Couldn't find a thread for this and it's coming out in 4 days, reviews will be out today. Made by Rocksteady so it'll obviously be wonderful. Now, how can I stop playing Witcher to get into this?
Gaming Batman Arkham Knight
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I got this for free (along with the Witcher 3) with my new graphics card.
Don't even intend to touch this until I've finished TW3.
Do you have to play the previous games to get into it? I've only got halfway into Arkham Asylum before moving on.
Don't even intend to touch this until I've finished TW3.
Do you have to play the previous games to get into it? I've only got halfway into Arkham Asylum before moving on.
I doubt it. The series is more about action/adventure than story plots.
Think I'll give this a miss until some GOTY version comes out with all the bells and whistles, the ludicrous amount of withheld content and DLC has really left a bad taste in my mouth.
Agree - I know games are costing more and more to develop, but they are also not exactly cheap to buy.
It is annoying once you have paid for the game (over here they are over 60 euros) and then have a multitude of additional content that you must pay to be able to access.
I do not object to paying for genuine DLC - such as the updates that GTA IV had last gen - both of those were substantial additions to the main game. But the never ending stream of minor additions - maps, outfits, weapons etc that should really be included from day one is frustrating.
Am sure this is done not to entice people to buy individual items, but just to stump up for the season pass - simply because it is less hassle to pay once (actually twice) for the content. It's become a stealth way of raising the price of games to over 80 euros.
I bought the season pass for DriveClub, and have to say that that particular one has proved excellent value for money in my eyes. But to me that feels as thought they are adding to the longevity of the game, rather than simply trying to maximise revenue. Small difference I know, and it is just perception in the end, but that chart Atilla posted in the other Batman thread sums up how ridiculous it has become:
Somewhere along the way they have forgotten that people just want to buy the game from the place they find most convenient, and then be able to enjoy the full experience. This new model serves more to remind you what you don't have, than what you have.
Agree - I know games are costing more and more to develop, but they are also not exactly cheap to buy.
It is annoying once you have paid for the game (over here they are over 60 euros) and then have a multitude of additional content that you must pay to be able to access.
I do not object to paying for genuine DLC - such as the updates that GTA IV had last gen - both of those were substantial additions to the main game. But the never ending stream of minor additions - maps, outfits, weapons etc that should really be included from day one is frustrating.
Am sure this is done not to entice people to buy individual items, but just to stump up for the season pass - simply because it is less hassle to pay once (actually twice) for the content. It's become a stealth way of raising the price of games to over 80 euros.
I bought the season pass for DriveClub, and have to say that that particular one has proved excellent value for money in my eyes. But to me that feels as thought they are adding to the longevity of the game, rather than simply trying to maximise revenue. Small difference I know, and it is just perception in the end, but that chart Atilla posted in the other Batman thread sums up how ridiculous it has become:
Somewhere along the way they have forgotten that people just want to buy the game from the place they find most convenient, and then be able to enjoy the full experience. This new model serves more to remind you what you don't have, than what you have.
I think the point in bold is the most cynical aspect of all of this tbh, feck that season pass horseshit, if I buy your game let me play your fecking game.
AA is probably in my top 5 of all time and I loved Arkham City, but for the time being Rocksteady can do one regarding Arkham Knight.
Got it preordered, should arrive Tuesday. Looking forward to it.
Will probably pick it up - although am tempted to wait.
Can't wait for this, I finished all 3 games so far it's a great series. The Batmobile looks interesting and it's nice to see Rocksteady making the game again.
After just finishing Witcher 3 though my standards are through the roof at the moment it will be interesting playing 2 huge games so close together.
After just finishing Witcher 3 though my standards are through the roof at the moment it will be interesting playing 2 huge games so close together.
91 on metacritic so far.
Can't wait for this. Hope they rerelase Asylum and City too. Origins was ok
I need to get both this and The Witcher 3 after I get back from Glastonbury. Hardly got any time to be playing games at the moment so they'll both probably keep me busy until Xmas 
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/ V impressive reviews so far - guess I will be getting it on Tuesday then!
A 7 from GameSpot and Kevin VanOrd who I tend to trust quite a bit.
Only a 7? Hmmmm...have they maybe gone a step too far?
Having said that other reviews are 9's and 10's.
This for example calls it "The best game of this console generation".
http://www.polygon.com/2015/6/19/8811383/batman-arkham-knight-review-xbox-one-PC-PS4
9.5 from Game Informer, 9.2 from IGN, 10 from Videogamer.
Having said that other reviews are 9's and 10's.
This for example calls it "The best game of this console generation".
http://www.polygon.com/2015/6/19/8811383/batman-arkham-knight-review-xbox-one-PC-PS4
9.5 from Game Informer, 9.2 from IGN, 10 from Videogamer.
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I'd bet money on it being worse than Arkham Asylum & City but better than Original. I reckon it'll be very good on its own but constant comparisons to City and Asylum will be where it falls.
The first 2 games were fantastic, Asylum is my favourite of the 3 so far. Origins was a big let down but with Rocksteady back, I can't wait to play this.
Yeah Asylum was always my favourite. It's out in four days? Blimey. I'll have to get it in, reviews looking positive.
I was big fan of Asylum but couldn't get into City. Just felt empty.
I've heard every review say the bat mobile missions are terrible.
I've heard every review say the bat mobile missions are terrible.
My GTX 980Ti is waiting for this...
@swooshboy
Fully agree with that sentiment. It's fecking infuriating these days. "Standard edition" "premium edition" "ultimate edition" etc etc.
Games are already so fecking expensive. & not to mention the knobs you get whomactuallynspemd money on "buying their way to the top" by purchasing the best weapons or players etc, instead of just doing it the "hard" way.
Fully agree with that sentiment. It's fecking infuriating these days. "Standard edition" "premium edition" "ultimate edition" etc etc.
Games are already so fecking expensive. & not to mention the knobs you get whomactuallynspemd money on "buying their way to the top" by purchasing the best weapons or players etc, instead of just doing it the "hard" way.
Got my copy today thanks to simply games.
Everyone called Tim gets it early? FFS, wish i'd thought of that when pre-ordering.
Wut?
I think you should go back and give it another go. I can't put one over the other, Asylum was amazing because it was so intense and confined, City was amazing because everything was opened up for you. The fighting did get a tad repetitive at times, and yeah some of the missions were poor, but on a whole it's still a 9/10 game, a solid 8/10 at least.
Hopefully AK will be better than both, my hopes are really high for this game. This and the new Battlefront could be two of the best games ever made.
Mine arrived too. I ordered from Zavvi.
Ah for feck sake!!!! Why do I keep going for the wrong retailers
@Alock1 Do you know which countrys store on the Xbox market place is the cheapest place to buy this? Cheers.
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Can't wait for this, I get bored with most Video games these days but the Batman games have always kept me interested.
Do I need to play Arkham Asylum and Arkham City before I start this game? Never played them but quite interested in Arkham Knight.
Don't think the story is linked
Yes. They are all linked. Arkham Knight is the final chapter. You don't need to play Arkham Origins though.
Read this - not sure how accurate it is:
Some PS4 shots (fron neogaf):
Apparently there will be 7Gb of patches on day one...
True to an extent. They're updates for online play so you can still play the game while they download.
Those screenshots are so sexy it's not fair...