The Best Batman Arkham Story (That You Won’t Play) - Part 1

[@HiTopFilms]

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[@thegreatacolyt1277]

Cool

[@OMBeatss]

Insane video dude, love what you did with the cinematics too! thanks for putting in the effort to make such a bangin video. devs will love this, WE NEED PART 2!!!!!!

[@aliaun6755]

Hey really enjoyed the vid. Could you tell me what soundtrack was playing at 16:40

[@HiTopFilms]

@@aliaun6755 I believe it's "Too Late" - by Idokay.

[@aliaun6755]

@@HiTopFilms tysm

[@MrWWEFanify]

Just realized that Batman retroactively quoted Joe in Arkham City after Talia "killed" Joker: Arkham Shadow: Joe: "I told you not to fight with them" Malone: "I had no choice." Joe: "You always have a choice, kid." Arkham City: Batman: "You didn't need to..." Talia: "Why? You would never do it, you left me no choice." Batman: "There's ALWAYS a choice."

[@AttackZack_Entertainment]

Nothing better than hitop talking about batman

[@Xfilezzzz]

Spider-man

[@whitestproductions]

Both 🤝

[@ceccascorp8149]

He's good at it. He should make a movie about Batman or something

[@Iamoweeen]

Yup…

[@phoenixxamvs1170]

Hitop talking about spider-man

[@Nickdabom8]

Joe is by far the best part of the game. The pure shock I experienced and realization I came to when Harvey pointed the gun at Joe, “Bruce’s parent’s killer”, I don’t think I’ll ever get to experience that same feeling again

[@Hybrid225]

I really thought Joe would be the rat king, I was surprised when he wasn’t

[@Faucetwarrior]

This blows my mind 🤯

[@cole6843]

I like that Joe looks like he did in Arkham vr. But older!

[@Shayde.Official]

Funny enough, It didn't click in my head that Joe was Joe chill until I saw Harvey point the gun at him lol

[@mritty115]

@@cole6843 you can even see the same tattoo on his chest

[@BigBadBalrog]

I wish I could experience this for myself, because the reveal as laid out here brought a literal tear to my eye

[@Traveler_202]

At the end of Arkham shadow, you take off your mask, but the best part is that there’s no prompt or indication, it’s not even something you’ve done before in the game, but the story is so powerful that I and everyone else I’ve seen play it has without question instantly removed that mask without a second thought.

[@mritty115]

lol, I kept trying to rip my Cowl off before the game ever prompted me to, before it would let me. The dialogue and the emotional beats of the game made it *so clear* that that was exactly what I - what *Batman* - should do at that moment.

[@milkiassamuel780]

It's crazy how a VR game set in the Arkhamverse is a far more beloved and worthy inclusion to the Arkahmvers than Suicide Squad Kills The Justice League ever was. It is genuinely shocking how good this game is and how much care and passion was put into it despite being a VR game, and yet it has good combat and gameplay, great voice acting and one of the best stories set in this game universe that we've gotten. I really loved how well Bruce's arc was written in this game, seeing how his approach to criminals won't truly solve anything and how it only feeds into his inner Shadow. The way they tie in Matches Malone and have you actually care about Joe Chill and explore his guilt is really well written, and honestly, my favourite take on the idea of Batman meeting the man who killed his parents. I love that Joe, while he took away the lives of Bruce's parents and deserves to be imprisoned, but instead, he's remorseful and hates himself over how desperate he was at one point in his life. The way they also recontextualise Two-Face's origin is genuinely great and one of the most sympathetic takes on Two-Face, yet as Two-Face barely got time to shine in the previous games, seeing this much depth was a welcome surprise. Both Rogger Craig Smith and Troy Baker gave excellent performances.

[@rikkTV]

One of my favorite parts of Origins was when the first guy you save is terrified of you. It was such an effective way to show that people don't know The Batman we played as in the other games yet, without forced exposition or hamfisted dialouge, just through one characters reaction to another.

[@cole6843]

The story of Origins is really underrated. The story of shadow is great too. A lot of love and attention went into it. Shadow fits into the timeline really well! You can tell the devs at Camaflaj are real fans of the arkham games.

