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  • @NestorCustodio
    @NestorCustodio 11 месяцев назад +60

    Batman wears undies over his pants for the same reason Superman and so many other classic comics characters do: it's a callback to old-timey circus "strongman" tradition. Circuses back in the day would have a "strongman" act, and we hadn't quite figured out stretchy fabrics at the time, so it was likely that their trousers would tear while performing "daring feats" and acrobatics, etc, so to keep shows family-friendly and reduce the likelihood of someone's crotch suddenly popping out, they would wear a second, shorter garment over their trousers as a precaution. This iconography carried over into early comics to symbolize "very strong, larger-than-life" characters.

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад +15

      Omg that's an amazing throw back! Thank you for answering my question because it confused the life out of me 😂

  • @infinity9730
    @infinity9730 11 месяцев назад +40

    38:06 Batman: "officer balls"
    Joker: ahahaha haha
    Me: That was his plan all along.

    • @itotallycare
      @itotallycare 10 месяцев назад +7

      Us Jonklers gotta stick together

    • @angeloalvarez5520
      @angeloalvarez5520 2 месяца назад

      @@itotallycare is there a lore reason

  • @BronyDanProductions
    @BronyDanProductions 11 месяцев назад +28

    As soon as you hear Kevin Conroy and Mark Hamill’s voices coming out of Batman and Joker, you know you’re in for a good time. Those two are the definitive Batman and Joker, having voiced the characters for 30 years together, until Conroy’s death in 2022.

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад +9

      That's so sweet that they had a longstanding career together with these characters!

  • @forastero54321
    @forastero54321 11 месяцев назад +11

    To bad Kevin passed away before I had the chance to meet him. It’s also bittersweet to know that since Kevin is gone, Mark Hamill is also done voicing the Joker since (appropriately enough since they were friends) he’d only voice the Joker if Kevin was voicing Batman.
    They were both a good duo-just like Joker and Batman…to quote a phrase from Joker from the animated series (voices by Mark): “without Batman, crime has no punchline…”

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад +6

      It's lovely in a way that these games and the series are a lasting legacy to him all the same

  • @LittleGalaxyBoy
    @LittleGalaxyBoy 11 месяцев назад +34

    This video game is even written by Paul Dini who wrote many of the episodes for the Batman: Animated Series along with DC comic books as well. The game also features many of the same voice actors from the show such as the late Kevin Conroy as Batman, Mark Hamill as the Joker, and the late Arleen Sorkin as Harley Quinn. Harley was actually a character who was created for the Animated Series (1992) based on Arleen Sorkin performance as a jester on stage. Harley was then added to the comics in 1999 I believe. basically using the same origin we see in the show for DCs mainline comics. Arleen Sorkin retired right after this game so for future Harley focused projects Tara Strong came in to voice the character doing an amazing job. Tara funny enough voiced Batgirl in the Animated Series and New Batman Adventures connecting her to the Animated Series as well.
    The Animated Series does have a stronger timeless art direction compared to this game. The show was a hybrid of the 1930s mixed with the 1950s and 1990s showcasing a very Art Deco Gotham City with retro cars, 1930s inspired fashion alongside 1980s and 1990s. And a mix of old and new tech such as Cellphones and computers. Arkham City and more so Arkham Knight embrace this style much more than Arkham Asylum, Gotham is not really a focus of Asylum but it still has some cool retro designs like the cameras you see everywhere.
    The game also embraces the more surreal elements of the Batman universe. Beyond the Tim Burton Batman films alot of directors tried their best to "ground" Batman and Gotham in reality removing all the surreal elements such as the supernatural or Metahuman abilities. This is heavily showcased in the Dark Knight trilogy which went for a "What if Batman and Gotham existed in our own world" idea. Thankfully this game doesn't do that at all and we see characters like Killer Croc along with a more timeless gothic Arkham Asylum just stuff you wouldn't see in those films.

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад +10

      Oh wow that's amazing! I love how interconnected it all is between the game and the series!!

    • @MikadenAugustus-sg3pt
      @MikadenAugustus-sg3pt 11 месяцев назад +4

      @@drsophiedarling i actually have all Batman games

    • @MikadenAugustus-sg3pt
      @MikadenAugustus-sg3pt 11 месяцев назад

      @@drsophiedarlingyour beautiful gorgeous and hot

    • @Cheepchipsable
      @Cheepchipsable 2 месяца назад

      Batman was actually more empathetic to many of the crooks in The Animated Series.

  • @Fawlker
    @Fawlker 11 месяцев назад +52

    R.I.P. Kevin Conroy😢.

  • @The_Phantasm
    @The_Phantasm 11 месяцев назад +10

    Waylon Jones AKA Killer Croc isn't an actual crocodile or a mutant. He was a regular person born with an extreme form of the medical condition Epidermolytic Hyperkeratosis, which caused his appearance to develop progressively into that of a crocodile, hence his name. Waylon was put under the guardianship of his incredibly abusive and alcoholic aunt after his mother died giving birth to him and his father had abandoned him. Waylon had no friends, and was the object of constant ridicule of those who knew him and as a result he grew to resent all of humanity.

  • @AndyEinstman
    @AndyEinstman 11 месяцев назад +19

    I recently played Batman: Arkham Asylum, and for me it was a great introduction to the Batman Arkham series. As a Batman fan myself, Kevin Conroy was the quintessential voice for Batman no matter what.

