The Early Development of Batman: Arkham Asylum - Building The Foundation

[@WarpingFist]

Theres some things I need to address Just so everyone knows, the 2007 build suits are not entirely accurate. For context, it’s a mod that restores textures from the pre alpha and applies it to the pre-existing batman model. So the model isn’t entirely accurate but the textures including the logo are. Of course, the makers of the mod couldn’t entirely recreate the original model since that would simply be too difficult. Click the link here if you want to see what the original model looked like. www.reddit.com/r/BatmanArkham/comments/12y2k4v/batman_joker_and_gordon_from_arkham_asylum/ Referring to the armoured suit, 1. The logo on the suit is based on the pre-alpha logo. Im assuming the mod creator wanted to see how it would look like on the suit, which is what it would’ve looked like if the logo wasn’t changed in the end. 2. I’m not entirely sure if you could where it in the actual story mode originally. Maybe you could, since the art it was based on seems to imply batman was supposed to add it on top of his pre-existing outfit. If you want to download the original alpha textures for yourself, click the link below www.nexusmods.com/batmanarkhamasylum/mods/102

[@LonelyGamer4]

I think you forgot to pin your comment

[@БогданКрименюк]

*wear it 🤓

[@expendableindigo9639]

A small note, the Dark Knight game did release in the most technical way possible, because it only released on Java flip phones by Glu. At least, I assume the two projects were intended to be ports of one another, similar to the Begins game.

[@MSTUD10S]

I would’ve LOVED a Gotham by gaslight game. The comic was absolutely sick, and it’s a shame that it was never made. At least we got asylum.

[@f10pped36]

Still sad that prototype/proof of concept got canned

[@Jordan_99]

@@f10pped36the cape looked insane for such an old project

[@arthurfleck629]

⁠@@Jordan_99Would’ve been such a unique game, it’s utterly criminal it never saw the light of day (no pun intended)

[@ComicCrash]

I mean, maybe. But that kind of game is so niche that I don't know how you could expect sales of that beyond a very small, dedicated group of people. Asylum is exactly what needed to be made. Lots of villains, Batman acts the way you expect, no big setting gimmicks. No weird elseworlds context needed.

[@ApolloMcrib]

I wanted to make a fan game based on it but you know how WB is with their love letters to say "knock it off, kid.".

[@ODDdiddle]

I love this game so much. As everyone says, it has the best atmosphere. i have seen some concept arts, and it is really interesting so im really excited to see more concept art

[@thedarkroom6416]

Wdym 😊

[@thedarkroom6416]

Wdym * no emoji lol meant it as a mistake nvm lol

[@ODDdiddle]

17:17 this stuff

[@LonelyGamer4]

​@@thedarkroom6416Man: Ham Aslume - Best Atmosphere. Man: Ham City - Best Story. Man: Ham Oranges - Best Bossfights. Man: Ham Knight - Best Gameplay.

[@grvhntr3003]

​@@LonelyGamer4man: ham or gin*

[@barnabasgalantai4401]

Mad respect for restarting this project and finishing it anyway. It's a great one

[@Gianne0923]

Arkham Asylum is my favorite in the series and has remained that since 2009 when I first played it. After re-beating all these games again recently it still continues to hold true. I love all the Arkham games but it’s something about Asylum that just does it for me. Good vid.

[@Dude-gu8jx]

It’s the atmosphere the great vibes you get from this game I ❤ it

[@opticpx]

i wish gameshad more behind the scenes early alpha or VERY EARLy footage i just love seeing how far it came or how it looked in very early stages

[@БогданКрименюк]

gamnes 💀 phootage ☠️

[@batmanvsuperman_]

God of War 1-3, thank me later

[@AnthonyBC93]

Time constraints, Time constraints, Time constraints. Man, games could be so much better if publishers didn't rush developers

[@jasonelliott7977]

They’re so concerned with rising development costs and want to recoup that money quickly.

