KnockBack, Episode 110 | Batman: Arkham Asylum
Added 2020-03-21 19:52:09 +0000 UTCToday, Rocksteady is one of the most famous game developers on the planet, but back in 2009, they were basically unknown. With only one obscure PS2 game under their belt, the British team was met with an enticing challenge: Make a good Batman title. Turns out, such a task is easier said than done, but Rocksteady rose to the occasion. 2009's Batman: Arkham Asylum is one of the very best licensed games ever created, an ode not only to the Dark Knight, but to 3D exploration and kinetic fisticuffs, too. Packing exceptional vocal performances, tons of unlockables and secrets, and the perfect playtime in an era of too-long adventures, Arkham Asylum more than deserves its own episode of KnockBack. You asked for this one, CLS Patrons, and we're all too happy to oblige.
Comments
That's not very nice.
Colin Moriarty
2020-04-04 22:27:48 +0000 UTCFUCK R2D2 #scumbot
Erk-Prime
2020-04-03 22:40:12 +0000 UTCI've not heard anything on that front, no.
Colin Moriarty
2020-03-29 20:29:32 +0000 UTCHey Colin ever since Rocksteady finished Arkham City there's always been a decent amount of rumors about them making a TMNT game. Any truth to this?
Clint
2020-03-28 06:59:28 +0000 UTCIt's fluid and no doubt fun... but definitely shallow and not very difficult. I really am a believer that you've gotta force people to use your mechanics in some way, shape, or form, or it kinda defeats the purpose of them being there at all.
Colin Moriarty
2020-03-27 20:15:08 +0000 UTCI recently came to the same realisation about the combat. It's pretty shallow even though back then it was mind blowing. Maybe the recent move towards more deliberate combat like in God of War and Bloodborne has changed our standards. Glad Dagan liked it anyway, always up for hearing his take on modern classics.
Your Boi Nicky V
2020-03-27 13:00:19 +0000 UTCGlad to hear it. Great episode, by the way!
Matthew Clem
2020-03-27 08:56:53 +0000 UTCI'm a 98 baby so I grew up with the classics. Lol
Clint
2020-03-27 03:49:17 +0000 UTCShe is a pink fairy who debuted in '06. She came in just as I was getting "too old" to watch Sesame Street as a kid.
Judah Bailey
2020-03-27 03:48:14 +0000 UTCI hope you stay sane!
Colin Moriarty
2020-03-27 03:41:38 +0000 UTCI think she's a newer character.
Colin Moriarty
2020-03-27 03:41:20 +0000 UTCThank you!
Colin Moriarty
2020-03-27 03:41:13 +0000 UTCGlad I bought it for $20. =\
Colin Moriarty
2020-03-27 03:41:07 +0000 UTCYeah, I can understand that from an aesthetic point of view.
Colin Moriarty
2020-03-27 03:40:59 +0000 UTCIndeed.
Colin Moriarty
2020-03-27 03:40:32 +0000 UTC=)
Colin Moriarty
2020-03-27 03:40:24 +0000 UTCThank you!
Colin Moriarty
2020-03-27 03:40:18 +0000 UTCLOL. We got there eventually.
Colin Moriarty
2020-03-27 03:40:11 +0000 UTCDagan is on a Batman binge lately, so he may wanna take a look!
Colin Moriarty
2020-03-27 03:40:00 +0000 UTCI liked Arkham Knight, but I hated the Batmobile emphasis.
Colin Moriarty
2020-03-27 03:39:44 +0000 UTCYes, I am!
Colin Moriarty
2020-03-27 03:39:22 +0000 UTCThank you! <3
Colin Moriarty
2020-03-27 03:39:13 +0000 UTCI honestly don't think I have the skill or patience.
Colin Moriarty
2020-03-27 03:38:58 +0000 UTCThank you.
Colin Moriarty
2020-03-27 03:38:43 +0000 UTCIn that case, we're glad to deliver. =)
Colin Moriarty
2020-03-27 03:38:37 +0000 UTCThank you. <3
Colin Moriarty
2020-03-27 03:38:27 +0000 UTCThe Plat is too hard for me, because of that damn Challenge Mode.
Colin Moriarty
2020-03-27 03:38:19 +0000 UTCThank you! Time heals all wounds.
Colin Moriarty
2020-03-27 03:38:08 +0000 UTC20 times?! That's a lot.
Colin Moriarty
2020-03-27 03:37:58 +0000 UTCMe too.
Colin Moriarty
2020-03-27 03:37:50 +0000 UTCThe Challenge Mode is horrific, Trophy-wise.
Colin Moriarty
2020-03-27 03:37:44 +0000 UTCEnjoy.
Colin Moriarty
2020-03-27 03:37:26 +0000 UTCHave fun!
Colin Moriarty
2020-03-27 03:37:20 +0000 UTCAs much as I like the discussion of Batman, I most relate to Dagan's tales of home life, as I, too, am in a period of comforting my kids due to cancelled sports and activities while always trying to get my wife to enjoy television of actual quality.
