Batman Arkham City Preview

1 August 2011

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Posted by:Meg

This Batman Arkham City preview gives a quick look at what can be expected from Rocksteady’s upcoming action-adventure, beat ‘em up, stealth sequel.

Arkham City is due to be released worldwide on October 18th 2011, on PC (windows), PS3, Xbox 360 and next year on Wii U!

The story takes place about one year after the events of the first game and builds upon the dark atmosphere established in its predecessor, Arkham Asylum.

Set inside the dangerous district at the heart of Gotham City, this highly anticipated sequel to Batman Arkham Asylum presents us with a new story that brings together a cast of classic characters including the infamous Catwoman! Brand new game play features too promise to deliver the ultimate experience in the newest Batman installment.

Check out the first 9 minutes of gameplay and get a feel for the darkest batman installment!

The spotlight is on Catwoman and new gameplay features in this video.

Key Features

Here is a list of key elements that will be available in Rocksteady’s Batman Arkham City based on news and announcements made so far.

Improved Gadgets
All the gadgets in the previous game will be present at the start of the sequel, however most of them will possess improved capabilities! for example, the Cryptographic sequencer can now track signals. A new smoke-bomb will be available too, which you can use to daze and evade your enemies.

A New Playable Character
Players can now take control of Catwoman! The combat in this mode revolves around acrobatic moves involving her primary weapons, whips, bolas, and claws. ‘Thief vision’ (her own detective mode) also enables her to locate items to steal which can aid the player during a heist.

Improved Detective Mode
A few improvements have also been added to Batman’s ‘detective mode’. Now called the ‘augmented reality mode’, players can perform forensic-based actions as well as searching for clues on-screen.

Puzzle-based Gameplay
Batman Arkham City promises to incorporate increased puzzle elements to the gameplay. The player will now have access to a criminal database and can track villains throughout the city.

Mission Objectives and Combat

Movement about the city is made increasingly difficult because of gangs and in-fighting between rival villains, such as Two-Face and the Joker.

As a result, the player has the chance to change their play-style depending on the situation.

For example you can move silently, evade inmates and other dangers using gadgets and new tactics to surprise the enemy. You may be forced however to fight through inmates or gangs using an improved combat system, allowing for multiple counters.

Watch the interview with Kevin Conroy (the voice of Batman) and his view on the game, characters and Arkham City’s narrative!

In this video, Mark Hamill (the voice of the Joker) talks about the sequel, his character and narrative!

Eagerly anticipating the Batman Arkham Asylum sequel? Don’t forget to leave a comment and share your opinion.

Be sure to check out our Batman Arkham City screenshots & Batman Arkham City wallpapers page!

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• Batman: Arkham City Walkthrough
• Batman: Arkham City Catwoman DLC Walkthrough
• Batman: Arkham City Riddler Trophies Locations Guide
• Batman: Arkham City Achievements & Trophies Guide
• Batman: Arkham City Medal Challenges Guide