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад +2

      Have you played the other games as well?!

  • @The_Phantasm
    @The_Phantasm 11 месяцев назад +7

    I'm not sure if you're aware, but unlike some the movies, Joker doesn't wear any make-up. In fact, during his first encounter with Batman, he was disguised as the criminal Red Hood and he accidentally falls in a vat of acidic chemicals and as a result his entire skin is permanently bleached white, his hair is turned naturally green and his lips have a blood red colour. He doesn't wear any make-up whatsoever.

  • @thevirtuouscollector
    @thevirtuouscollector 11 месяцев назад +14

    You know what's crazy? This is easily one of the best trilogies in gaming, regardless of your fondness for the source material and you can easily keep up to speed with the Batman mythos by reading the bios. Since it's a MetroidVania game you don't need to stress yourself up on trying to do everything at once and keep a high combo while fighting and you'll be good. Also, you just got yourself a new subscriber! :)

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад +4

      Thank you for subscribing!! I really like that the game doesn't presume you're a Batman fan who knows everything so they provide those lore details! I think that's such a cool aspect to include!

  • @OIndieGabo
    @OIndieGabo 11 месяцев назад +17

    I do not know if you are aware of who Mark Hammil is, but he is the actor who plays The Joker in this game and some animations. He is also the one who plays Luke Skywalker from the Star Wars franchise. incredible work.
    (Commenting this as a fun fact because you enjoyed the voice acting)

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад +12

      OMG NO WAY!! Mark Hammil is a legend!

    • @OIndieGabo
      @OIndieGabo 11 месяцев назад +3

      @@drsophiedarling HE IS!!

    • @jackhebert2140
      @jackhebert2140 11 месяцев назад +4

      Also RIP to the legendary voice of Kevin Conroy. He voices Batman in all the mainline games and has voiced him more so than anyone else. When anyone has ever read a Batman comic, he’s the voice that everyone hears. He tragically passed away back in 2022 from a private battle with cancer🦇

    • @OIndieGabo
      @OIndieGabo 11 месяцев назад +3

      @@jackhebert2140 was not aware of that. RIP. 😣

  • @sharronbrennon899
    @sharronbrennon899 11 месяцев назад +4

    The jokers end goal has always been to get Batman to drop his grim facade and make him laugh. And even get him to finally kill. Since Batman has a no killing rule that he lives by. Even if they were the most violent offender that has killed thousands of people. He doesn’t kill for 2 major reasons
    1 he feels like once he kills somebody he won’t be able to stop doing it
    2 he doesn’t want to lower himself down to the same level as the criminals he stops

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад +2

      That's very interesting that Batman doesn't see himself as much different than the criminals he captures, the only line distinguishing him and them is the act of killing. I think, from a psychological perspective, I'm going to enjoy this game!

    • @sharronbrennon899
      @sharronbrennon899 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@drsophiedarling the next Arkham games are
      Arkham City
      Arkham Origins and
      Arkham Knight. Arkham City is better than Arkham Asylum. Arkham Origins is a prequel to Arkham Asylum and delves into his first year as Batman. And Arkham Knight is set after Arkham City

  • @GreenGoblin64
    @GreenGoblin64 11 месяцев назад +7

    Batman isn't actually wearing underwear on the outfit of his suit, at least in the Arkham games. It's all one part that just divides the top and button to create a contrast. I personally don't mind the look with how over the top wacky yet dark and brutal these games are but I don't think I'd miss them if they were removed. They'd look out of place in a very grounded film like The Dark Knight but for a more comic book feeling film with a really cool Gothic meets Art Deco Gotham City they'd work really well.

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад +3

      Oh I completely get that! I think as a non-superhero fan it just caught me off guard and I was like "wait underpants?!"

  • @zeleros71324
    @zeleros71324 11 месяцев назад +10

    Oh god welcome to the club of forever chasing the feeling that Hollow Knight leaves you with after you've finished it.
    Very few things manage to scratch that same itch.

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад +3

      It's so sad 😭 nothing quite matches up to it yet!!

    • @life09m
      @life09m 11 месяцев назад +2

      Four years deep since I played hollow knight and still find it hard to play anything new and feel interested as I did then 😭😂😂

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад +2

      @@life09m RIGHT? I feel like I'm mourning that experience!!

  • @PsyTychist
    @PsyTychist 11 месяцев назад +2

    I'm very glad you have started this series. If you enjoy it, the main trilogy is a great time with a complete overarching story which is well worth the time put into it.
    I'm not going to spoil anything, but I'm going to offer a few tips to hopefully help with your playthough.
    - Collecting Riddler trophies earns huge amounts of XP for upgrades, well worth going off searching to learn more about Batman and Arkham.
    - Take your time with button presses, it's a bit like Spiderman but rewards timing for combos rather than mashing.
    - Evading is the best thing Batman can do in combat. Use it to your advantage to get out of sticky situations.
    - As long as you have some flow (x3 or x5) Batman can nearly punch across a huge arena as long as you are pointed in the right direction.
    - If you find an obstacle you can't get past or open, just like Hollow Knight you will get something later to help you out.
    I know Hollow Knight is special, but this might just be the distaction to give you some relief before Silksong eventually arrives.

