movies are pretty stupid too, to be honest.
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# ? Dec 10, 2013 03:54 |
ToastyPotato posted:And the wonky out of character Two Face. I remember reading somewhere that the Bat-movies were all about the villain in concept, if you were an actor and cast as one it was your duty to ham it up, go crazy and steal every scene since that's what Nicholson did to nail it. Carrey certainly went that way for his AADD-ridden Riddler.
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# ? Dec 10, 2013 04:12 |
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For my money, The Animated Series is the best non-comic incarnation of Batman.
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# ? Dec 10, 2013 04:17 |
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Phylodox posted:For my money, The Animated Series is the best non-comic incarnation of Batman. I'd say its the flat-out best.
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# ? Dec 10, 2013 04:33 |
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Is there something different (if not actually hosed up) about the controls/timing in this game compared to the other two? I don't know how many times I've tapped Y and completely missed what seemed like an easy counter. I'm only on Normal too. I really want to like this game but unresponsive controls (or what seems like them) in any game just make me rage. I'm actually thinking of starting over on Easy if that's what it's going to take.
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# ? Dec 10, 2013 05:16 |
It seems like the game decides much earlier if you're struck by an attack or not than its previous entries. You need to be all over the counter button as soon as it's available, very late counters like a micro-second before you're tagged are effectively gone.
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# ? Dec 10, 2013 05:24 |
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Roman posted:Is there something different (if not actually hosed up) about the controls/timing in this game compared to the other two? redbackground fucked around with this message at 05:28 on Dec 10, 2013 |
# ? Dec 10, 2013 05:26 |
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So after getting the dreaded Fatal Error that pretty much wiped all my progress, I managed to get a save file from a fellow goon about roughly where I was in the game. Two weeks later, I finally find the time to beat it. I gotta say, story wise, this one is the best hands down. It doesn't have the atmosphere of Asylum, nor the grizzled, self confidence, never-say-die attitude of City, but it has gritty, dark emotion. I'd have to say that the Firefly fight is my favorite so far, out of the three games. And yes, I agree.. Combat is somewhat hosed right now, especially counter timing. Just rely on the shockgloves and keep moving though and most fights are cake.
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# ? Dec 10, 2013 05:32 |
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Roman posted:Is there something different (if not actually hosed up) about the controls/timing in this game compared to the other two? I don't know how many times I've tapped Y and completely missed what seemed like an easy counter. I'm only on Normal too. I really want to like this game but unresponsive controls (or what seems like them) in any game just make me rage. I'm actually thinking of starting over on Easy if that's what it's going to take. enemies are more aggressive and counter's cancel from normal attacks at later frames so you probably activated a counter, but it was too late. The controls respond perfectly, but the changes they made, despite being subtle (outside of the changes to flying air smash compared to regular air smash) are what gently caress with people who played a gently caress-ton of Arkham CIty.
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# ? Dec 10, 2013 05:57 |
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MrJacobs posted:enemies are more aggressive and counter's cancel from normal attacks at later frames so you probably activated a counter, but it was too late. The controls respond perfectly, but the changes they made, despite being subtle (outside of the changes to flying air smash compared to regular air smash) are what gently caress with people who played a gently caress-ton of Arkham CIty.
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# ? Dec 10, 2013 06:27 |
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I can understand not wanting the players to constantly be canceling out of their attacks for counters, but it really messes with the flow of combat and I have a really hard time maintaining combos because of that change. It doesn't help that Origins also seems to be the most combat-heavy of the series.
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# ? Dec 10, 2013 06:37 |
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Skoll posted:I gotta say, story wise, this one is the best hands down. It doesn't have the atmosphere of Asylum, nor the grizzled, self confidence, never-say-die attitude of City, but it has gritty, dark emotion. I'd have to say that the Firefly fight is my favorite so far, out of the three games. That reminds me, I did enjoy the rather terrible efforts Bruce makes at humor at different points in the game, including the Firefly fight ("YOU NEED A NEW HOBBY!") I think my favorite is probably after he beats up Croc at the start of the game. Croc: You'll be dead by the end of the night! Batman KOs Croc Batman: At least I won't be ugly. So, so terrible
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# ? Dec 10, 2013 07:18 |
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Beeez posted:The Burton movies are pretty stupid too, to be honest. You shut the hell up. Michael Keaton was a great batman. Batman returns though? I'll give you that one. Even if it had a pretty crazy Catwoman.
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# ? Dec 10, 2013 07:32 |