Another Batman Depends On Gamer Response To Arkham Asylum

Batman: Arkham Asylum is one of the best games of 2009 and quite possibly the greatest superhero title ever...and yet, Rocksteady Studios doesn't want to count their chickens before they've hatched.

As soon as most people got their hands on Batman, they wanted to see a sequel by the very same talented studio that provided them with such a technically polished and completely fulfilling experience. So this question was given to the game's lead narrative designer, Paul Crocker, in the latest VG247 podcast. His reply was simple:

"We’re just waiting to see if people like the game."

Um...Paul? Have you checked around the 'Net? Were you in attendance when Arkham Asylum brought home the Guinness World Record for the most critically acclaimed superhero video game ever? Granted, you don't have the official sales numbers for the first month yet (it only just released on August 25) but do you really think it'll be a sales failure? It had almost nothing to compete against unless you feel like counting Madden NFL 10, which launched a few weeks earlier, or Raven Software's Wolfenstein. Both of those are good games, but Arkham Asylum has been getting all the press.

Okay, PSXE readers, tell Crocker and the rest of Rocksteady Studios that the game rules, and they should make another one. Or maybe they should stay in the superhero realm, but try another superhero...how about "Superman: Fortress of Solitude?" You know, a bunch of thugs find it and break in when Superman is sleeping, or something. Yeah, we're not game designers - obviously - but Rocksteady knows what they're doing so we'll leave it in their capable hands.

Related Game(s): Batman: Arkham Asylum

9/4/2009 10:41:14 AM Ben Dutka

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Imagi
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 11:00:45 AM
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They know their onto a winner.

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G-WiZ199
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 11:03:04 AM
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Another Batman by RockSteady is necessary. Next time lets traverse thru Gotham using that Batmobile!

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WorldEndsWithMe
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 3:09:54 PM

Bebop and Rocksteady are cool.

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Jed
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 10:04:35 PM

@world, I dont think some of the youngsters are going to understand that one.

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dso8515
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 11:34:24 PM

Yeah they probably won't, but it's still funny.

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Jed
Saturday, September 05, 2009 @ 12:13:16 AM

oh ya, I'm not saying it isn't funny

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Jawknee
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 11:03:42 AM
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There will be another. The game was too good. Besides, the end kinda sets it up for another.

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Titch1794
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 1:07:29 PM

Yes absolutely, with Croc still alive and B-Man going to two-Face.
Hell yes the game is Brilliant.

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chucknasty
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 1:28:53 PM

You mean Bane still alive;)

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Jawknee
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 1:40:07 PM

I don't recall Croc dying either.

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Jiggy
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 2:03:30 PM

You're forgetting the person in the ending scene as well. Plus, B-Man needs to be sneaking around Gotham with his vehicles! Sequel = Hit

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Jed
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 10:06:11 PM

ok, I'll admit it, I havent finished the game yet, so at least put up your !SPOILERS! sign for the rest of us.

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mexgeo86
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 11:06:55 AM
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I'd prefer they stay w/Batman since superman's track record in games isn't as good :-P

They'd be taking a big risk but with high risk lies high payoffs i guess

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sunspider13
Saturday, September 05, 2009 @ 11:47:40 AM

Now to be fair after Rocksteady has gotten through with however many Batman games they are going to make, I think they should give 'the big blue boy-scout' a look over. I mean at least to get the taste of Superman 64 out of my mouth...gack.

Rocksteady has shown that they are fully committed to making a game as a good representation of the DC universe. So why not.

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bOnEs
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 11:10:25 AM
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i would like to see these guys make an open-world batman game... where, you fly from rooftops like infamous but, drive around the in batmobile like GTA... listening to the police radio, going after his usual enemies to take em back to arkham...

*all car's respond to a break in at the gotham bank... two suspects on foot... one is believed to be the riddler...*

then you get there and he left a clue to start the mission that treks across the city... something like that :D...

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vicious54
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 11:21:30 AM

Sounds like a great idea.

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coverton341
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 12:29:07 PM

Sounds like a winner if you are into that sort of game but lately I have been finding that I can't really get into open world games like that. I think I could be work related really. I would play it regardless though. Just might take me ages to finish it.

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Fane1024
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 7:41:58 PM

Two words: Bat Signal.

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crapreviews
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 11:19:53 AM
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Well i just beat it on Normal like 10 mins ago. I'll say this. 1. Save yourself the time and just play it on hard the first time around. you will be thanking yourself after you beat it. 2. the ending just makes it seem like they already have plans for another one.

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NiteKrawler
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 11:27:04 AM

Beat it on hard first? I beat normal and I'm quite looking forward to playing on hard as well.

Last edited by NiteKrawler on 9/4/2009 11:27:10 AM

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bOnEs
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 11:31:51 AM

i'm sorry but, any batman film, TV show, or game always gives you the feeling that there's more in store because, he never kills his enemies, and they always seem to break out of arkham lol...

it's a never ending loop in the batman universe :D...

