Batman: Arkham Asylum - Tick tock, feed the Croc

[Starscream]

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Standard Edition (PS3, Xbox 360): $120 RRP

Collector's Edition (PS3, Xbox 360): $150 RRP


Batman: Arkham Asylum Collector's Edition includes:

* 14" Batarang with stand
- Matches the Batarang’s in-game design
* Arkham Doctor’s Journal
- 48 pages of notes on Arkham’s inmates
- Embossed leather dust jacket
* 2 Sleeve Digi-pack, including:
- Game disc
- Behind-the-scenes DVD
* Code for downloadable Challenge Map
* Exclusive “Crime Alley” map, available immediately
* Full-color Manual

http://ebgames.com.au/images/products/147453_detail.jpg

[fishfishmonkeyhat]

Am I the only one that thinks most games don't deserve "special editions"?

But yes the game looks nice.

[Sweating Bullets]

Join the social group also!!

I have pre-ordered the special edition from JB for the 360.

[jawsy]

I've pre-ordered the special edition from EB for 360. I look forward to flinging that batarang at some punk kids in class.

And yeah, we probably need to have some sort of intervention regarding special editions.

[McChimp]

Yep, gonna pre-order this too at EB. Special Edition is listed at $69.95 with a 'trade 2' deal, so I think that's how I'll go. Probably use Silent Hill: Homecoming and MK vs. DC, as they're on the list of games they'll take.

[dimorphic]

I won't be bothered getting the special edition, but the game does look mighty nice.

[Stevorooni]

That Batarang is mighty tempting and might be just the thing I need to start my superhero career.

If the special edition is $120 at JB then I'll get it

[Manny M]

Not generally a fan of SEs, but as far as they go, this one aint bad.

Although that being said, i'm sure the batarang will look infinitely more useless up close.

[Sweating Bullets]

Demo out on Friday:

http://www.kotaku.com.au/2009/08/visit-arkham-asylum-this-friday/

Visit Arkham Asylum This Friday

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Players get an early chance to slip on the cape and cowl of the World’s Greatest Detective this Friday, when the Batman: Arkham Asylum demo drops for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC.

The Batman: Arkham Asylum demo gives players a taste of the opening scenes from the full game, with Batman and Commissioner Gordon delivering the Joker to the famous loony bin, only to have things go horribly, horribly wrong. Try out the game’s FreeFlow combat system, sneak around using the Invisible Predator mechanic, unlock character bios, and get a glimpse of things to come once the full game hits store shelves on August 26th.

The demo is slated for release on Xbox Live and the PlayStation Network on Friday. PC gamers are urged to keep an eye on the official website (http://www.batmanarkhamasylum.com/start) for news on where they can snag their version of the demo.

[borgster101]

So September 3rd is the Australian date! Awesome, basically a month away! :D

It does look good, hopefully the final product lives up to the hype.

[Reuen_SpACeMuNKy]

it does. the fighting engine is really simple to use and looks and feels great.

[McChimp]

I'm gonna have to DL the demo to get something of a fix, cos I NEED this game!! Was going to import it for my PS3 but the US release date is only like a week before ours, so there's not much point.

[jawsy]

Hang on, what is the release date for this thing? I think I've somehow managed to miss that part.

[Stevorooni]

September 3rd

[dimorphic]

Yay demo! I wonder what the size will be, my 20GB HDD is down to 3.5 gigs left.

[Stevorooni]

Demo is up on PSN, 1460MB

No idea if it's on Xbox Live yet as I'm downloading the PSN demo and if I turn on both consoles at once then the lights will dim in South Australia

[McChimp]

1.5gigs? Faaaaaaaaaaaaark. I'm easy with downloading things 500mb or so, maybe a gig at a stretch, but 1.5gigs? That'll take about 15 hours with my internet connection! GUH! Looks like I'll just wait for the game's release, cos I don't want the demo THAT badly!

[Stevorooni]

Well I'm having trouble downloading the demo.

I keep getting the error code 80710723 and disconnected from PSN. I googled the error and made sure I had all the recommended ports turned on but it still didn't work.

I'll just have to try the 360 demo when it comes up

[Citizen Erased]

Downloaded it this today and I love it. I am defintly buying this game day one, but why does batman look like George Clooney ?

[Stevorooni]

Oh no have they put nipples on his batsuit?

[McChimp]

I think it's got rivets or something where nipples could be, kinda-like rivet-nipples.

[super_deformed]

Demo finishes right before a boss fight. Typically c*** thing to do. But wow. A Batman game that doesnt appear to suck. In fact it might turn out to be kickarse. Am I dreaming?

The final room of the demo is definitely the highlight and really shows how well the stealth is implemented. Simple yet satisfying. The takedowns are great.

And Batman isnt Superman. Get in a shoot out and you will die. But they'll never see you coming ...... KAPOW!!!

Graphics are nice. Though if your in SD like me there's quite a bit of alaising. I can't imagine it's an issue in HD.

Any word on how this game runs on the PS3 vs XBOX? About the same?

[AyatollaofRocknRolla]

I'd forgotten the demo was coming out this week. Unfortunately it will have to wait until tomorrow. It got a good wrap in the latest OAXM, scoring 9/10 so I'm looking foward to playing it.

The only negatives about the game they noted was that it's relatively short (about 10 hours plus challenge rooms) and there were occassional issues with the context sensitive commands. All up though, the review was quite positive.

[Ashmaran]

I really enjoyed the demo, this is gonna be a must purchase.

[super_deformed]

Id take any early review scores with a grain of salt. The review embargo will expire soon and then we will see what publications really think. or rather what the ones that didnt strike a cover deal with Eidios really think.

And 10 hours is enough for me. If a game's good you'll play through it a few times. And I hate padding. Give me trim and terrific any day.

Now if it turns out that there's content locked on the disc that's intended as 'downloadable content' .... THEN I'll be unhappy.

Wasnt there some issue like that with Tomb Raider Underworld (the most recent Edios game that I am aware of)?

[Stevorooni]

Demo is up on Xbox Live now. 1.58GB

[dimorphic]

Just played it and had a ball. This one looks very, very promising.

[borgster101]

Certainly interested in this .. is the demo worth downloading? I heard it's only like 20 mins long .. given the size I'm thinking I'll just wait for reviews/retail.

