Batman: Arkham City Impressions

[Professor S]

Originally Posted by Bond

I think once you master the combat system it's pretty easy. Boss fights were kind of a joke in the first one, and also seem to be a joke in the sequel so far.

I think that challenge has always been in stringing together a constant barrage of offense rather than the one on one fights themselves. In a way, the combat system is based on achievements rather than defeating an adversary. Ingenious.

[Fox 6]

So once I beat it I got a distinct feeling this game suffered from Spiderman 3 syndrome. No not emo Batman, I felt they crammed too much shit into this game. I got the impression that they felt they had to include as many villains and characters they could.

Also right at the start I felt I was dropped into the middle without much explanation or setup. Where as Arkham asylum did a much better job of getting you into the plot. I still enjoyed it and I thought overall the game mechanics and construction were better than the first. But I found myself lacking the same amazement and feeling of wanting more that arkham asylum brought me.

[BreakABone]

Originally Posted by Fox 6

So once I beat it I got a distinct feeling this game suffered from Spiderman 3 syndrome. No not emo Batman, I felt they crammed too much shit into this game. I got the impression that they felt they had to include as many villains and characters they could.

Also right at the start I felt I was dropped into the middle without much explanation or setup. Where as Arkham asylum did a much better job of getting you into the plot. I still enjoyed it and I thought overall the game mechanics and construction were better than the first. But I found myself lacking the same amazement and feeling of wanting more that arkham asylum brought me.

One of those weird decisions, a lot of the backstory/gap between the two games is explained in the comic series that came out this year.

Mostly, how Arkham City was set up, the emerging faction wars between Joker/Two-Face/Penguin and of course Hugo Strange's presence.

[Bond]

Originally Posted by Fox 6

So once I beat it I got a distinct feeling this game suffered from Spiderman 3 syndrome. No not emo Batman, I felt they crammed too much shit into this game. I got the impression that they felt they had to include as many villains and characters they could.

Also right at the start I felt I was dropped into the middle without much explanation or setup. Where as Arkham asylum did a much better job of getting you into the plot. I still enjoyed it and I thought overall the game mechanics and construction were better than the first. But I found myself lacking the same amazement and feeling of wanting more that arkham asylum brought me.

I mostly agree. I thought the beginning lacked direction and guidance ... it was just too abrupt. I liked the side missions though with different villains.