The Early Development of Batman: Arkham City - Improving The Formula

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BTS FOOTAGE can be found here
• Batman Arkham Asylum -...
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• Making of - Batman Beg...
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Music Used in Video Based on the chapters they appear:
Battle
The new king
TrackTribe - "I Had a Feeling"
Intro to Arkham
The Jam
First
Sam Stoopid
Arkham Concepts
Macedon is Ours
A Revelation
Characters
Psychic Magic
Waking to Reality
STEALTH
The Path Starts Here
END
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MUSIC: Some of the music in this video is via Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio: / whitebataudio
Timestamps:
Intro: 0:00
Creating Arkham City: 3:09
The Characters of Arkham City: 16:47
Improving Combat: 22:40
Improving Stealth: 29:25
Cut Features: 30:20
END: 31:53
Thank You For watching
#arkham

[@G59METH]

The Arkham games are so good that when you ask any fan what their favorite game is everyone has a different answer

[@Skeditx95]

Because every Arkham game has a theme and improvement over previous ones 1. Asylum is for the one who don't like superhero games but love claustrophobic and horror environment. 2. Arkham City is for people who loves open world and side quests. 3. Arkham origins is for the one who loves boss fights. 4. Arkham knight is complete package with tiny bit of everything and those who prefer graphics and gameplay

[@Blackcatlookingintonothing]

I always say that each entry it’s unique to it self, so personally to me each game is equal if not one on top of the other by a little bit, such good games, not only in gameplay and mechanics but story and deconstruction of characters

[@HOTD108_]

​@@Skeditx95Arkham Knight doesn't really have the best gameplay tho. A solid third is boring tank fights, and the stealth combat has had all challenge removed since Batman's new abilities are super OP and downright broken (the multi-fear takedown literally gives you 4 risk-free takedowns at the start of every encounter), so only the combat sections are truthfully better than the older games which is only 1/3 of the gameplay.

[@yellowgetbright]

​@@Skeditx95 Suicide Squad is for no one, because absolutely no one asked for it.

[@AwesomeMooseSmile]

​@@Skeditx95I think asylum is more for people who like innovation and pacing with little to no fat to cut off.

[@willlamoureux1690]

34 mins of nothing but perfectness

[@ArchangelExile]

You mean "perfection".

[@hahahahaehhehehehehe]

​@@ArchangelExile They mean "perfectness".

[@JamaalDaGreatest]

@@hahahahaehhehehehehethey mean they’re an idiot

[@hahahahaehhehehehehe]

@@JamaalDaGreatest Yes.

[@ArchangelExile]

Regardless, I _do_ like perfectness better. 🤣

[@moshymosh]

Thank you for bringing so much insight to a something that most consider more than "just a game." Arkham City encapsulated me when it came out, and it still does to this day. Arkham City, to me, is a masterpiece. A true Magnum Opus. It captured my imagination and still does. I also always wondered what it would've been like if the middle part of the map was unlocked. Always wanted to see what Tyger Security headquarters would've looked like. Also, Catwoman did some things to me bro...

[@BoundFinds]

Yeah Catwoman section is really EXTRA HARD

[@baki484]

To think it's held the title for being the best for more than 10 years. Let's see if it changes this week. I still play it and asylum to this day. The Ost 👌🏾 I've said all I can about about gameplay.

[@moshymosh]

@@baki484 Changes? What changes? AC is still top tier.

[@baki484]

@@moshymosh my views after playing Spiderman 2. AC still the best but I want to see if that changes on the 20th of October. It won't make arkham look bad in anyway shape or form.

[@yellowgetbright]

​@@BoundFindsOf course it was, playing with one hand made it harder.

[@davionelliot]

Still the best and greatest Batman game ever made, PERIOD. Absolute masterpiece

[@joshbrewett7365]

until they go back to this formula, no future batman game will EVER beat arkham.