I'm set to get this unless final reviews end up saying there's something really terribly wrong with it, but it doesn't look like that will be the case :)

[Stevorooni]

Demo is short but sweet, I loved taking out someone then grappling back up into the rooftops before anyone realised what was going on.

Definitely buying.

[Creedy]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vINH6Z9kqgI

[RunningMild]

The demo is amazing. Possibly the best superhero game since Hulk: Ultimate Destruction.

is the demo worth downloading? I heard it's only like 20 mins long

The demo ends with a room where you have to take down five armed goons. You'll play it once, and then you'll think 'what if I did this' or 'what if I did that', so you complete the room, choose 'Restart Checkpoint' before the demo ends, and try it again. And again, and again and again until you find you've been playing it for an hour.

So in that regard, hell yes it's worth a download.

On that note, I love how the 'fear' mechanic in this game is a reward for playing well, not just a tacked-on gimmick (ie. Batman Begins). Brutally taking out goons is fun in it's own way, but playing with them, messing with their heads, TOYING WITH THEM PSYCHOLOGICALLY... that's un-****ing-beatable. I'm glad I pre-ordered this one.

I hope that later in the game you can use the Batarang to break things or bust boilers to increase the fear or lure the goons to certain places.

I loved taking out someone then grappling back up into the rooftops before anyone realised what was going on.

Yeah, that's awesome. Silent drop, silent takedown, back up to the gargoyle... you really feel like Batman, and that's the most important element in a game like this.

What's even better is when the other guys find the unconscious one. "Spread out and find him!" Yes, spread out, spread out far enough so that you can't see each other... and then I strike again!

[Jay]

About to play it now. Took ages to download from the PSN. Time to put the mask on... :)

[RunningMild]

About to play it now. Took ages to download from the PSN.

Xbox Live with iinet ADSL2.

As channel 7 would say: Gottaloveit :D

Also, how great are the character bios? For someone like me who's never read the comics and doesn't know the backstory to Oracle or Zsasz (sp?), they're utterly fascinating.

That said, I found it funny to read that the Joker shot Oracle in the spine, because it reminded me of that thing from the Simpsons. "Well, it could have been a real ugly situation, but I managed to shoot her in the spine. Yeah, the next criminal hideout she tries to break into better have a ramp!" Done in a Joker-ish voice, it's pretty hilarious.

[/backslash]

About to play it now. Took ages to download from the PSN. Time to put the mask on... :)
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:p

Looks like a great game, not sure if I can be bothered downloading the demo, perhaps I shouldn't contemplate it when its 3.30am

[oompa]

Demo was a lot of fun, the fight mechanic reminds me a lot of Assassins Creed with attack and counters which is a good thing to me. The end of the demo using the gargoyles to stay hidden and taking out the bad guys was great, I like that you get to play both play styles in the demo action and stealth.

[aubergine]

I had to sign up for Gold again to be able to download this. I'm moving out of this place with iinet in a day or two, so needed to take advantage of uncapped downloads while I can. Wound up queueing up a shitload of demo and arcade game trials, must be 15 gigs pending!

[borgster101]

The demo ends with a room where you have to take down five armed goons. You'll play it once, and then you'll think 'what if I did this' or 'what if I did that', so you complete the room, choose 'Restart Checkpoint' before the demo ends, and try it again. And again, and again and again until you find you've been playing it for an hour.
Nice .. though given my download limit is 15GBs I need to be careful on what big demos I download.

Impressions thus far have got me excited though, it's only a month away from release! :)

[Xanafalgue]

Xbox Live with iinet ADSL2.

High-5! I'm about to download the demo JUST BECAUSE :D

[aubergine]

Hell yes, I realised I've been a fool to ignoreit and am racking up the demos & trailers before I move house.

[RunningMild]

Yeah, unmetered XBL is fantastic. I've forgotten what it was like to have to plan the downloads, check the limit, etc. Nowadays, as soon as we see something, instant download. I love it.

Plus the fact that the demo downloaded in about an hour or less makes it that much sweeter. :p

[Creedy]

Game is pretty darn amazing to me, really fun sneaking around scaring the shit out of the goons.
PC for me as it looks the best and has PhysX stuff that is missing from the console versions. Stuff that feels like it should be there and I have no idea why the consoles can't handle it.

[Slippery]

I wouldn't be surprised if they can

[Lex]

Stuff that feels like it should be there and I have no idea why the consoles can't handle it.

because they're old tech already being pushed too hard?

[Starscream]

The demo is amazing. Possibly the best superhero game since Hulk: Ultimate Destruction.

Might have to actually buy this on release day.

[RunningMild]

PC for me as it looks the best and has PhysX stuff that is missing from the console versions. Stuff that feels like it should be there and I have no idea why the consoles can't handle it.

I think I can live without a few sheets of paper flying about the place tbh. ;)

Also, before you go picking the best version based on graphics, you might want to check if the PC version has that 'Exclusive to PS3' mode where you play as the Joker.

[/backslash]

Demo was a blast, although very short. I was more into the stealth mode rather than fists flying. Of course all the inmates had guns so the direct approach is suicidal :p

Things I liked:

- Vertical takedowns, didn't notice I could do it until a guard got directly underneath me.
- Detective mode is awesome, I like how you get to see their status & bone structure as well as being able to see through to floors & walls, just like TDK
- Freeflowing movement making it look like EA's Fight Night game with slow-mo punches and unclumsy combat, punches always seem to connect properly
- Being stealthy without sucking at it aka Splinter Cell/MGS

Things I didn't like:

- The graphics are pretty blocky upon closer inspection, must be running at 720p. Certainly not smooth like Heavenly Sword
- Non-destructive environments, was hoping to be able to smash/crack glass, pick up desks & chairs etc
- Demo is too short, was expecting to at least fight the first boss

[dinopoke]

Also, before you go picking the best version based on graphics, you might want to check if the PC version has that 'Exclusive to PS3' mode where you play as the Joker.

Someone will probably mod it in. :p

[Slippery]

because they're old tech already being pushed too hard?

Well Sony's 10 year plan is pretty arse then eh :p

[Lex]

I think I can live without a few sheets of paper flying about the place tbh. ;)

eh, shit's cool when you see it in motion, all the physx effects really add to the overall look imo.

[borgster101]

Question guys, what musical score is in the game? Is it the original Elfman Batman theme? The new Begins/TDK theme? Something original yet still Batman?

