Batman: Arkham Knight (PC/PS4/XB1 and Now... Switch))

BUSTERMAN said:
What is it, you're not a Batman fan or the open world structure of AC? I remember when I was drooling over AC you were just meh about it. I guess it helps that I'm such a big fan of Bats. But I thought the gameplay of AC was some of the best I've played in an open world game sans Red Dead. So I'm very excited for this new entry in the franchise. I can't wait to see how the Batmobile is incorporated into the game. I wouldn't want to over use it because then that would take away from gliding through the city and smashing thugs while finding clues and collectibles.
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It's been too long, so I don't really remember what all my reasons were. The main one that sticks in my head is that where I thought the Riddler Challenge things were fun in AA, they felt like work in City. I recall spending hours trying to get certain ones, thinking I was just being a dumbass, only to find out it was impossible to get without some piece of equipment I hadn't unlocked. I've always HATED games where you have to play them just like the developers want you to, so I found that incredibly frustrating. Whatever it was, I remember actually being bummed out by the lack of enjoyment I was having in the game, as I absolutely loved Asylum, and felt like I was as big of a Batman fan as anybody.

I'm sure to some extent, that was the Achievement Whore / completionist inside of me that was making it feel like frustrating work rather than a game. I'm REALLY trying to not worry about trophies and achievements this generation, unless they sound "fun" to acquire. Even then, I'm trying to not let those types of things dictate how I play, and just trying to play the game through and have fun instead. It's second nature to immediately pop open the trophy / achievement list the second I unlock a new one, and scroll through the whole thing to see if there are any level specific ones I'm coming up on, etc. Such a weird habit to try to break, as my brain immediately remembers all the "fun" trophies and achievements I went out of my way to get last gen, not the annoying and frustrating ones that ruined experiences.

Sorry for the novel. ;)
 
u2popmofo I totally hear you in regards to the Riddler challenges. Some were pretty fun, however, I too spent a ridiculous amount of time trying to get some only to realize I didn't have the right equipment. I still really loved the game though, but, I have never played AA or Origins.
 
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u2popmofo said:
Snip ;)
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I hear, ya. AC just didn’t resonate with you as much as it did with me. I went nuts looking for Riddler collectables to meet his next challenge. I felt the world was so well done and it really sucked me into it. And the combat was so deliciously fun that I couldn’t wait for the next encounter with a group of baddies. Although, I didn’t find much fun in the challenge maps simply because it all took place in the same environment so after a while those got stale for me.

I definitely know where you’re coming from with regards to cheevos/trophies. I also made a change and don’t look at the list as soon as I unlock the first one. Now, I try to concentrate on whether or not I’m having fun and if I am then I check the list out in pursuit of more fun.
 
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Eh,I haven't even finished Arkham City. I hope this turn out good (and it probably will) but I'm done with Batsy for a while.
 
BUSTERMAN said:
I hear, ya. AC just didn’t resonate with you as much as it did with me. I went nuts looking for Riddler collectables to meet his next challenge. I felt the world was so well done and it really sucked me into it. And the combat was so deliciously fun that I couldn’t wait for the next encounter with a group of baddies. Although, I didn’t find much fun in the challenge maps simply because it all took place in the same environment so after a while those got stale for me.

I definitely know where you’re coming from with regards to cheevos/trophies. I also made a change and don’t look at the list as soon as I unlock the first one. Now, I try to concentrate on whether or not I’m having fun and if I am then I check the list out in pursuit of more fun.
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I'm with you busterman, AC was IMO, one of the top 5 games of the ps3/ 360 generation... Loved it.
 
BUSTERMAN said:
I hear, ya. AC just didn’t resonate with you as much as it did with me. I went nuts looking for Riddler collectables to meet his next challenge. I felt the world was so well done and it really sucked me into it. And the combat was so deliciously fun that I couldn’t wait for the next encounter with a group of baddies. Although, I didn’t find much fun in the challenge maps simply because it all took place in the same environment so after a while those got stale for me.

