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5:08 am
08/27/2009
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W4RG34R3D_SN1P3R
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Hey guys , as we all know , the major kick ass game BATMAN : ARKHAM ASYLUM just released and i must say , i started it , and didnt stop . Its amazingly good , more than i expected and hard to put down as mentioned , so i figured i might just run you guys through a little review and maybe for the ones that cant really figure to buy it or not , i can convince you . First things first :
Fighting System : Smooth and easy to pick up , the fighting system easily features 4 buttons , each with a unique response . Square is to chain your attacks while Triangle is Counter . Simple enough , tapping X wil make you jump over enemies and Circle is used as a great stun to link your combos , and will also come in handy for enemies later on . Also when you fill in a combat bar , you will be able to upgrade gadgets such as your Batarang , aswell as others . There are 20 Upgrades in total .
Story : Dont worry , i wont go to far to spoil . I figured to enter this for those who find the story a bit unclear . Basically after capturing the Joker for the 500th time , he manages an escape ( as seen in demo ) . Now that the Joker has the warden hostage , Batman isnt leaving till he puts Joker down , dwelling you truly into the heart of Arkham . Later on , the story takes a great dramatic turn , but like i said , no spoilers .
Collectors Edition Review : I bought the Collectors Edition and i must say , it truly is badass . It goes for about 100 $ and based on your level of support ( meaning a die hard fan or not ) Its totally worth it . Heres what it includes :
- 14 Inch replica batarang : Not metal , but includes scratches making it real as possible .
- 2 Disk Game with sleeve case .
- Exclusive Crime Alley Challenge map
- Journal including Bios on all characters : Very Useful
Overall : If i could give it 100/10 i would , but this deffinately gets a full rating . Im in a good 3/4 quarters of the game , and cant wait to play it over . Boss battles are fun and Riddler Trophies add frustration , Oh joy ! . So thats it guys , hoped you liked it lol . Also , if anyone finds an online guide for Riddler Maps (which reveal secret trophies ) please do post here to help me and others .
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10:30 am
08/27/2009
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Haza12
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Good to know everyone is enjoying it! I'm still unable to get it here  but only one more day to go!
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2:26 pm
08/27/2009
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BigWoopMagazine
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Indeed… some of those riddler puzzles are stumpers… or maybe I'm just not too bright…
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4:21 pm
08/27/2009
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parnakas
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I found that the ending was kinda predictable, no real surprises in the game, story-wise.
I wish the combat evolved more, instead of just being the same moves, and i wish you could pull off some finishers.
Those Riddler challenges are pretty tricky. I got stumped on most of them.
I wish there was some variations in the missions, its always “Find This”.
It is a great game. A must-buy.
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6:11 pm
08/27/2009
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emdeepee
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BigWoopMagazine said:
Indeed… some of those riddler puzzles are stumpers… or maybe I'm just not too bright…
I know this won't help everybody but this months PSM3 comes with a book that has 100% Riddler challenges guide. 
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7:53 pm
08/27/2009
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BigWoopMagazine
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emdeepee said:
BigWoopMagazine said:
Indeed… some of those riddler puzzles are stumpers… or maybe I'm just not too bright…
I know this won't help everybody but this months PSM3 comes with a book that has 100% Riddler challenges guide.
Thanks for the heads up but I'll pass,,, I'm glad for some challenging puzzles for once in a game,,, I feel like a lot of game puzzles lately are simplistic and assume the general public is stupid. It may take me a while, but I will figure them out on my own!
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7:58 pm
08/27/2009
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W4RG34R3D_SN1P3R
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As long as you read your comics your good , if someone can get a guide of all the riddler maps atleast you ll know generally where they are , although a guide of the Spirits of arkham would be better .
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8:42 pm
08/27/2009
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Haza12
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emdeepee said:
BigWoopMagazine said:
Indeed… some of those riddler puzzles are stumpers… or maybe I'm just not too bright…
I know this won't help everybody but this months PSM3 comes with a book that has 100% Riddler challenges guide. 
lol I just got that a few minutes ago XD It also has tips for the challenge rooms in it and a boss guide. Won't read it though until I've actually played the game. I don't want to spoil it.
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8:46 pm
08/27/2009
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Haza12
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haha according to the PSM3 review of Batman, it all gets a bit “Hideo Kojima” towards the end…
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10:38 pm
08/27/2009
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BigWoopMagazine
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yes the game is very story oriented, which is done very well (so far, I'm about halfway). LOTS of dialogue, which I'm enjoying. There are quite a few scenes where as you sneak up on different enemies, they're having extensive conversations about whatever is going on at the time. One in particular a thug is having a conversation with the joker that lasts for what feels like 5 minutes. You can end it anytime with a sneak attack, or wait it out… I was being patient with some of these and listening, but I've gotten to a point where I just wanna keep going. Still a cool feature though
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10:58 pm
08/27/2009
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NinjaMidget
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cant wait for this, waking up early tommorrow so i can get it!