[Thraxas]

It's much better than I expected it to be. I had a heap of fun but the demo was far, far too short.

[/backslash]

Question guys, what musical score is in the game? Is it the original Elfman Batman theme? The new Begins/TDK theme? Something original yet still Batman?
The last one

[aubergine]

Question guys, what musical score is in the game? Is it the original Elfman Batman theme? The new Begins/TDK theme? Something original yet still Batman?

I see you didn't include the "NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA BATMAN! NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA BATMAN!" theme in your list of possibles.

Just saying, it's possible. I mean if Luke Skywalker can have a resurgence as the voice of the Joker, freakin' ANYTHING goes.

[borgster101]

The last one
Ah cool, matches the game itself being rather original.

I see you didn't include the "NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA BATMAN! NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA BATMAN!" theme in your list of possibles.

Just saying, it's possible. I mean if Luke Skywalker can have a resurgence as the voice of the Joker, freakin' ANYTHING goes.
That's not Batman, I don't care what anyone says :p

Also Hamil voiced Joker in the Batman Animated Series ;)

[aubergine]

Yeah I read that. I've been meaning to pick some of the dvds up sometime, heard that it's really good, sadly I'm cash poor though and if it's that or Battlestar Gallactica or Deadwood or similiar, cartoon loses out every time.

[Xanafalgue]

I don't like Batman but the demo was reeeeeeally good!

[aubergine]

I don't like Batman-

Oh I'm so gonna ban you...

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[Xanafalgue]

Oh I'm so gonna ban you...

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Oh shit, what happened?

Meanwhile, this would make for a better game than sad old Batman:

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[aubergine]

I was going to impotently report your post to the Bat-thorities, but upon watching the video, yes it would make a good computer game. I doubt Batman gets to beat up The Pope.

[RunningMild]

Question guys, what musical score is in the game? Is it the original Elfman Batman theme? The new Begins/TDK theme? Something original yet still Batman?

As has been mentioned, the last one. Still, the title screen music sounded a lot like the Elfman score, so it's definitely still Batman.

Well Sony's 10 year plan is pretty arse then eh :p

Yeah, if anything the hardware isn't being pushed hard enough! ;)

[borgster101]

Yeah I read that. I've been meaning to pick some of the dvds up sometime, heard that it's really good, sadly I'm cash poor though and if it's that or Battlestar Gallactica or Deadwood or similiar, cartoon loses out every time.

Oh you should look into it, it's an amazing series .. back in the day when kids cartoons were actually good :p

[RunningMild]

There's still quite a few 'good' kids cartoons around. The Clone Wars, Transformers: Animated, El Tigre, just to name a few...

[Azzaman]

There's still quite a few 'good' kids cartoons around. The Clone Wars, Transformers: Animated, El Tigre, just to name a few...

wolverine and the xmen is pretty decent, even though it kinda swaps wolvy's and cyclopses roles for no good reason other then popularity.

Grabbed the demo last night off psn. Will give it a go later today when I get a minuite. What platforms have everyone else played it on so far? I assume backslash was ps3.

[AyatollaofRocknRolla]

In a slightly unrelated note the developer of this game Rocksteady has been linked to Hitman 5, which is good news seeing as they seem to be quite capable.

[aubergine]

Finally got around to playing the demo. What awesome character models.

As a device to leave me rabidly wanting to play the full game, the demo succeeds in spades. I actually liked it that the demo ends short of an expected boss-fight. Without giving you closure, it's a real appetite-whetter.

[dinopoke]

The last room was pretty awesome, right? Gliding in and taking them out in slow mo? Or waiting for them to walk right under you for some death from above. :D

[aubergine]

Some "non-lethal pacification from above" I think you mean.

All the bad guys you beat up are still breathing on the ground, nice bit of detail there.

I think I'm going to totally like this game.

[RunningMild]

The last room was pretty awesome, right? Gliding in and taking them out in slow mo? Or waiting for them to walk right under you for some death from above. :D

My fave was doing the 'silent drop' after someone walked past, sneaking up and doing the silent takedown.

[McChimp]

Went into EB yesterday to pre-order the C.E. for Ps3........discontinued, apparently. Not that it's such a big deal, but I was hoping to score some of those sexy extras. Eh well, still get to play the game when it drops.

[aubergine]

On or just after release day, if you really want one go to a JB or EB (JB is better) because there's always someone who doesn't collect theirs when they realise it's a stupid amount of money to spend.

[McChimp]

I know my local JB gives away SOME pre-order freebies, but so far I've only scored the 'Werehog' T-shirt , the Sega Megadrive Collection LP and the Madworld soundtrack. The Batman stuff would be CRAZY to just be able to walk in and grab!

[Hyperblau]

Kinda wish i had a modded 360 right now.

[Jay]

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/batman-arkham-asylum-review

The Eurogamer review is up. Hmm... tasty...

[Hyperblau]

IGN AU http://au.xbox360.ign.com/articles/101/1015330p1.html
IGN US http://au.xbox360.ign.com/articles/101/1016701p1.html

Good times.

[Sweating Bullets]

Maybe the leak will cause them to release the game early.

[borgster101]

Alright, it's now a confirmed day 1 purchase! WOO

Also Gametrailers review (http://www.gametrailers.com/video/review-batman-arkham/54790?type=flv)

[Nic Xtreme]

Wow, after playing the demo and having an absolutely awesome time with it, these hugely positive reviews pop up? I can't wait for it :D

[Mellomaniac]

good review on gametrailers.com:
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/review-batman-arkham/54790?type=wmv

pre-ordered the C.E. from jb yesterday... can't wait!! but plenty of time to save up for it

[banjoeskimo]

Was going to pick up Metroid Prime Trilogy this week, but after seeing those reviews I swapped my pre-order to Batman. Don't get me wrong, Metroid's awesome, but I've played it before. Just going to have to pick it up at a later date.

I've played through the Arkham Asylum demo about 6 times now, combat gets more and more satisfying every time I play. Stealth gameplay continues to impress, I absolutely cannot wait until launch.

[Nic Xtreme]

In the demo, I love the approach the stealth the game takes - it is more Metal Gear than Splinter Cell. Rather than a tight defined path, with one or two ways to approach it (damn I hate that Sam Fisher shit), it's a big open room, with lots of ways to do things, and it is awesome and not frustrating. I love it!