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johnld
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 3:47:44 PM

yeah, i beat it on hard first because i didnt want to play through the story more than once to get all the trophies. i have all trophies for the game 100% complete. If you're after trophies, then spend time on practicing with the challenge maps. Shock and Awe extreme level is a pain in the ass because you have to get 30000 pts total all while killing each enemy in under 50 seconds for each round. It includes guys with knives, guns, stun sticks as well as normal guys.

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NiteKrawler
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 11:23:20 AM
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Earth to Eidos. Come in RockSteady. WE LOVE THE DAMN GAME! I mean...hello? I thought everyone knew it was awesome. If I don't get another one, I'm going to be pissed.

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fatelementality
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 11:55:37 AM
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Free roaming with those graphics.........drool.

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Jawknee
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 1:42:19 PM

Needs a better engine. Not a fan of the greasy look from the Unreal engine.

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fatelementality
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 5:22:12 PM

I'ts more in the style of the comics, which I like. I'd like to see it done like the animated series, but just not as cartoony. Maybe add some detail like they did to the CGI Ninja Turtles.

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Lotusflow3r
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 12:19:06 PM
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Well, their right.

No one should care what critics have to say because that's just one person, wait and see what the fans think, because that's what matters.

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Ricochet
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 12:35:39 PM
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Just finished on Normal and now playing Hard mode. I'm pretty pissed that the game will freeze everytime I try to collect the "interview tape" in the pumping room (possibly due to the firmware 3.0). ARGH, can't go for plat but I noticed some of the Riddler questions can't be backtracked so I'm glad I restarted the game again.

Best game I've played this year....

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chucknasty
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 1:34:03 PM

They can all be backtracked unless I got one on the first play through that isn't gettable later. Look for vents or breaky walls to get to a blocked area.

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NiteKrawler
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 1:50:11 PM

There are no riddles that you have to get at certain times only. They can all be found at any time. Some of the clues may sound like a certain condition must be met, but it isn't true.

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johnld
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 3:49:39 PM

to back track, usually you need to finish the game. tough im not sure because when i was playing the part finding ivy, im pretty sure stuff was blocked.

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Ricochet
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 6:11:16 PM

Actually I kindof found 2 riddles that can't be backtracked. First is the riddle where the Jack Rider reports the news on the radio and you have to immediately investigate it to solve the riddle. It only happens once I believe. The other is in the pumping room (where I get the freezes), after going up the elevator shaft you end up in the main courtyard but there's no way of going back if you want to collect the remaining items there.

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NiteKrawler
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 11:29:48 PM

I got the one in the pumping room after I finished the game. As for the Jack Rider one, I got it when I went through, but I'm positive you can get it later. I got it after listening to the broadcast and after leaving the room for a bit.

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McLovin519
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 12:50:12 PM
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I would love to see another Batman from them.
Voiced by Conroy & Hamill of course!

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NightHawk17
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 1:18:29 PM
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I loved Arkham asylum, just put the next game in Gotham city w/ side quests and more boss fights, and make it longer. and get rid of challenge mode mandatory to get 100%, cause it makes the 100% seem like a platinum trophy(which it sorta is)

and maybe a co-op mode ala Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2...

i can dream can't i?

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NiteKrawler
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 1:51:47 PM

lol. I can just imagine the pain of playing as Robin in coop.

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McLovin519
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 1:57:57 PM

No F**k'n Robin!

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johnld
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 3:51:39 PM

i got the platinum trophy. 100% is a gold trophy. platinum is getting all trophies like usual. None of the challenge maps are hard to get medals at except for Shock and Awe extreme. I was pissed playing that challenge because of so much restraints.

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ace_boon_coon
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 2:18:45 PM
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they'd better make a sequel. i just picked this game up and can't stop playing it. the scarcrow part had me kinda scared lol lol. my favorite part so far.

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pSmingO
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 2:45:02 PM
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hey the ps3 version outsold the 360 version yay

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tes37
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 2:46:41 PM
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I'm ordering this game tonight. I wasn't able to get it last week because I bought a ps3 mini me.

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RustEDalex
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 3:10:07 PM
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this game was awesome and I would love a sequal.
They know this game was good, didnt they say this game would be a GOTY contender.

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WorldEndsWithMe
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 3:10:31 PM
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Everyone seems to love it, I haven't played it but it does sound like the gold standard for multiplats. The Batman will get another game.

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tes37
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 3:52:44 PM

I said I wasn't gonna buy multiplats anymore, but this is one game that I'm making an exception for. If any other developers want to follow their lead on mutiplats ( by showing some respect for ps3 owners and not insult our intelligence ) then I'll be willing to buy more of them.

