By using this site, you agree to our Privacy Policy and our Terms of Use. Close

Forums - Gaming - Batman: Arkham Knight announced for PS4, Xbox One & PC

Samus Aran said:

Did you read my post? It basically answered your question. Yes, we know Batman will win, but HOW he'll win is entertaining to me because he isn't an overpowered character like Superman. What's even worse is that Batman and Superman share a universe. This basically makes Batman pointless because Superman can basically one hit every villain of Batman. Imagine playing as Superman in Arkham City.

Just because someone is liked doesn't mean you can relate to him. I mean, can Christians relate to the biblical Jesus? That would seem like quite an arrogant statement to me. 

Someone should really do a study to explain the difference between Franco-Belgian comics and American ones. Why does America like overpowered superheroes so much? I can't answer that question, but I have some ideas as to why that would be. 

That is the whole point of the discussion, Superman (or any other character from Warner Brothers) should have its own game, with its own settings and according level of villains. But they are not giving an opportunity to anyone but Batman, and is getting boring. The idea is not that Superman, or Wonder Woman, or Green Lantern, is shoe fit on an Arkham game, on the contrary they should get their own games, from a good studio, so more Batman is a missed oportunity that screams greedy and playing safe.

I would love to play a good Superman game, with figths on outer space, brawling against Darkseid and Mongul, protecting the city and doing all the stuff that only HE can do. Or imagine a Wonder Woman game as an action title like Devil May Cry or God of War, that goes deep into the mythology of the character, with all the Gods, intrigue and fantasy that appear on the comic. The possibilities are endles and DC has the characters that are both loved and recognized by the people, but is turning into a 1 trick bat-pony and that is dissapointing for many.



Around the Network
flagstaad said:
Samus Aran said:

Did you read my post? It basically answered your question. Yes, we know Batman will win, but HOW he'll win is entertaining to me because he isn't an overpowered character like Superman. What's even worse is that Batman and Superman share a universe. This basically makes Batman pointless because Superman can basically one hit every villain of Batman. Imagine playing as Superman in Arkham City.

Just because someone is liked doesn't mean you can relate to him. I mean, can Christians relate to the biblical Jesus? That would seem like quite an arrogant statement to me. 

Someone should really do a study to explain the difference between Franco-Belgian comics and American ones. Why does America like overpowered superheroes so much? I can't answer that question, but I have some ideas as to why that would be. 

That is the whole point of the discussion, Superman (or any other character from Warner Brothers) should have its own game, with its own settings and according level of villains. But they are not giving an opportunity to anyone but Batman, and is getting boring. The idea is not that Superman, or Wonder Woman, or Green Lantern, is shoe fit on an Arkham game, on the contrary they should get their own games, from a good studio, so more Batman is a missed oportunity that screams greedy and playing safe.

I would love to play a good Superman game, with figths on outer space, brawling against Darkseid and Mongul, protecting the city and doing all the stuff that only HE can do. Or imagine a Wonder Woman game as an action title like Devil May Cry or God of War, that goes deep into the mythology of the character, with all the Gods, intrigue and fantasy that appear on the comic. The possibilities are endles and DC has the characters that are both loved and recognized by the people, but is turning into a 1 trick bat-pony and that is dissapointing for many.

You're right of course, but I still don't like superheroes like Superman. Any other superhero that isn't overpowered deserves a chance in my book. 

If after this trilogy Rocksteady makes another Batman game I can understand your frustrations. I see them like Retro Studios, let them make their trilogy and after that they can move on to a new franchise. 



flagstaad said:

That is the whole point of the discussion, Superman (or any other character from Warner Brothers) should have its own game, with its own settings and according level of villains. But they are not giving an opportunity to anyone but Batman, and is getting boring. The idea is not that Superman, or Wonder Woman, or Green Lantern, is shoe fit on an Arkham game, on the contrary they should get their own games, from a good studio, so more Batman is a missed oportunity that screams greedy and playing safe.

I would love to play a good Superman game, with figths on outer space, brawling against Darkseid and Mongul, protecting the city and doing all the stuff that only HE can do. Or imagine a Wonder Woman game as an action title like Devil May Cry or God of War, that goes deep into the mythology of the character, with all the Gods, intrigue and fantasy that appear on the comic. The possibilities are endles and DC has the characters that are both loved and recognized by the people, but is turning into a 1 trick bat-pony and that is dissapointing for many.

I don't know about a Superman game—then again a Batman game didn't seem possible until Arkham Asylum—but I feel that a Wonder Woman game would be awesome. Her mythology is interesting now with the gods added that I would love to see Rocksteady tackle her character next. A Justice League game would be great too, but the scale of it would have to be massive I assume.



Samus Aran said:

Someone should really do a study to explain the difference between Franco-Belgian comics and American ones. Why does America like overpowered superheroes so much? I can't answer that question, but I have some ideas as to why that would be. 


Seriously, what the heck are you trying to say here?

The appeal of superheroes isn't specific to Americans. Greeks, Chinese and Romans (among plenty other cultures) have their mythological characters just the same. And let's not forget the Japanese with their Goku, Natsu, Naruto, etc...

The appeal of superheroes is universal. You're the one isolating yourself. Probably thinking you're cool for it. -__-



Samus Aran said:

You're right of course, but I still don't like superheroes like Superman. Any other superhero that isn't overpowered deserves a chance in my book. 