[@plutorealms]

Been awhile since you’ve popped up on by KZbin, I missed the video essays, you’ve literally helped me with my writing and essays in school over the years

[@HiTopFilms]

Glad to see you back! And thank you, man. Glad my goofy ass could be any help at all.

[@bensneb360]

HiTop Films talking about the Arkhamverse: just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in lol

[@joaofilipeferreira1279]

Listen… Respect to Kevin but I truly feel Roger Smith brings so much depth to the character. Batman is so well portrayed by him, he’s for sure my choice actor for Batmans voice

[@MTMuppet]

Glad to see the Arkham universe finally get some love and care after all these years. Rocksteady are rumoured to be making an Asylum remake, but for numerous reasons, I have very low expectations.

[@Jose-se9pu]

They would dare to remake Asylum without Conroy?

[@Vinesus]

@@Jose-se9puthey could probably recycle all the old voice lines, but it really wouldn’t feel the same IMO

[@TakaVA_19]

Personally I'd much prefer them to go the Batman Beyond route and leave those old games as they were. Beyond is such a great premise to build a game off of, I really don't know why it's taken so long before literally anything has decided to embrace it.

[@Vinesus]

@@TakaVA_19 real shit🤝🔥

[@Bombastic6203]

Pretty sure that got debunked yet people still keep bringing it up

[@MTMuppet]

I love this game’s character designs. Not only is the Batsuit perfect, but Bruce’s model under the cowl is great and easily the best in the series.

[@darkknightfan7520]

The Arkham verse is so important to me and despite not playing it, it’s certainly the best narrative in a Batman game I’ve ever seen for a while. It goes to show if you got the right ppl who respect the continuity & lore of Arkham and the comics, you’ve made one of the best Batman games ever!

[@djb9267]

The best narrative in a batman game? Are you Sure? They have a lot of flaws, contradict each other multiple times and do not properly build up important characters with enough time.

[@stonky947]

@@djb9267 In this one game.. also he said in a while. He's right too, most agree. Also you're completely wrong. The contradictions are completely minimal and do not affect gameplay. Most contradictions have to do with character bios or gadgets, if you overlook these small details (which anyone who isn't just looking to whine would do) the games are amazing. As for flaws I'm interested in what you would consider a flaw. Lastly the character building definitely is there. Asylum sets up titan-sick Joker, plans for city, Killer Croc/Scarecrow escaping. City plays on all this and sets up the Scarecrows return in Knight. Sure some of it is random but this is an already established entity (Batman) we don't need another origin story for every character because that's not the point of the series. And if it is you're more than welcome to play Origins or Shadow which do an amazing job at setting up the future.

[@stonky947]

@@djb9267 also wanted to add many of the side character return and have fully fledged stories; Bane, Azrael, Joker, Harley, Scarecrow. The only character that could really fit into this category is Arkham Knight which sure the story wasn't the best but Shadow completely nails this style and Knight makes up for this basically everywhere else

[@Kafka.10]

⁠​⁠@@djb9267Examples?

[@darkknightfan7520]

@FurkanRT04 I know it’s a retcon but I expected something like that going in. For how much I love Arkham origins, the continuity was never the same after that lol.

[@MarioGMan25]

This may or may not be covered in Part 2 but I'm just going to mention it here before I forget. I LOVE that Joker just immediately recognizes Batman through the fake voice he uses, which carries the odd implication that knew Joker knew Bruce was Batman the whole time and just DID NOT CARE and actively stopped people from looking under the mask just because he loved Batman more as a force (in the eyes of his goons) than as a man behind a mask. Perhaps he was really entertained that his goons were so scared of him more when he was a force than as a man.

[@Spawnofgolden]

I love that now when I watch Batman in the Arkham games offer help it isn’t because he knows how to cure the pain that has been ensued but he knows how and what they’re feeling. He’s lived in their shoes and has been dealt the same cards as them. He understand them and offers the embrace of one broken human to another, a chance to rebuild what has been destroyed.