[@KeybladeMasterAndy]

You'd think, but then they would be open to numerous delays and development times that are TOO long. It's a balancing act.

[@jacobbeauchamp7465]

To be honest, the early Joker design’s face really reminds me of the Joker’s face in Arkham Asylum: A Serious House on a Serious Earth, which probably was the intentions, considering that both have a somewhat similar premise.

[@Ayyothatsbrandogaming]

Yeah i think AA was inspired by it

[@michaelaaron-genisys]

The Joker was actually based on Alan Moore's The Killing Joke, while the Dark Knight himself was based on Jim Lee's Batman

[@HOTD108_]

​@@michaelaaron-genisys I don't believe you. That concept art looks nothing like Killing Joke, but a LOT like Serious House on a Serious Earth. The only way what you're saying is true would be if the devs got the two comics mixed up.

[@JagoShogun]

The cuts really do make the film/game. I also like how even though that joker design is brutal, the one they stuck with is more flexible, to the point where even in Arkham Knight, he almost seems like your friends and you believe it. He can be sinister, mean looking, or look like a goofy friendly clown. It's simplicity is just a perfect blend. And sadly it's even more believable, but I REALLY love that glassglow joker look.

[@LaydenWhalker]

I think it would be cool if they remastered Asylum and added all the unused content that fit the game in the modern game engine

[@spiderboi_29]

Please keep doing those Early Developement videos, they are fascinating

[@AndrewR21]

It’s crazy back in the day playing these Batman games little did I know it was gonna arguably the best super hero game of all timd

[@quantizedanson]

The Asylum Lighthouse design seems to be repurposed for Arkham City Wonder Tower, i remember similar structures and designs while climbing up to reach Strange.

[@justindowney2054]

All of the lore and love pushed into this game made it stick out and last. Basically what the Avengers probably lacked, and what Spider-Man continues to add on to with it’s continuations. For Kevin’s memory, we need more Arkham Batman.

[@sunsetman22]

an Origins sequel wouldn't hurt

[@oofiethetroll2059]

@@sunsetman22yes finally someone agrees!

[@barakomamba]

​@@sunsetman22such an underrated game. Way better than that trash arkham knight. My ranking for series goes: City>Asylum>Origins>Knight

[@Bobbybillybillbob]

Arkham Asylum had the best environment, so much love, Easter eggs and detail in every corner! Absolutely LOVED exploring every nook of the Asylum collecting all the Riddler trophies, solving the riddles and the Wardens secrets.

[@Nono-hk3is]

Every time I'm reminded that the fighting mechanics were originally going to be rhythm games, I have to sit down. Because if they had been, I never would have gotten past the first fight.

[@imnormal_4978]

The concept ideas for arkham asylum could've truly redefined everything the game has a remarkable legacy and made the super hero genre for gaming but the concept ideas such as the scarecrow approach and the garden seems so cool

[@HBJahKu187]

I love the dark long ear cowel batman concepts and the permanent smile joker and the feel of the dark asylum concepts hope there could be a game like that one day maybe batman horror game rated M would be awesome

[@ultimateslinger9857]

Man, I wish the remastered version of Arkham asylum kept the original cinematics. They looked so good. If I could change just 2 things it would be that and Batman’s weird face in the first game. Aside from that, both remasters are pretty much perfect(to me anyway).

[@jacobsabastian3871]

Agreed. What’s weird is Batman’s face is reverted to the original (and it’s remastered) when you select the armored batsuit.

[@HOTD108_]

The Arkham remasters are offensively bad. They took Joker and turned him into a neon glow stick.

[@LordInosukemp4]

The Arkham games are some of my all time favorites. Great content as always!