If after this trilogy Rocksteady makes another Batman game I can understand your frustrations. I see them like Retro Studios, let them make their trilogy and after that they can move on to a new franchise. 

It does not have to be Superman (it is my favorite character), but there is a good list from which Warner Brothers (owners of DC Comics) can choose from.

The Arkham games ALREADY are a trilogy (Asylum, City and Origins), so this is actually the 4th game of the series, also Rocksteady had a long time to prepare for a new title and instead of bringing something new to a new hardware, they are developing more Batman, that I am sure will be great, but play very similar to the previous ones. Great for those who like the character and wanted more content but is a little bit dissapointing for those who wanted something else, something new and different.



Around the Network
flagstaad said:
Samus Aran said:

You're right of course, but I still don't like superheroes like Superman. Any other superhero that isn't overpowered deserves a chance in my book. 

If after this trilogy Rocksteady makes another Batman game I can understand your frustrations. I see them like Retro Studios, let them make their trilogy and after that they can move on to a new franchise. 

It does not have to be Superman (it is my favorite character), but there is a good list from which Warner Brothers (owners of DC Comics) can choose from.

The Arkham games ALREADY are a trilogy (Asylum, City and Origins), so this is actually the 4th game of the series, also Rocksteady had a long time to prepare for a new title and instead of bringing something new to a new hardware, they are developing more Batman, that I am sure will be great, but play very similar to the previous ones. Great for those who like the character and wanted more content but is a little bit dissapointing for those who wanted something else, something new and different.


@bolded: That's why people refer to it as the final game in ROCKSTEADY's trilogy. It's their third Batman Arkham game. Origins was made by an other studio entirely.



Hynad said:

@bolded: That's why people refer to it as the final game in ROCKSTEADY's trilogy. It's their third Batman Arkham game. Origins was made by an other studio entirely.

I know, I played all 3 games; but that is more reason to change the character, or the setting. They were never planned as a trilogy to begin with, they wanted to tell a story about the Joker and they end it very well with City, also they are changing consoles, so the people need to buy another one to "complete" the story which also does not help.

I don't know I am just disappointed with this piece of news, is another Batman game, using the same Arkham universe, and in a new platform. I just played 3 similar games, and I think this is a missed opportunity, specially when there were rummors that Rocksteady was working on a new franchise. I have no doubt that this will be at least a good game, but we already have good Batman games, 3 games in 5 years, and there more things to explore.



TheGoldenBoy said:
stuffmakesmelol said:

Let me take a look at this...

  • Game is being developed by Rocksteady (Sweet! I hope they put some care into this game unlike WB Montreal studios with Arkham Origins)
  • Next-Gen+PC platforms only (Cool, it's not a 7th gen port with an 8th gen coat of paint)
  • Scarecrow is the main villian (Thank god, didn't we had enough of the Joker)

THE ABILITY TO DRIVE THE BATMOBILE IN A BATMAN GAME!

I don't think Scarecrow is the main villain—he's just assembling them. 

http://batman-news.com/2014/03/04/batman-arkham-knight-trailer-box-art-photos/

Arkham Knight is going to probably be the main villain of the game. It doesn't say so directly but with the title of the game I can assume that in some capacity he will be the main antagonist.


Oh okay, my mistake then. I should of researched information about the game a bit more, heh. But still, DAT BATMOBILE (And that there is not going to be any form of multiplayer, first Infamous: Second Son and now Batman: Arkham Knight! Maybe this gen couldn't have as many FPS multiplayer games like the 7th gen, though I'm not holding my breath)!



TheGoldenBoy said:
flagstaad said:

That is the whole point of the discussion, Superman (or any other character from Warner Brothers) should have its own game, with its own settings and according level of villains. But they are not giving an opportunity to anyone but Batman, and is getting boring. The idea is not that Superman, or Wonder Woman, or Green Lantern, is shoe fit on an Arkham game, on the contrary they should get their own games, from a good studio, so more Batman is a missed oportunity that screams greedy and playing safe.

I would love to play a good Superman game, with figths on outer space, brawling against Darkseid and Mongul, protecting the city and doing all the stuff that only HE can do. Or imagine a Wonder Woman game as an action title like Devil May Cry or God of War, that goes deep into the mythology of the character, with all the Gods, intrigue and fantasy that appear on the comic. The possibilities are endles and DC has the characters that are both loved and recognized by the people, but is turning into a 1 trick bat-pony and that is dissapointing for many.

I don't know about a Superman game—then again a Batman game didn't seem possible until Arkham Asylum—but I feel that a Wonder Woman game would be awesome. Her mythology is interesting now with the gods added that I would love to see Rocksteady tackle her character next. A Justice League game would be great too, but the scale of it would have to be massive I assume.

Definitely this. A Wonder Woman game could be great. Going around fighting gods and villains.

It would be a change of pace from Batman's usual style of gameplay.

A Justice League game would have to be massive for sure, but I think Rocksteady could handle it.



eFKac said:
superchunk said:
No Wii U. Guess I'll never play the finale.


Don't be mad Superchunk, I already told you before E3 that Wii U won't have 3rd party support. You were stubborn and wrong. Just get a PC or PS4 to play games you like.

Not to mention all the Star Wars games that won't come to Wii U either...so you don't really have much choice.

no need to rub salt in the wounds. he has a choice, he can just continue to miss out on games. It is a democracy.