[@rhetiq9989]

On one hand, it’s a shame that not everyone’s going to be able to experience the story for themselves due to it being on VR, but for those who can they’re able to fully immerse themselves in it like never before through the eyes of Batman himself. It’s a double-edged sword.

[@JosueMartinez-cm4oc]

I’m not sure what it is, but when I watch your takes and listen to your perspective on each video, the way you masterfully convey your thoughts-whether I agree with them or not-always leaves me feeling proud and teary-eyed, as if someone finally understands what each of these mediums is trying to express.

[@HiTopFilms]

Thank you. That's always the goal and it means the world.

[@theoutsiderjess1869]

Telltale Batman has always been my favorite batman game because Bruce had his world shaken when he found out his parents were crimnals and this game brings that same feeling

[@arkhamani5o147]

Not my favorite but I like it a lot more than most people

[@ashton5061]

It's funny that I completely brainfarted my way into forgetting about Joe from the comics. So just imagine my shock at that reveal at the end. And when Joe said "I'm so sorry", I actually started to tear up. Arkham Shadow is something else man.

[@Chad-ManYT]

Fun fact: a huge chunk of Camouflage actually worked on the original Arkham Trilogy and i heard the writer for this game also wrote Arkham Origins (not sure if that part is true but the developos in this game did work on the original trilogy)

[@kirjoittajajoni]

I just watched a playthrough of the game and wow the story was absolutely amazing. These people making the game really understood and valued the original Arkham games and the world they set up

[@LibertyBridgeProductions]

Joker twist in origins is perfect. Best Joker characterisation.

[@jamespopcornfrfr]

i started thinking that this was an amazing, complete analysis of the whole story of arkham shadow and the character arc bruce undergoes. and then you mentioned harvey and i realized we were only scratching the surface

[@HiTopFilms]

Exactly how I felt writing it, which meant it had to be 2 parts

[@joaofilipeferreira1279]

Arkham origins is still my fav one of the series. I truly wished they did a sequel for consoles and not Vr

[@MTMuppet]

Agreed, absolutely love Origins. Best setting, story, and writing, in my opinion.

[@francisco65372]

Or at least for VR in general instead of just for Meta Quest, is like if we had Arkham City as an Ouya exclusive

[@Jose-se9pu]

Finally Origins getting the respect it deserved

[@Stealthybat39]

i wished they patched all the bugs, and revamped the upgrade system, like bro just give me simple leveling, dont tell me to do stuff...

[@Moonking_Is_Back]

it wouldn't exist without VR

[@LibertyBridgeProductions]

Gotham Knights should’ve been an Arkham game with Cassandra Kane or Batwoman instead of batgirl but keep oracle a character.

[@darealdoofy2041]

ive heard about the joe chill thing but no one explained it the way you did from what ive seen, nearly every video you make im laughing at first and crying by the end idk how you do it. you legitimately have an eye for the subtextual details and nuanced layers that makes me look at so many things in a new and completely different light

[@megashock1319]

I have to say the story was amazing and the gameplay was awesome. If I had to show people one game to demonstrate what VR is, I'd choose this game. It's the best VR game that exists.

[@beauregardheer]

I spent 500 on the Zuccercuck 3 and batman is the only game i have. Have not regretted for even one second, this story was great

[@DavidMartinez-bq3gv]

"When you jaywalk in gotham" 11:44

[@brendancollins5012]

Beautiful video man! My exposure to Batman as a character was Arkham City and (since I can't afford to play this one) it's great to see someone so expertly describe why it's so great!

[@adrynsweb]

Absolute class video, man. Genuinely can’t express how much your storytelling inspires me. Every video I leave with so much passion to write and explore - understand more pieces of art. Can’t wait for Part 2.

