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Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition Wii U
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41 of 42 people found the following review helpful
By M. Clark
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
It feels almost pointless to discuss how fantastic Arkham City is because it's so renowned. This particular version for the Wii U does offer some extra features that are important to mention.
Arkham City: Armored Edition contains all of the same content as the Game of the Year (GOTY) editions for PS3 and Xbox360 plus a little extra. It includes not only the base Arkham City game, but all of the extra DLC that was released for it including the Catwoman missions, the Riddler's Revenge challenges, the Harley missions, and everything else. In addition to all the features you'll find in the GOTY editions it includes a few Wii U enhancements.
"Armored Edition" means Batman and Catwoman have special armor that isn't available in the other editions of the game. This armor comes with an ability to activate it and go into "BAT" mode after you've absorbed enough kinetic energy. In this mode, you'll move faster and hit harder for a short period of time. It's activated with a button on the gamepad screen, which is conveniently located in the top-left corner.
The utilization of the gamepad screen is a major addition to the game that is not available in other versions. It acts as the menu system for the game, an interactive map with waypoint ability and sonar capabilities, and in a number of different ways based on the tools being used. It's a great way of utilizing the second screen, and a big improvement.
This version does experience some slowdown when encountering large fights with a large number of enemies in the open world. Other than that, the performance is quite good.
Highly recommended if you've never played this game before! In my opinion, this is the best version of the game because of the additional features included (in particular, the integration with the Wii U Gamepad). If you already own the GOTY edition for another system, this version is probably a bit redundant, but if you don't, you should do yourself a favor and get this game!
Arkham City: Armored Edition contains all of the same content as the Game of the Year (GOTY) editions for PS3 and Xbox360 plus a little extra. It includes not only the base Arkham City game, but all of the extra DLC that was released for it including the Catwoman missions, the Riddler's Revenge challenges, the Harley missions, and everything else. In addition to all the features you'll find in the GOTY editions it includes a few Wii U enhancements.
"Armored Edition" means Batman and Catwoman have special armor that isn't available in the other editions of the game. This armor comes with an ability to activate it and go into "BAT" mode after you've absorbed enough kinetic energy. In this mode, you'll move faster and hit harder for a short period of time. It's activated with a button on the gamepad screen, which is conveniently located in the top-left corner.
The utilization of the gamepad screen is a major addition to the game that is not available in other versions. It acts as the menu system for the game, an interactive map with waypoint ability and sonar capabilities, and in a number of different ways based on the tools being used. It's a great way of utilizing the second screen, and a big improvement.
This version does experience some slowdown when encountering large fights with a large number of enemies in the open world. Other than that, the performance is quite good.
Highly recommended if you've never played this game before! In my opinion, this is the best version of the game because of the additional features included (in particular, the integration with the Wii U Gamepad). If you already own the GOTY edition for another system, this version is probably a bit redundant, but if you don't, you should do yourself a favor and get this game!
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Compare to other console version, WiiU version is completely different experience. Things are more customizable and more fun to play with WiiU game pad. Graphics and other things are basically the same if those things matter to you. Get this game and you won't be dissapointed!
14 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Don't even know why I'm writing this review, because it's pretty much going to echo the sentiment of everyone else...
Gorgeous graphics, crisp combat system, great weaponry and challenging puzzles make this a gem.
Hands down, one of the TOP 10 action games ever devised. They took a great game, ported it, enhanced it and added all of the downloadable content to create one of the most satisfying gaming experiences that I have ever had.
I will say that the Wii U controller takes some getting used to, just because it's a grand departure from what the gaming community has seen thus far. However, once you understand the mechanics, you'll love how interactive it is.
I literally had to tear myself away from this game several times. I've been playing for about 12 hours already, and I'm only at 12%.
The section involving R'as Al Ghul is second to none.
This is a must have for the Wii U.
Gorgeous graphics, crisp combat system, great weaponry and challenging puzzles make this a gem.
Hands down, one of the TOP 10 action games ever devised. They took a great game, ported it, enhanced it and added all of the downloadable content to create one of the most satisfying gaming experiences that I have ever had.
I will say that the Wii U controller takes some getting used to, just because it's a grand departure from what the gaming community has seen thus far. However, once you understand the mechanics, you'll love how interactive it is.
I literally had to tear myself away from this game several times. I've been playing for about 12 hours already, and I'm only at 12%.
The section involving R'as Al Ghul is second to none.
This is a must have for the Wii U.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best version of Arkham City.
I have Arkham City game of the year edition on the XBox 360 and think it is a great game. Why I bought it for the Wii U, I don't know but I did. Read more
Published 22 hours ago by David W. Johnson
4.0 out of 5 stars
Hours of Game Time, Disappointing Plot
This is an immense game, with a lot to explore and discover. The Wii U controller is used really well (with a few exceptions), and the combat system is challenging. Read more
Published 5 days ago by John Shortino
3.0 out of 5 stars
Thank God I Got It Cheap!!!
I only paid $20 for this game from Amazon and for that, it was worth it. If I had paid $30, I would have felt like I didn't get my money's worth! Read more
Published 6 days ago by KevD
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome game
My grandson played it and finished all levels. Can't get enough of this game. He plays it for hours a day!
Published 6 days ago by Derik Martin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent game!
I hesitated to buy Arkham City Armored Edition since I hadn't played the other game in the series, and it isn't the kind of game that I usually play, but after playing it for a... Read more
Published 13 days ago by Chad A Znoj
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great game
Quick delivery and well packaged. With some motion sensor capability (not as much as I would like but better than Assasin's Creed whichhas no montion sensor capability).
Published 22 days ago by Richard Anderson
5.0 out of 5 stars
The best action game I played since Resident Evil 4
If you played or know Resident Evil 4 maybe you can understand what this tittle for
This game like RE4 is one of the best games in its own time and for the consoles... Read more
This game like RE4 is one of the best games in its own time and for the consoles... Read more
Published 25 days ago by Robert SV
5.0 out of 5 stars
1 word
Amazing !!! Very good game, a lot of missions, good history and the use game pad changes the game experiencie in a positive way. Plz buy it !!!
Published 25 days ago by Snake
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Game Almost Like the Movie
The Game is Incredible, It reminded me with the cool fun factor I used to have with the 16 Bit consoles, graphics ARE great, the game-pad function is greet.
Published 27 days ago by Yahya T. Abduh
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great, Not Perfect
I would have thought this would be better than Arkham Asylum, but it lacked the darkness and the feeling that there were some villains that were too big to fight (Killer Crock). Read more
Published 27 days ago by Kojobovava
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