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Batman Arkham City: Armored Edition
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- Become the Dark Knight in a genuinely authentic Batman experience with advanced, compelling gameplay on every level, epic super-villain encounters and unexpected glimpses into Batman's tortured psychology
- Play as Catwoman with her own storyline in the main game which is seamlessly interwoven with Batman's story arc
- Experience advanced freeflow combat as Batman's melee abilities ratchet up to match that of AI enemies
- Put new gadgets, and new functionality for existing gadgets to work that expand the range of Batman's abilities
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ASIN | B002I0H0NU |
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Release date | November 18, 2012 |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #33,448 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #128 in Wii U Games |
Product Dimensions | 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches; 2.4 ounces |
Type of item | Video Game |
Rated | Teen |
Item model number | G000006691 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 2.4 ounces |
Manufacturer | Broadway Publishing |
Date First Available | June 5, 2012 |
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Batman: Arkham City is based on DC Comics' core Batman license and is set in Arkham City, the new maximum security "home" for all of Gotham City's thugs, gangsters and insane criminal masterminds. Featuring an incredible Rogues Gallery of Gotham City's most dangerous criminals including Catwoman, The Joker, The Riddler, Two-Face, Harley Quinn, The Penguin, Mr. Freeze and many others, the game allows players to genuinely experience what it feels like to be The Dark Knight delivering justice on the streets of Gotham City.
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Customers like the quality, graphics and value of the video game. For example, they mention it's a phenomenal game with great gameplay and amazing combat system. That said, they say it'll be a good buy for Wii U owners. They also like the content, ease of use, and voice acting. Opinions are mixed on the storyline and combat style.
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Customers find the quality of the game phenomenal, with a fantastic story. They also say the game controls smoothly and offers a range of gameplay experiences. Customers also say that the game progression and open world is massive, and it offers endless hours of play. They mention that the developers did a good job adapting the game and making it run smoothly.
"...It normally displays a moving map, but you also use it for almost all menu functions, and as a hacking tool in sequences that I am assured represent..." Read more
"...The action mechanics and gameplay work so seamlessly, it’s an incredible joy to play...." Read more
"...Even with the few glitches and problems, it's very enjoyable though...." Read more
"...My son and I are both "addicted" to it. The game play is amazing, the story lines are very interesting, they incorporated a host of..." Read more
Customers find the graphics impressive, HD, and smooth. They also say the game looks better than any other Wii U game. Customers are surprised at the graphic quality and gameplay. They mention that the developers included a very nice attention to detail and animation. They say the graphics are realistic and neat.
"...It's all really neat...." Read more
"...The graphics and sound are top notch and most importantly, I don't remember having this much fun playing a game in a long time...." Read more
"...Graphics are smooth - even flying around and having the cityscape all around. Combat is smooth with only a couple instances of hesitation and delay...." Read more
"...The visuals are stunning, the fight scenes make you really feel like you're working for it, and it really comes down to your skill...." Read more
Customers find the value of the game to be great, and say it's a good buy for Wii U owners. They also say the Wii version is exceptionally good, and well worth the money. Customers also mention that the acting, music, and story are all top notch.
"...to give too much of the game away but trust me, this game is absolutely worth buying. Now dont just sit there, GO OUT AND SAVE GOTHAM CITY." Read more
"...Wii U is a very interesting way to replay a phenomenal game at an unbeatable price." Read more
"...Again, fun game and well worth the money. I feel like it is a steal for the price!" Read more
"...the big difference is the gamepad use, in Arkham City this gamepad is wonderful, every gadget, documents or the menus are integrated on this item,..." Read more
Customers find the content of the game very immersive, engaging, and entertaining. They say it has a lot to explore and discover, with side missions and puzzles. They also appreciate the new exciting way of looking for clues and utilizing Batman's gadgets. Overall, customers recommend the game for its hours of content and large and complex world.
"...is awesome, you can scan crime scenes, closely aim at targets, view challenges, different character bios and manage all of your gadgets and inventory..." Read more
"...I'm freaking addicted to this game. It's such an odd balance of frustrating and gratifying; there's a level of problem-solving that I didn't think..." Read more
"...Welcome to Arkham City...The city itself is fully explorable, a 'sandbox' game similar to the likes of such games as Assasins creed or Grand Theft..." Read more
"...The interaction with the gamepad is both intuitive and immersive, as is the combat...." Read more
Customers find the gameplay intuitive, easy to learn, and entertaining. They also say the controls and interactions are fun and quick. Customers also say that the Wii U controller has been seamlessly integrated into gameplay, making it smooth and easy.
