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Despite being released more than 13 years ago,Batman: Arkham Cityis still regarded as one of the greatest games ever to exist. It is the second installment in theArkham seriesand is considered the heart and soul of the whole franchise, delivering the perfect mixture of storytelling, gameplay, and atmosphere that modern AAA titles are struggling to replicate.
Although the game was released almost a decade ago, fans of the game still recommendBatman: Arkham Cityover any other modern game. Let’s see what Rocksteady did right that other game developers did not.
Why isBatman: Arkham Cityso special?
Batman: Arkham Seriesis one of the most incredible franchises out there. Bringing the DC superhero to life and giving the players a chance to actually become “The Batman,” theArkham serieshas set the bar too high for other games to catch up. From the whole storyline to the graphics, the games are perfect.
Although technology has leaped since 2011, not many games nowadays have that sort of feeling thatBatman: Arkham Citygave us. It is like being embraced and being brought into this world of fantasy by the developers, while modern-day titles feel more half-hearted.
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In a 2011 interview between the marketing game manager at Rocksteady, Dax Ginn andThe Guardian, he said that Rocksteady studios have no notion ofholding ideas back, even if it’s last minute.
There’s no concept of holding any ideas back. I just feel like it’s so rare you get the chance to release a game which has this level of anticipation swirling around it. We need to make the best game we could possibly make – then we’ll worry about what comes next.
During the interview, he also added that Rocksteady Studios are committed toputting out a polished experiencefor the player and they wouldn’t release anything that has a lot of bugs.
What are modern developers doing wrong?
The dedication to put out and release a game with no bugs and no hassle is what sets apart theBatman Arkhamseries from Rocksteady and other modern-day AAA titles. Rocksteady had delivered a polished and refined experience from the beginning while developers nowadays push to release a game relying on post-launch patches to fix the issues.
An example of this isCyberpunk 2077. Upon release, the game was filled to the brim with bugs, leaving a bad taste on the players, and ruining the reputation of both the game and its developers, CD Projekt Red. Although the game had vast potential, the game’s launch was botched just because the studio was prioritizing meeting deadlines rather than delivering a polished experience.
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Games likeBatman: Arkham Cityact as a reminder of an era when developers used to devote themselves completely to their games and build masterpieces, rather than maximize profits and meet deadlines. Rocksteady’s dedication to delivering a refined experience is why theArkham seriescontinues to be one of the best game franchises ever.
Sreyoskrit Mukherjee
Content Writer
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Sreyoskrit is an avid indie game enjoyer and a huge Batman fan. With a true passion for video games, he is beginning his writing journey here at Fandomwire. When he is not writing, you will definitely find him playing those niche games that most people often ignore.
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