Topic: The "I got it!/First impressions" Thread
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m2caldwellFunk not only moves, it can remove, dig?Two much Neo  since: Nov 2002
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The "I got it!/First impressions" Thread
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Giving in to temptation, I went to my gamestop last night to get my copy of the game. Surpringly, there were about 40-50 people at the store, awaiting the release. More than I expected, anyway, and everyone was very excited for Batman: Arkham Asylum.
I ended up playing for about 3 hours last night, and I had a hard time turning the console off and forcing myself to go to bed; I could have played all night and straight through today if not for obligations to work and family. It's just that good.
When Eidos said that the demo didn't do the game justice, they weren't kidding! The demo is a HEAVILY edited version of what is in the first level of B:AA. Without giving too much away, the opening cinematic is much more in depth, with a long sequence over the credits as you escort the Joker (who is wisecracking all the way) into the depths of the Asylum. Mark Hamill's voice work is spot-on perfect, and this longer opening cinematic really sets the tone.
Gameplay proper begins just as it does in the demo, but I was quickly surprised to find that one of the first air-ducts I crawled through did not take me the same place it did in the demo. Kudos to the developers for delivering a demo that somehow edited out large parts of the early game without feeling like it was all cut up.
Anyway, I will stop now as going much further would spoil things for the rest of you. I'll just say that so far it's a great game, so much deeper than what was in the demo. I can't wait to get back to it later today!
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Star of Spursnot good with countriesRelentless  total posts: 9257 since: May 2006
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Argos *bleep*ed up my order so it's unlikely I'm getting it until 9th September. 
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ShinobiDyneSabbra CadabraStill Seekin'  since: Oct 2006
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WAIT
It's out today in the UK!?Edit - *bleep* I forgot the date, even though it says it on Neo. 
Ah well, but I'm looking forwards to what you guys are gonna say about the game. Just remember no spoilers.
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HisServant77Be the moon...seek-o-holic  total posts: 881 GameGrep pts: 3693 since: May 2002
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Wow Thanks for the info, caldwell! Did a good job at not really spoiling it, yet letting us know the demo indeed was not the very start! That is excellent to hear!
Now I just wait for my game to come in!!
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Miss Razz...CruisiN'  since: Sep 2003
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Wait... America and the UK are getting it today, but Australia has to wait till next Thursday? Now that's just evil 
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ShinobiDyneSabbra CadabraStill Seekin'  since: Oct 2006
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Nope, its out on the 28th in the UK, just looked on the GAME, Asda and PC World websites and they all have it listed for the 28th.
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DarknetHalf as long, twice as brightEternal  total posts: 28968 since: Aug 2002
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I'm having fun.
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HisServant77Be the moon...seek-o-holic  total posts: 881 GameGrep pts: 3693 since: May 2002
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I feel for y'all. I really do (talking to the ones who have to wait longer).
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DaweiiWhite Blank PageStill Seekin'  since: Apr 2009
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The wait is officially killing me... I only have Fat Princess to keep me company right now, gotten slightly bored of Demon's Souls that was meant to tide me over.
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icebox66gone postal total posts: 498 since: Jan 2007
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few more hrs for me
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trendyskamanPermanently Plugged In  neopoints: 110 since: Aug 2002
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I wasn't planning on it, but I may run over to Gamestop in the next couple of days and pick it up. The problem is, I really don't have time for movies/TV shows/video games anymore at the moment...
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m2caldwellFunk not only moves, it can remove, dig?Two much Neo  since: Nov 2002
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quote trendyskaman
I wasn't planning on it, but I may run over to Gamestop in the next couple of days and pick it up. The problem is, I really don't have time for movies/TV shows/video games anymore at the moment...
I know what you mean...I only get to play late at night after the wife and kids go to bed. 
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DaweiiWhite Blank PageStill Seekin'  since: Apr 2009
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I hate playing late at night. I often confuse tiredness for boredom and end the session early. I much prefer daytime gaming.
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King BubsgonzolaThe People's Strudeltrue seeker (2K Remix)  total posts: 2090 since: Feb 2007
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So, what gadgets and moves do you start with? quoteArgos *bleep*ed up my order so it's unlikely I'm getting it until 9th September Can you not cancel the order,get your money back and get it from a shop?
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icebox66gone postal total posts: 498 since: Jan 2007
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got it
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