[dimorphic]

I just watched the Gametrailers review and I am fairly excited now. I'm one for looking into the future and I've had my eyes firmly set on ODST for the majority of the year and having AA kind of sneak up on me has been a pleasant surprise.

[Sweating Bullets]

Next week this should be out?

[dimorphic]

Next week this should be out?

Yeah I believe so.

[Citizen Erased]

Its the Batman game we have always wanted, and it coming next week.:D

[RunningMild]

In the demo, I love the approach the stealth the game takes - it is more Metal Gear than Splinter Cell. Rather than a tight defined path, with one or two ways to approach it (damn I hate that Sam Fisher shit), it's a big open room, with lots of ways to do things, and it is awesome and not frustrating. I love it!

It's been compared to Bioshock for that reason too.

[jawsy]

I traded in some stuff at EB today that allowed me to finish paying off the Batarang edition. Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy!

[Hyperblau]

I couldn't wait so i ordered from Play-Asia (PS3), shipped today, should be here thursday!

[grimace06]

Hmmm do I get this or wait for Brutal Legend?

Arrgh its too hard to choose.

[aubergine]

Trade it towards Brutal Legend?

[Manny M]

i traded in some stuff at eb today that allowed me to finish paying off the batarang edition. Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy!

neeeeeeerd!

[Citizen Erased]

Hmmm do I get this or wait for Brutal Legend?

Arrgh its too hard to choose.

Get both, its all good.

[Vindik8or]

neeeeeeerd!

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[dimorphic]

US release date is today.

Sigh.

[Stevorooni]

I thought this shit was out tomorrow but now looking at release dates it seems it's next week. AYE CARUMBA

[Citizen Erased]

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I wish I could pep you right now.:D

[banjoeskimo]

Got it this morning. Thus far it's living up to the hype. Captures the feeling of being Batman very well.

So far it feels very linear, although they've done a good job in creating the illusion that it's not since you can revisit areas at any time, and it's very, very easy to become distracted and spend ages looking for secrets. There is a ridiculous amount of bonus content to find. All in all there are 240 Riddler Challenges, which range from dispatching a certain number of enemies, to finding trophies, solving puzzles and locating hidden items. There is truly a Metroid level of extras to find, the majority of them rewarding (getting hidden tapes of interviews with baddies, or trophies of characters), and I can't wait to find them all.

Combat feels great, it's extremely rewarding to find new ways to chain together combos, even moreso when you realise that you're earning experience to new gadget/suit upgrades.

Can't really say anything that hasn't been touched on in reviews already, except to say that if you're on the fence? It's worth it. And if you're getting it next week? Well, you're gonna have a good week.

[Pai Mel]

My mouth was watering for that batarang included in the C.E. but I just read a forum post a Gamespot from a disgruntled buyer who was mightily displeased to find that the batarang is made of cheap plastic.

[Stevorooni]

My mouth was watering for that batarang included in the C.E. but I just read a forum post a Gamespot from a disgruntled buyer who was mightily displeased to find that the batarang is made of cheap plastic.


No way!

[Pai Mel]

Yes way! Metal batarang would have been expensive.

Btw, PC version of Batman Arkham Asylum is only $55.98 posted from gameshop-australia (http://myworld.ebay.com.au/gameshop-australia/)

My PC graphics card is only an ATI 4670 though so would that mean no PhysX stuff for me?
If you had a Quadcore running at 3333MHz with ATI 4670 and 4GB RAM would you get the PC version of Batman and save $20 or would you get the Xbox 360 version for the Achievement Points?

Minimum
o CPU: Intel single core 3 Ghz or AMD equivalent
o Memory: XP = 1 GB, Vista = 2GB
o GPU: Shader Model 3 NVidia 6600 or ATI 1300 or higher

Recommended
o CPU: Pentium D 3Ghz or AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ (Dual core)
o Memory: XP = 2GB, Vista = 3GB
o GPU: NVidia 7900 GT or higher

[Creedy]

Your seriously asking that here of all places?
Of course they'd choose the X360 version of a game.
...........

[Hyperblau]

DEFF 360 CUZ PC AND PS3'S ARE TEH GHEY!!!!!!

(I'm getting it on PS3 because contrary to popular(creedy's) belief everyone here is not an X360 fanboy)

With that rig, i would probably go the PC version, it's cheaper and some of the PhysX stuff they added looks pretty sweet. Although....you gotta wait another month.

[AranchineD]

Don't know about you but I'd love to wait an extra month to play the game so the pieces of rubbish in the game float around more realistically!

[Pai Mel]

Yeah but I have an ATI card so prob. no PhysX for me, although I may be able to run the game in higher resolution than 720p.


"With PhysX technology enabled, players can explore darkened corridors packed with volumetric fog which reacts to Batman's movement and cobwebs which tear with his passing. Combat becomes a maelstrom of motion as office papers are thrown into the air alongside soda cans and litter as Batman lands each punch upon The Joker's henchmen. Throughout the game, the decaying gothic architecture is realized to an incredible detail with wall tiles chipping and breaking, stone pillars crumbling upon impact, and particles from breaking glass and debris shattering and falling down around Batman's feet."

[Stevorooni]

I'm getting the PS3 version, don't want the 360 breaking my heart again

[Hyperblau]

I'm getting the PS3 version, don't want the 360 breaking my heart again

Plus you get to play as the Joker :D

[Stevorooni]

Plus you get to play as the Joker :D

Yeah that too, I forgot about that!

EDIT

Just watched the unboxing video on IGN. Definitely not getting the batarang edition now, looks hella dodgy

[Pai Mel]

I saw on ozbargain (http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/16004) that Dick Smith will have the new 120GB PS3 slim & Arkham Asylum bundle for $499, perhaps in a week or two. So if anyone's actually planning on getting the PS3 slim it may be best to wait a bit.

[Sweating Bullets]

Just watched the unboxing video on IGN. Definitely not getting the batarang edition now, looks hella dodgy

The thing looks huge! The case the game and the batarang come in.
I will still be getting the collectors.

[Pauly]

haha wow the batarang looks so dodge. thanks ign!

[Sweating Bullets]

Links?? The one I saw on youtube looked pretty ok.

[Stevorooni]

IGN Batman unboxing or cheap looking plastic nasty batarang (http://au.ps3.ign.com/dor/objects/14339163/batman-arkham-asylum-collectors-edition/videos/batman_spc_unboxing.html;jsessionid=u67j4emlsq4s)

[Sweating Bullets]

That's the same thing I saw on youtube. I agree it would be cooler if it was metal but I will stick to my pre-order and get this badboy.