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад +1

      I HOPE THIS IS THE DISTRACTION!!
      I am enjoying it to so far and it feels fun and fluid at least :D

    • @PsyTychist
      @PsyTychist 11 месяцев назад

      @@drsophiedarling I'm glad you are. It gets even more fluid if you continue into Arkham City and finally into Arkham Knight.
      One little tidbit if you want to see what happens to the Riddler, you will have to beat him by collecting the 240 riddles. I personally think it is worth it :)

  • @EntidadLibre
    @EntidadLibre 11 месяцев назад +4

    It's always interesting watching someone trying out something for the first time. I know much about Batman, and listening to your theories is fascinating. I'm playing this game for the second time ever these days. It is one of the best. I hope you enjoy it to the end.

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад +2

      I really like the fluidity of the combat!!

  • @emeralddarkness
    @emeralddarkness 11 месяцев назад +5

    Heck yeah! I love Batman, and I adore the Arkham games. The voice acting is absolutely top notch; Kevin Conroy (Batman) and Mark Hamill (Joker) are considered by a lot of fans to be the best and most iconic voices for them.
    As to how Batman knew that something was up: he's a detective as well as a martial artist. He doesn't have superpowers but is very smart, and he knew that Joker wasn't acting normal.
    There's a ton of bonus info in the Arkham games that imo make them a great way to get to know a lot of the Batman lore, but what I love most about this game is that it makes you feel like Batman when you play.
    As to the costume, it actually goes way back to circus strongmen in the early 20th century. That was what they wore at the time, and it translated over into superhero costumes, especially for older heroes like Superman and Batman. A lot of modern versions don't have the undies on top aesthetic, a lot of older versions do.

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад +3

      Mark Hamill is an icon. Didn't he voice the Joker in the Batman animated series right?!

    • @emeralddarkness
      @emeralddarkness 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@drsophiedarling He did, yes! Batman and Harley's voice actors also were from Batman the Animated Series (at least for this game; Harley's va changes in later games).

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад

      @@emeralddarkness I vaguely remember the animated series from my younger brothers being obsessed with it 😂❤️

    • @emeralddarkness
      @emeralddarkness 11 месяцев назад

      @@drsophiedarling I can't blame them for that haha. It's honestly an incredibly good show, with beautiful animation and music, and actually hit so hard with the stories they told that it permanently changed the lore! For example, Harley came from btas first. If you end up wanting to dive into some Batman at some point I would *super* rec it.

  • @blynneda
    @blynneda 11 месяцев назад +2

    I'm not familiar with this game, but I grew up loving the 90s Batman: Animated Series show, so it was exciting to hear the familiar voice actors from that! Kevin Conroy is the quintessential Batman and Mark Hamill does such a good Joker!

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад +1

      I would recommend playing!! It's phenomenal!!

  • @Flo.2005.
    @Flo.2005. 11 месяцев назад +1

    yesss such a good game series, you're gonna love it! also if this is your first kind of introduction to batman then it's a great one!
    i feel like there's no movie that really dives this deep into batman himself (other than the batman 2022) in these games u really get to know this world and its super interesting, he's a really flawed character and he's really cool.

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад +1

      I really love that they included the little bio information on all the characters I am meeting too! I think it's such a cool concept!

  • @jackharrington697
    @jackharrington697 11 месяцев назад +1

    Subbed cant wait to see you play this game and the other 3 games!!

  • @adoch90
    @adoch90 11 месяцев назад +2

    Oooh now this is very different than the usual. I'm excited!

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад +1

      I HOPE YOU LOVE IT ADOCH! Miss you btw!

  • @grogueQ
    @grogueQ 11 месяцев назад +3

    The rattling teeth are collectibles.

  • @Narutoanime16g
    @Narutoanime16g 11 месяцев назад +2

    I’m so happy to see many more people getting into DC know weather it’s the games movies or cartoons 🔥 Kevin Conroy will always be my & many peoples fav voice of Batman / Bruce if you look up any episode of the animated series the clear distinction you hear in his voice is magnificent! Especially cause his Bruce Wayne voice is just his normal voice & Mark Hamill is the Joker who was also in many episodes of the Animated series & Justice league shows. Love these games! Rip to Kevin

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад +1

      It's lovely to see that these games and the series continue to exist as fan favourites because it's an amazing legacy to the talent of Kevin Conroy :)

    • @Narutoanime16g
      @Narutoanime16g 11 месяцев назад

      Yess ^^ can't wait to see you play more@@drsophiedarling

    • @PatrickWentzell-jd9gq
      @PatrickWentzell-jd9gq 2 месяца назад

      ​@@drsophiedarling there are secrets within the game Arkham City .
      secret Riddler room Batman can save a hostage without going though the enjltire puzzle room trap .
      The Decrypter reveals mesaages .
      Batman can leave Arkham City
      in a very unusual way .
      that might be all of them .
      👍👍

  • @deviousN
    @deviousN 11 месяцев назад +4

    Welcome to the Aslume

    • @cenesene
      @cenesene 11 месяцев назад +1

      a jonkler of aslume culture i see

  • @Mistryious
    @Mistryious 11 месяцев назад +1

    TFW you see two of your faves together (YTer and Superhero)

  • @christopherlundgren1700
    @christopherlundgren1700 11 месяцев назад +1

    I played this quite a few years ago, but still a long time after it had first come out. It’s great! I played the very popular follow up Arcum City for a while, but the open world aspect actually kind of put me off a bit.
    This was the game that cemented the “playing it really makes you feel like Batman” meme because basically every review of it at the time said the same thing. Some people complain that the combat is too kind of “on rails” but I think it’s more about feeling cool and powerful while you’re fighting and it does a great job of that.
    Hope you’ll keep going with this one. It’s really fun.
    Also mercurial: mer KYUR ee ul It means flighty, hard to anticipate, unpredictable. Based on the properties of the element mercury which were thought of as weird and mysterious.

