BiGBrOwNPimpsta

this game was properly marketed IMO. not too many ads going around, had some decent bonus features, price is low at launch and a proper demo before (that's what made me buy the game).

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Tipstaff

Forget Spiderman. As you put it, they owe us for Superman.

Actually, a couple characters they could get away with would be Spawn, maybe the Punisher, or Daredevil. Those characters would fit in nicely with a game styled like this one.

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SFOSOK

I've heard this game to be good.

Granted that was from two very dumb easily entertained people so I still give it a 50% chance of being good.

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SeraphicSorcerer

They actually are not identical, The PS3 gets an extra of playing as the joker in challenge mode for free.

Graphically they're the same though.

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OmegaRED

I played it for a while and it's really good. It's not that there's one thing in particular that is unique about the game but when you put it all together it is impossible not to have fun playing it. I particularly enjoy how the animated series voice cast isn't wasted for a moment. I haven't unlocked many combos but if there are more cool moves to learn then Arkham Asylum may live up to the hype.

If you are a fan of Batman I think you'll be giddy playing this game. In my opinion, Arkham Asylum is the best representation of Batman yet, even better than the tv shows, movies or the comic. Perhaps that sounds silly but the comic could never capture the movements and combat of Batman the way the game does and the tv series/movies seem to have forgotten Batman was a brilliant detective.

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Tipstaff

Sorry, but if you were to take that idea a bit further you could say that the 360 version bought from Best Buy isn't the same game as the one from EB/Gamestop JUST because both retailers got a different free level. Saying they're not identical just because of a free level you have to download doesn't fly with me. Both games are identical in content, style, textures, and gameplay out of the box.

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Jac

I'm just annoyed that PC gamers have to wait an extra month to play. Already game sites are posting all the bosses, walkthroughs and tips and the game ain't even out.

Anyhow I don't believe the delay is anything to do with PhysX and everything to do with the publishers attempting to get a jump on the pirates. It wont work, the game is available to download for all platforms including PC already. All it means is legit players like me have to wait. Still looking forward to this....

SeraphicSorcerer

Sorry but that isn't sound logic, Free DLC, is still FREE DLC, and since it came with the PS3 version and NOT the Xbox version the Ps3 offers something extra, therefore is not the same. Because you get a slightly better value, as I said graphically they are pretty much the same. But Free content means more bang for your buck. IT has nothing to do with retailers, It has to do with the game itself. You have to get the Ps3 to play as the joker. If it was best buy only or Walmart only, you'd have an argument, but you have to get it for the PS3 to get the addon.

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OmegaRED

I agree it is BS. Far as I know the game is leaked for PC with Physx working...sounds like another case of PC gamers having to take a back seat to the VIP's who buy console games

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Tipstaff

It wasn't my intention to nitpick or debate this, but.. I'm not questioning your point that the PS3 version is a better "value" because of the free exclusive DLC, which it is, but there is a difference between "better value" and the 2 being identical games. The PS3 DLC is offered by Sony after the fact. It's just a system specific exclusive (360 users got a free Batman Villains theme instead, btw). The thing is if you don't have an Internet connection, you don't get the download, so how is the game not the same as the 360 version content wise at that point? The same thing can be said with the Dem Bones DLC, or the Bat Suit Armor. If you want either of them you need to buy from the retailers offering it. If you don't, you don't get them. Case in point: since I bought my PS3 version from EB Games I get to download both the Joker and the Dem Bones DLC, but my friend bought his from a retailer not offering a bonus, so he doesn't get the Dem Bones challenge. Does that mean his PS3 copy isn't identical to mine? No. It's still the same game. He just lucks out of a free DLC.

In this case buying from one shop or the other, or for one console or the other doesn't make a console version any different, it just makes one a better value over another.

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YAYitsAndrew

I'm having fun with the title so far. I had read that this game is advancing console gaming, but I haven't seen it yet. So far it's just another popcorn over the shoulder brawler.

It is good, though. It's like how Okami brought nothing new to the exploration adventure genre but kudos for understanding your genre and executing on it well.

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phantommenace2

just started playing (PC version of course )...wow the game looks amazing and is very fun...Unreal Engine 3 at its best...here are some early screenies...

1920x1440, AA=4X, PhsyX= High, all graphical options enabled

OmegaRED

Killer Croc looked so freakin awesome and terrifying when he was introduced I wanted to get the hell out of there! What I love about Batman is he is never fazed by all these monsters and homicidal freaks threatening to rip him apart while the player is crapping his pants at the thought of fighting these villains.

First chance you get be sure to do the challenge rooms. I foolishly made it through most of the game without properly executing combos but having some time to practice in the challenge rooms made all the difference. I've also taken more time to do the Riddler challenges which are kinda fun.

