[Official] Batman: Arkham Asylum


Recommended Posts

My biggest beef with the demo is one very simple, basic thing, and that is crouch is right trigger. I can never do the "crab" style with any controllers (two seperate fingers on trigger and shoulder pad), it just winds up hurting my hand after about a minute of trying, so pulling off crouch and Y (hit someone by sneaking up or when they are down) just feels really akward to me. Hoping you can map it custom on the consoles but I doubt it.

I also did check it out on both PC and 360, and I do have a GTX 285 which is a PhysX card so got to see the difference there and overall graphics were just a bit better on PC, so I will rent it on the 360 but very well may play it on the PC with a controller as then I can probably map the controls to something a bit different with the crouching.

But overall a good game it seems, although CQC with multiple people was a tad not that much fun gameplay wise, I like the other aspects of it enough to overlook that I believe.

I thought the control scheme was excellent and well layed out. My only gripe is those stupid action scenes were you have to keep pressing X to open the door or whatever...doesn't feel right with the rest of the game. A simple cut-scene would suffice in those types of scenes.

I thought the control scheme was excellent and well layed out. My only gripe is those stupid action scenes were you have to keep pressing X to open the door or whatever...doesn't feel right with the rest of the game. A simple cut-scene would suffice in those types of scenes. Batman just carrying out the action in real time would suffice.

I agree, I have no idea why I need to constantly rip grates off walls by mashing X, it should just be automatic.

I mean, GoW does that a lot, but it's usually for ripping someone's head off which I guess gives a little bit more 'contextual enjoyment' than "OMG IM TAKING A GRATE OFF A WALL, TAKE THIS FINGER MASHING CONTROLLER".

Just got done playing the demo. Overall pretty fun but I'm worried about detective mode. I know the demo just wanted you to experience it but I felt like I was having to use it the whole time instead of just being able to experience the game. We'll see how the game turns out.

really i never used it like that ( not that i wouldn't ) the games eye candy is just sexy

Are you guys serious? She's a fictional character....

Anyway, I'm about to try out the demo for PC. I also have it downloaded on my brother's PS3 but I'm more inclined to try out the PC version first. What can I say? I'm a PC gamer at heart.

Well I have kind of lost intrest in the game but Im gonna say after running through the PC demo off steam Im bout ready to buy it day one. had planned to buy it on the 360 but found the PC contorls fine. Plus Ive been meaning to get a controller for the PC anyway so I might as well with this game. Overall very excited now and look forward to what looks for sure to be the best batman game ever(though sadly that isn't hard).

I was really pleased with this demo. The game feels really fluent and polished. Full game will no doubt be a pleaser! It has a big budget studio feel to it that you dont usually get with these sort of games.

i.e. The hulk, spiderman, iron-man etc. I dont think I even bought myself to finish the demos let alone play the full game.

There's a grate you can open up and crawl in on the opposite wall from the destructible wall.

I couldn't find a way to blow it up so I assume it will be an option in the full game, or maybe it will be for replay value ie. you unlock blowing-up-walls in a later stage and will have to replay that stage to get that secret/unlock/whatever.

This topic is now closed to further replies.
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Posts