[@Sergentskydiver]

The build section is a mod for the game, they changed the logo of the armoured suit you get for completing the game

[@WarpingFist]

I know the suit itself is just the armoured suit as mentioned in the video, but the logo and textures of the other images is primarily based on the original textures from the pre-alpha. This includes the logo which although, was touched up by whoever made the mod, is still an accurate representation of how it may have looked like if it was completed. Of course, its not entirely accurate since it’s missing the cape, and overall torso design is different but obviously they can’t fully recreate the original alpha suit. I think they must have tried to get as close to it as possible using suits already in the game which is why I still included it. Also, I don’t think anyone will doubt that the armoured suit is based on the art I mentioned judging from how close it looks to it.

[@Sergentskydiver]

@@WarpingFist I think the concept art you showed was just concept for the suits in game, they look strikingly similar to the concept art on batmans character profile ( loved your video btw! Very interesting I think it’s great! :) )

[@WarpingFist]

Thank you. Im assuming you’re referring to the art by Carlos D'Anda? A lot of his Art usually look completely different from the final designs in the actual game but some of his art also look really similar (with some differences). His batsuit art looks similar to the final suit yeah, however, the art I compared the armoured suit to have some notable differences. He could have just been illustrating the armoured suit as a suit purely for the challenge maps but honestly its hard to know for sure 🤔We’d have to ask him ourselves.

[@saulswollman]

dude a remake for this game with all the cut concepts due to time constraints would be awesome! i could totally see it. if paul dini came back too and tweaked the story slightly it could still work.

[@WarpingFist]

We live in an era of game remakes so there’s a possibility

[@bombastic6023]

Not without Kevin Conroy.

[@saulswollman]

@@bombastic6023 man i didn’t even think about that when i wrote that comment 😭

[@Mr.Manhattan-capta1n]

@@saulswollman origins happened

[@saulswollman]

@@Mr.Manhattan-capta1n didn’t quite cut it for me

[@Mr.Rizzy77]

the cut content would be a perfect addition for a arkham asylum remake

[@Duhbiee]

I had no idea that Rocksteady made Urban Chaos! That game was awesome! It got my ps2 taken away when my grandma seen me shoot someone off a building into a helicopter

[@MaxCanonStunner]

RE-UPLOADED because the comment got deleted before. Sorry about that. As a guy who played the hell out of this game on Xbox 360 even in hard mode multiple times, I didn't know anything about the unused concept of the game. So it's good to watch this amazing video and know all of this stuff I never knew before. The concept I loved here the most is the Joker design for how horrifying and scary he looks. And I think that's how he should've looked in suicide squad (2016) instead of some cringey tiktok gangster who looks stupid with tattoos. But I prefer the design we got in the game instead. Same with Batman. With Bane though, I actually prefer the concept design over what we got instead. When it comes to batmobile, I knew it was supposed to be drivable in the game as the model itself is in the game. But I think it would've been just used as a driving vehicle to go to a specific place. Instead of a non transferable version of Transformers War for Cybertron tank battle machine for like 60% of Arkham Knight. And the funny thing about the counter lightning bolt indicator in the combat system is that despite the devs added this much later as the combat was hard for them to counter enemies, they didn't put it on hard difficulty. You have no idea how frustrated it was when I played the game on hard for the first time 😂 But it was so fun nonetheless. Overall, I'm so glad what we got in the game when it comes to designs, story, atmosphere, combat and so on. And at the end, what we got is a masterpiece. Anyways again, amazing video as usual from you, man 👍🏻 I'd really like you to do an unused concept video for Terminator 1 and 2 or Arkham City.

[@AFalk86]

It would be interesting to see a Batman game with a large focus on horror and a mature rating. The concept for The Joker looks amazing. I think a Batman horror game would be amazing if done right.

[@someguy9070]

Warpingfist, what a phenomenal video man! That first like minute introduction was so cool. I learned a lot of new stuff about my favorite Arkham game, and it was fascinating (that first Batman and Joker design are something else, I woulda loved to have seen them at least as alternate costumes or something). I’d love to see you do something like this for the other Arkham games or other games period. What an awesome video, props to you!! Well worth the wait!

