There have been many american comic adaptations, but only a few works have stood out, and the Batman Arkham series is a member of this pile of games. This time I'm going to talk to you about the second installment in the series: Batman: Arkham City.
Rocksteady Studios, which developed the series, had only one FPS that was probably unknown to anyone before. Why did they have the ability to develop such a work as the Arkham series? In fact, it is because their predecessor is the bankrupt Argonaut Games, which has a wealth of development experience. There are also adaptations such as Harry Potter, Catwoman, etc. After Arkham's first generation made a name for itself, it was bought by Warner and bought most of the shares.
Although I later got used to the style of the first generation, I was actually not interested in this game when it was first released, mainly because the style of the generation was not very suitable for my appetite, so I did not know much about why the evaluation was so high. I really started out in the second generation of Arkham City, and I was attracted by the art of the characteristic style.
Very cool! Very cool!
The game scene is pulled from the madhouse to the city, and the most significant change is that the whole city has finally become a semi-open world. The most notable point is that it does not feel like an individual area, as in the previous game, although it is interconnected. From this point of view, you can freely go to the entire map, but the interior of the building needs to read the map separately.
One of the biggest selling points of this series is playing Batman to beat up the villains. One of the things that makes the Akahan series so critically acclaimed is the refreshing combat system. When attacking, it will automatically lock on to one person and pounce on the enemy in that direction, not waving too far away. In addition, there is also a signature counterattack with an invincible shield, which allows Batman to interrupt the attack and kill while protecting himself.
When Batman maintains COMBO, in addition to further damage increases, he can also use special skills to take down multiple enemies at once. Batman often has to face a lot of enemies, and the above system combined with tumbling avoidance can freely move through the crowd. Coupled with the sound effect of breaking human bones, there is only one cool word.
Supervillain
One of the great features of the superhero adaptation is that in addition to the hero, many well-known villain villains will also appear at the same time. The main minions encountered in the game are basically from the three gangs of Two-Faced, Penguin, and Joker. These well-known villains will intersperse the main line, or be active in the side line, or just come out to fight and take it away.
Battles with villain bosses have specific ways of playing, and it is not difficult to get familiar with them. One of the most impressive battles is the battle against the Frozen Man. Non-repetitive terrain kills must be used to defeat them. It's really exciting not to look at the guide to figure out the way on your own. BOSS BATTLES will add terrain and even visual changes. Although it is essentially a violent beating, the visual picture that is different from ordinary combat also adds some excitement to a large number of unchanged battles.
The use of a variety of props is one of Batman's specialties. The game will feature gel bombs, frozen bombs, remote-controlled bat darts, decoders, stun guns and other equipment. The main purpose of these pieces of equipment is to solve puzzles and enter places that were previously impossible to pass. The second is to use in combat, with the environment to increase the variety of knockdown means.
Riddle Man is definitely the most popular character in this game that makes players want to beat him. Like other open worlds, the game has a large number of trophy collection elements and puzzle solving. The difference is that everything here is put up by the riddle people. It is very tiring not to look at the raiders to find them all.
Reliable allies
In addition to the various villains, Batman also has allies who will appear in this episode. Catwoman can be manipulated in the main plot. Usually uses a whip to attack, and can be hung upside down on the ceiling to sneak attacks. There are also small props that are different from Batman and belong to them. The most important thing to note in the big map is that Catwoman does not have a cape to glide, nor does she have a hook gun to pull herself over, but climbs on the wall and jumps straight over. If you are not used to operation, you will often fall out of the air.
In Challenge Mode, you can also use the original Robin, Nightwing, and the third generation robin, Tim.
Talia of the League of Assassins is also one of her allies and once had a relationship with Batman. In this game, there are three beautiful big sisters with different styles, Joker, Catwoman, and Talia, and Batman
summary
Although Arkham City initially attracted me only to fine arts, the actual play was more fun than expected for me, who had never been exposed to the series. There are many characters, but they all have their own characteristics due to the blessing of the original setting. If you don't know much, you can also flip through the database. The performance is also impressive enough to see how attractive the characters that have survived to this day are.
In the trailer, Dr. Hugo's identity crisis caused by the secret of Batman is actually not so serious. Knowing without announcing, catching and not revealing, it is also very normal for American comics to think about it. Unfortunately, the opening bruce handsome broken handcuffs, the back is simply played as a monkey, the rhythm of the plot has the feeling of being led by the nose. Fortunately, the final explosion point is still quite strong.
The overall game design is considered to be an action adventure, and the proportion of puzzle solving is not low. Boss battles follow a fixed play style, and most of them will only have memory points for drama performances. General battles are quickly resolved in two parts, and the enemy is invincible when he falls. And the knife repair animation is too long, often because of the interference, the enemy who has just been knocked down will immediately climb up again, and there are still as many people who move around for half a day. However, learning bat dart knockdowns and disarms in the later stage can make up for this very well.
Stealth is another important gameplay in the series. In addition to being proficient in various fighting and weapons, Batman also possesses master-level stealth skills that even Superman's super hearing cannot detect. The haunting of Batman is the nightmare of villains. Later on, enemies will also add some anti-stealth reconnaissance actions, increasing the difficulty of the game is not too simple.
The main reason why the Arkham series is so well received is that even if so many things are stuffed, the game experience is still very smooth. The system is highly complete, there is nothing to be picky about. One of the things that most people recommend about this series is the punch-to-flesh feel, but for me it feels a bit fluttery, and the main reason for the idea of punching to flesh may be the sound effects of various broken bones.
If you're looking for an action game that's cool enough, or an open-world one, or even a plot show that can't be too bad, or an anime adaptation? The Arkham series is pretty good, and in the next installment I'll talk about the final piece of the trilogy: Batman: Arkham Knight.