Batman : Arkham Origins (2013) Asylum Prequel

[hairlesswookiee]

It is far more likely that WB forced them to release earlier then they would have needed. Publishers are like that.

This seems about right IMO. They were trying to get the game right, but had this deadline put over them to get it on the streets before the new consoles. This is unfortunate because I do enjoy this game now that I've logged a couple of hours into it, and I hope they can get a patch to at least fix the slowdowns that are throughout the gameplay.

 

[Snake Plissken]

So what's the verdict fellas? I just looked up some numbers and it looks like it's mediocre across the board.

 

[Remy]

I think it just depends if you're unlucky to have a glitchy game.
I have yet to have any glitch and I think I'm pretty much at the end.
For me personally, this is the best of the three.

Batman is gritty...Much more meaner than the other incarnation.
And I find the joker actually creepy in this game...I've felt he was more cartoonish on the first two.

I do love the ending of the 2nd game.

 

[hairlesswookiee]

Having completed the game and almost all of the side-missions, I found it slightly inferior to the previous games in every way, except combat which was the same, and significantly worse in the story department.

So far I like a few of the side missions more than the previous ones, but that might just be because they're "first encounters" of these guys. I believe the combat has taken a step backwards compared to Cities. I'm also in the mindset that the story is a little bit better than Asylum, but so far even with City (I'm only halfway through the story).

It was disappointing that despite being the largest game world in the series so far, it's the least rich with detail and easter eggs.

I keep forcing myself to look for random Easter Eggs in various locations, but sadly nothing.

That said, it was really cool to see pre-Arkhamified Gotham and I'm super grateful that we got this one to hold us over until Rocksteady's next entry. The hours spent gliding around freely exploring, solving riddles, and punching baddies were as fun as ever. I'd give it an 8/10.

I really like the Christmas atmosphere of this game. Gotham certainly does feel bigger than the previous 2 games, but there doesn't seem to be as much going on as in City.

 

[Snake Plissken]

Well that leaves me uncertain. I guess I'll just wait around for Arkham 3 then.

 

[krec9]

So what's the verdict fellas? I just looked up some numbers and it looks like it's mediocre across the board.

Yea I get that impression also might play it somewhere down the road.

 

[hairlesswookiee]

Well that leaves me uncertain. I guess I'll just wait around for Arkham 3 then.

Maybe wait until they get it patched and running properly. I guarantee there'll be a complete edition down the road with all the extra content.

Don't deprive yourself of the story content if you don't have to. (I wouldn't even be surprised if they announced a PS4/ONE edition early next year)

 

[i3link786]

Maybe wait until they get it patched and running properly. I guarantee there'll be a complete edition down the road with all the extra content.

Don't deprive yourself of the story content if you don't have to. (I wouldn't even be surprised if they announced a PS4/ONE edition early next year)

I wouldn't be surprised if Arkham City's chronological sequel was announced before year-end. Rocksteady has had a rather large presence at SpikeTV's video game awards for several years now. They teased Arkham City one year and then followed up with the first CG trailer the next.

I'm hoping they keep up with that trend

 

[hairlesswookiee]

That's a good point. Man, it's scary to think that City came out in 2011. That feels so long ago.

 

[floreairfoot]

I think the story gets more and more engaging as it continues.

I had a hard time stopping yesterday...

 

[The Eleventh]

I think the story gets more and more engaging as it continues.

I had a hard time stopping yesterday...

It got to a point where I played for seven hours straight. The story is great, it's just a shame that, overall, the game feels unfinished. At least the patch that came today fixed the frame rate issues.

 

[Partgreek]

It got to a point where I played for seven hours straight. The story is great, it's just a shame that, overall, the game feels unfinished. At least the patch that came today fixed the frame rate issues.

Based on my personal experience 4 out of the 7 hours were probably load times...haha

 

[WarMachine714]

For anyone that finished the game...

Spoiler

How do you unlock the Black Mask side quest? I finished the story the second time and it didn't unlock. Idk how it unlocked the first time. Anyone can clarify it to me?

 

[darthconlan]

Who is the last side mission and how do you unlock it?

 

[razkazz]

Who is the last side mission and how do you unlock it?

Spoiler

It's rounding up 20 escaped prisoners from Blackgate for Gordon. I believe it unlocks after completing the story and solving all of the crime scenes.

 

[Buttmunch]

For anyone that finished the game...

Spoiler

How do you unlock the Black Mask side quest? I finished the story the second time and it didn't unlock. Idk how it unlocked the first time. Anyone can clarify it to me?

Spoiler

For me, it was after beating Copperhead and leaving the warehouse. There is a drug container by the entrance where you have to beat a few thugs on your way out and you use the explosive gel to destroy the container.

I've beaten the story, but haven't encountered Deadshot yet. I'm guessing he's a side mission. How does that one unlock?

 

[razkazz]

Spoiler

For me, it was after beating Copperhead and leaving the warehouse. There is a drug container by the entrance where you have to beat a few thugs on your way out and you use the explosive gel to destroy the container.

I've beaten the story, but haven't encountered Deadshot yet. I'm guessing he's a side mission. How does that one unlock?

Spoiler

One of the crimes you solve introduces you to him and initiates the side-mission.

 

[Buttmunch]

Ah, Ok. Thanks.

For the record, I feel this game is on the same level as the other Arkham games. It certainly didn't reinvent the wheel, but I wasn't expecting that. Its just AC doubled in size, a few new gadgets/tweaks on them, and a new story and characters. Its exactly what I was expecting (aside from plot twists). So I don't know why everyone's got their panties in a bunch. Enjoy it for what it is. Think of it as a BOUNUS game. Rocksteady is still working on Arkham 3. We all know that. This didn't take the place of another game. Its in addition to. And I for one am glad we got it.

In regards to the post-credits bit:

Spoiler

Suicide Squad? I'm assuming that's what Waller is there for. Was Deathstroke ever in SS? I know Deadshot is of course. He's the main character of that series. Are we really going to get an Arkhamverse Suicide Squad game!?!? Sweet!

 

[WarMachine714]

Spoiler

For me, it was after beating Copperhead and leaving the warehouse. There is a drug container by the entrance where you have to beat a few thugs on your way out and you use the explosive gel to destroy the container.

I've beaten the story, but haven't encountered Deadshot yet. I'm guessing he's a side mission. How does that one unlock?

Thanks Buttmunch I ended up skipping that part sneaky lol

Spoiler

The Deadshot mission starts by going to the S.O.S. call. It will start there

 

[Buttmunch]

Thanks Buttmunch I ended up skipping that part sneaky lol

Spoiler

The Deadshot mission starts by going to the S.O.S. call. It will start there

Ah, so I'm there then. I passed it up while continuing through the main story

And just an FYI, the credits are like half an hour long... seriously!