[@syednaqvi105]

The best superhero/story game ever made

[@airtiger4577]

Metacritic score: 96/100

[@batmangothic89]

This game is so much fun I remember playing this my very first Batman and Arkham game of the series

[@LoverOfManyArts]

I love the Batman 1989 artwork of your profile avatar Bat gothic 😁

[@notusedanymoregone]

i love how well-detailed your explanations and analyses are over the creation of Arkham City and its concepts. well done sir well done 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@ddrm4rc]

13:52 An interesting thing about the Zsasz/Museum thing that I realized upon recently playing the game these past few days is that there's a cabinet in Penguin's museum in the lobby/first area of it that's broken and the speaker button if you press says that it's essentially meant to house Zsasz but it seems that by the time of Arkham City/before cold call killer, he broke out and escaped towards the Steel Mill. Regardless, it's is pretty cool to have that sort of correlation, especially with the concept art.

[@WarpingFist]

Oh man, I didn’t know this

[@TheWaffleEdits]

0:48 is there a lore reason Rizzler calls Man stupid? Is he stupid?

[@WarpingFist]

Rizzler is just pointing out the obvious so yeah

[@wafagdplqs4421]

There is A LOT to say ! I'm thankful to you for covering this amazing game.

[@thatfluffy]

The amount of quality your videos bring is good as hell bro. Never stop the grind.

[@RedElkComics]

My all time favorite game, I love looking through the early development of it.

[@crisis_omg]

I love this game, I remember playing this game and having so much fun

[@PierceDunphy]

i’m ngl ur still the only youtuber where i just can’t wait for your next video. excellent as always man

[@bobaedits7172]

i remember playing this when i was 8 and i was so scared. coudnt even get passed the first mission 🤣

[@WarpingFist]

I remember believing Man Bat was in the game and was afraid of the idea of him attacking Batman in the open world

[@stevenarnett4471]

Love this video! I particularly enjoyed how you describe the artwork of the game and city itself! Arkham origins development video next?

[@WarpingFist]

Yup, I plan on dropping it in December to fit the months theme

[@Silentplaygaming24]

This is exactly what I've been waiting for

[@umangrana2140]

That mad hatter part’s ambiance and soundtrack you put is just crisp 🔥

[@TheWaffleEdits]

I’m actually on my 3rd or 4th 100% play through of Arkham City right now. I’m excited to watch this and learn more about my favorite game of all time from a great KZbinr!

[@RobertitoDeLaQ]

Props for the incredible video directing love the editing style.

[@lightskinnedlarry728]

Devil may cry 2 in the sequel lineup is a nice touch LOL

[@arthur.m2528]

Fantastic work man, an absolutely phenomenal way to end the evening

[@purityy]

BEEEEN waiting on this video mega W love your videos man

[@yanmartin3346]

8:24 I can now rest Subpar video like always!

[@zillauniverse7208]

I know your not a Transformers fan but it would still be cool to see you do an early development video on the Transformers Cybertron games as it’s another well received triple A video games based on an established IP. Plus it’s development history are fascinating.

[@WarpingFist]

I have to finish the Arkham series and Miles Morales but afterward I’ll think about it 👍

[@Deadpool784]

Yeah, the first 2 games in the series are awesome

[@masqueradian2028]

This is edited so well! Keep it up, I see you getting far in the future.

[@harryrussell6217]

I love your videos so much, there’s something about seeing the work building up that just makes you so much more appreciative of what we got I’d love to see you do a dying light video

[@NoxiousJay]

one of the greatest games of all time

[@tartankiltington]

This is some high quality content. Great job, man!

[@pedrovisgueira]

Thank you, I love your content so I wanted to thank you for making it ❤

[@mett486]

Mr. Frezze Dark Skin Looks Like THE Batman animated Series Best regards from Germany Nice Video Bro :)

[@alecvip7562]

One small correction, the map wasnt too small for the batmobile - they actually planned on having it in the game originally. I dont remember the exact reason, but it wasn't because the map was too small

[@WarpingFist]

The maps roads were to damaged and covered in objects to include it from what I recall.

