Climinator
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Batman Arkham Asylum surpassed both video-game players and reviewers expectations tremendously back in 2009. The sequel, with even greater graphics and game-play did so even more two years later. Therefore a third Arkham game was inevitable.
Due to the events at the end of Arkham City, Arkham Origins is a prequel so some of Batman's old foes are resurrected. The game begins with the villain Black Mask placing a bounty on Batman's head on Christmas Eve. This attracts the attention of 8 super-assassins including Deathstroke, Bane, Lady Shiva, Deadshot. To top that all off Batman also comes across several side-super-villains like Edward Nygma, Penguin, Mad Hatter and The Joker.
Whilst the graphics are not as detailed as Arkham City, the game play is amazing. Its fast, slick and Batman is brutal. Sure there are glitches here and there but hopefully a patch will be released soon. The city is massive (although perhaps not as big as previews said but still). You can explore the industrial side of Gotham and the side that would eventually become 'Arkham City'. Plot-wise, a lot (and I mean A LOT) of it has been taken and expanded from Batman Begins. I have no problem with that though.
The game would get a 10 from me if it weren't for those bloody glitches though. Excellent game otherwise.
Due to the events at the end of Arkham City, Arkham Origins is a prequel so some of Batman's old foes are resurrected. The game begins with the villain Black Mask placing a bounty on Batman's head on Christmas Eve. This attracts the attention of 8 super-assassins including Deathstroke, Bane, Lady Shiva, Deadshot. To top that all off Batman also comes across several side-super-villains like Edward Nygma, Penguin, Mad Hatter and The Joker.
Whilst the graphics are not as detailed as Arkham City, the game play is amazing. Its fast, slick and Batman is brutal. Sure there are glitches here and there but hopefully a patch will be released soon. The city is massive (although perhaps not as big as previews said but still). You can explore the industrial side of Gotham and the side that would eventually become 'Arkham City'. Plot-wise, a lot (and I mean A LOT) of it has been taken and expanded from Batman Begins. I have no problem with that though.
The game would get a 10 from me if it weren't for those bloody glitches though. Excellent game otherwise.
Right where to start? Okay well Batman Arkham Asylum burst onto the scene back in 2009 and surprised just about everyone. It had amazingly fluid game play, smooth graphics, free-roaming world with a 'Die Hard-style' story. It made you feel like you were the caped crusader. Therefore a sequel was inevitable.
Now then Batman Arkham City takes place one year after the events after Asylum. I don't want to reveal too much of the plot as there are some great twists but the game play is even better than its predecessor. The fact that you can not only play as Batman but as Catwoman in the main campaign is a fantastic addition. Challenge mode also includes not only these two as playable characters but also Robin and Nightwing via DLC. Playable characters can now fight multiple characters at once and unleash devastating combos within seconds. Can re-direct thrown objects from cans to crates. Boss battles have been vastly improved. The best ones are Mr Freeze and the final one. Graphics are amazing that it almost looks like you're watching a film.
On the minus side are two minor things. One is the final chapter 'Harleys Revenge' its disappointing and can be completed within 90mins. Another is that the overall story, although good, its just not quite as contained as Asylum was. Otherwise brilliant game.
Now then Batman Arkham City takes place one year after the events after Asylum. I don't want to reveal too much of the plot as there are some great twists but the game play is even better than its predecessor. The fact that you can not only play as Batman but as Catwoman in the main campaign is a fantastic addition. Challenge mode also includes not only these two as playable characters but also Robin and Nightwing via DLC. Playable characters can now fight multiple characters at once and unleash devastating combos within seconds. Can re-direct thrown objects from cans to crates. Boss battles have been vastly improved. The best ones are Mr Freeze and the final one. Graphics are amazing that it almost looks like you're watching a film.
On the minus side are two minor things. One is the final chapter 'Harleys Revenge' its disappointing and can be completed within 90mins. Another is that the overall story, although good, its just not quite as contained as Asylum was. Otherwise brilliant game.