"...I can't imagine playing this game without it. It normally displays a moving map, but you also use it for almost all menu functions, and as a hacking..." Read more
"...The map is there, your inventory is there, the phone calls come into your speakers and more...." Read more
"...such an odd balance of frustrating and gratifying; there's a level of problem-solving that I didn't think actually existed in video games...." Read more
"...A plus with this version is the gamepad works as a map and the tv works like traditional game play so you don't have to keep popping up a map...." Read more
Customers find the characters wonderfully animated and portrayed. They also appreciate the great cutscenes, music, and story. Additionally, they mention that the game is great for Batman fans and features tons of new costumes.
"...scan crime scenes, closely aim at targets, view challenges, different character bios and manage all of your gadgets and inventory...." Read more
"...unique and change the way you can play the game, tons of new costumes for Batman as well as the other characters in the game, new levels and..." Read more
"...The characters are wonderfully animated and portrayed (Joker and Mr. Freeze I have so far found particularly fun) and the controls are so intuitive..." Read more
"...Really makes you feel like you are Batman. Voice acting is great and you can even play the game from your gamepad...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the storyline. Some find the story excellent, with diverse characters and levels. They also say the gameplay and story are epic and do a good job presenting the story and gameplay to a new audience. However, others say the lengthy fights get downright boring, the game is largely repetitive, and the introduction to the story is abrupt.
"...The game play is amazing, the story lines are very interesting, they incorporated a host of characters from the Batman's rogues gallery...." Read more
"...read the comic books, but I did not, and I found the introduction to the story very abrupt. A more substantial prologue would have been appreciated...." Read more
"...Pros-Still a phenomenal game with a fantastic story.-The gamepad is where all the menus are so no need for pausing the game...." Read more
"...There is a great balance between action, puzzles, and storyline. It's a compelling game that you won't want to put down...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the combat style. Some mention that the combat system is amazing, outstanding, and challenging. They also say the action mechanics and gameplay work seamlessly. However, others say the game can be incredibly difficult, hard to follow, and not always intuitive.
"...The Wii U Gamepad is perhaps the best controller ever made. It’s something you need to experience...." Read more
"...Switching from Batman to Cat Woman is pretty cool as well, different fighting styles and different weapons and abilities...." Read more
"...--the part you actually play through, as opposed to read about--is rather simple and feels like grimdark B:TAS fanfic, but it drives the action..." Read more
"...frantic wagging of the wii controller in favor of a much more sophisticated control mechanic...." Read more
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The game is set almost entirely in "Arkham City," which is basically No Man's Land with fewer civilians, under the dictatorial control of Hugo Strange. Most major Gotham landmarks are, coincidentally, within the bounds of Arkham City--so you can visit Crime Alley, the GCPD headquarters, and Ace Chemicals (though you cannot accidentally knock hooded criminals into chemical vats). Like in No Man's Land, parts of the city have been ruined, and you have to be clever to get from point to point.
The plot starts off very in media res. I suppose one could play the first entry in the series (but not on a Wii U) or read the comic books, but I did not, and I found the introduction to the story very abrupt. A more substantial prologue would have been appreciated. You receive the backstory through little textual vignettes, frequently out of sequence, as you complete various Riddler challenges. It ties various parts of the mythos together in an interesting way, but the presentation leaves something to be desired. The main story--the part you actually play through, as opposed to read about--is rather simple and feels like grimdark B:TAS fanfic, but it drives the action along.
The characters are mostly 1990s-vintage and earlier. Some have been made edgier than their traditional counterparts. Mostly it works, but sometimes it gets silly. Batman, unfortunately, lacks a lot of the humor and compassion that makes him compelling. This is the brooding, snapping, cranky Batman. He's not going to stand around listening to the Joker's story of the two guys at the lunatic asylum. I suppose that could be explained by circumstances explained in the game, but it's still missed. His relationship with his allies is a little uncertain, too. Alfred seems to fill the role of Oracle at the beginning, until Oracle shows up, and Robin (evidently Tim) shows up to do the "we're worried about you don't push us away okay bye" routine.
