Arkham Asylum!
With this in mind, my friend, Kathy, went out and bought the game. I invited myself over and watched her play on her PS3(normal, right?). After watching the trailer in class, I automatically assumed it would be a great game, I didn't know it would be this big.
This single player action game which explores Arkham Asylum, the famous nuthouse for DC Comics supervillains (Riddler, Two-Face, Posion Ivy from Batman), gives you an insight to what seems like one of the longest days of Batmans life. Although the point of the game is to make you feel like Batman himself, I believe Joker is the main character. Heres why. Because from beginning to end (I suppose), he is moving the plot along. After he lures you (Batman) into Arkham, and traps you there, he taunts you. Joker then releases all the prisoners forcing Batman to not only face his enemies but also save the staff and figure out Jokers evil scheme for Gotham. Even when not on screen taunting Batman, Jokers voice punctures the speakers.
This single player action game which explores Arkham Asylum, the famous nuthouse for DC Comics supervillains (Riddler, Two-Face, Posion Ivy from Batman), gives you an insight to what seems like one of the longest days of Batmans life. Although the point of the game is to make you feel like Batman himself, I believe Joker is the main character. Heres why. Because from beginning to end (I suppose), he is moving the plot along. After he lures you (Batman) into Arkham, and traps you there, he taunts you. Joker then releases all the prisoners forcing Batman to not only face his enemies but also save the staff and figure out Jokers evil scheme for Gotham. Even when not on screen taunting Batman, Jokers voice punctures the speakers.
I didn't watch her long but it was long enough to realize that like most games, there are predetermined points you're forced into some sort of game play. In this case Kathy was the victim. When assaulted by a gang of thugs, she had to constantly press the X button to punch them all unconscious. (Its humanely possible to press it 16 times per second, she was at about 4). This doesn't work when enemies creep up from behind though. Fortunately the game gave you a little hint before they attacked (some sort of halo over their head) so when they do, you can counter the attack by pressing the Y button. Poor girl led to Batmans death plenty of times when she didn't know what to do. The game however explains tips to a solution on the Game Over screen, clever Id say.
Batman, well Kathy, has to examine every nook and cranny in order to successfully stop Joker. I cant tell if she did. I will tell you one thing though, this game is quite entertaining to watch as it is being played by somebody else. Its a super dark, dangerous in a fun way, adventurous game that captures the true rivalry between Batman and Joker from day one. I recommend you go play it.
IGN Video Review of Arkham Asylum
This was a good idea. It is fun to watch other people play, especially a new game they haven't figured out yet.
ReplyDeleteNice work!