[borgster101]

I'll stick with the standard version.

[Manny M]

What the **** is with these douchebags who wear lame sunnies indoors on camera in a very desperate attempt to look cool.

[RunningMild]

Screw the batarang! I'm still getting the CE for the art book and in-game bonuses.

Your seriously asking that here of all places?
Of course they'd choose the X360 version of a game.
...........

The most biased user on this forum accuses the rest of the forum of being biased. lulz galore.

[Vindik8or]

Aaand I'll stick with getting it on Steam for a reasonable price.

[Allick]

only noobs get it on PC:D

[Pai Mel]

Or those on a budget. I've been hunting around for the cheapest price and so far it's the Asian PC version (English language) from Play-Asia for $48.56 inc. post or I could get the Region-Free 360 version from eBay for $61.98 inc. post.

[Vindik8or]

Ooooor those who like to play real games.

[Antwandemarco]

Ooooor those who like to play real games.

Or how about just buying games on whatever you damn well feel like.


Or you could have the same argument on the internet over and over again.:eek:

[Vindik8or]

Or how about just buying games on whatever you damn well feel like.


Or you could have the same argument on the internet over and over again.:eek:

That's all I was saying in the first place, BUT HEY! Don't let that stop you throwing in your own piece of outrage.

[Pai Mel]

Ack, couldn't resist. Just bought the Xbox version for $61.98 delivered. Hopefully it doesn't take too long to get here from HK. At least this game is short enough that I will be able to resell it soon after and get most of my money back.

[Antwandemarco]

That's all I was saying in the first place, BUT HEY! Don't let that stop you throwing in your own piece of outrage.

Yeah fair enough mate :) Just get tired of the old platform debate

[Vindik8or]

But if it weren't for PCs, you couldn't have had the debate in the first place to get tired of it.

OH YEAH!

[SOX]

Aaand I'll stick with getting it on Steam for a reasonable price.

TBH though, new games are generally pretty expensive on Steam (well before we got over 80c to the US$. Especially considering you have to download the file as well.

[ElPresidente]

Your seriously asking that here of all places?
Of course they'd choose the X360 version of a game.
...........

Despite the sign saying don't place your genitals on the angle grinder he just keeps doing it.

In other news FedEx says my PS3 order from Play-Asia comes in tomorrow. I can't wait!

[Pai Mel]

Damn, you could almost buy another game with the FedEx postage charge.

[ElPresidente]

Factor in the cost of the game and it is still cheaper than RRP.

[Hyperblau]

Despite the sign saying don't place your genitals on the angle grinder he just keeps doing it.

In other news FedEx says my PS3 order from Play-Asia comes in tomorrow. I can't wait!

Mine is waiting at home :D

Me and a mate got it in the same order too, so the fedex shipping was only 10bucks each on top of $75. Win

[Creedy]

I'm awaiting a Steam sale, then I'll happily snap the game up.

[Sweating Bullets]

Apparently street date smashed:

http://www.kotaku.com.au/2009/08/street-date-smash-joker-escapes-asylum-early/

[JONO RANDOM H3RO]

On closer inspection of the two comments left, Gametraders are selling imported copies. I'd still buy one though since theres no difference what so ever...Wonder if the sydney stores are selling..

[Vindik8or]

TBH though, new games are generally pretty expensive on Steam (well before we got over 80c to the US$. Especially considering you have to download the file as well.

$50 US for Arkham Asylum on Steam, and all my downloads on Steam are free and unmetered! I rarely buy new release games anyway, Arkham will be the first in a long, long time.

[Citizen Erased]

All right, Im going up to perth tomorrow and see if I can pick a copy.

[Citizen Erased]

Well the DLC for Batman AA is already on PSN, so maybe the game IS out today.

[Stevorooni]

They probably just put it out so that it's ready for release next week and we don't have to wait until next Friday when they do their next update


Or they just want to rub it in...

[Sweating Bullets]

The JB dude just laughed at me when I called yesterday and asked if it was out.

[Citizen Erased]

The JB dude just laughed at me when I called yesterday and asked if it was out.

Damn you Kotaku for getting my hopes up.

[Hyperblau]

Played a fair bit last night, loving it, although i find the Riddler side missions rather annoying because its distracting me so much, I just HAVE to solve the riddle before moving on.

Im getting better at the combat and stringing together some sweet combo's, can't wait to play some more this evening.

Get this game.

[banjoeskimo]

Finished it 15 minutes ago. Great game. Still have 3 Riddler puzzles to solve. Final boss fight was crazy.

For the achievement whores out there...

Right when you get to the end of the game, there will be a group of 16 enemies in a hallway. You'll know you're at the end because the story makes it pretty obvious. Anyway, just before the final battle there's a hallway with 16 dudes. It's very challenging to take them down, and fighting them is optional. If you choose NOT to fight them, they won't be there when you finish the game and you'll need to do a whole second playthrough to get the achievement for beating them.

Learned that the hard way. Also! Once you've completed the game you're free to explore the island as much as you want and find/solve the remaining Riddler Challenges. But yeah, besides that one achievement I'm pretty sure nothing else is "one time only."

[Pauly]

just bought it off ebay too. 62$ delivered. looking forward to it. thanks for the heads up on that achievement eibach!

[Filthy Old Drunk]

The 'used' (ie. scratched to the shithouse) batarang look is extremely shit. What were they thinking?

[Citizen Erased]

Go it today :D. Its way better than I expected. Defintily GOTY for sure.

[Tonez]

Anyone know if there's any performance or graphical differences between the PS3 and 360 versions?

[ElPresidente]

I've got to say that the PS3 version seems a little jaggier. I only have the PS3 version but I played the demo on the 360.

[Stevorooni]

I've found that most games look jaggier on the PS3

[ElPresidente]

Same to be honest, which means I'm not too sure if it is really more jaggy or whether I'm expecting to see more aliasing and as a result I am. If that makes sense.

[Pai Mel]

If it ran at 1080p then you wouldn't have to worry as much about jaggies.

[Allick]

Go it today :D. Its way better than I expected. Defintily GOTY for sure.

did you get it from gametraders, carillion?