[@AmariMarvelous]

I believe it had to with the actual environments. They would've had to expand the streets,make the roads longer and make the buildings bigger. The PS3 wasn't powerful enough to pull it off. Also the batmobile would've been too big to fit the environment in Arkham City.

[@Karrotbeat]

ITZ THE FREAKIN BAT

[@WarpingFist]

*Friggin*

[@Bobbybillybillbob]

I think Arkham City had the best Harley modern redesign, and I love the way James Gunn, imo, perfected upon that design in The Suicide Squad

[@TheFuri0uswc]

That intro chefs kiss

[@cyberassassin6241]

With every single new video you keep evolving.

[@DRFUZY1]

This video makes me sad for what we didn’t get, but still thankful for what we did.

[@sonicmoore6196]

One of the greatest games ever created. This is how you make a sequel!!!!

[@neilhannan7525]

How to Do a Video Game Sequel Right ❤ Hall of Fame Vidoe Game Sequels Red Dead 2 Remeption PVZ Garden Warfare 2 Mass Effect 2 and Call of Duty Black Ops 2

[@Adelysium]

Holy moly

[@ArchangelExile]

Interesting... 🤔

[@henrygambles3652]

Great video and I’m glad City turned out to be the masterpiece it did!

[@Semazoo]

Amazing 🙌

[@reddays8448]

22:10

[@The_Infamous_Boogyman]

Nice intro brother. Well done

[@adambarnes49]

Asylum-a new hope City-empire strikes back Knight-return of the Jedi

[@maxumus1019]

I would love to see a video on the Early Development of The Incredibles. Nonetheless, Great Video!

[@arshiashiran674]

Perfection It would be lovely to see the making of arkham origins and knight video😅

[@alexsanderivan6511]

That Clayface Talia is so cursed lol

[@cosyisconflicted]

BeauTiful video man

[@tobiaspegues7318]

Nice man i definitely love me some Arkham City. So whats the next video or is it a surprise

[@WarpingFist]

The order is: A non superhero based video, Schumachers Lost Batman film, The Deleted Scenes of TASM 1, The Early Development of Spider-Man Miles Morales and then The Early Development of Arkham Origins.

[@tobiaspegues7318]

@@WarpingFist Ooh dipping your toes into something new sounds exciting! Can't wait to check them out.

[@baki484]

@@WarpingFist I'll be here especially for the Arkham origins and Miles morales early development videos. I just realized that both games have a Christmas setting.

[@B4Z00K4M0NKE]

Rocksteady knew they were cooking🔥🔥🔥 W video btw

[@ozaeee]

a batman game taking place between origins and asylum where you can explore all the games maps (knights, city and origins) and also the greater gotham area to asylum, where you can see the city before the decay of city and knights and filled with people and over the game the decay begins to show to batman and other people

[@rice_chicken4me]

One of the best and worst parts of Arkham City was catwoman cuz if u got her as dlc/return to arkham, she would add roughly 20 more riddler trophies on top of the 400 in game

[@chris09261]

The GameStop commercial for scarecrow maps in Arkham asylum brought back so much nostalgia :,) wish they still made commercials like that today

[@Hugo_Tate]

Take a shot every time he says “plethora”. You’ll be dead by the end of the video 😂

[@meadoofdoof7997]

Yes I read all the text in the beginning, and if you do an intro like that again I will read it again

[@Koopinator06]

What is the saxophone music playing in the “improving combat” chapter? Excellent video btw.

[@WarpingFist]

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[@inferno3054]

8:24 Okay buddy 😭

[@WarpingFist]

Its not copium

[@ripvanwinkle91]

Best Arkham game imo

[@championfnsm]

I liked the vid but I wanted to mention that the mammoth is still in the museum but just in another room (the room where freezes suit is)

[@angrytheclown801]

When Batman Arkham Asylum came out I called it the single greatest use a third party IP ever. City topped it so hard. The Mister Freeze boss fight and Wonder City tower Doctor Strange predator fight were worth the price of paid admission alone.