[@Hylian_Glitchmobber]

Damn good video as always! I'm bummed this game is exclusively VR, but glad to see we got an Arkham story with such reverence towards to Batman mythos & characters. (Especially after SSKTJL)

[@mahega128]

Still need to check out Shadow but Origins is my favorite out of the first 4. All of them are masterpieces in their own right, but this one’s story, characters, cinematography and boss fights do it all for me. It’s so cinematic in how it’s shot, and it can be a full-on film in itself in regards to the story, imagine?! Plus it’s got one of the best DLCs “Cold, Cold Heart”. A lot of the characters have their best portrayals here imo, especially BANE as the mastermind he’s supposed to be. Glad they adapted the Knightfall plot with him figuring out Bruce’s ID & invading his home, plus almost killing Alfred. Speaking of, so happy Alfred played a central role to the story. He actually was a main character. We got to see the relationship between him & Bruce, their dynamic changing throughout the game, Bruce growing in character learning to appreciate his father figure. The part where Alfred died, even though we knew he was alive from the other games, it still hits you. The voice actors did phenomenally in hitting those emotional beats. I also love how we actually got to see how BRUTAL Batman was in his younger years. Also how he made more mistakes since he was younger & more naive like when he forgot to handcuff Electrocutioner. I know the developers made it a point to do so in a “cool way” too like when he accidentally made Loose Lips pass out showcasing his raw strength. And don’t hate on me, hot-take, but damn I kinda like this portrayal of Joker a bit more. Don’t get me wrong, Hamil’s is *chef’s kiss* but his character is portrayed more “comically” even in the way he dresses (yes I know that’s what the Joker is), but I honestly like this more realistic & creepy portrayal of Joker from Baker. Glad that they touched on how Batman was even thrown off & creeped out by him when Alfred worries asking why Bruce’s voice sounded different. Just the way he talks and moves sucks you in as a viewer, like his expressions and the little mannerisms, great attention to detail. You can’t help but get chills in every scene he’s in, your eyes are glued to him-the bank scene (w/ the lady laughing), the Electrocutioner scene, the detonation scene (the irony of the cheerful Christmas music in the background made it even creepier), the rooftop scene (he was ready to die, he didn’t gaf lmao), the Harley scene, the electric chair scene (when he outmaneuvers Gordon & Joseph, that threw me the 1st time, glad they showcased his slight combat skill which tends to be forgotten about), and the church scene (monologue masterpiece). The fights are also *mwah* Deathstroke is just 🔥, Copperhead’s mind trip, Mad Hatter’s Wonderland, the Bane fights (that rooftop news sequence was so unique & the CPR fight to further develop Gordon’s trust in Batman was clever), Firefly’s bridge sequence (again CINEMATIC). The trailers alone are amazing. Ok imma stop, I can gush about this game forever. They need to remaster it!!!

[@S.77312]

Damnit man, you got my eyes watering with your bit on Joe Chill

[@HiTopFilms]

I teared up a little editing that part, so I'm glad that translated to you! Makes it worth it. Thank you!

[@elevenseven-yq4vu]

Man, you got me to watch a full 30 minutes review of a game I will TRUTHFULLY never play. And I don't even regret having sat through it. Well done, young man, well done!

[@sausagethegodofcurry]

jokes on you! I am 100% gonna be playing this game! the word of mouth is WAAAAAAYYYYY too good to ignore

[@adenvue4310]

I love this game. I love that it's VR. Fuck the second dimension. Being put in the POV of Batman in such a personal story had me emotional in my playthroughs. I am Batman

[@MikeScott55]

I’m one of those folks that can’t buy the game (not just because of the money but also the motion sickness I’d get) and I can’t even watch the video game “movie” of the game because of the motion sickness. Then you posted this video. And Holy. SHIT. This video…this story…it’s so compelling. I can’t wait for part 2 now. Another wonderful video.

[@HiTopFilms]

Thank you Mike! I hope Part 2 lives up to your hype.