[Natrak]

Same to be honest, which means I'm not too sure if it is really more jaggy or whether I'm expecting to see more aliasing and as a result I am. If that makes sense.

Going by my experiences playing the demo on both systems the PS3 version seems to have more jaggies. I thought some of the faces on the guards looked a little better in the 360 demo, too.

[RunningMild]

At least this game has more raw content on PS3. A lot of PS3 ports are jaggier but have the same content, which is unacceptable really.

[Citizen Erased]

Whats with the "play as the joker" DLC. I've downloaded it but I dont see it in the challenge maps.

[McChimp]

They wouldn't be region-specific would they? Say you got the game from overseas (which you've done), it wouldn't be like some kind of region-lockout on the DLC or the like would it?

[RunningMild]

Challenge maps? I thought the Joker mode was a full campaign (though I would be guessing).

[Citizen Erased]

I hope not. I've read that it has to be unlocked by playing the main game before you can play in inteh challenge maps. Which it strange in is own right.

[McChimp]

Or maybe it's just 'locked' until the official local release? God knows why you couldn't access it now.

Posted by Mr_M:
Challenge maps? I thought the Joker mode was a full campaign (though I would be guessing).

From what I remember reading, it's challenge maps only.

[Hyperblau]

Whats with the "play as the joker" DLC. I've downloaded it but I dont see it in the challenge maps.

Silly question but did you install it? Also have you unlocked any challenge maps for Batman because you need at least 1 Batman challenge room open. It worked for me fine and I can't imagine the Joker DLC being region locked since it will be available in all regions anyway. In saying that I downloaded my DLC from the US store because it wasnt on the Aus store when i tried.

[Citizen Erased]

Silly question but did you install it? Also have you unlocked any challenge maps for Batman because you need at least 1 Batman challenge room open. It worked for me fine and I can't imagine the Joker DLC being region locked since it will be available in all regions anyway. In saying that I downloaded my DLC from the US store because it wasnt on the Aus store when i tried.

Yeah I installed it, but I got dlc from the aus store.

[Gameboffin]

I had problems with Rock Band. I bought DLC from the Aus store but the disc was US and the DLC would not work - but hopefully that's not the case here.

I've ordered the US version of Batman (should be here Monday), so let us know how you go!

[jawsy]

I think I read somewhere a few days ago about problems with regions and the DLC. Wish I could be more specific than that, sorry, but I do recall the issue coming up among some reading.

[Citizen Erased]

It looks like that DLC is region locked :(. I got a code for a "Crime Alley" challenge map, but is says that the code is invaled when I use it in the Aus store.

[Shin_Battousai]

I thought DLC has always been region locked for PS3 games. What i did for Soul Calibur 4 was get the DLC on my US PSN account and then it was usable for on my main AU account

[/backslash]

It looks like that DLC is region locked :(. I got a code for a "Crime Alley" challenge map, but is says that the code is invaled when I use it in the Aus store.
Yeah DLC is not region free, I bought a DLC golf course for Everybody's Golf which was the asian version and that was money wasted :(

[Gameboffin]

I thought DLC has always been region locked for PS3 games. What i did for Soul Calibur 4 was get the DLC on my US PSN account and then it was usable for on my main AU account

How did you get credit? As I think I tried this and it wouldn't accept my CC. I'm assuming you can buy US PSN cards or something.

[/backslash]

How did you get credit? As I think I tried this and it wouldn't accept my CC. I'm assuming you can buy US PSN cards or something.
There's either a PSN card or some other website thing that's a bit like Paypal but more annoying

[Shin_Battousai]

Yeah, i'm using Entropay (http://www.entropay.com) atm, which creates a virtual cc. Was able to make one that works on the US PSN even though i heard reports of it not working anymore.

[/backslash]

Better to just buy the PSN card, I got one off ebay where the code was sent to me via email - basically the same price that it was worth

[Gutsman Heavy]

I have a US PS3 but will get the AUS game, will I be able to use the AUS DLC?

[Citizen Erased]

I think so, as long as the dlc is the same region as the game, you should have no problems.

[/backslash]

I have a US PS3 but will get the AUS game, will I be able to use the AUS DLC?
That's fine, I've got a jap PS3 and have no problems with any games as long as the DLC is from the country that I'm supposed to get it from

[RunningMild]

I'm assuming you can buy US PSN cards or something.

Bingo. Check eBay.

I may need to grab some for Rock Band Unplugged DLC, seeing as it's the American UMD...

[Citizen Erased]

I got myself a US PSN account, all it right with the world.

Might grab a PSN card of eBay and buy some sweet PS1 games for my PSP.

[Citizen Erased]

Ok, Ive reached a point in the game and Im stuck.
Now Ive done the whole beat Croc/collect the samples bit and now it says I have to go to the back to the batcave, but I dont how the ****** Im supose to get back there. I wish this game had a dead space style compass.

[ElPresidente]

Agreed. The map is not exactly the easiest to interperate.

[RunningMild]

I got myself a US PSN account, all it right with the world.

Might grab a PSN card of eBay and buy some sweet PS1 games for my PSP.

I think the Aussie store has a better selection anyway.

[banjoeskimo]

Oh god... has anyone really gotten into the challenge maps yet? The Silent Predator ones are usually a lot of fun and require some real thinking in order to get a 3 batarang rating, but the combat? Jesus f---ing Christ. They are really, genuinely challenging to get good ratings on.

I managed to go through the whole game without really mastering the combat, or being aware of all of Batman's potential takedowns, and then I got to the challenge maps and realised I didn't know shit about the combo system, or Batman's more inventive takedowns. I thought the challenge maps were going to just be a diversion, but as it turns out they're one of the best parts of the game. Epic win, Rocksteady.

[ElPresidente]

I had a very quick go using the Joker but thought I would hold-off until the main game has been completed before I start on the challenge maps.

[McChimp]

ARRRGGGHHH!! Thursday can't come quick enough!!

[Tonez]

My mate ordered his from Play-Asia on Friday afternoon at 4PM and tried to covince me to do the same. I declined saying it would take too long and I didn't want to wait past Thursday. He said he doesn't mind waiting because he's not overly keen on it anyway.

He just emailed me. It arrived today.

**** YOU WORLD.

[Cobla]

Yeah I'm the same as you Tonez which is why I didn't order from Play Asia either. Just seemed like a risky proposition when I was really hanging for something new to play.

