Poll: Batman: Arkham Aslyum - Overrated?
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Sparrow said:
All very true, but think about the potential this game has to inspire and improve on other games. Imagine if the stealth system of Assassin's Creed was this solid the first time around? The game deserved the high rating, but it should be taken down several notches because of zero desire to play it again on another difficulty.
That is true, but a large part of the enjoyment for Batfans comes from the fact that almost every villain gets some kind of cameo. The games a freaking encyclopedia. A new IP just wouldn't have that history to draw from.harhol said:
It was alright, and because it seems people are saying "Best. Gaem. Evar!!11" then I would have to say, yes, it is overrated.
I will say, it was quite fun just nothing too amazing.
I will say, it was quite fun just nothing too amazing.
It's a good game and probably the best Batman game ever done. However, I do believe it is overrated.
As a Batman game, having a 3D character dressed with the famous cowl and cape isn't enough to make it true to the Dark Knight. And this regard, the game fails. Anyone who has read a lot of Batman comics knows there is something important missing; the narration. Bruce Wayne is a troubled man in constant conflict with his role as a hero. He's always questioning his actions and make reflections about the current events. It might be a lot to ask to a video game, but I believe it feasible. Also, the environments are lacking some life and look too static. I would assume a jailbreak in such prison should be a lot creepier.
As a game, everything in Arkham Asylum feels to stiff. Controlling Batman is like controlling a tank (he's a martial art master) and the camera (which is too close to Batman in my opinion) could have been a lot smoother. The fighting is grandiose the first few times, but become quickly repetitive.
Oh, and please don't get me wrong. This is just for argument sake. I loved Batman Arkham Asylum and I'm really surprised by how good the game turned out to be. It does a lot of things right like the stealth mechanics and the overall audio design. The characters and setting design are also incredible. But in terms of overall value, I preferred games like Uncharted 2, Assassin's Creed II and Infamous.
Finally, I know I will break the whole purpose of a debate, but bottom line it all depends on your appreciation of the game. If you think the game was worth you 60$, then no, the game wasn't overrated to you. On my side, I think other games were more worthy of that same amount of money.
As a Batman game, having a 3D character dressed with the famous cowl and cape isn't enough to make it true to the Dark Knight. And this regard, the game fails. Anyone who has read a lot of Batman comics knows there is something important missing; the narration. Bruce Wayne is a troubled man in constant conflict with his role as a hero. He's always questioning his actions and make reflections about the current events. It might be a lot to ask to a video game, but I believe it feasible. Also, the environments are lacking some life and look too static. I would assume a jailbreak in such prison should be a lot creepier.
As a game, everything in Arkham Asylum feels to stiff. Controlling Batman is like controlling a tank (he's a martial art master) and the camera (which is too close to Batman in my opinion) could have been a lot smoother. The fighting is grandiose the first few times, but become quickly repetitive.
Oh, and please don't get me wrong. This is just for argument sake. I loved Batman Arkham Asylum and I'm really surprised by how good the game turned out to be. It does a lot of things right like the stealth mechanics and the overall audio design. The characters and setting design are also incredible. But in terms of overall value, I preferred games like Uncharted 2, Assassin's Creed II and Infamous.
Finally, I know I will break the whole purpose of a debate, but bottom line it all depends on your appreciation of the game. If you think the game was worth you 60$, then no, the game wasn't overrated to you. On my side, I think other games were more worthy of that same amount of money.
Why? The Inverted Takedown alone is what really puts you behind the mask. Also, it one of the only few games that show that a movie tie in to make a good superhero game is not necessary. It has so many things to do and they are all balanced and that's why it is good. Now many times have you listened to henchmen talking during an ambush? The dialogues were really good and funny sometimes (ME IN A THONG?) and the environments rocked, blah, blah, blah, but the core gameplay was just done right.
took the words out of my mouthDaystar Clarion said:
his was the saviour of a bland and repeated story over the universe of Batman, he was a great addition to masterfull representation of the most iconic enemy Batman haves, he could be up there in par with Jack Nicholson and Heath Ledger.
i have said it before but, the only reason Batman seems sane enough to be believed is because of the Joke, the jing jang of the story, the true nemesis, caos and order, withouth him, it would never be the same and it would be (as the Joker himselve points out) "a crazy guy dressed up like a bat... can you believe the lunatic?"
I hope you mean ACII. The first Assassin's Creed is a very mediocre game. AA is much better.300lb. Samoan said:
And no Batman is by no means overrated. It's a fantastic game, the combat system blends perfectly, if you're just mashing X you're doing it wrong, try the challenge modes, there's a lot of finesse to getting combos up in combat.
Also the Stealth is amazing, and realistic, all the gadgets are useful and fun.
Its definitely overrated. I was bored with it in a few hours.
A big problem I had with the combat was the randomness. When you push the attack button, you may get a punch, you may get a flying jump kick with twice the wind-up time (causing you to get hit, breaking your combo). There is no way to tell what kind of attack you're getting. Sure it looks neat, but for a game with such precise timing and combo mechanics, this is totally unacceptable.
A big problem I had with the combat was the randomness. When you push the attack button, you may get a punch, you may get a flying jump kick with twice the wind-up time (causing you to get hit, breaking your combo). There is no way to tell what kind of attack you're getting. Sure it looks neat, but for a game with such precise timing and combo mechanics, this is totally unacceptable.
I have been saying this for months. I feel like Jacobim Mugatu.Sparrow said:
In a word, no. Not even close. Does Batman have to run away immediately after he snags a bad guy? Hell no.katsabas said:
I thought Batman AA was great.
One thing I want to add is that there was an awesome Batman game made by Konami on the SNES based on the Animated series. The graphics perfectly matched the look of the Cartoon. The gameplay was also quite good and varied. So basically saying I hope people realize that there are two good Batman games. Both games did a good job at portraying Batman in the way they wanted.
One thing I want to add is that there was an awesome Batman game made by Konami on the SNES based on the Animated series. The graphics perfectly matched the look of the Cartoon. The gameplay was also quite good and varied. So basically saying I hope people realize that there are two good Batman games. Both games did a good job at portraying Batman in the way they wanted.