    • Zoom Workplace 7.1.0.41345 by Razvan Serea Zoom Workplace for Windows is a reliable video conferencing tool that makes it easy to connect and collaborate. With features like messaging, file sharing, and app integrations, it’s designed to streamline teamwork. You’ll get high-quality audio and video, strong security with end-to-end encryption, and an intuitive interface—all of which help remote teams and businesses stay productive and connected. Zoom Workplace key features: High-Definition Video & Audio: Provides clear, reliable communication for virtual meetings. End-to-End Encryption: Ensures secure communication with strong data protection. Multi-Factor Authentication: Adds an extra layer of security for user accounts. Integration with Productivity Apps: Supports seamless integration with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and more. File Sharing: Easily share files during meetings for efficient collaboration. Real-Time Messaging: Enables team chat for ongoing communication. Collaborative Whiteboarding: Allows teams to brainstorm and collaborate visually. Webinar Support: Host large webinars with interactive features. Administrative Controls: Manage user permissions, meeting settings, and security features. Cloud Storage: Automatically stores meetings and files in the cloud for easy access. Cross-Platform Support: Available on Windows, macOS, and mobile devices. Meeting features: Virtual Backgrounds: Customize your background for meetings to maintain privacy or enhance professionalism. Touch Up My Appearance: Automatically smoothens skin tone for a more polished video appearance. Breakout Rooms: Divide meetings into smaller sessions for group discussions or workshops. Live Transcription: Automatically generate real-time captions during meetings for accessibility. Zoom Apps: Integrate third-party applications directly into Zoom for enhanced functionality. Meeting Reactions: Participants can use emojis for quick, non-verbal feedback during meetings. Polling: Conduct live polls during meetings to gather instant feedback from participants. Attention Tracking: Monitors participant attention during meetings to ensure engagement. Closed Captioning: Enable manual or automatic captions for a more inclusive experience. Webinar Replay: Record and share webinars with analytics for audience engagement. Download: Zoom 64-bit | 145.0 MB (Free, paid upgrade available) Links: Zoom Website | Zoom ARM64 | Zoom Installers | Release Notes Get alerted to all of our Software updates on Twitter at @NeowinSoftware
    • UK funds £60M AI labs to challenge US tech dominance with open-source models by Paul Hill The UK government has awarded £60 million to Oxford University and University College London to help keep the country in the AI race by focusing on open-source, low-hardware alternatives. This is in stark contrast to the expensive, closed-source, and high-hardware-requirement models being created in the United States and elsewhere. The money will be shared among two new academic research labs over six years to help them redesign the fundamental mathematics and architectures of AI to help the UK reduce its reliance on a handful of US tech firms. Commenting on the development, AI Minister Kanishka Narayan said: Initially, the government planned to fund just one lab with a £40 million investment, but with this update, two labs will now get access to a larger pool of funds. The labs are expected to invest in the top AI researchers at every career stage, with £2 million per lab being set aside for hiring at least ten doctoral students. The government hopes that this will grow the UK’s talent in the field of AI. The labs are also expected to work closely with the leaders in British AI research, such as the Alan Turing Institute and UKRI’s AI research hubs. This will allow the various teams to collaborate and create new solutions faster than they could alone. This development is pretty interesting for a number of reasons, chiefly that it could create a long-term challenge for US tech firms if these labs successfully scale these open-source architectures that bypass the proprietary ecosystems. It could also give British businesses and public sector organizations access to AI features without paying high licensing fees to foreign providers or needing to invest in specialized server infrastructure.
    • If I were them, I'm gonna hold out until the prices of these semiconductor parts normalize. $1,049 for a ~5 year old hardware is DoA, more so for gamers. On a deeper note, if Steam Machine is priced like this, we are soo effed up for the next gen Xbox console and PS6. With great AAA titles releasing at the end of the year, this just creates more demand...and more tears for me. Lol.
    • I suspect one reason its hard to justify subsidising is that it's not a locked down device like a traditional console is. In this climate sadly if it was a "good deal" you'd get people hoarding them for anything but gaming. The Lenovo Legion Go 2 with the Ryzen Z2 Extreme is £1300 here ($1720) for some context on how other SteamOS like devices are now priced. I got the older Z1 Extreme model for £300 with a dock, just shows how insane prices have got recently.
  • Recent Achievements

    • One Month Later
      nates earned a badge
      One Month Later
    • Week One Done
      Almohandis earned a badge
      Week One Done
    • Rookie
      dorf went up a rank
      Rookie
    • First Post
      mike_rumble earned a badge
      First Post
    • Dedicated
      tuben earned a badge
      Dedicated
  • Popular Contributors

    1. 1
      +primortal
      465
    2. 2
      +Edouard
      183
    3. 3
      PsYcHoKiLLa
      94
    4. 4
      Michael Scrip
      88
    5. 5
      neufuse
      70
  • Tell a friend

    Love Neowin? Tell a friend!