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phantommenace2

I agree Killer Croc is very cool...the animation on him is one of the most detailed I have ever seen in a video game...there's so many extra things to do in this game as well--finding those audio tapes, Arkham symbols, Riddler trophies etc...the upgrade system is cool as well...I've played a few of those Challenge Bonus rooms...they definitely help you practice your moves and they can get quite challenging...there are so many different moves you can do in this game...I didn't think there would be so many

I'm very early in the game (3%) but I havn't found any Riddler Challenges yet...did I miss them or do they start showing up later in the game?...I am loving this game so far...so many things to do and the graphics and story are very well done

OmegaRED

I died for the first time in the Intensive Treatment (Extreme) challenge, it was the first one I unlocked which featured one of the villains of the game and I kept getting stabbed. I love practicing combos and counters, I hope eventually you face up to 20 guys at a time that would be insane.

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Rayder

It has some of the best graphics for a game of this type that I've ever seen. Too bad I miss out on the Physx effects because I own an ATI GPU, but it still looks good and runs smooth.

Walking through vents is starting to annoy me though. I could do with less of that. But you DO sort of feel like you're IN the Batman universe, it portrays the general insanity of the Batman universe very well.

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MIG-31

Thanks to what i have read here i am going to make my purchase from steam this weekend..

Loved the demo also,and yes i do think this is one game that has some great graphics also..

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phantommenace2

I agree that the atmosphere is really top notch...I'm taking my time exploring because there are so many hidden areas and things to find...the fighting never gets repetitive because the mechanics are so much fun...it might seem easy at first but mastering some of the different combos is difficult...I'm addicted to those Challenger Rooms because I keep wanting to get a higher score

the PhysX look nice but I'm sure the game looks just as good for ATI users...one important thing to note is that the all digital distribution versions of the game (Steam, Direct2Drive etc) contain DRM activation limits (4 per month) while the retail versions contain no DRM at all...so if you can get your hands on a retail copy that would be best

Dark Lord

i just finished the game this afternoon. was a surprisingly good game.

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phantommenace2

more screenies...

comp_ali

Thanks for the screenshots but it is very annoying to open a webcam add every time .

phantommenace2

I edited all the previous screenshots and changed them to ImageShack

MIG-31

Im extremely p**ed off.... I have downloaded this game from game.com.. As this was £5 cheaper than steam.

This is fully updated via windows Live,And 6 times in a row this game crashes in the opening cut scene after leading the Joker into the Asylum.
And when the Scene where you meat the commissioner for the very first time.

Now if i log out i can play this game with no problem appart from not being able to sve my profile or game save...

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phantommenace2

I think this is a bug a lot of players have been experiencing...do you have PhsyX enabled?...if so try disabling it for that 1 scene...here is a link to the official Arkham Asylum forums which discusses potential fixes...

http://forums.eidosgames.com/showthread.php?t=96034

brutusmaximus

What you can do is don't log in, till you get past this point. then log into live. You don't actually need to be logged into live to save your progress. Its just ties into the gamer points and online options.

I would also make sure you are fully updated with the latest live and the latest physx pack.

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MIG-31

Thanks for the link.. I have a couple added to my fav's along with this one. I will be trying these out when i have a little more time.

Thanks brutas i have already tried what you have said about the log in. That simply does not work for me.

Also the windows Live and the physx pack is fully updated..

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phantommenace2

the game keeps getting better and better...the Bane and Scarecrow fights were awesome...the variety in combat is so well done...stealth, hand-to-hand combat etc...the fact that Batman never uses any guns makes the game really fun...glide in from above, use explosive gel to have walls explode onto your enemies, batarangs, batclaw (grapple gun)...way too much fun

the Unreal Engine is perfect for a Batman game

OmegaRED

I don't think it occured to me that this game was a thing of genius until maybe the 3rd run in with Scarecrow. How did the game developers ever think to come up with this mini-game, it really is the perfect way to showcase the inner conflict Batman has overcoming Scarecrow's toxin. Around the same point in the game I had picked up a lot more of the interview tapes and these also impressed me. It's like the game was made by the comic writers themselves there's so much depth to it and love of the characters it's an amazing feat that the first major Batman game to come out also happens to be incredibly faithful to the source material to the point of besting any of the movies or comics in enjoyment.

9.5 out of 10 for Batman: Arkham Asylum for sure, I'd give it a perfect score but no game is perfect

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MIG-31

Im a little more pi$%ed of with this game..

I have played through with the PhsyX disabled,Just to find the Frame rate drops so much this game stuters so bad it's almost unplayable at times...And it still crashes..

Im on a fresh install of windows with the latest set of WHQL drivers from Nvidia. 190.62 oddly these are recomended for BAA..

And it still crashes at the same point as before.Even if i have signed oud of windows live..

BTW Offtopic: phantommenace2 and Brutus... If you look in your CP,you will notice i have gave both of you a little Rep Points..

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comp_ali

That's odd because from your system specs it should run like butter .