Gaming
'Batman: Arkham City' details emerge
Published Wednesday, Aug 11 2010, 12:16 BST | By Matthew Reynolds
The title will take place one year after the events of Batman: Arkham Asylum, where warden Quincy Sharp has become mayor and has turned the slums into an extended prison, according to Game Informer (via IGN).
Controlled by Hugo Strange, the prison's only rule is that inmates do not escape, but they are allowed to fend for themselves and explore the slums at will.
The Joker and Two-Face are gang-leaders in the slums, while Catwoman will team up with Batman throughout the game. Other key characters will offer side-quests alongside the main campaign.
Players will start with all the weapons and gadgets accumulated from the first game, along with added upgrades and new items such as a broadcast analyser to receive transmissions.
Gadgets can also be used more in combat, such as spraying explosive gel on enemies, while countering will be extended towards simultaneous foes and projectiles. Enemy variety will also be expanded.
Riddler trophies will return, but will be made more difficult and involve puzzle solving.
Batman: Arkham City was announced last week for a late 2011 release on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.
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