Batman Arkham Asylum Demo

[Avatar Roku]

Has anyone else found the riddler trophy's?

Or the action cam for the batarang?

Yeah. I was excited at first, I thought it meant I could control the Batarang Dark Sector/Heavenly Sword style, but no dice.

 

[Valkyira]

I pre-ordered the collectors edition yesterday and i must say i am really looking forward to it. i am counting the days...

 

[cooperace27]

Has anyone else found the riddler trophy's?

Or the action cam for the batarang?

Yeah. I was excited at first, I thought it meant I could control the Batarang Dark Sector/Heavenly Sword style, but no dice.

How do you use the action cam for the Batarang?

Anyways, I've played the demo too many times, and I still love it. But the last games that I did this with were Infamous and Mirror's Edge. Infamous was good, but wasn't long enough, and Mirror's Edge was a flop. I hope Batman isn't either of those

 

[TsunamiWombat]

Apparently the pc version was delayed so nvidia could finish polishing their PhysX support which was supposed to allow things like realistically chipping a tiled wall.

That turned out to be a load of bullshit because in the demo potted plants and empty coffee mugs reflect batmarangs. They kill attacking sets of teeth and momentarily stun people, beyond which they only expose you to incoming fire. Graphics consist of Unreal Plastic in all it's texture popping glory. Controls are bad with the buttons strewn randomly across the keyboard.

This is either a very shitty port that's much better on the other platform or the console population is used to very low standards and/or are completely blinded by the fact that the game features batman.

Sounds like a bad port. The Graphics seem fine to reviewers- yes they run on the unreal engine but no one else has reported pop in. Batterangs are SUPPOSED to be used for momentary stuns, your supposed to throw them from cover or flick one at someone to countinue a combo chain. Can't help you with the PC controls mate.

Remember this was designed for console hardware, not a PC's, and port quality is always a 50/50 shot.

Only Gold members can download the demo. This makes me a sad panda >:|

 

[leirbag]

FINALLY a worthy game for Batman. What an incredibly awesome game, I loved everything about, specially the stealth aspect, because you really feel powerful knowing your enemies are absolutely terrified of your presence. I kept playing that last part over and over, it was just unbelievably fun.

This game is definitely on my wishlist.

 

[MiracleOfSound]

Thought it was awesome... very excited about the game now.

The look and fell of the asylum are great, though the use of Unreal engine in a hospital does make it feel a bit Gears of War 2 at times... not that that's a bad thing.

 

[Asehujiko]

Apparently the pc version was delayed so nvidia could finish polishing their PhysX support which was supposed to allow things like realistically chipping a tiled wall.

That turned out to be a load of bullshit because in the demo potted plants and empty coffee mugs reflect batmarangs. They kill attacking sets of teeth and momentarily stun people, beyond which they only expose you to incoming fire. Graphics consist of Unreal Plastic in all it's texture popping glory. Controls are bad with the buttons strewn randomly across the keyboard.

This is either a very shitty port that's much better on the other platform or the console population is used to very low standards and/or are completely blinded by the fact that the game features batman.

Bad port. Well, you obsess over graphics and stuff and they put time into it, so what do you expect? If you obsess over graphics you get bat controls/gameplay.

I don't "obsess" over it, i made a note of the fact that the game was delayed because of something that doesn't exist and a shitty excuse for lazy developers.

 

[SsilverR]

i'm buying that game just for harley quinn ... she has annoying jew voice .. but her hots and personality more than make up for it

 

[Woodsey]

I got the PC demo and loved it! Can't wait for it to come out. It's odd that IGN are doing an article about every chapter of the game, 3 weeks before it's come out. I know it was delayed so they've got to keep previews coming, but they're literally writing out the story for the game.

I'll probably get it for 360 (trying to eventually build some sort of catalogue to rival my PC one).

EDIT:

i'm buying that game just for harley quinn ... she has annoying jew voice .. but her hots and personality more than make up for it

That's.. weird..

 

[Aac18]

I've played through the PC demo 5 times just to experiment with everything, it was a really great demo (if a bit too short, mind you it means there were no spoilers which was nice). Now I can't wait to get it on September the 18th.

 

[Tarakos]

Oh, it was fucking awesome. I'm gonna go out on a limb and just buy it the day it comes out. But, the demo was too short, and that is my ONLY complaint.

 

[Jirlond]

I must say I was very impressed - I pre-ordered the ps3 special edition the other day

 

[Geamo]

I just finished playing the demo on steam - first thoughts are fantastic combat and setting, voice acting is top-notch. Really enjoyed zipping around and taking out henchmen.

Cons: The camera. I'll probably get used to it though.

Pros: Combat, (counters), Detective mode, takedowns, grappeling. Oh, and the lack of a proper crosshairs or surrounding HUD makes it feel authentic and *mildly* realistic.

Also, quick question. Anyone who got the PC demo on Steam know where to change the video controls? I've checked in-game but can't seem to find where to tweak the resolution and whatnot?

 

[Zani]

The demo was awesome, although way to short, but it has convinced me to buy the full game.

 

[Torque669]

I just finished playing the demo for Arkham Asylum and I must say.... I am looking forward to the full game. Anyone else download it? Any thoughts about the game?

note: The demo came out today for PSN, tomorrow for XBL.

Hey I havent downloaded the demo yet but if what you say is true. I have already preordered it for the 28th of August and if you would like to know a full review (Leaving out spoilers and such) Ill be glad to help you.

I am definatly looking forward to the game. Finally the acts of Poison Ivy, Killer Croc and Harley Quinn will eventually be recognised. Although Im quite miffed that Penguin/Mr Freeze has not been included. That would most definatly be a legendary boss fight.

 

[lacktheknack]

is there a demo for the PC version?

Yes, on Steam.

AND IT IS AWESOME.

I like how the five-armed-guards stealth bit at the end was incredibly non-linear. The panic meter is a great touch.

 

[lacktheknack]

I just finished playing the demo on steam - first thoughts are fantastic combat and setting, voice acting is top-notch. Really enjoyed zipping around and taking out henchmen.

Cons: The camera. I'll probably get used to it though.

Pros: Combat, (counters), Detective mode, takedowns, grappeling. Oh, and the lack of a proper crosshairs or surrounding HUD makes it feel authentic and *mildly* realistic.

Also, quick question. Anyone who got the PC demo on Steam know where to change the video controls? I've checked in-game but can't seem to find where to tweak the resolution and whatnot?

I don't think you can in-game, I changed them in a prompt that appeared the first time I opened the program.