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад +1

      It feels super fun!! I'm excited to delve further into it!!

  • @tisme1105
    @tisme1105 11 месяцев назад +1

    Oh and I LOVE inverted take down. I replay these games every few years and always end up doing that as much as possible.
    As for the some the realism things you note - well apart from the fact it's a superhero video game of course, things like looking up while Batman is flying from perch to perch are kinda addressed in the games - I like to consider that Batman is flying around up there in the dark like a shadow so less noticeable unless the enemy has already spotted you.

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад

      It's such a cool move and definitely will help make stealthing a bit easier for me!

    • @tisme1105
      @tisme1105 11 месяцев назад

      @@drsophiedarling If a gargoyle already has a victim hanging from it you can't use it again for inverted takedown unless you cut the first down with a batarang - which I do and create a little mound of knocked out bad guys.
      (I think this applies to the first game - in later games combat/options improve and gets built on)

  • @orbitalcarian
    @orbitalcarian 11 месяцев назад +1

    I remember watching my wee brother play these games (he's a huge Batman fan) and I'm looking forward to seeing you play! ❤

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад +1

      Aw thank you lovely! I'm so excited!

  • @charleslee8313
    @charleslee8313 11 месяцев назад +3

    When it comes to the Riddler, scan EVERYTHING -- it's likely the answer to one of his riddles. Just scan something that seems to stand out.
    Have fun!

  • @MumboJ
    @MumboJ 11 месяцев назад +3

    YES! Love this game, one of my favourites!
    Really hope you enjoy it, even if you don't know all the characters.
    Hopefully that just makes them even more fun as you can experience them for the first time. :)

  • @takonaegi2967
    @takonaegi2967 11 месяцев назад +1

    Glad to see you're enjoying this game, it's a certified legend.
    Also, if Batman's tidy blackies distract you too much, iirc you can unlock different outfits

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад

      OO?! I love that!! Kind of like Spiderman with the different suits!

    • @chrisbrown5108
      @chrisbrown5108 11 месяцев назад +1

      In this game you can only wear the default suit for the story mode but the other Arkham games allow you to change costumes in the story

  • @homemaranha5649
    @homemaranha5649 11 месяцев назад +1

    Great choice this is one of my favorites superheroes games and i hope to see more

  • @holmeshuddle985
    @holmeshuddle985 11 месяцев назад +1

    welcome to the Batman arkham games . You're gonna love it , lots of twists and turns. Don't forget to use your detective vision and remember your gadgets.

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад +1

      I'll definitely keep that in mind!!

  • @Cotton_Mouth
    @Cotton_Mouth 11 месяцев назад +2

    "It's not a metroidvania."
    Who's gonna tell her?

  • @becauseimbatman1391
    @becauseimbatman1391 11 месяцев назад +3

    I'm very excited for this. I hope you enjoy it enough to play through all 4 games, Arkham Asylum, Arkham City, Arkham Origins, and then Arkham Knight

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад +1

      Oh I intend to!! It's a lot of fun!!

    • @Seanovan
      @Seanovan 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@drsophiedarling That's a big advantage over Hollow Knight: the sequels(and prequel) are already out for you to enjoy!

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад

      @@Seanovan That's so very true!!

  • @JerryMoore-il5iw
    @JerryMoore-il5iw 5 месяцев назад +1

    Awesome game 😎😎

  • @Littlewh0
    @Littlewh0 11 месяцев назад +1

    Mercurial, Mer-Cure-Ee-Al. Shifting and unpredictable

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад +1

      You'd think with an English degree I'd know how to pronounce these words?!

  • @Pinksugarcandy
    @Pinksugarcandy 11 месяцев назад +3

    RIP Kevin and Arleen 🩷

  • @cenesene
    @cenesene 11 месяцев назад +3

    33:51 why didn’t batman use his grapling hook to catch joker while he had the opportunity? is he stupid?

    • @becauseimbatman1391
      @becauseimbatman1391 11 месяцев назад +2

      I don't think she's ready for the aslume

    • @cenesene
      @cenesene 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@becauseimbatman1391 is there a lore reason why you think she isn’t ready for the aslume?

  • @emersonmcgregor8813
    @emersonmcgregor8813 11 месяцев назад +1

    Never seen your channel before but I'll definitely stick around for this series at least. If 1 hour is "a short episode" that's all the better :D

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад +1

      Aw welcome!! Yeah, I usually do around 1 hour 30 or 1 hour 40 BUT I had to fly to Paris so needed to film, edit, and upload very quickly!!

  • @CheddahSlammer
    @CheddahSlammer 11 месяцев назад +1

    At 55:04 you passed an audio log on a table lol, right before you started talking about not wanted to miss audio logs. If you go into detective mode it usually highlight things in the area that you can interact with.

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад

      AH good shout!! Can I double back for the audio log or am I locked out?!

    • @CheddahSlammer
      @CheddahSlammer 11 месяцев назад

      @@drsophiedarling The building should open up again later to go look for stuff you missed.