[@Dogflamingo]

Dope intro

[@StudMacher96]

I don’t think anything could’ve been done to make Arkham city any better than it was. Not even the 400 Goddamn riddler trophies cause even though it was tedious as hell, man that “boss fight” was satisfying

[@judie9853]

Dev Stellar Blade: Duh bikin rambut aja susah bener ampe setaun Dev Arkham Asylum: Lha gua bikin jubah doang 2 taun

[@DannsProductions]

The one thing that I don't like about the next game, Arkham Knight, is that they didn't make Hush a secondary villain. He could've been the Arkham Knight of the story and instead of militia, he could've had an entire gang helping him out.

[@user-ji3pk8dm9z]

Batman AC is top 5 greatest games all time

[@nicholascramer9228]

Am I the only one who put the video to .25 spread and paused on everbit of the intro

[@Marchew1200]

the mamoth wasnt replaced by t rex mamoth is stil in the museum in the room where you need to use stealth to take out penguins henchmen

[@shadowstrike234]

To this day, i stand by the statement that Batman: Arkham City is a perfect game. It's the best superhero game, one of the best video games, and one of the best pieces of Batman media. Every single bit of Arkham City is done to glorious perfection, it does everything from Asylum better and adds new mechanics. The story is the perfect showcase of Batman's world and also his strength, intellect and superhuman resolve. The story interweaves a motley crew of characters perfectly, takes a large number of risks and twists especially the ending, has a great number of interesting side quests and the boss fights are incredible. Stealth gameplay is taken to new heights (and perfected in Knight) and combat is much deeper in the game. Traversal is innovated with Batman finally able to glide freely Arkham City itself is the best map i have ever played in any game. Every bit of it is so distinct and detailed that it's unreal. Not to mention how it maintains that claustrophobia and desire to be free: you're trapped in dilapidated slums against the backdrop of a neo-gothic metropolis that is Gotham City. Batman: Arkham City genuinely stands as one of the best games of all time. I honestly cannot find a single flaw with it. I really look forward to Spider-Man 2 in a few days, and I wait to see if it'll touch or surpass this masterpiece.

[@VaderTheWhite]

The Bat Stun is NOT useless. It absolutely trivializes Hammer and Sickle.

[@obviusthemaxim2509]

Great video! But small correction, Devil May Cry 2 is unanimously agreed on to be awful

[@WarpingFist]

Im an outlier

[@mr.roachclip1792]

Nice

[@davidherrera218]

Bro warpingfist posted a new video🙏

[@Jokerpersona5335]

3 seconds in very clever opening first time viewer to

[@amboww]

no premiere for this one?

[@WarpingFist]

Stuff in my personal life resulted in me being unable to do it. Plus, The video was stuck at 65% exporting since yesterday night so I just wanted to get this over with.

[@amboww]

@@WarpingFist ah well hope everything gets easier. great video

[@WarpingFist]

Thanks

[@nickpapadopoulos6973]

I hit the like button before watching...as one should do

[@DanielJohn19]

I loved Arkham Asylum and City was an amazing sequel. For me, that’s where the series ends.

[@3452te]

Ah man, i would've loved to see a black batsuit in Arkham City. But of course nothing beats the black and gray.

[@toaolisi761]

I can't be the only one that remembers this. At some point in Arkham City's development Batman was able to glide and throw bombs at towers. I remember the devs showed it off when being interviewed, but of course it was cut from the final game.

[@Strangeminds38]

Throw bombs at towers? How would that work?

[@dead_memelol]

Nice intro

[@ArkhamAsylum1505]

Who is the character at 21:29?

[@TheDanjammy]

ITS THA FREEAKING BAT!