[@Nathanielcurrelley]

You did a fantastic job reviewing and breaking down Arkham shadow hitop I can’t wait for part 2

[@mateusteixeirasouza7177]

I may not agree with HiTop on everything but there is no denying that this guy is one of the goats of analysis of comic books and their related media, and this video is another one of the proofs of that. Great stuff! I am anxious for part 2 but I do hope you can take a rest after it, though I don't know how the production of your movie is going. Hoping for the best! Much love from Brazil (and sorry for any english mistakes, not my first language lol)

[@somedudewhodraws9377]

I know it wont happen but please let Camouflaj Studios make another Arkham game! Not only is it well written and respects the fans of the OG Arkham Trilogy and Origins but it has heart and charm behind it as well and even a good mystery to boot. Im hoping they keep the license and make a sequel to this game as its hinted that Poison Ivy will be the next big bad if they make another game that is.

[@The_DarkDetective]

There was this moment where after rating out falcon I got worried he was going to send men to jump me and then I remembered I’m Batman. Really shows how just like Bruce we as the player fully give into the matches identity but in reality we aren’t actually a powerless prisoner

[@emrysmoseley1554]

The editing of these videos are just amazing

[@ethinwhite3454]

Alex coming in with a new video. Awesome!!!

[@lazychild3]

4:49 AVGN shoutout! you love to see it

[@mattbeeze2786]

@11 mins and 17 seconds in .....the but! With the butt broooo it had me dying....great content! Keep it up buddy! I shall subscribe!

[@shadowspidey]

Fantastic Job Alex, I wasn’t able to get the new meta quest 3 but wow, I did not know how well this game did the Batman narrative

[@garrito1016]

I was ready to skip out on this game entirely as someone who doesn't have VR, but your passionate rant about this game genuinely makes me so intrigued. I love your enthusiasm about Batman, I'll have to find a way to seek out this game somehow.

[@Moonking_Is_Back]

I really recomend saving up for a Quest 3s, they're only $300 USD and have so many fantastic games which a regular console couldn't play

[@CapableFlawless]

I second this, but honestly if you can save the 300 save the extra bit for the 3. The lenses are phenomenal

[@BLAZEVENTURA904]

@@CapableFlawless the lenses are a notable improvement, but not enough for me to recommend a first time vr to user spend an extra 200 bucks on.

[@DareToEntertain]

I am Speechless. I wish this was on PC and was a standard arkham game but on the other hand. I think as a first person game it elevates this and makes it so personal

[@foureyedcyclopse9412]

I started this video wanting to boot up origins again, and by the end I felt like maybe it would be better if I didn't, just to spare the people of Gotham from the big bad bat. Shit man, you have a way of talking about capeshit that is so sincere and captivating and frankly inspiring. it's always a pleasure to watch one of your videos, and I cannot wait for part two.

[@Ubergoober98]

Another banger hitop. Such great editing

[@HiTopFilms]

Thanks dude!

[@angel_in-black]

I thought it was a great story and didn’t care it wasn’t made by the previous makers, it was still cannon to me. I’m hoping the Insomnia Spiderman games goes this route and makes a prequel game of Peter just starting out. Who cares if we’ve seen the origin before, there’s so many cool things they could do.

[@Specter_ZXR]

I love your videos man. You do a great job of talking about and highlighting all the hard work and little details that make video games art and my only regret is that a lot of this stuff gets missed by most gamers who just want to get into the action. Thank you for reminding us why we love video games so much ❤

[@dyland9745]