  • @nightwingman666
    @nightwingman666 11 месяцев назад +1

    Enjoy your first step into this incredible story. Also like how you take the time to read the bios and learn about Batman and his enemies.

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад

      Oh I love reading in games so I'll definitely be keeping track of that!!

  • @The_Phantasm
    @The_Phantasm 11 месяцев назад +1

    9:49 Sorry but that's the first time I've ever heard anyone ask that. It's because that's the design of Batman's suit as has been ever since he was created in 1939. It's a classic staple of many superhero suits like Superman and many more. What else would it look like?

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад

      That's very fair - it was just something that stood out to me and made me wonder why. I know a lot of people in the comments have mentioned that it's a throwback to Strongmen in the Circus Acts which is really cool!

    • @bonchbonch
      @bonchbonch 6 месяцев назад

      Well, not everyone reads comics or is familiar with the traditional costumes. In most superhero movies, trunks have been done away with. Personally, I think Batman, Superman, and other superheroes look weird without them, almost like they're naked. Yet someone who's used to that look will think it's the trunks that look weird! In the end, it doesn't matter. It's all in good fun.

    • @The_Phantasm
      @The_Phantasm 6 месяцев назад

      @@bonchbonch Thankfully the trunks are coming back in James Gunn's Superman movie.

  • @JerryMoore-l6g
    @JerryMoore-l6g 2 месяца назад +1

    Happy early Halloween 🎃🎃🎃

  • @Avatar_Obi
    @Avatar_Obi 11 месяцев назад +1

    The Arkham games are some of my fave games ever, they're incredible.

    • @Avatar_Obi
      @Avatar_Obi 11 месяцев назад +1

      somethings the comics show better is how batman villains are all reflections of him but through the lens of different mental illnesses and this game explores that really well too.

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад +1

      OH I LOVE THAT!! You know me - literary analysis QUEEN!

    • @Avatar_Obi
      @Avatar_Obi 11 месяцев назад

      @@drsophiedarling I'm glad you're reading all the lore you're picking up and keeping an eye out for audio logs! Some are obvious like Two Face is bipolar, but I think you'll have learning about the villains. The theme Batman comics were written with is the fact that Batman is no different to them and probably belongs in Arkham just as much as they do. They all became what they are because they had "just one bad day".

  • @TSpoon823
    @TSpoon823 11 месяцев назад +1

    Playing catch up with this series! Haven't played this game but it looks great. I definitely loved The Animated Series as a kid and this scratches that nostalgic itch.

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад +2

      I need to watch the Animated Series! My brothers did when they were younger but I didn't pay much attention haha!

    • @sophiecooper1824
      @sophiecooper1824 8 месяцев назад +1

      @@drsophiedarling if you will watch it , will you do a reaction series ?

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  8 месяцев назад +1

      @@sophiecooper1824 Possibly!

    • @sophiecooper1824
      @sophiecooper1824 8 месяцев назад

      @@drsophiedarling that would be awesome

  • @christianlasch9525
    @christianlasch9525 11 месяцев назад +1

    Hi Sophie, I got so excited yesterday when I saw this video. This is one of my favorite games and finally I found a proper streamer to relive that again. I so much like your approach to playing games and I hope, you don´t get too bored after playing Hollow Knight (I really tried, believe me, but I will be a noob forever ;-) ). Enjoy playing and have a nice rest of the day!

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад

      Aw I don't think I will :D I definitely needed something with a bit more story and I'm so excited to delve into this!

    • @christianlasch9525
      @christianlasch9525 11 месяцев назад

      can't wait :-)

  • @shrekisheck2856
    @shrekisheck2856 11 месяцев назад +1

    btw the order of games to play is arkham, city, origins, knight

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you for the heads up :) I think the only one I don't own yet is Knight. I got them all in Steam Sales a while ago and just never got around to playing!

  • @JerryMoore-l6g
    @JerryMoore-l6g 2 месяца назад +1

    Really good Batman game 😎😎😎

  • @Manifold_Studios
    @Manifold_Studios 11 месяцев назад +1

    I'm one day late with this comment but welcome! You're part of the Arkham Community now. You'll see a lot of die hard Batman fans in the commenting section. I think the Arkham games are a perfect way to understand that world.
    Fans will also send you some important Batman comic books, if you're lucky.

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад +1

      You're never late nor are you early - you arrive precisely when you mean to! Aw I'm glad to be accepted as a newbie in the community already!!

  • @richardgreenwood4046
    @richardgreenwood4046 11 месяцев назад +1

    Ooh real nostalgia trip watching this. Hope it will be a full series although I do anticipate a number of shooting incidents until you get a handle on the stealth. Honestly the art style still holds up, although the potato faces looked bad at the time! The voice casting carrying on from the series was a genius move. I feel like the camera positioning is a bit dated now, although it seems to always show off the swooping cape

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад

      It's a full series! Honestly the faces made me laugh a little - I think it's the eyes!

  • @JoseMartinez-lu6jc
    @JoseMartinez-lu6jc 5 месяцев назад +1

    Btw❤❤❤. I did nt. know. Kevin. died may his family be comforted🎉😢🎉

  • @absolutezehr0h
    @absolutezehr0h 11 месяцев назад +1

    DID NOT ESPECT THIS ONE, IF THIS IS A SERIES I'D LOVE TO SEE IT ALL (maybe you answered that, but I'm commenting as i watch it)
    Also, nothing is gonna scratch the hollow knight itch besides silksong, that's the eternal tragedy of hollow knight players

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад +1

      It is indeed a series!! I know :( SILKSONG NEEDS TO BE OUT SOON!!