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bOnEs
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 3:58:47 PM

yea, i haven't played it either... but, if the numbers are correct, i think this is a silly topic to begin with... of course there's going to be a sequel!! developers these days don't let good selling games (even semi-decent selling games) go on without a sequel... if it makes money, might as well milk some more out of the concept...

i'm curious to see if there's other superhero franchises that call up eidos to see if they could revive their franchise lol...

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fatelementality
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 5:19:40 PM
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You aren't a true Batman fan if you want to leave out Robin. I'm pretty pissed that none of them were in the game. They had every other citizen of Gotham for cryin' out loud. BTW, did you guys know that Dick Grayson (1st Robin/Nightwing) has been Batman for a few months now in the comics? Bruce Wayne has "died".

Last edited by fatelementality on 9/4/2009 5:24:09 PM

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sunspider13
Saturday, September 05, 2009 @ 11:51:27 AM

It'll be funny when Bruce comes back for the Mantle of the Bat. Grayson vs. Wayne.

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fatelementality
Saturday, September 05, 2009 @ 11:55:53 AM

I'm pretty sure that Dick would just give it back willingly. He's the most level headed person aside from Bruce and Alfred.

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DGo8
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 5:35:55 PM
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theres like 3 diff endings y this..we spoke about it in the blog my ending was croc & another member had bane at tha end...and theres a scarecrow ending aswell....i would love to see a part two..bring two face in to the mix & some of the other villains..Hush..Penguin..Catwomen..Ventriloquist & Scarface (scareface was in it but still)..Clayface 100% i want him in part 2..tha riddler & maybe..mayb Man-Bat..possibly Mr Freeze i dunno doe.. thats my choice if i had to pick...Bring on Part 2!!

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therabbitkinge
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 6:28:17 PM
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A sequel may burn the game... I mean where else are we going to have the same fear? The same intensity? There are many versions of gotham but arkham has always had a sense a fear whenever its name was uttered. Rocksteady can try but they won't strike gold twice I would love to see another batman game by them but maybe as DLC giving us different wings of arkham to explore with different prisoners to fight like the many mentioned in the character bios (^_^) that's my take on it. Anyone get me? Ben?

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fundando
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 6:59:32 PM

Seeing how well they did with the this game I trust rocksteady to do wonders with a sequel.
I do agree about having some awesome dlc single player campaign goodness. Mad hatter, Tweedle Dee, Tweedle Dum, Two face or whatever makes for the craziest boss battles.

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fundando
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 6:55:52 PM
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Hey Rocksteady gamers everywhere love this game. The gameplay story and voice acting are all great. The art style and graphics give batman and the villains an awesome look.
The main thing I can ask for in a sequel is integration of the batmobile and more unique boss battles.

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Lairfan
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 7:25:10 PM
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This was an excellent game. If it doesn't get a sequel, I'll be shocked.

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BeezleDrop
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 8:31:57 PM
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I'll say! This game was a resounding success.

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Jed
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 10:14:01 PM
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The game is great, they did some wonderful things there. I can only imagine that after this great game they will get more resources to make the next one even better.

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therabbitkinge
Friday, September 04, 2009 @ 11:54:13 PM
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Well hey they did a lot of talk about Blackgate prison! If anything that would make an interesting setting for some DLC campaigns for lesser villains or just a new enviorment, granted blackgate isn't as memorable as arkham it has still house just as many criminals since its conception in DC batman history.

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Neurotoxiny
Saturday, September 05, 2009 @ 1:43:00 AM
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They should make the sequel with the "Spirit of Amadaeus Arkham"... and maybe a bit of Mr. Freeze action.

Mr. Freeze is honestly my favorite supervillain or superhero to ever be created... He's so cool - or should I say cold!

(I'm honestly a dork...)

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sunspider13
Saturday, September 05, 2009 @ 2:12:05 AM
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"We’re just waiting to see if people like the game."

Really? My friends online like it, my friends that have 360's like it, hell even my cat likes it (she's watches the screen while I'm playing, kid you not). SEQUEL PLEASE!

Batman's rogues gallery has to be the tops in the DCU. Catwoman, Solomon Grundy, Hush, Ra's Al Ghul, Penguin, Two-Face (voiced by Richard Moll from the animated series of course), Clayface, Man-Bat, The Clock King, Mr. Freeze (Heart of Ice episode of the animated series was one of the best), hell here's a bunch of villains for the next game right here! Get Cracking!

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___________
Saturday, September 05, 2009 @ 2:45:28 AM
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???????
it has a metriatic score of 91.
got the best superhero game from Guinness book of records.
everyone besides 2 people on my friends list are playing it 24/7.
what more do you want?
i think its safe to say people love batman AA and really want another.

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A2K78
Sunday, September 06, 2009 @ 3:26:48 AM
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Given the fact Eidos no longer exist and Square Enix is now in the driver seat, I highly doubt you'll see them invest a sequel even if this game is sucessful commercially.

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