Not for a moment did I put two and two together and figure out that Joe was Joe Chill. I don't know why. It wasn't until I was climbing the rubble of the boat and finally listening to Harvey's message that I literally out loud said, "Oh my god, Joe." and it clicked. As a Batman fan, there are just things that you know about the story. Or at least things you think you know. For me, it's that Bruce knows who killed his parents. I had forgotten there was a time where he didn't, because obviously he does in the comics. He either knows, or it's not really relevant. And so far in the Arkham series, it hasn't seemed all that relevant. So when we meet Joe and we talk to him and get to know him, and Bruce doesn't immediately recognize him, it didn't even cross my mind. I got to know the guy throughout the game. He gave me his poster, and we bonded. I was sad when I walked up and he wasn't there. I was worried about him. I even briefly considered he might be the Rat King, but thought, "Nah, not Joe. He'd never do this." The level of affection I had for Joe throughout this game made the reveal that he was, in fact, Joe Chill hit me all the harder. Like Bruce, Joe Chill has always just been the monster in the dark to me. A coward who orphaned a young boy for some cash and pearls. Every time we'd see him in comics or movies, even when he showed remorse, I never really believed him. I never forgave him. But this man wasn't a monster. This man was broken. He was sad. He was traumatized. But most of all... he was kind... I mean, hell, he sold me Gray Ghost merch for my cell. He wasn't evil! He was my friend. So when Harvey told me that he'd found the bastard who killed my parents, that he'd been in Blackgate, picked up for something completely different, it was staggering. I almost fell because suddenly I was recontextualizing every conversation I'd had with Joe. Finally, I understand his outburst at Group Therapy. The things he didn't want to talk about. I get it now. But it changed how I looked at him. Suddenly, he wasn't just my buddy Joe at the commissary. He was Joe Chill. He was the man who took everything from me. But when I took off that cowl and he realized what he'd done, what he'd created, and the first thing he does is apologize... I felt it. The first time ever that Joe Chill has apologized to Bruce Wayne and I actually believed him. Because I could see the remorse when he wasn't faced with the direct victim. I knew it was true. I don't know if I forgave him at that moment. I don't think I ever could. But I finally understood. I finally saw Joe Chill as a man. Not a monster. This game will forever change how I see the death of the Waynes. This game is pretty fuckin' great. Another thing this game changed was the way I viewed Harvey Dent. Troy Baker's performance as Harvey Dent/Two-Face is nothing short of spectacular. Two-Face is now one of my favorite Batman villains because of this game. I'm really excited to hear what you have to say about him in Part 2.

[@enzonoire]

That Dick Grayson moment was so God damn brilliant

[@jax_personal]

You put SO much effort into this, and it’s no surprise that it paid off. FUCKING BRILLIANT analysis, I can’t wait for Dec 20th.

[@mchief40]

This was such a good video, really interesting. Makes me want to try this game out, and I’m not a VR guy

[@AbsoluteAquaman]

I would listen to you talk about Batman all day if I could. Excellent video man. I hope you're doing well ❤

[@b1ackspid3r43]

11:44 Batman after Penguin episode 8

[@justincruz8050]

OH- OH REALLY? THE BEST GAME IVE NEVER PLAYED? THE BEST SONG IVE NEVER LISTNED TO? THE BEST SHOW IVE NEVER HEARD OF? THE BEST MOVIE I'LL NEVER SEE? THE BEST BOOK I SHOULDNT READ?

[@BatmanFanNumberOne]

6:22 this got me laughing 🤣🤣🤣

[@HiTopFilms]

literally me.

[@BatmanFanNumberOne]

@@HiTopFilms keep up the work the visuals and everything was very entertaining and eye-catching.

[@Mister.bacon13]

My god...what a great video! You made me love the game even more! Man can't wait for part 2🔥

[@dapotatoking4699]

i wish i had the headset and game to play this... because the story is beautiful. i love batman stories where it forces batman to confront his parents killer... but also learn to forgive, or at the very least understand him. he's held that hatred, that anger, that *vengence* for so long... but joe didn't do it as a hit, or for a personal reason... he didn't think... he just acted... he pulled the trigger... and spent the rest of his life regretting it.... wouldn't anyone? seeing how it affected that little boy in the alley, and, unknowingly how it affected the man he is today, that batman, the one so full of anger and hate that he takes it out on criminals, the people who are below him... because to him all of those criminals were just like joe in his eyes... just bad people, faceless bad people... hurting others, hurting people like him...

[@Jenson_Beach]

dangit, I kinda wanna play the game, but I dont know if I ever will. I also wanna watch this video, but I dont wanna be spoiled. oh the faults of man.

[@Michaela-bw7gm]

Avoid the spoilers it’s so worth it

[@BLAZEVENTURA904]

by the time the quest 4 comes out, you can probably get a new quest 3 or used one for very cheap. That's probably going to be a couple of years, though.

[@JEF_W]

With that comment of Bruce’s voice in each parents death, that really plays into Bruce’s survivor’s guilt, doesn’t it?