  • @Serryy
    @Serryy 11 месяцев назад +1

    A whole lot of lore hidden in those games. Like the voice tapes or the secret room that teases the sequel game, but that wasnt found by anyone before the sequel released

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад

      Someone else mentioned that in the comments! That they had to be leaked because no one found it haha!

    • @Serryy
      @Serryy 11 месяцев назад

      @@drsophiedarling Cant wait for you to find it! Anyway, hope you enjoy those games.

  • @gamesgonenuts
    @gamesgonenuts 11 месяцев назад +1

    this game is still amazing smashed the like

  • @frenchynoob
    @frenchynoob 11 месяцев назад +3

    Gotta remember that Batman has a No Killing room. To the point where his refusal to kill is sometimes borderline insane.
    Edit: I just realized I wrote "no killing ROOM", which Im gonna keep unchanged cuz that's funny af

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад

      Wait, he does?!

    • @frenchynoob
      @frenchynoob 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@drsophiedarling yep. The game assumes you know this going in so it's not a spoiler, but Batman's No Kill Rule is arguably THE defining trait of the character (and consequently, Joker's main goal in like every piece of media he's in, is to make Batman break that one rule)

  • @BATMAN-ys3re
    @BATMAN-ys3re 10 месяцев назад +1

    Batman is older character created in 1939...in that time superhero use wear under out.
    Later In new comic... And games that underwear thing gone... Superman too.

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  10 месяцев назад +1

      Maybe that's why I was so confused!!

    • @BATMAN-ys3re
      @BATMAN-ys3re 10 месяцев назад

      @@drsophiedarling in new comics... And arkham origins and arkham Knights, outside Underwear is gone😂

  • @Daftotron
    @Daftotron 11 месяцев назад

    Batman is my second favorite superhero next to Spider-Man. I haven't played this game myself, but from what I know it's a great start for Batman lore!

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад +1

      That's good to know!! I really enjoyed Spiderman as a non superhero fan so I hope Batman does it for me too!!

  • @L4ftyOne
    @L4ftyOne 11 месяцев назад +1

    Rip Kevin Conroy :(

  • @Arthurm25
    @Arthurm25 7 месяцев назад

    hi mrs Sophie great Episode from Batman Arkham Asylum i also did series from this game so greetings and wish you good weekend

  • @seannorth6968
    @seannorth6968 11 месяцев назад +1

    An absolute dream gaming experience is to be had with this trilogy Sophie 🙏 so much detail from the game Dev's & made with so much love for the subject can't wait for more episodes 🙌 take care and sending good vibes to a unique & unforgettable person 🌺💖🌻🐝

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you lovely!! I'm really excited to play more of it already!!

  • @arieltkotz4877
    @arieltkotz4877 11 месяцев назад +1

    If you don't know, you should look up who the voice actors are. Is a nice surprise.

  • @_ripVanWinkle_
    @_ripVanWinkle_ 11 месяцев назад +1

    is this the remastered version? great vid nonetheless

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад +1

      I actually have no idea haha! I bought it years ago when it was on a Steam Sale but never got round to playing it until recently! So not quite sure!

  • @AvanToor
    @AvanToor 11 месяцев назад

    I'm just throwing this grenade in here: Mark Hamill best Joker ever!

  • @grogueQ
    @grogueQ 11 месяцев назад +1

    I love this game and Arkham City, and I will watch this playthrough. But I was going to suggest a game to get obsessed with: Lies of P.

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад

      Aw yay!! Happy to have you for another LP! I do want to play Lies of P. I hated the demo but I know a lot was changed so I'd like to give it a go!

  • @rafaelgmota
    @rafaelgmota 11 месяцев назад +1

    Excelent choice, very good game

  • @ravenbloodwitch
    @ravenbloodwitch 11 месяцев назад +1

    no way! literally just started this again today trying to get the platinum trophy!

  • @JerryMoore-il5iw
    @JerryMoore-il5iw 5 месяцев назад +2

    My birthday today 🎈🎈🎈

  • @SociaCin
    @SociaCin 11 месяцев назад

    Was his streamed live? I'm sorry I missed it! =(

  • @Zaalpe
    @Zaalpe 10 месяцев назад

    Old superheroes have underwear over their pants because they were dressed like old timey circus strongmen. That's why Superman wears them at least and he's like the prototypical American superhero so a lot of them sort of aped his style in one way or another. So now it's just tradition. They try to take them away sometimes but they always return to the underpants eventually.
    And I don't know why old timey strongmen wore briefs over their tights but I assume it was for modesty.

  • @JoshuaKhup
    @JoshuaKhup 11 месяцев назад +1

    Hi Sophie love your vid you should try Tom Raider. It's a great adventure game.

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад +1

      Oh I do own them!! I'll add them to the list!!

  • @Dandygirl_94
    @Dandygirl_94 11 месяцев назад +1

    You should play Cult of the Lamb! It has a Minecraft/Hollow Knight theme to it. You have to take care of your cult members while also defeating baddies at the same time, I think you might like it. Spiritfarer is also really good, but is more platformer/cozy indie game.

