That said, there's still plenty of reason for fans of the franchise to be pumped, even if it is more of
the Arkham universe.
Worse, this reveal doesn't even make a lot of sense within the context of
the Arkham universe, which never even really hinted at this character's prior existence.
Arkham Origins is a unique take on Batman
Arkham universe, and it splendidly translates the Arkham world into a great mobile title.
Yet, the whole
Arkham universe remains a Warner Bros. property, so licensing shouldn't have been an issue.
I've been thinking about this too, and after a long think I've come to the conclusion that multiplayer in
the Arkham universe would stick out like a sore thumb; it'd take away from the «one man versus a whole city» atmosphere that Rocksteady are trying to achieve with the game.
Command iconic super-villains from the Batman:
Arkham universe, including the Riddler, Harley Quinn and Killer Croc, to become Gotham City's next criminal kingpin.
This image was posted to the web by a purported GameStop employee in possession of some advanced promotional material, seemingly pointing towards the imminent reveal of the next game in the Batman:
Arkham universe.
On paper, Blackgate reads like a sure thing: a Batman:
Arkham universe Metroidvania by Vita specialists Armature Studio (Injustice: Gods Among Us, Metal Gear Solid HD Collection), some members of which worked on the Metroid Prime series.
Where the console versions of
the Arkham universe allow for a more fluid combat system, in «Blackgate,» the series» group altercations are reduced to lining enemies up to the left or right of Batman, and knocking them back or countering their attacks, until the room is clear.
The man is a formiddable hero, with impressive detective skills and a flair for fighting However, my main gripe with this theory is that the use of fear toxin and fear in general doesn't fit Grayson's personality, nor indeed that of Tim Drake, the current Robin in
the Arkham universe.
Arkham Origins is a unique take on Batman
Arkham universe, and it splendidly translates the Arkham world into a great mobile title.
Not exact matches
The previous Task Force X animated movie — Batman: Assault on
Arkham — occurred in the
Arkham video game
universe.
Expanding the scope of the game from
Arkham Asylum,
Arkham City was an amazing piece in the Batman gaming
universe.
The Superman game will be set within the same narrative
universe as the
Arkham games and will feature Easter eggs that call back to Rocksteady's Batman series.
The second antagonist is the titular
Arkham Knight, a character that has been hyped up by Rocksteady as being entirely new to the DC
universe and the antithesis of Batman himself, a warrior capable of outwitting the Dark Knight and going toe - to - toe with him.
Mansions of Madness is part of the
Arkham Horror
universe, which is in turn based upon the works of H.P. Lovecraft, and a big theme in his stories was a lack of control.
A «choose your path» graphic novel featuring the
universe from the Batman:
Arkham games is now available for mobiles on the interactive Madefire platform.
Scarecrow does not plan to do this alone, however, as he has recruited a brand new villain into the Batman
universe named
Arkham Knight.
The journey through
Arkham City's storyline will, of course, also bring you face to face with the Joker who is still suffering from the effects of the Titan from the last game, as well as plenty of other big - names from the Batman
universe such as Mr. Freeze, Penguin, Two - Face and Catwoman.
Supposedly the game's set in the same
universe as the
Arkham games, and it will be a game on a much larger scale than even
Arkham Knight.
Arkham, Injustice: Gods Among Us, and the LEGO Batman games have never felt like awkward extensions of a movie or comic book marketing campaign, but rather fully fleshed - out original
universes that look and feel comfortable in their own videogame skins.
In a licensed project, perhaps no application of story is more important, and when reviewers state
Arkham Asylum really brings Batman's world to life, or that Force Unleashed captures the far reaches of the Star Wars
universe, you have a good understanding why these games succeeded.
Through producing two amazing, true to the
universe, video game experiences (Batman:
Arkham Asylum and Batman:
Arkham City), RockSteady has earned the trust of one of the most popular brands in the entertainment industry — DC.
Expanding the scope of the game from
Arkham Asylum,
Arkham City was an amazing piece in the Batman gaming
universe.
It has a sort of hardcore Borderlands meets Batman
Arkham set in the Mad Max
universe feel to it, and put simply, that sounds pretty damn cool.
Finally, it's supposedly set in the same
universe as the
Arkham games.
The environment of
Arkham Knight is also the best since the second game, making it a
universe worth revisiting.
You'll also quickly notice how the game's combat feels ripped right out of a Batman
Arkham title, but instead you're armed with a sword and powers that fit in just right with the
universe.
At the mercy of Scarecrow, the fate of the city hangs in the balance as he is joined by the
Arkham Knight, a completely new and original character in the Batman
universe, as well as a huge roster of other infamous villains including Harley Quinn, The Penguin, Two - Face, and the Riddler.
Arkham City «introduces a brand - new story that draws together a new all - star cast of classic characters and murderous villains from the Batman
universe, as well as a vast range of new and enhanced gameplay features to deliver the ultimate experience as the Dark Knight.»