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10:59 pm
08/27/2009
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parnakas
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Im doing most of the Riddler challenges by myself, not that bad.
Im done all except the Medical place.
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“Pull the pins,
Save your grace.
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On his grave.” ……………..
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1:50 am
08/28/2009
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W4RG34R3D_SN1P3R
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parnakas said:
Im doing most of the Riddler challenges by myself, not that bad.
Im done all except the Medical place.
Yea its just some can be a what the **** moment , in the area where you fight harley theres one right above you and i just cant figure out how to get it . The bigger problem is the Spirit of Arkham
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2:00 am
08/28/2009
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parnakas
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W4RG34R3D_SN1P3R said:
Yea its just some can be a what the **** moment , in the area where you fight harley theres one right above you and i just cant figure out how to get it . The bigger problem is the Spirit of Arkham
exactly. They are pretty easy if you actually think about the riddle.
I havent tried any in the Med Facility, but after those, im done.
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“Pull the pins,
Save your grace.
Mark these words,
On his grave.” ……………..
- The Mars Volta: Televators
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2:28 am
08/28/2009
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Pokenny
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I got mine today, Haven't put it down since 11am… Well for food and shit, but I put it down at 11pm  I love days off work. Anyhow I am now what I think is the last boss battle… Not entierly sure if it is or not.
However I am having fun with the combat, it is extreamly easy, but if you button bash it does become extreamly hard. I've been doing the game in Easy, and so far I have died at least 20 times… Most of which were with the scarecrow…. Where I think, can I move… Yeah I can… crap never mind “Retry”.
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2:29 am
08/28/2009
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W4RG34R3D_SN1P3R
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parnakas said:
W4RG34R3D_SN1P3R said:
Yea its just some can be a what the **** moment , in the area where you fight harley theres one right above you and i just cant figure out how to get it . The bigger problem is the Spirit of Arkham
exactly. They are pretty easy if you actually think about the riddle.
I havent tried any in the Med Facility, but after those, im done.
Lucky , and hey sorry about that thing you asked me about how the game restarts , i never got that far yet Anyways , it would be great if we could help eachother y know . I just wish there was some guide on those damn spirit of arkham things .
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2:37 am
08/28/2009
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parnakas
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W4RG34R3D_SN1P3R said:
Lucky , and hey sorry about that thing you asked me about how the game restarts , i never got that far yet Anyways , it would be great if we could help eachother y know . I just wish there was some guide on those damn spirit of arkham things .
if i finish all in time, i will make try and make a guide.
Im trying to do all the challenges, and the Normal difficulty on another save.. so its pretty hectic.
Yea, we can help each other out.. and if anyone needs any help in this game just ask!
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“Pull the pins,
Save your grace.
Mark these words,
On his grave.” ……………..
- The Mars Volta: Televators
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5:10 pm
08/28/2009
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W4RG34R3D_SN1P3R
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parnakas said:
W4RG34R3D_SN1P3R said:
Lucky , and hey sorry about that thing you asked me about how the game restarts , i never got that far yet Anyways , it would be great if we could help eachother y know . I just wish there was some guide on those damn spirit of arkham things .
if i finish all in time, i will make try and make a guide.
Im trying to do all the challenges, and the Normal difficulty on another save.. so its pretty hectic.
Yea, we can help each other out.. and if anyone needs any help in this game just ask!
Make sure when you find a Spirit of arkham to record it , and ill contribute mine aswell , then on Saturday make a text chat and we ll share them , i only have like 6 . RoosterTeeth on Youtube are making a Riddler guide so im SURE theres to be a guide for the Arkhams too, but its not like i wanna wait forever . Btw whats the new Ps update , it wasnt showing on the website .
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5:10 pm
08/28/2009
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W4RG34R3D_SN1P3R
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parnakas said:
W4RG34R3D_SN1P3R said:
Lucky , and hey sorry about that thing you asked me about how the game restarts , i never got that far yet Anyways , it would be great if we could help eachother y know . I just wish there was some guide on those damn spirit of arkham things .
if i finish all in time, i will make try and make a guide.
Im trying to do all the challenges, and the Normal difficulty on another save.. so its pretty hectic.
Yea, we can help each other out.. and if anyone needs any help in this game just ask!
Make sure when you find a Spirit of arkham to record it , and ill contribute mine aswell , then on Saturday make a text chat and we ll share them , i only have like 6 . RoosterTeeth on Youtube are making a Riddler guide so im SURE theres to be a guide for the Arkhams too, but its not like i wanna wait forever . Btw whats the new Ps update , it wasnt showing on the website .
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8:10 pm
08/28/2009
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BigWoopMagazine
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Let it be noted that if you find a secrets map the spirits are listed on there as well as all the other stuff… so once you get those it shouldn't be too difficult. I've got 70% so far, will probably complete the rest tonight, let me know if you want help finding anything to compile your list.
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