Developers: Rocksteady Studios
Notable Releases: Batman: Arkham Asylum, Batman: Arkham City
There have been several Batman games over the years, none of which were particularly noteworthy. But then Batman: Arkham Asylum was released in 2009, a game that was immediately compared to Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight, and widely venerated as the best superhero game ever made.
Loosely based on the comic, Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on Serious Earth, the first game in the series not only focused on Batman's detective roots, but also introduced the free-flow combat that has now become a staple of the franchise. The game also featured stealth sequences, and a story and overall tone that was true to its source material.
That winning formula was carried over to its 2011 sequel, Batman: Arkham City, where it was greatly expanded upon, resulting in one of the year's most critically-acclaimed titles. A prequel, Batman: Arkham Origins, was developed by Warner Bros. Games Montréal and released in 2013.
Batman: Arkham Knight, the third and final game in the series developed by Rocksteady Studios, is scheduled for release in October, 2014.
It is a shame the other folks didn't do as well with Origins. Still Arkham city is hard to follow. I got my AK pre-ordered and I can't wait for it.
ReplyDeleteBrandon Ax: Writer's Storm
I haven't played Origins, but I'll probably check it out sooner or later. But I can't wait to play Arkham Knight; it could very well be the game that convinces me to put down some money for a PS4. :D
DeleteI figure if I ever got into gaming, this would be a good place to start.
ReplyDeleteYeah. Couldn't possibly go wrong there.
DeleteArkham City was the best. Absolutely the best.
ReplyDeleteI am still making my way through it, funny enough. But I can attest to it being the best one thus far, even though I really enjoyed Arkham Asylum too.
DeleteI've not played that one, just Arkham Asylum.
ReplyDeleteIt is more or less the same game, but on a much larger scale.
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ReplyDeleteHere from the A to Z challenge; this is so weird but I know the guy who did the motion capture for this game, glad you enjoyed it!
Mars
Curling Stones for Lego People
Really? That's awesome. :D
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