[@spiderboi_29]

Clayface's Talia appearance is fucking terrifying 😭😭

[@thirdplanet4471]

First and only Arkham game I played and completed

[@WarpingFist]

You need to play the rest of the series man

[@thirdplanet4471]

​@@WarpingFistIt's on my to do list as this series is awesome. Just that Xbox 360 games are becoming hard to find or some are expensive in the area I live

[@spiderboi_29]

Do Batman Arkham World next

[@mikexurs]

Can you do ultimate Spider-Man , web of shadows or ps3 Spider-Man , sonic adventure 2, god of war ascension projects as well?? Maybe mega man x?

[@WarpingFist]

Every game is a possibility so yeah

[@rickfruitygrimes]

Why you didn’t mention how originally the concept for the map was that we go the asylum and the city early, this was cut as it felt unnecessary and bloated to go back to asylum in the game, that’s why the map of Arkham city in Asylum looks that way. This was in an article/interview with one of the developers

[@WarpingFist]

Because I miss things no matter how thorough I think I am. If this was said, I don't think I ever came across it.

[@Batopie7327]

Early development of Arkham Origins and Knight are next

[@Joecbg100]

Gonna have so much now, kiddies lol

[@monkeyinthemiddle5955]

BIG BOOTY WHAT

[@cristobanlescobar6969]

0:37 is he?

[@loudandfast1389]

Arkham Tity

[@joseb6919]

Marvel’s Spider Man 2 this week

[@WarpingFist]

Very excited. Wish I could play it

[@GamerLegend.97]

I don't know if it's just me but the ps4 digital version doesn't work it keeps crashing

[@WarpingFist]

I can understand the feeling. I played mine on physical but I couldn’t get the damn disk to work for a while no matter how many times I cleaned it. I think your issue might be on their end instead of yours? I’d wait to see if it gets fixed.

[@ozziedylan9903]

Arkham City is one of the greatest gaming sequels of all time the game was released in 2011 so 8 more years from now Batman Arkham City would be 20 years old

[@user-zf3qh2se6q]

regardless what people say about Arkham Knight it's the most in depth Arkham game with the best combat, and predator.

[@yrwestillhere]

Nah man, I was really hoping this one would be longer than the one on Asylum. I think you spent too much time on combat, you haven't even mentioned Catwoman at all! This might just be my opinion but this game deserves a part two of this. Think about it man, I really appreciate you making these, but c'mon! This one falls short compared to your first one. Side notes: Zsasz interacting with Cobblepot in the museum would absolutely make every bit of sense if you know their backstory and also the mammoth is in the same spot it's in the concept art, you can tell by the bridge. Man I don't want to hate on you, but this video is lacklustre and I think you can do way better!

[@WarpingFist]

I get what you’re saying and I appreciate that you like my videos enough to give me some criticism but this isn’t a review video. “The Early Development” is a series where I discuss the development of something and if its a sequel also discuss how the game was improved such as the combat system (which is why it’s so long) If I made a part 2 it would be six minutes since there’s barley anything to talk about. Theres not anything I could have discussed to extend the video length imo. I don’t make videos to aim for a large run time and honestly, personally there’s nothing I possibly talked about to make the video longer. I don’t generally discuss the narrative. Boss fights weren’t brought up in the first asylum video so there was no reason to bring it up and every piece of concept art has already been talked about in the video. The only reason the asylum video ended up being longer is because I talked A LOT about the games that were made before Asylums creation. If you cut that section out, both videos are about the same length. Plus, I genuinely found no reason to talk about Catwoman for the same reason I didn’t talk about the playable joker in asylum. It doesn’t bring anything to what I’m talking about. Especially since they hardly bring anything notable to the overall game. Sure they’re fun to play as but at best i would’ve discussed them for like 30 seconds. Maybe if this was a review series id dive deeper into the game but for this series I don’t discuss things if they’re not necessary.

[@jasrajgulshan6385]

the map is not big but there is so much quality in the game now days open world games are so big but some of it is empty.

[@anukthotawatta982]

do arkham knight next

[@dailydoseofvitaminc6565]

DMC2 think he on the team