[@WarpingFist]

Thank you. Hopefully I’ll be able to make videos like this for other game ip’s including the rest of the Arkham series.

[@someguy9070]

@@WarpingFist if you do, I along with many others will be excited to watch them!

[@Hi_Just_Fred]

Every time I hear one of these game development stories, I always hear a story about how one game just got completely shelved and canceled all because they were trying to switch all their assets over to a new engine. I really hate how this is just such a reoccurring thing, it even happens to this day where companies try to use newer and newer technology without taking time to understand at first all because they're either way too ambitious or misguided trying to constantly one up the previous game rather tahn refine it further and near perfect it.

[@ic3_115]

Insane editing on this one man! Peak content.

[@ultimateslinger9857]

This was great and very worth the wait. You gotta do more video game stuff.

[@MrGogoido]

Your uploads always make my day better. I started to follow your work through the Batsource page in 2021 and haven't stopped since. Keep it up!

[@WarpingFist]

Oh my god, Batsource? It’s surprising to see someone from there commenting. Thank you for sticking around for so long.

[@MrGogoido]

​@@WarpingFistMan no matter how bad my day was, your account was always there with some news and discussions about The Batman. Thank you for engaging with this community.

[@umangrana2140]

This is one of the best videos i ve seen in a long time. The bg music the editing, your explanation. I am a big fan ❤️

[@anthonyfrias5533]

I remember the advertisement for that game commercials posters and all that stuff.

[@Deimosviva]

You pulled through even after losing the video that’s why you’re the 🐐❤️

[@WarpingFist]

Thx

[@jakzzn]

Love your vids man I’ve literally been wanting this video for so long keep it up

[@heyyygabiii]

23:31 tbh i wish they had gotten with this one it would be an interesting twist on the batman suit and would love to see it evolve through the trilogy (but ofc the ones we have gotten are iconic)

[@henrygambles3652]

Legit It’s quite interesting to see how this masterpiece was formed!

[@DM-of7ys]

It would be awesome if you did this for city and knight. Great video thanks for your hard work.

[@nemesisprime4501]

And the fact that this game took many inspiration from the animated series

[@baki484]

I've always wanted the enveloping cape. The Metroid inspiration runs deeper too.

[@lukedjung4524]

This video is exactly what I needed ❤

[@purityy]

Great video you never disappoint with your content keep it up, perfect timing also I just going for Arkham asylum remastered platinum last night lol epic timing… this game has a special feeling to it

[@leviathan_is_me]

Asylum will always be my favorite. The atmosphere is perfect. Anything the sequels added was just dressing, Asylum was i.m.o. a prefect game.

[@GamerLegend.97]

This would be the concept for Batman Arkham Knight using the batman batmobile free roam

[@BEYONDTHESPIDERFILMS]

I love that armour upgrading system! We need a Batman game with that feature

[@baki484]

It's finally here

[@corazonenalmibar]

Wait, I didn't realize this was a new video, so nervous

[@emeraldphoenix5868]

These are some really great Concepts,I kinda wish that Batman had that Classic look mixed in with the Armor look.

[@TheWaffleEdits]

3:03 I actually own the PS2 Batman Begins game It’s weird looking back at it and then seeing the Arkham series

[@samus-alita4252]

Fuck man, i feel like some of the original designs wouldve been so iconic today like the Bane, Harley Quinn, and Batman designs.

[@WarpingFist]

In the end they chose to be as accurate to the comics as possible but I wish they took some creative liberties with the looks.

[@samus-alita4252]

If they do another Batman, they should follow through with their original vision for their designs, or maybe, they can make a Batman Beyond? Ahhh, im just hoping people do fanart on those og concept designs, especially Harley....

[@gabrielmcmillan]

Now that they don't have to worry about it being a movie tie-in, Rocksteady could make a Dark Knight game with all the time they need. Better yet, a game comprising all of the movies, perhaps including the 1966 one would be nice if they could fit it all into a single game.

