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The first time anyone saw the thumbnail for the teaser ofBatman Arkham Shadow, it would have been a moment of great excitement. It appeared we would finally get a new installment in theArkhamseries of games. The fans weren’t entirely wrong but the game didn’t live entirely up to their expectations.
Built to be an exclusive Oculus Meta Quest 3 title, fans were instantly disappointed when they heard it would be a VR-focused game. It’s not surprising the game wasn’t spoken of much after the teaser, but we now have more details from Summer Game Fest that might entice some fans!
Batman Arkham Shadow Story Trailer Sets the Stage for the Bat and the Rats
TheArkhamfranchise is considered one of the best superhero video game adaptations across the PlayStation 3, 4, and 5. The free-flow combat combined with stealth encounters offered players a chance to play as The Dark Knight like never before. A solid storyline and some of the most iconic villains from the universe helped to further flesh out the universe.
Batman Arkham Shadowis set within the same timeline, occurring betweenBatman Arkham OriginsandArkham Asylum. The game is being developed by Camouflaj and Oculus Studios in partnership with WB Games and DC Comics. It appears Rocksteady has no part to play in this title, but we will still get some mainstays from the studio.
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The primary antagonist of the game is the Rat King, a new moniker given to Otis Flannegan (Ratcatcher), who is laying waste to the city of Gotham with his gang, The Rats. Set on the Fourth of July, key figures such as Inspector Gordon, Harvey Dent, and other public officials have been abducted, allowing criminals to run rampant in the streets.
TheArkhamtitles have been highly influential within the gaming sphere, and we see games even today implementing mechanics first seen in Arkham Asylum. One of those is free-flow combat, which will return in Arkham Shadow. There will also be Predator encounters, allowing players to swoop in from the shadows and take down enemies silently.
Rat King to Be One of Many Villains in the Game
The story trailer revealed other villains who will be playing some role within the story. We got our first-ever look at Jonathan Crane (Scarecrow) without his mask in anArkhamtitle. Doctor Harleen Quinzel will be returning with a look similar to that ofArkham Origins.If the developers follow the direction ofOriginsto stay true to the lore,Batman Arkham Shadowmight be a fun experience after all.
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The game will also allow players to explore iconic locations from theBatmanuniverse, such as the Monarch Theatre, the Bowery, and the Beacon Hotel. Several hidden details within the trailer show Camouflaj is well-versed with the source material.
Considering this is based on Batman’s early days, we might see him be a bit more brutal. One quote from the story trailer that stands out is “How far will I go to destroy him?” alluding to the Caped Crusader not pulling any punches in this adventure.
Which Batman villain would you like to see inBatman Arkham Shadow? Let us know in the comments below!
Sagar Nerala
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Gaming was one of my earliest passions then along came writing, and here we are. I’ve been in the content creation space for several years now and as gamer for even longer. From understanding the complexities of a multilayer narrative to the simply joy of “big gun go boom”, my goal is to capture all the emotions in between and put them down in an engaging manner.
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