This being a game, I should say something about gameplay. It's split between exploration and two kinds of fighting, big brawls and "predator" sequences where you sneak around and take people out. There are a few boss fights, but most of those are some combination of the other two. The predator sequences are the best. You really feel like Batman, or the monster in a horror movie (which must be how Batman feels). It's great sadistic fun to silently take someone out, watch his comrades find his unconscious body, then savor their increasing terror as you isolate and disable them one by one--often while their supercriminal leader berates them over the radio.
Batman has a "detective mode," influenced by the cell phone echolocation trick from The Dark Knight (or maybe it was first seen in Batman Forever?). It helps you distinguish armed from unarmed enemies, which walls or floors can be broken through, etc. It's a bit of a cheat--it allows you to see through solid objects--but this kind of omniscience or expanded perception has always existed in video games. (The player knows there is a Goomba behind Super Mario, even if there is no way Mario could know it's there.) Detective mode is also used to do actual detective work in a few cases. This isn't a puzzle-solving adventure game, but it does give the impression Batman can solve puzzles when he needs to.
The game's save system is a blessing and a curse. It's autosave only. Usually it saves exactly where you want it to. Sometimes it does not. You may find yourself respawning at the beginning of a massive fight you would rather not have; or the beginning of a lengthy cinematic you would rather not watch again. You can continue playing the game indefinitely after finishing the main story, to complete the remaining side quests and Riddler challenges. The game also includes an epilogue called Harley's Revenge, which you can launch from the main menu at any time. You get to play as Robin. I played through it once, then when I started it again to get a few things I missed the first time through, I hit a bug that dumps me back to the main menu every time. Oh, well.
The WiiU gamepad is integrated perfectly. I can't imagine playing this game without it. It normally displays a moving map, but you also use it for almost all menu functions, and as a hacking tool in sequences that I am assured represent the way crackers actually break into secure networks. The speaker even plays radio and microphone intercepts from the local environment. If you are listening to an intercept as you approach the speaker, the sound seamlessly transitions to the television, providing an audible cue that you are approaching a bad guy. It's really neat.
That sums up my feeling about pretty much every element of this game. It's all really neat. There's always something to zoom in on and look closer at, or a secret backstory, or a new technique to batter someone into unconsciousness. It's a nigh-perfect Batman game.
I have owned all Nintendo Home Consoles since their inception several years back. When I saw this game come out on other consoles, I almost went to the dark side and picked up an XBox 360.
Yet, I have to say when I saw this game coming to the Wii U, in many ways this was the System Seller. I likely would have purchased this new system regardless, but this game had me the most excited.
I did not play this game before on other consoles, so I won't give you that type of review (which seems to be almost all of them).
This is the best action / adventure game I have ever played. This game rivals the best of them out there and one of the major reasons is its gameplay. The gameplay is simply AWESOME. As a fan of Batman the Animated Series from the 90s, this game delivers everything you'd hope to see in a Batman Game.
The action mechanics and gameplay work so seamlessly, it’s an incredible joy to play. When you go into a room to take down 20 thugs (seriously 20 plus), you go get em! You can utilize your bat claw, ice gadgets, your cape, blocking and much more. And there is some serious gratification man-handling this many villains.
Another item worthy of discussion is the amount of items to do in this game. With all the DLC and the side missions, you will be running over rooftops at night in Gotham City for a long time. You will have plenty of time to upgrade your skills and smash on random thugs as the Dark Knight. Catwoman, Night Wing & Robin are great additions.
The number of gadgets, abilities and scope of this game are impressive. The graphics and sound are top notch and most importantly, I don't remember having this much fun playing a game in a long time. Just a minute on the graphics: The scenery in Gotham City and other locations is incredible. Many times I find myself just looking around at it and enjoying the new Wii U in its glory.
The Wii U Gamepad is perhaps the best controller ever made. It’s something you need to experience. And the gamepad features on Batman, while they have been given mostly a moderate review, are fantastic. The map is there, your inventory is there, the phone calls come into your speakers and more. Could they have done more – I am sure, but I am content with the effort.
If you own a Wii U and you have ever considered a Batman Game, this is the MUST OWN game for you. I assure you that there will be no disappointment.
This is one of those games I find that I will go back and play through at least one more time. I will certainly re-visit the Riddler challenges for some time now. For Wii U owners, you can’t afford to miss this one.
Best Batman Game made to date!
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Where it oddly does slow down is in some puzzles (especially tunnels) just after you have thrown a remote controlled Batarang. This is pretty rare however, so you can test-fire a Batarang just to check if you really can't tolerate a dropped frame.