I did get really lucky though as I woke up on Saturday morning and heard that Dungeon Crawl (http://www.dungeoncrawl.com.au) were selling import 360 copies so I went down and picked one up. :D

Only $89 too, which is a lot less than I would've been willing to pay... ;)

So far it's great. I'd say it's probably my GOTY, but I'm with-holding judgment until I see how long the campaign actually is.

Looking at the achievements it seems I'm a lot closer to the end than I would want to be...

[banjoeskimo]

I had a very quick go using the Joker but thought I would hold-off until the main game has been completed before I start on the challenge maps.

A good idea. The Batman you take into the challenge maps is the exact same as the Batman you have in the single player. So, if you don't have all your armor and combat upgrades yet, you're at a significant disadvantage.

Also, when you finish the main game you unlock an awesome new skin for Batman that you can use during the challenge maps. I want Rocksteady to make a sequel just so I can see Batman go through a whole game in that skin.

Anyone looking to do a second playthrough of the main adventure should really check out the Silent Predator maps too. They reveal a good many takedowns that I didn't know were even possible, and are an absolute joy to set up and execute. KOing 3 guys from one Batclaw grapple that drags them all over the edge of a railing simultaneously is possibly the most badass I've felt in a videogame since the first time I 100%'d a solo in Rock Band.

[Gameboffin]

Bugger. Just got home from work and there's a slip for me to pick the package up at the Post Office tomorrow. Ah well, looks like I can sink some time into Champions Online instead!

[Cobla]

And that's why you should get registered post packages delivered to work. :p

[Gameboffin]

I would, but I work as a relief teacher - so never know where/if I'm working certain days. Good idea, though.

[aubergine]

I would, but I work as a relief teacher

You teach people to piss?

[RunningMild]

Also, when you finish the main game you unlock an awesome new skin for Batman that you can use during the challenge maps. I want Rocksteady to make a sequel just so I can see Batman go through a whole game in that skin.

What sort of skin is it? Dark Knight armour? Batman Beyond? :p

[Sweating Bullets]

Are there trade in deals for Arkham?

[Pai Mel]

$39.95 when you trade in one of these (http://www.game.com.au/eligibletitles) titles.

[Citizen Erased]

Jees, that was fast.

[Tonez]

Hurry up.

Somebody bloody break.

[Stevorooni]

Calm down Tonez, just put on your batman costume and take some deep breaths

[Gameboffin]

Sitting down to play it now :D (Play Asia rules!)

[Tonez]

Calm down Tonez, just put on your batman costume and take some deep breaths

It's too small.

The costume, that is.

[Cobla]

Hyper just turned up in the post... 10/10 :)

Can't help but feel Good Game dropped the ball somewhat. This game is at least a 9 imo (they both gave it 8)

[RunningMild]

Hyper just turned up in the post... 10/10 :)

Can't help but feel Good Game dropped the ball somewhat. This game is at least a 9 imo (they both gave it 8)

I don't pay much attention to GG's scores anyway. I think the reviews are really good, but the scores are stupid, particularly Bajo's. Seriously, he said GI Joe had no redeeming features whatsoever and gave it 3/10. He said the Harry Potter game was not fun to play, but still gave it 5.5, which is a higher score than he gave Wii Sports Resort (which I'm sure he said was fun for a short while).

Junglist is a bit better in this regard, but stil not perfect.

[Antwandemarco]

I'd never make a purchase based on a good game review but boy do i love the show. Anyone got em on their friends list?

[Cobla]

The only game they've ever 'sold me' on was COD4, but really that was just because it was the first review I saw of the game.

Also no I don't know of anyone on their friends list but I did pick up this from last night's review of Shadow Complex...

Junglist: http://live.xbox.com/member/GG%20Junglist
Bajo: http://live.xbox.com/member/GG%20Bajo

[Hyperblau]

I used to play Counter Strike with Junglist but haven't spoken to him in a long time since i stopped playing.

[AranchineD]

I don't pay much attention to GG's scores anyway. I think the reviews are really good, but the scores are stupid, particularly Bajo's. Seriously, he said GI Joe had no redeeming features whatsoever and gave it 3/10. He said the Harry Potter game was not fun to play, but still gave it 5.5, which is a higher score than he gave Wii Sports Resort (which I'm sure he said was fun for a short while).

Junglist is a bit better in this regard, but stil not perfect.

But who cares what the scores they give are if the reviews are actually good?

[Tonez]

Who cares about anything when the street date hasn't been broken?

Huh?

EDIT: Let me do CAPS

[Stevorooni]

Who cares about anything when the street date hasn't been broken?

Huh?

EDIT: Let me do CAPS

Break the street date with your fist

[Hyperblau]

I heard it had broken....

[Tonez]

i heard it had broken....

it hasn't

[Hyperblau]

It did in my pants.

[Sweating Bullets]

Just went to JB at lunch.
They said Thursday is the street date and also there will be a trade in deal for it. 3 games for Batman

[Hyperblau]

Just went to JB at lunch.
They said Thursday is the street date and also there will be a trade in deal for it. 3 games for Batman
GAME has a preorder deal, trade 1 game from their eligible list and get the game for 39.95. My mate is gonna trade MK vs DC which he got from cdwow for 30bucks for 50bucks trade in.

[Gameboffin]

Obviously, I'll try not to spoil anything, but the game is quite impressive after a couple of hours with it. There looks to be heaps of collectibles and the main areas seem like they are quite open (i.e. you can come back later to look for secrets etc.).

I find the camera to be a little bit too close to Batman, to be honest, but there may well be some option I just haven't found yet. Overall, it has a sheen of polish that I'd liken to titles such as The Darkness, BioShock and the Riddick games - good script, good pacing, and a cool feeling of predatorial power.

[Sweating Bullets]

The only problem is that I have 3 cruddy games that I won't play and have bought for cheap just for the trade in.

[oompa]

my copy has been dispatched today, come on Australia Post!

[RunningMild]

But who cares what the scores they give are if the reviews are actually good?

I'm just saying the scores should match the reviews more closely. Like I said, I love the reviews themselves, but the scores usually seem totally random when they should be a reflection of the review itself.

[Space_Monkey]

I'm looking at buying the Asian copy from Play-Asia.

I haven't bought Asian before though and I'm a little worried, is there any differences to the Australian? Is it all in English?

