Rocksteady’s lead narrative designer Paul Crocker has recently been discussing Batman: Arkham Asylum with VG247. Much like the rest of the world they liked the game and put the question to him of whether or not Rocksteady would be making a sequel. He responded with a statement that would normally get him the Captain Obvious award of the week, but in this case only receives a very confused look. “We’re just waiting to see if people like the game,” he said.
Waiting to see if people do what now? Like it? He's talking about Batman: Arkham Asylum, the almost universally acclaimed, highly scored on Destructoid, Rev ranted, beloved rebirth of Batman in gaming, right? No, he can't be. He must be talking about some other game starring Batman that isn't already obviously one of the hottest games of the year. I realize that sales numbers take a little while to trickle in, Paul, but we've got our fingers on the pulse of gaming here and it's a pretty safe bet that people like your game, so get with the sequel making.
Crocker declined to comment on any DLC plans during VG247's interview, but did say that it exists.
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4:00 PM on 09.05.2009
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They'll probably give the 360 side the Joker DLC for a price.
He's obviously playing dumb with that one. They'll do it, I have faith.
I hope they bring back Mr. Freeze as a boss, Arnold Schwarzenegger edition.
TIME TO KICK SOME ICE
Well I enljoyed it quite a bit.
I was thinking the 360 would get the Joker for a price, too, but the exclusiveness is printed in the PS3 version's manual and everything, so I'm seriously doubting now. It'll be pretty nuts if it doesn't happen, though.
I would be interested in a sequel, definitely.
But I wonder how they'll keep it from getting stale?
True, but a Gotham City setting would have its own potential for an equally charming--but drastically different--experience. Still, I can't help but fear that a Gotham City setting would lack the detail of the first game. Personally I wouldn't mind if the game was limited to certain parts of Gotham City, as long as it meant the developers could give it the richness it deserves.
<3 batman sooooo much.
Abandoned. Theme. Park.
If not, at least they have this to their credit.
BTW Gamestop Conference supposedly announced DLC coming out in September...
17th *2 Challenge Maps* (Crime Alley & Dem Bones)
& Another PS3 Exclusive... DLC on the 24th.
NANANANANANANANA BATMAN!
"Batman sequel likely if people BUY the game"
fix'd!, now to bussiness
[Captain Obvious]
So a new IP could extend and become a franchise to keep cashing on the success of said IP if it is good and sells well? that's insane and unheard of before!
[/Captain Obvious]
Well, as long as the sequel (let's not kid ourselves, it's probably already in production as we type) is as polished and well made or even better than the original, yeah, i don't care, more good games for us.
That is all.
"I'm all for a sequel if it's done correctly."
I only want a sequel if it's done incorrectly.
And why not? I'm sure there's plenty of Batman comic material, that more games can be built upon. Obviously they'll open up access to Gotham, allowing more use of vehicles, gadgets etc, perhaps make the city breathe with more supporting characters and such, maybe side mission of different types of crime going on, beside dealing with the main event of the game. There's plenty that can be done, while building upon what's made it great.
Are you crazy? Gamers will get behind this just like Bioshock 2. There's nothing wrong with wanting more of a good thing.
A year in the life of batman ala The Long Halloween, the chapters are different months....and Robin has been kidnapped, you are searching for him through the various rouge gallery, mobsters and such. With each month batman loses it a bit more getting darker and darker.
I don't think most people like Robin enough to look for him for a whole year...
I C WUT U DID THAR
-Refine the stealth system, make it a little more challenging and Splinter Cell-ish.
-DONT CHANGE THE COMBAT AT ALL.
-Various costumes please (DLC, etc)
-Get more of the Batman: TAS voice actors, except for maybe Scarecrow and Ivy.
-Make more use of Batman instilling fear on enemies, it was passingly done in Arkham... however I wouldn't mind seeing fear be more integrated into the game.
-Use more "video game ready" villains who can translate well into bosses (Freeze, Hush, Clayface, Ra's, etc)
and last but not least...
-Find some way to have Batman beat the shit out of Superman.
....I REALLY WANT BEATLES: ROCK BAND OKAY!? I HAS PRIORITIES!
Perhaps option of simple or complex fighting styles.
I'd love to see Batman vs Predator played out, but that's wishful thinking crossover stuff.
I'd would to see more of those lesser known character from the series, like Ink