I definitely know where you’re coming from with regards to cheevos/trophies. I also made a change and don’t look at the list as soon as I unlock the first one. Now, I try to concentrate on whether or not I’m having fun and if I am then I check the list out in pursuit of more fun.
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Arkham City is probably my favorite game of last gen. Definitely going to replay it before Arkham Knight comes out.
 
For a moment I thiought you guys talk about Asscassin Creed (AC)
 
Wow, the screenshots look great.

This really does look like it borrowed a lot from Nolan's Batman.
 
u2popmofo said:
It's been too long, so I don't really remember what all my reasons were. The main one that sticks in my head is that where I thought the Riddler Challenge things were fun in AA, they felt like work in City. I recall spending hours trying to get certain ones, thinking I was just being a dumbass, only to find out it was impossible to get without some piece of equipment I hadn't unlocked. I've always HATED games where you have to play them just like the developers want you to, so I found that incredibly frustrating. Whatever it was, I remember actually being bummed out by the lack of enjoyment I was having in the game, as I absolutely loved Asylum, and felt like I was as big of a Batman fan as anybody.
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Yeah, your achievement whoring is probably the cause of your feelings. I loved both asylum and city and I too got all the riddles in asylum, but when I saw 400+ riddles in city, I was like eff that and only got the ones I found normally without going out of my way to find them. People knock the story in city, but I liked it a lot. I wonder how open world knight will be. City was pseudo open world giving you the illusion of an open world game, while every mission still took place indoors like city.
 
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Viktor said:
Woo hoo another milked series!!
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What's wrong with giving sequels to the fans who demand them? You don't have to want or buy the game every two years like everyone else. The term "milking" is such an overrated platitude used to disparage the popular/most-wanted franchises of the industry.
 
Kassen said:
What's wrong with giving sequels to the fans who demand them? You don't have to want or buy the game every two years like everyone else. The term "milking" is such an overrated platitude used to disparage the popular/most-wanted franchises of the industry.
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That's like, your opinion man.
 
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WHAT'S THAT?! Are you getting EXCITED?! Don't you remember the promise WE made when we left TXB behind that we we would NEVER get hyped for a game again? F*ck those guys,we're better than that!

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You p****... Don't let yourslef be deceived by pretty graphics. Conceal,don't feel! Now shut up before these a******s suspect something is off.
 
Is that Robobats? Either way the design makes me want a future Batman in the style of Batman Beyond.
 
Game is getting bought the day it comes out, so screen shots and news are irrelevant. The $60 might as well be missing from my wallet right now.
 
If find it hard to believe that they would announce the game with an official release date and then a little over a month later, delay the game. I suppose anything is possible but I hope its not true.
 
Kassen said:
What's wrong with giving sequels to the fans who demand them? You don't have to want or buy the game every two years like everyone else. The term "milking" is such an overrated platitude used to disparage the popular/most-wanted franchises of the industry.
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There's nothing wrong with it if you can come up with fresh ideas, now CoD is the definition of milking, back in the day those games after CoD4 could be sold as expansions, as they are not using new game engines and are basically just redoing art year after year after year. Nothing changes.
 
I just want these guys to make every superhero game from now on. They really need to do a spawn game with this type of production values, can you imagine their vision of spawn if batman looks this badass?
 
Was that Deathstroke in that new trailer? If so, I think I’m going to have a hard time seeing him as a legit threat after Bats effortlessly kicked his ass in the “Son of Batman” animated DVD. Hell, even Damian Wayne handed him a beating and he was like 10 years old. Sorry Deathstroke but that one DVD feature ruined your reputation as a credible villain. :laugh:
 
It's not easy to notice if you watch the trailer on Youtube, but Gamersyde got the video up too and there is a horrible case of aliasing going on.
 
So who's voice is that? Arkham Knights? Sounded a little Joker-ish towards the end.
 
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