Dreakon139 Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 To anyone that owns the game... I'm not too big into this series, but this sequel is starting to sound like too much quality to pass up. Will I not understand any key story/plot pieces or will the game be less enjoyable with no prior knowledge of anything that happened in Arkham Asylum... or are they two separate stories? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orenjikitty Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Play Asylum first. City and Asylum are roughly 18 months apart, with everything from Asylum affecting City in one way or another. All the background stories for the characters ties in the Asylum, but you can probably get away with just background information from the riddler's riddles. Asylum also gives you a chance to practice the use of the gadgets and the fight mechanics. City doesn't come with a manual, only tutorials on the new gadgets and the new fight mechanics but everything else derives from Arkham Asylum. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreakon139 Posted October 21, 2011 Author Share Posted October 21, 2011 Lame. They look like cool games, but it's tough to muster up the energy to go through two games. Especially since I'd want to at least try and platinum both of them. Maybe I'll stick to my original plan and look into these games after I spend a few months with Uncharted 3 and Skyrim and perhaps after Arkham City goes down in price a little. Thanks for the info though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grimydawg___ Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Yeah I agree with kitty on this. If you play Arkham City first, you'll likely be confused why things the way they are now, if you didn't play the first game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ille1234 Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 I have yet to play Arkham City but can tell you this, go play Arkham Asylum NAO! It's an absolutely fantastic game (as you might have heard) and well worth the time and money. Also from what i've heard, helps ease into Arkham City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreakon139 Posted October 21, 2011 Author Share Posted October 21, 2011 Hmm... maybe. Arkham Asylum is fairly cheap now and it'd provide some thrills in the days preceding Uncharted 3... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlteredFormula Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 I wouldnt say you have to play Arkham Asylum first. If funds are tight, I would suggest reading up on the 1st game and buying the second. you can still enjoy it just as much. That being said, to truly appreciate how good City is, I would play Asylum first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade_VC Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Play Asylum first. City and Asylum are roughly 18 months apart, with everything from Asylum affecting City in one way or another. All the background stories for the characters ties in the Asylum, but you can probably get away with just background information from the riddler's riddles. Asylum also gives you a chance to practice the use of the gadgets and the fight mechanics. City doesn't come with a manual, only tutorials on the new gadgets and the new fight mechanics but everything else derives from Arkham Asylum. Although I have played Arkham Asylum (not Platted though), this is great advice for those like Dreakon and others who have not played the first game. To me, this is the type of information that can prove vital for many of the games in the games section, especially those that are sequels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDKSimba Posted October 24, 2011 Share Posted October 24, 2011 great thread/question Dreakon. after just finishing up Socom 4, was a bit undecided to which game I would start next. My hommie @ work just got them both for the price of just city @ Walmart and offered to let Me Play Asylum while he plays City. Awesome friend by the way. . but back on topic, due to all the great responses, especially that of orenjikitty, I will be getting started on Arkham Asylum tomorrow. thanks all for the great advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simula67 Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 I would also recommend that you play Arkham Asylum first. The storylines are very connected and you'll understand more of the sequel having played the first game. Also, the combat in the first game is a bit easier because there are less gadgets/moves. Good practice for the second one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIDEWINDER_21X Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 To reinforce what others have been saying, I would definitely recommend playing Asylum first as it really does help you get a grip with the controls and mechanics of the game. On the other hand, if you are put off by having to play Asylum first, then just go for it with Arkham City! Seriously, its too much of a masterpiece to miss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iraqoz Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I dont have the game yet, but I definitly agree with what other said, not because you cant complet the game but you will just destroy a wonderfull story and therefor an awesome experience, so I will strongly recommend getting B:AS first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parker Posted October 28, 2011 Share Posted October 28, 2011 I'll agree with the others. You don't have to play Arkham Asylum to enjoy Arkham City, but the story will make more sense and it will give you an opportunity to warm up to the combat system. Arkham Asylum is a fantastic game in it's own right, and considering you already know it isn't that expensive you have no excuse (Uncharted 3 doesn't count ) not to try it out. Parker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FurryMcMemes Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Do you like Batman? If so then shame on you for not playing either game. Both are great masterpieces and you should at least try them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreakon139 Posted December 10, 2011 Author Share Posted December 10, 2011 Do you like Batman? If so then shame on you for not playing either game. Both are great masterpieces and you should at least try them. Batman's alright... The GotY Edition is only $20 at Gamestop. Maybe someday... I played a few moments worth of Arkham City on OnLive and the fighting system was pretty infectious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowdi Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Batman's alright... The GotY Edition is only $20 at Gamestop. Maybe someday... I played a few moments worth of Arkham City on OnLive and the fighting system was pretty infectious. It is addictive. Imo, it is very easy to get into, but difficult to master. Don't forget Asylum has the play as the Joker dlc. I'm not sure if it comes with the GOTY, but it was free at one time. Check it out. Fighting as the Joker was hilarious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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