Batman: Arkham Asylum Xbox 360 Gameplay – E3 2009: IGN Demo Part 2
Posted by admin under Chicks on Friday Sep 3, 2010Gameplay The game has a more closed gameplay atmosphere. In a description by Game Informer, the gameplay is reminiscent of BioShock. Gameplay places just as much focus on Batman’s role as a detective as his combat prowess. Most of the game is played from Batman’s perspective through an over-the-shoulder, third person perspective, similar to that of Resident Evil 4 and Dead Space. It has been hinted that certain villains might be playable at some point in the game although this may be as an unlockable element after completing the game. Arkham was chosen as a location because of its limitations including the fact that it’s located on an island. Arkham will be a persistent location that the player is able to freely roam, including an area that serves as Batman’s secret on-site Bat Cave. Arkham will make use of Batman’s many gadgets to accomplish tasks and take down foes, such as using the grapple gun to get a better perspective on a particular area. Combat Some boss battles are focused on combat while others will focus on gadgets. Combat description features Batman perched on a high ledge in a wide open room as he watches some of the Joker’s thugs rifle through drawers. Batman switches to investigation mode using a blue tinted visor that among other things lets Batman see his enemies through walls and identifies things like guns and knives. One thug is carrying a machine gun, so Batman jumps off the ledge, spreads his cape, and stuns him. He then swipes his cape to stun his …