[@enzonoire]

Frickin' amazing story. God teared up a bit.

[@francisco65372]

I really like the idea of the game, but tbh the only thing I disliked was that Warner decided to make it for the Meta Quest, for me it was like them making Arkham City an Ouya exclusive

[@Moonking_Is_Back]

Warner didn't make it a meta quest, a VR studio pitched it to them as a VR game, it wouldn't exist if it wasn't a VR game

[@Tournament_Host]

I already have 133 hours in it

[@agentnacho2029]

It's that replayable? Challenge maps?

[@dustinthewind4516]

@@agentnacho2029There’s a handful of challenge maps

[@Moonking_Is_Back]

@@agentnacho2029 yes theres challenge maps, and they're adding new ones in the next update

[@Tournament_Host]

@ there’s only six challenge maps right now but they’re adding more this month and then adding a few more next month

[@angelog244]

I absolutely loved this game. Camouflaj did an amazing job. And as someone who gets motion sickness I was able to play for hours at a time.

[@olliehux]

This game really was great people just didn’t like it because it wasn’t a mainline console game but if anything games like half-life:Alyx proved that vr can be great

[@crystalalumina]

I mean I don't think people are saying the game is bad, they just hate that the game being VR means that the majority of people won't be able to afford playing it

[@Moonking_Is_Back]

@@crystalalumina its the cheapest console on the market

[@CoNnOr5899]

@@Moonking_Is_Back its still insane to pay over 300 bucks for a game that is 15 hours tops, not only that, not everyone is from america, so that price only goes up if youre in an unlucky country

[@Moonking_Is_Back]

@@CoNnOr5899 you have to pay $500 to have a console

[@CoNnOr5899]

@@Moonking_Is_Back even better

[@JRSusan]

Nothing better than an Hitop Arkham vid

[@Holt344Gaming]

Incredible video, HiTop! Can't wait for part two. Seeing this video makes me want to play it, but your video(s) will have to do :)

[@John-ns5se]

May not have been the game we wanted in terms of it being a VR game but it was definitely one we needed for the Arkham series after suicide squad game pretty much ruined the franchise. Well done to the studio that made this game. They Paid better respect to the series than the devs that created it.

[@chriskrahn]

Great video

[@TorturedMongoose2003]

I played it on my friends meta quest, I'm telling you all it's worth the money.

[@ethandoyle4978]

Arkham shadow was an emotional epic return to the early dates of the Arkham Batman .

[@Andy-e2o1v]

Batman Arkham Shadow is the best RPG I have ever played, and the only RPG I have ever played. This is because I have never used a console before. You state that Arkham Shadow made people upset due to being a vr exclusive and that people will have to buy a Quest to play it, but I think it is good that it is a vr exclusive even though you have to pay for something, but you also have to pay for a console. Vr is new and a really good thing right now. Having people jump into vr is good for the industry as it is fairly new and needs more support. Additionally, this game further shows how vr can improve a game as it makes things like combat more engaging because you are actually doing combat instead of sitting on a couch pressing buttons.

[@mritty115]

The title put me off (because everyone SHOULD be playing this game), but honestly this video is an absolute masterpiece.

[@windandfireproductions5358]

Origins was probably my favorite

[@diabdia]

I love your passion when it comes to batman so much. I wish you could write for Warner Brothers

[@crowbot4424]

Just a comment on Bruce's character development. Yes he doesn't really change during the first two but Batman exists on a "flat arc" just like the Animated series for the most part. Very common thing to do with hero characters and I think a wholly intentional. I think this really helps with the "feeling like Batman" element that people often bring up.

[@shadowgoethe]

11:44 Looks like someone enjoyed The Penguin on Max 😆

[@droidcomplex]

big fan of this Mr. Films. Can’t wait for part 2.

[@skyeote5982]

Been following on twitter, I’ve been hyped for this

[@nancyfarfan8041]

Made me tear most human Batman we’ve seen him

[@Freak80MC]

Watch how this man single handedly sold VR headsets for a multi-billion dollar company with this one weird trick! (lol)

[@KhrektheDrek]

Just beat this game yesterday. This is perfect timing.