[@samus-alita4252]

I love that original Batman design

[@gamervet4760]

I just got the trilogy. Remastered for the PS4, and while not perfect, still it gets the job done. I've always been a gameplay over graphics guy, so it really doesn't bother me too much. I just finished it this morning and started my City play through. When I first got them, I played them in reverse. Nice to see things play out the way they're supposed to. It'll be my first time playing Knight. It's gonna be a good time for me. 😁

[@MaybeBT]

23:59 tbh they could’ve made it an alternate skin. I mean the bat mobile got its own custom skin

[@Artman2004]

That early Bane design is far better than what we got in the final game.

[@sobakaspy]

I think that the inspiration for Joker scars was took from Grant Morrison's Batman R.I.P.. Also, in my opinion Joker from Arkham Origins looks way better than in Rocksteady games, where he looks like some kind of a goblin

[@bootlegsanta3053]

Absolutely love the long form content!

[@therealgod9859]

I love batman arkham asylum but this (1:08) is the most cracked out take I’ve seen imo.

[@TheAbbeyoftheEveryman]

Not really

[@JohnSkao]

THIS VIDEO IS FUCKING AWSOMEEEEEE

[@Xehanort10]

19:37 At least Arkham Asylum is acknowledged as dangerous. Hogwarts is a death trap but the Harry Potter series portrays it as "the safest place in the wizard world."

[@aaronjohnson1286]

I hope one day you do early development of god of war 1 (2005) in a future.

[@WarpingFist]

I actually have that planned for the future

[@WarpingFist]

I’m hoping to cover more gaming content in the future, including God of War (2005)

[@therizzler0609]

Now i cant wait for you to cover arkham city, origins and knight

[@WarpingFist]

that's the plan

[@therizzler0609]

@@WarpingFist my favourite has gotta be origins

[@lunch9537]

do the rest of the arkham series

[@KacperLipa]

Incredible video !!! Loved watching every second of it and learning new facts, about the game !! Will you maybe make Arkham City video ?

[@WarpingFist]

Plan to cover the entire Arkham series

[@KacperLipa]

@@WarpingFist Ahhh can't wait to see it !!! Thank You soo soo much for responding, really enjoyed this video!

[@boshdeb0s74]

BEST VIDEO ABT BATMAN! frffr

[@vetiver2315]

That chime gives me nightmares.

[@justluka7590]

Is there a lore reason behind this video?

[@WarpingFist]

The original version of this video got deleted by accident and I had to remake it from scratch lol

[@ethanlaborde]

Great video! Arkham Asylum is one of my all-time favorite games! Though I do think Arkham City is slightly better...

[@WarpingFist]

Of course, City is the Magnum Opus of the series.

[@vasilykiselev6285]

​@@WarpingFisti dont think so at all, i replay asylum for the atmosphere, nostalgia and knight for the gameplay, visuals and everything else, city just falls somewhere in the middle, its doesnt have the atmosphere of the asylum and it loses to arkham knight in almost every aspect

[@overlord6993]

Insane to think they were about to make an entire batman game based on the elseworld gotham by gaslight rather than making a batman game take place in main continuity

[@huskycruxes7232]

I think “ thrilling, stealth gameplay” is a bit of an overstatement. The one thing almost everyone can agree on, and hindsight is that the stealth in Arkham asylum is very limited in terms of options

[@GrumpyWolfman]

Imma travel across the multiverse next week and get a copy of Gotham by gaslight, the scarier version of Arkham Asylum with the scary John Graveto joker model, and Tim Burtons third Keaton Batman movie, lmk of any of you guys want one

[@KeybladeMasterAndy]

Those early Joker designs look scarier than many horror game villains.

[@strongman5243]

Please do the whole series

[@thebrockoppside]

A 45 minute WarpingFist video? Is it Christmas or something?