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад

      I do own Spiritfarer. I need to give it a go again! Cult of the Lamb I haven't really looked into!

  • @BrianLightyear
    @BrianLightyear 11 месяцев назад +1

    I’m so looking forward to watch of these Arkham series game. Which is Arkham Asylum I was mostly into it. Hope you enjoy 🙂

  • @kelskinnie
    @kelskinnie 11 месяцев назад +1

    ARKHAM ARKHAM ARKHAM ARKHAM

  • @JerryMoore-k6c
    @JerryMoore-k6c Месяц назад

    Wow really good Batman game 😎😎😎

  • @damaniqphillip2756
    @damaniqphillip2756 11 месяцев назад +1

    Awesome 👏 😊

  • @bwestacado9643
    @bwestacado9643 11 месяцев назад +1

    I love these games. Got the trilogy for the Switch for Christmas. I've veen obsessing over Divinity Original Sin 2 lately though. Highly recommended if you like isometric crpgs

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад +1

      I've been playing BG3 but I've heard great things about Divinity so I may need to look into it!

    • @bwestacado9643
      @bwestacado9643 11 месяцев назад

      @@drsophiedarling It's a lot harder and more complex than BG3, but in the same boat. So you should have the mechanics down fairly easily. DOS2 is really vague in what you need to do to finish missions, so I find myself looking things up a lot. I like that you can basically kill every character though. And once I got the fight mechanics down, it made the game a lot easier to get through. The combat requires you to utilize the environment, use height, use the objects around you. I find myself using scrolls and bombs and I never use them in conventional RPGs lol. BG3 is from the same studio, but BG3 was made to be a gateway game so it's easier to play and understand it. 1st time I played DOS2, I gave up after a few hours lol. It drops you into the world and basically washes it's hands of you 😂

  • @chloefrazer2956
    @chloefrazer2956 11 месяцев назад +2

    I liked playing Arkham asylum on hard mode.

  • @PatrickWentzell-jd9gq
    @PatrickWentzell-jd9gq 2 месяца назад

    It might be possible for Batman
    ro actually pick up a gun not sure how I'm looking into this .

  • @YuGiAiden
    @YuGiAiden 11 месяцев назад +1

    oh my goodness batman hell yee!!! and from what it looks like its the intial release not the remastered, i think the og release was 2008

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад

      It is the OG I believe!

    • @YuGiAiden
      @YuGiAiden 11 месяцев назад

      oh heck yeah!!! i found the OG more stunning for this one and arkham city if you play that one next@@drsophiedarling

  • @tisme1105
    @tisme1105 11 месяцев назад +1

    Brilliant Game - played many times.
    All the Arkham games are great though batman arkham origins didn't like as much.
    RIP Kevin Conway (voice of Batman). Arleen Sorkin (voice of Harley) is my fav Harley voice over too. Hamill epic as Joker as always. You may or may not know these actors did the voices Batman: The Animated Series - those of us who are old enough watched it on Sat mornings un the UK :)

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад

      I did know about Hamill but only because my dad is a massive Superhero and Star Wars fan + my little brothers were OBSESSED with the Batman: The Animated Series so I'd catch bits of it here and there!

    • @tisme1105
      @tisme1105 11 месяцев назад

      @@drsophiedarlingThe VO work in this game is some of the best ever.
      Also do many details you will miss in the game, and also because you aren't aware of the comics and all the characters.
      But that's OK - hope you enjoy it :)
      And no spoilers but when finish the game before you go look up the secret hidden in Warden's Office - no chance you will find it by yourself as no one did and developer had to leak it. It is a teaser for the next game.

  • @martynpie
    @martynpie 11 месяцев назад +2

    Late as ever to the comments! This kinda *is* a MetroidVania, but more linear than usual. Also it has the prestigious honour of being the first game I finished on Normal and IMMEDIATELY started a fresh game on Hard. It’s that good. Also, I approach the straight up combat fights a bit like a rhythm game, I find that helps ☺️ hope you have fun with this!

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад +1

      Nah! No such thing as late! It definitely has some aspects of a metroidvania but I wouldn't say it is strictly one as it has stronger ties to Beat Em Up and Action Adventure genres. I can see aspects of a metroidvania but I wouldn't classify it as one at all from what I've played so far :)
      I'm really excited to get back into filming more - I'm also having no issues with the combat yet other than it's really fun and I want to punch more people!

    • @martynpie
      @martynpie 11 месяцев назад

      @@drsophiedarling yeah the combat in this game is just wonderfully satisfying. As you get into it and pick up more abilities you’ll be bopping around like a jolly little psychopath, merrily crunching bones with a spring in your step and a song in your heart 😅 it’s so very fun!

  • @tonyantonellis9983
    @tonyantonellis9983 11 месяцев назад +1

    what do you like about Batman so far?

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад +1

      Absolutely the combat! It's very fun and fluid but the voice acting is also TOP NOTCH!

    • @tonyantonellis9983
      @tonyantonellis9983 11 месяцев назад

      @@drsophiedarling Same here. He is my favorite hero of all which is why I love Batwoman (Kate Kane) as his cousin. And why I miss Kevin Conroy who voiced Batman. Kevin died more than a year ago. I will animate Batman at Pixels & Polygons. And as a result of that I will create my own DC franchise, a 3D animated one with lots of promising plots and adventures.

