Zero Punctuation: Batman: Arkham City

[UnderCoverGuest]

YES!

...that's really all I can think to say. There have only been one or two occasions when I disagree with Yahtzee, and this isn't one of them. Awesome writing as usual, and the visuals were hilarious!

 

[Falseprophet]

Is it my imagination, or is this the first time Yahtzee has EXPLICITLY recommended a game after taking the piss out of it for 5 minutes and having almost nothing good to say about it.

He did say it kept pretty much everything he liked about Arkham Asylum. I think in an earlier video he said if he doesn't specifically nag about some aspect of a game, you can probably assume it's fine. I remember Yahtzee spent most of his Assassin's Creed 2 video mocking the game, and had to clarify in Extra Punctuation that he actually liked it.

Seriously, you'd think if Gotham had the money to wall off a section of the city for a giant prison complex, they would have the money for some basic crime prevention programs.

They have a crime prevention program. He's called Batman.

 

[Something Amyss]

Are you kidding? Batman TOTALLY buys pre-owned. How do you think he got so rich?

 

[Bobic]

Seriously, you'd think if Gotham had the money to wall off a section of the city for a giant prison complex, they would have the money for some basic crime prevention programs.

They have a crime prevention program. He's called Batman.

The image you are requesting does not exist or is no longer available. But I must know what it is! Is it that grab from that one frank miller (at least I think it's him)comic of 'I'm the Goddamn Batman!'

 

[Arppis]

Can't wait for you to crack jokes about Uncharted 3.

 

[Falseprophet]

The image you are requesting does not exist or is no longer available. But I must know what it is! Is it that grab from that one frank miller (at least I think it's him)comic of 'I'm the Goddamn Batman!'

Not exactly--it's a Law and Order parody image. Try the link directly: http://www.nerdnirvana.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/goddamn-batman.jpg [http://www.nerdnirvana.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/goddamn-batman.jpg]

 

[Bobic]

The image you are requesting does not exist or is no longer available. But I must know what it is! Is it that grab from that one frank miller (at least I think it's him)comic of 'I'm the Goddamn Batman!'

Not exactly--it's a Law and Order parody image. Try the link directly: http://www.nerdnirvana.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/goddamn-batman.jpg [http://www.nerdnirvana.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/goddamn-batman.jpg]

Nope, still not working. Though a google search of 'Batman Law and order' did work. 'twas pretty funny.

Here's a link for those interested: http://www.flickr.com/photos/digital_3rd_eye/3399173359/

 

[Locutus9956]

I enjoyed this review very much like I do most ZPs with the exception of the waffle about used games. I overlook alot of things in your reviews as 'personal taste' or 'being humerous' or 'deliberately baiting annoying fanboys' but I can't let this one slide without comment.

Sorry but that's just bloody cheek. Yahtzee, I love your work but for someone who has a job that provides him with all the games he can eat without having to pay for them to dare to take the 'used games are the devil' line.... the NERVE man... bad form.

I cant believe I'm actually about to say this but I completely agree with Jim Sterling on this issue...

And as for 'Batman doesn't buy used games'... Batman is a billionaire the last time I checked and is unlikely to find himself unable to afford all the games he would like to play...

Just for the record I actually do buy pretty much all my games new.

 

[daxterx2005]

God I hope he trashes Arkham City next week...

Same, not because I dislike the game, because I want to see batman themed pictures thru out the review

Ask and you shall receive

 

[4173]

I didn't have side missions get locked off, but Deadshot and Hush would sometimes take an obnoxiously long time to murder someone new.

Disappointed Calendar Man just tells a short story.

I thought detective mode was handled much better in City. There is more division between what you see in each mode. Even on predator maps I think I spent about 30-40% of the time in regular plain-o-vision.

 

[Aureliano]

I know it was a great excuse to get paid to play a game you wanted to play (I can't play it yet because the industry still hates the PC), but this week's episode was just not very funny. I sniggered at the thought of Catwoman's concussions, but the meat of this one seemed to be 'look at my review of Arkham Asylum'.

Here's hoping that the next game you review is overhyped and disappointing.

 

[Ronnie O'Sullivan]

The only game I REALLY wanted Yahtzee to review, he never did. Dark Messiah. Without a doubt the best game I've ever played. Great story, great gameplay and extremely addictive.

 

[Casual Shinji]

I actually kinda liked the Catwoman bits (and her "bits" too).

Sure she doesn't flow aswell as Bats when it comes to traversing the environment, but it was nice to play as someone fun-loving as opposed to brooding Bruce.

 

[GeorgW]

Nice video, glad to see us agreeing on a lot of things [http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/326.320344-Hypnotic-reviews-Batman-Arkham-City#13084235], but I didn't experience that side mission thing, can anyone explain exactly which side missions were locked out?

 

[snappydog]

I didn't know side missions got locked out... I mean, I only started most of them after finishing the main quest, had nothing to do with Zsasz, Deadshot or 'the Watcher' until after completion. You're right about the boss fights though, Freeze in particular stands out as one of the greatest bosses of all time.
Also, is it really really worth getting the Catwoman DLC? 'Cos I do have a new copy of the game on 360, and therefore the code for the DLC, but I don't have XBox Live or an internet connection from my XBox. I mean, I'm almost willing to shell out for a networker thingy just so I can watch Catwoman running a lot, but... hm.

 

[Swifteye]

It's always good to buy games new, and help support the developers.

Indeed but it's hard to support a 60 dollar price tag on a video game. I'm kinda glad I don't buy the triple A titles that try to juke you if you buy something pre-owned. How terrible, I have a budget!

 

[Zac Smith]

I preordered Asylum on PC, will Catwoman be available to me too?

I'm thinking of just waiting for steam to make this thing super cheap and buying Saints Row 3 instead...

catwoman is a NEW bonus. Any first hand copy will have her, the other ones like robin, and nightwing and the costumes are pre-order. (depending who sucked your wallet)

hopes this clears things up.

I walked into my game store, bought a new copy, not pre-orderd or anything, and Catwomen AND robin codes

 

[TheSaw]

Really enjoyed the game, and everything but the thing that stood out for me was the New Game+.
I thought it would have just been, you do the story with all your old gadgets, but everything is harder. Tougher enemies, no counter flash and bosses are a lot more fun and harder.
Mr Freeze on Game+ took me ages. Had to figure out 10 ways to hit him instead of 5.

 

[Ubermetalhed]

The 'Batman and the Argonauts' joke was brilliant. Definitely one of his best.

 

[Vanguard_Ex]

Eh, most of these nitpicks are from Yahtzee's own lack of skill at the game. They're sort of valid but, yeah, he's mostly wrong here.