[@WarpingFist]

A belated one

[@rickfruitygrimes]

Are you gonna do the same kind of video for Arkham city?

[@WarpingFist]

Yeah, for the whole Arkham series in general.

[@JTmaxx]

Hey, this was a fantastic video and I am surely subscribing after watching! But I wanted to ask if there's any way you can provide a clearer image for the Chapel Rock section of the map. I am very interested in the location, but I can't make out most of the locations because it's so blurry.

[@WarpingFist]

unfortunately that blurry image is the only one that exist on the internet and trust me, I tried to find a clearer image. Perhaps I missed it, but I’m assuming that the original artist must have deleted the image. Again, maybe I missed it but I couldn’t for the life of me find a better quality image.

[@TarnishingKnight]

Can't wait for Arkham Country

[@dimancor2925]

I don't know why, but when i think of that this game, i always think that it released in 2008)

[@rohithkumar8708]

pretty sure Spider-Man 3 which came out in 2007 had the earlier detective vision. the spider sense in that game is very very similar to the detective vision of arkham games

[@БогданКрименюк]

True, served the same purpose

[@thomasharrington1477]

to me I always thought their designs of Batman and Joker were to pay homage to Kevin and Mark their designs look extremely similar to the original animated renditions

[@swagwolfgang]

Holy fuck a gotham by gaslight would be such a good game

[@MediaManz]

Luv the content, also luv the thumbnails, where do you make em? Would luv to try sum on me own.

[@WarpingFist]

All thumbnails are made using Picsart and Phonto

[@odd-dev]

​@@WarpingFisthave you got concept art for the rest of the mcu????

[@HeyJay2000]

Will you be doing one for City, Origins and Knight?

[@WarpingFist]

that's the plan

[@QuentinWinters-sl6sd]

Can't wait

[@JLG629]

Can you imagine a Gotham by Gaslight game. With Batman trying to stop Jack the Ripper.

[@GokuBlackRose978]

Knight is my favorite but asylum was my first Arkham game then origins then city then knight, all amazing games.

[@CRUELLANDER]

Loved the game, although I thought it was pretty short, but honestly fun and satisfying, better then Spider-Man PS4 in my opinion. Harley Quinn & Poison Ivy hot asf in my opinion. The killer croc lair scene terrified me the most.

[@reddays8448]

The dark knight game leaks did come out but is the one leaked out the same as the 2008 dark knight game?

[@firsttry2]

Cool video i heard somewhere that christopher was really disappointed by the PS2 game.

[@nasonvillanueva4542]

Commenting here to boost the algorithm.

[@mr.roachclip1792]

The Bane concept art looks much cooler than the final one, well that's what I think anyway.

[@sbob.]

Love your videos

[@mcsqu1zzy317]

New video on Man: Ham Aslume? Am I stupid?

[@LonelyGamer4]

Is there a lore reason for this guy creating a banger video? Is he smart?

[@chris_player2995]

"who THE FUCK is this?"

[@CharCar92yt]

Jonkler lives there

[@BluLightningMusic]

2:41 that drink name was VERY specific, Did WarpingFist! Get sponsored by kool-aid in this?

[@WarpingFist]

Unfortunately no

[@spiderboi_29]

Nah the Arkham Asylum jingle is lowkey PTSD

[@expendableindigo9639]

Gary Oldman was NEVER boring as Gordan, even doing exposition, who agrees with me?

[@Clxppz]

I liked him as Gordon

[@Ghoul-Mask]

Fam aint the footage of beta batsuit just texmod mods from nexus? Looks a lot like it's the case.

[@WarpingFist]

I mean, all image sources are provided in the description so yeah. Also, they technically classify as mods but mods that restore the build textures to the closest we can possibly get.

[@Vitzon]

Is this the guy from audit the audit?

[@plasticchairguy6471]

I like how all of this started because they failed to make a dark knight game