    • @tonyantonellis9983
      @tonyantonellis9983 11 месяцев назад

      @@drsophiedarling Arrowverse didn't allow Batman to appear and ruined Kate Kane in her own show just because her actress was injured and fired.

    • @tonyantonellis9983
      @tonyantonellis9983 11 месяцев назад

      @@drsophiedarling would you like to join me in making 3D animated DC projects?

  • @OIndieGabo
    @OIndieGabo 11 месяцев назад +1

    I LOVE this game. Hope you like it too

  • @Minaderm
    @Minaderm 11 месяцев назад +1

    This is a very good game, i love more the secuels, but is the best to start (i complete it at 100%)

  • @jacktheripper2771
    @jacktheripper2771 11 месяцев назад

    I hope you do a full series

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад

      I intend to 😊❤️

    • @martynpie
      @martynpie 11 месяцев назад

      @@drsophiedarling if you get to Knight, be prepared to say to yourself “I don’t need to 100% this” Arkham is easy to 100% in a humanly reasonable amount of time and it’s great fun. City is 100%-able with a LOT of time and is still good fun, Knight is a total pain to get anywhere near 100% without doing endless mindless extras and some brutally unnecessarily difficult things. By the end of the main quest (and as someone who loves the first two), I was so very, very done with Knight.

  • @ShAdoWj1995
    @ShAdoWj1995 11 месяцев назад +1

    Funny you say it's not a metrovania. Cause it uses alot of the same progression and exploration techniques as a metrovania

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад

      For sure but what I meant is that there's more direction and story in comparison to other metroidvania's where it's easy to get turned around and feel like there's no progression being made! :)

  • @NickNack10921
    @NickNack10921 11 месяцев назад +1

    This game has a special place in my heart along with Arkham City ❤ I hope you enjoy it!

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад

      I hope so too! I'm enjoying it so far!!

  • @TheDon_Vito
    @TheDon_Vito 11 месяцев назад

    played through the trilogy recently and it was amazing

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад +1

      I'm really excited to play this!!

    • @TheDon_Vito
      @TheDon_Vito 11 месяцев назад

      @@drsophiedarling if you’re on pc play it with mods its really good

  • @michaelproctor8100
    @michaelproctor8100 10 месяцев назад

    I can't quite place your accent, Manchester or Liverpool?

  • @alucardvekkia3966
    @alucardvekkia3966 11 месяцев назад +1

    Is this on a PS3/XBOX 360? gotta love the original version that doesnt give Batman a pouty mouth

  • @PatrickWentzell-jd9gq
    @PatrickWentzell-jd9gq 2 месяца назад +1

    I have a list of games that
    are fun to play I'll recommend to everyone .
    Arkham Asylum
    Arkham City
    Halo Cheif Collection
    Riddick Butcher Bay
    Silent Hill 2 & 3
    Silent Hill Downpour
    Silent Hill Homecoming
    Resident Evil Biohazard
    Resident Evil Village
    Doom Eternal
    Lego Villains
    Lego Skywalker Saga
    Lego Beyond Gotham
    have fun enjoy the holidays

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  Месяц назад

      I actually intend to stream the Silent Hill Games at some point!

    • @PatrickWentzell-jd9gq
      @PatrickWentzell-jd9gq Месяц назад

      @@drsophiedarling you got skills I look forward to more of these videos take care and have a happy Halloween .

  • @JoseMartinez-lu6jc
    @JoseMartinez-lu6jc 5 месяцев назад +1

    ❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉. I truly hope you may better soon 😊. Sophie Darling

  • @theGanj
    @theGanj 11 месяцев назад +1

    Chasing that Hollow Knight feeling? It's not Metroid-vania but maybe another platformer might be good like Celeste?

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад +1

      I do have Celeste on the list!!

    • @theGanj
      @theGanj 11 месяцев назад

      @@drsophiedarling mate, you'll love that one. Story, soundtrack, and gameplay is top notch.

  • @LovelessDogg1
    @LovelessDogg1 11 месяцев назад +1

    Honestly, I think the Spider-man games wish they as good as the Arkham Trilogy games. Now, I may be bias, but I’m also objectively correct. 😋
    Here’s a trick to understanding aspects of the game world, anytime you have a question about the logic of things, always remember the answer is always Batman. Now I don’t make the rules that’s just how it works. 😋😂

  • @L4ftyOne
    @L4ftyOne 11 месяцев назад

    5:09 Nah, but because he killed over 1000 human beings as of yet

  • @thegallantones6353
    @thegallantones6353 11 месяцев назад

    Actually it is a metroidvania type of game

    • @drsophiedarling
      @drsophiedarling  11 месяцев назад

      It has some of the traits but I don't think it's a metroidvania in the classical sense especially as there's more guidance and direction - or at least that's what I'm finding! :)

  • @westonpierce952
    @westonpierce952 11 месяцев назад +1

    Why is this video slay?

  • @JoseMartinez-lu6jc
    @JoseMartinez-lu6jc 5 месяцев назад +1

    ❤❤. Sophie. May God always bless you. If you ever get. stuck in any way , shape or form in. Batman. Arkham Asylum. don't hesitate to ask me just like you. I'm still in my. Learning. process. but we can still. Learn. Together 🎉❤🎉

  • @JerryMoore-l6g
    @JerryMoore-l6g 2 месяца назад

    Hello 👋👋