[@christianmanka3884]

Day 1, I said this game would be amazing, but everybody called me an idiot cause it was VR. Honestly the second best Arkham game for me.

[@alexorozco163]

Luckily the last time Kevin conroy voiced Batman it was the Batman from the animated series and the final lines are so Batman it really incapsulates Batman as a character fighting the joker and the fact that it came out when it did makes everything come full circle is beyond a miracle Kevin’s first and last time he voiced the caped crusader is how he started. If that’s not poetic I don’t know what is

[@expendableindigo9639]

Honestly I still think Knight has the closest to character development for Bruce out of the whole series. Alfred putting out one final plea for the mythical figure of Batman because he knows Bruce is gone still haunts me, not to mention Bruce pushing away all his family in a vain attempt to keep them safe.

[@mathesonstep]

The editing on these videos keeps getting better and better, you focused a lot on the story of this game, I've never played a VR game before and I kinda want to play this, but the barrier to entry is high, idk how much I would use a VR headset if I got one and I don't know how comfortable it would be, do you think this game could be adapted to PC or console without impacting the core story of the game?

[@HiTopFilms]

I think if someone wanted to mod(?) a first person PC port, in theory the story and heart would still be there, but I think gameplay wise it is very much made to be played with VR.

[@rlcbofficial871]

A piece of my soul dies when I hear someone call VR a fad, like VR has had a sizable community long before cuckerberg bought out oculus and changed it to meta, it’s just now it’s streamlined and is becoming the next iPhone. And honestly I’m glad this is a vr exclusive game, because of how the format changes your relation to the world around you like it’s an entirely different experience, I just wish it wasn’t solely for the meta quest.

[@bigat4659]

That was the funniest thing, I have ever seen 6:13 - 6:23

[@tblaisdell50]

Love the videos hitop. Never change

[@HiTopFilms]

❤

[@jessemastro]

I don't think I'll ever get to play this game, but damn would I like to after this video. I'm so excited to hear more from your next one

[@sleeplesspotato]

I've been waiting for them to bring in Matches Malone, and they totally nailed it! I really thought we’d see him in Matt Reeves' The Batman, but unfortunately, that didn’t happen. A bit off-topic, but I don't really get the Bruce Wayne in Matt Reeves' film. There's no distinction between the traumatized kid Bruce Wayne, with the billionaire, philanthropist, playboy Bruce Wayne, and The Batman. I just think it's a bit odd that having Bruce being Batman for 2 years would surely have given him a lot of change already. But hey, maybe I'm wrong.

[@sleeplesspotato]

Seriously, the way you talk about Batman; The nuance, his core, motivations, dreams, grief, and all that. Keep it coming. The only other thing I can't wait to see in theaters other than James Gunn's smiling, will stop to save a cat on a tree Superman, are your movie adaptations for this Mythos.

[@Stealthybat39]

Ummm, that's the point???? Bruce did say he's only focused on Batman only: "This is my family legacy," Batman said, but until the Riddler said he was "inspired" by him, Batman literally freaked out, calling him a psychopath. Batman is defending himself here. Batman realizing being Batman 24/7 fueled the chaos for Gotham, not looking out for the citizens, was also the problem; Riddler even said Bruce doesn't care about his people too, thus the ending about him looking at his mistakes makes sense and is not outta nowhere; the ending is literally proof; he's going to be Bruce Wayne in the sequel; there needs to be a balance. Ok, to put it simply, the first shot of Batman is him looking at the Bat symbol, and the last shot is Batman looking at the people being carried on the chopper, basically him transitioning to Bruce Wayne. Or you want to take Nolan. Batman suddenly figured out all that stuff right off the bat without proper build-ups?.

[@webbedshadow2601]

KZbin compression completely butchers the gorgeous visuals, I know it probably looks good on the Quest 3 but sheesh the graphics look pretty bad blown up on my monitor lol

[@Deadforge]

Oh, I definitely will be playing it when I get my quest 3.