Zach Brown
2020-03-26 16:05:07 +0000 UTCWho the hell is Abby from Sesame Street? I don't remember that one.
Clint
2020-03-26 07:57:07 +0000 UTCJust brilliant.
adhlx
2020-03-26 03:45:53 +0000 UTCWas just waiting for them to realize she was Barbara but it never happened (oh shit it just did nvmd)
Alex Lawrence
2020-03-24 20:27:26 +0000 UTCThe back Arkham collection is on psn for $5
Brandon Lahood
2020-03-23 11:15:17 +0000 UTCWhat all Batman’s gadgets and abilities adds to the combat, even if not functionally more efficient, is that it allows the player to make the fights look cinematic and cool doing takedowns with a bunch of different abilities, making the player feel more like Batman. You talk about playing Mega Man in a fluid way in which you’re constantly moving gracefully etc., so it’s not apples to apples, and you have a point, but I think that may be a point you’re somewhat missing about functionality of these things in combat. They can be just options to make what’s happening on screen look cool! Enjoyed the episode, take care of yourself!
Caleb Greer
2020-03-23 06:21:42 +0000 UTCfucc 🦠
Bartosz Bargiel
2020-03-23 00:46:32 +0000 UTC😂
Bartosz Bargiel
2020-03-23 00:46:04 +0000 UTCLove this episode! Well done guys!
Andy T
2020-03-23 00:16:24 +0000 UTCI wholeheartedly agree😉
Marcus Brown
2020-03-22 14:00:48 +0000 UTCDid anyone else scream for 5 minutes when Dagan/Colin was wondering who Oracle was? 🤣 Great episode as always, can't wait for Arkham City and my favorite Arkham Knight. You know what, we should acknowledge Origins as well. 🦇
Marcus Brown
2020-03-22 14:00:01 +0000 UTCSo I just finished reading Harleen, a 3 issue story that explores Harley Quinn's origin. It may be one of my favorite Joker stories of all time, it's very cerebral, and it explains Harley's descent from someone who just wants to help a fucked up city into one of it's criminally deranged. Highly recommended.
Ismail Diop
2020-03-22 11:43:59 +0000 UTC1) I hope when they do Arkham city the address that ridiculous trophy for calendar man 2) Arkham Knight is one of the best video games of all time and the best in the series, hopefully they agree!
Rory Powers Right Areola
2020-03-22 04:38:14 +0000 UTCShock and Awe Extreme may test his limits, but if I can do it twice (PS3 and PS4), then he definitely can!
Jay Jones
2020-03-22 02:33:49 +0000 UTCAlmost 3 hours?! You are a quarantine Jesus!
RK9
2020-03-22 00:57:21 +0000 UTCFellas! I’m totally fine with Corona talk at the beginning of these considering we’re all collectively going through this right now. Plus these episodes are time capsules so you’re adding more value to them IMO head up Colin, you got this!
Remington James
2020-03-21 23:22:11 +0000 UTCColin, the challenges are tough for sure but shouldn’t keep you from the platinum. You have some far more difficult/tedious platinums under your belt.
Steve hamilton
2020-03-21 22:20:52 +0000 UTCHey Colin. Feel better, bubba.
Jorge Aponte
2020-03-21 21:30:58 +0000 UTCThank you! I needed this!
Daniel Boyer
2020-03-21 21:09:05 +0000 UTCI couldn't have asked for a better episode to listen to!!! Hope you're feeling better Colin.
Connor Farner
2020-03-21 20:27:35 +0000 UTCJust played this for the first time a few months ago and it definitely holds up! Gotta go back for the platinum at some point.
Judah Bailey
2020-03-21 20:13:53 +0000 UTCLove this game, can't wait to listen to the episode! Hope you're feeling better as well, Colin!
Matthew Clem
2020-03-21 20:06:55 +0000 UTCThey are the absolute worst. I love all the games in this series, but I’m just not good enough to get all the medals lol
Timothy Bryant
2020-03-21 20:06:00 +0000 UTCArkham City is better and also my favorite game of all time l. I’ve beaten the story over 20 times and it’s just the best asylum is cool too. Didn’t grow up playing metroidvanias so I’d rather go around an open world as Batman meeting all the villains and so much hidden secrets and cool stuff you can find just exploring. And I love Batman. With that being said, looking forward to hearing this episode once I catch up.
Timothy Bryant
2020-03-21 20:05:19 +0000 UTCAlways preferred Asylum to City and Knight
Chocomatt12
2020-03-21 19:59:41 +0000 UTCI literally just beat the campaign again yesterday, lol. Trying to get the platinum but I hate those challenge modes, those are all that I have left
Sean Williams
2020-03-21 19:55:44 +0000 UTCNearly 3 hour podcast and isolation. Nothing better
Riley Brewer
2020-03-21 19:54:39 +0000 UTCHoly quarantine, Batman! Something to enjoy!
Quinn
2020-03-21 19:53:21 +0000 UTC