[RunningMild]

I think Play-Asia tells you what language the game is in.

[super_deformed]

Yeah. Korean and asian versions tend to be in engwish. As Mr _M says just read play-asia's description.

If anyone in Sydney gets Batman today (wednesday) please alert us. Im hoping to get my pre-order late today. Wishful thinking....

[Tukenstein]

Street date has broken, people. Go and buy yourselves some Batman! =D

[JONO RANDOM H3RO]

Yayy *runs to store* . Oh wait. Whats the cheapest price so i can EB price match?

[Sweating Bullets]

I just got a call from JB saying to come and grab it. After returning from the gym they have since called and said come back tomorrow morning. WTF!

[Tukenstein]

Anyone know how much the batarang edition is at JB?

[Sweating Bullets]

They told me $150 when I pre-ordered.

[Tukenstein]

I guess I'll just have to stick with employee discount only then. >.>

[Stevorooni]

I had a look in JB Adelaide City and they aren't selling it yet

[Tukenstein]

I'll let you all know what it's like. =p

[super_deformed]

Picked up my standard copy from GAME (Sydney)

[Stevorooni]

I hate you I hate you all

Any idea on the JB price for the standard? I'm assuming $89

[Space_Monkey]

I think Play-Asia tells you what language the game is in.

Yeah. Korean and asian versions tend to be in engwish. As Mr _M says just read play-asia's description.

Thanks guys. Think I will buy the Korean version, can't justify $90 on a new game right now, but $64 just scraps in. :)

[Gameboffin]

I hate you I hate you all

Any idea on the JB price for the standard? I'm assuming $89

The EB site says it's 'out now' - maybe you could buy there and get them to price match JB tomorrow or something?

[Citizen Erased]

Anyone know how much the batarang edition is at JB?

Dont bother buying it, unless you like crappy scrached up plastic.

[Adios]

Dont bother buying it, unless you like crappy scrached up plastic.

That can't even be used >.<

[Tukenstein]

Dont bother buying it, unless you like crappy scrached up plastic.

It ended up costing me $127. I'm not complaining. =]

By the way, US Batarang edition is leagues ahead of ours.

[Stevorooni]

The EB site says it's 'out now' - maybe you could buy there and get them to price match JB tomorrow or something?

Not gonna have time to get to a store this arvo anyway so I'll be buying from JB tomorrow

[Hyperblau]

It ended up costing me $127. I'm not complaining. =]

By the way, US Batarang edition is leagues ahead of ours.

I thought they were the same...?

[RunningMild]

Dont bother buying it, unless you like crappy scrached up plastic.

IT'S GOT MORE STUFF THAN JUST THE BATARANG.

Got a call from EB today to pick mine up, which I did. I know what I'll be doing tonight! :p

[Cobla]

I know what I'll be doing tonight! :pTerrorising innocents with a plastic batarang?

[Tukenstein]

I thought they were the same...?

Nope. The game doesn't come in a giant batcase for starters, the disc is housed in a digicase that doesn't have room for the manual and that therapist log isn't leather-bound either. Sad.

EDIT!
Also, I'm playing this on Hard. I've died on the first fight twice. =p

[Sweating Bullets]

Do not get the collectors edition. The Batarang is scratched to high hell.
The packaging is not as awesome as the US edition.
ALSO you don't get the leather packaging for the journal. I say again - DO NOT BUY THE COLLECTORS

I just got it now - managed to score a T-shirt, a challenge map (code or something) and a comic book. On top of the collector's edition game.

[Pai Mel]

Looks like you should have the Region-Free CE from Play-Asia if our packaging is not as good.

[Space_Monkey]

If anyone's interested I just came back from Chadstone and I saw both EB and Jbs have Batman on sale now.

[oompa]

Nope. The game doesn't come in a giant batcase for starters, the disc is housed in a digicase that doesn't have room for the manual and that therapist log isn't leather-bound either. Sad.

EDIT!
Also, I'm playing this on Hard. I've died on the first fight twice. =p
My copy came in the mail today, have to agree with everything everyone has said about the collector's edition very disappointed indeed. However the game is very cool so it makes up for dodgey CE.

[jawsy]

CE here. Goodbye plans.

[Tukenstein]

Hullo. I'm Warden Idiot. Here in Idiot Asylum we have one rule: you'll never leave us.

Hahah! Oh dear, Joker. :D

[Citizen Erased]

The joker is awhole lot darker than he was on the animated show. Some of the things he says are just plain distrubing.

[Jickle]

I love the combat system. Incredibly simple, but also totally badass. I was one attack off a 20x combo in one fight, but mistimed a counter right at the end. :(

Also, without spoiling anything, the 'Scarecrow' moments near the start are fantastic.

[super_deformed]

someone with the special edition please post pics.

GOTY. Unless Uncharted 2 blows my mind.

[Sweating Bullets]

Here are some pics of the pack I got
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/TheHush13/DSC01095.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/TheHush13/DSC01094.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/TheHush13/DSC01093.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v193/TheHush13/DSC01092.jpg

[Thraxas]

Oh no, they put a Gears of War disc in by mistake :D

[Hyperblau]

Just finished, still gotta finish off the riddler challenges and the challenge maps. Definitely the best game i have played so far this year. I'm pretty blown away by it tbh, these sort of games never turn out this well, its amazing.

[super_deformed]

Hey? You dont get the game's cover? Just the brown?

What's the comic like? (or whatever you got)

[banjoeskimo]

So hard mode really doesn't f--- around, they remove all your combat indicators and you just have to rely on instinct and knowledge of the animations alone. Plus the usual take more damage / do less damage thing. Reminds me a lot of Viewtiful Joe.

[Ingram]

I was interested in the CE edition until I noticed we didn't get the same one as the yanks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lD-5kYRZS-M

They get a massive case it all comes in, and the journal is much much sexier.

Unless there are 2 different types of CE I don't know about?

[dimorphic]

See if we got the same CE as the US I'd probably have bought it. The Batarang clearly should have been some form of metal/aluminium.

[Sweating Bullets]

Hey? You dont get the game's cover? Just the brown?

What's the comic like? (or whatever you got)

No standard case. It's a crappy brown thing that houses both discs.

Also its a pretty small comic. Not a standard size comic- its probably around half the size of an A4 piece of paper, about 7-8 pages also.
The only positive thing is that I got two codes for challenge maps and a free t-shirt