One crucial question that needs to be addressed is, do we want a sequel? TheBatman: Arkhamseries spans several games, which is why it might betime for a reboot.The story is becoming a convoluted mess, which is what can happen when a series runs too long. Nevertheless, fans everywhere are eagerly waiting for a sequel so that they can becomeBatmanonce again.
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Rocksteady Studios has arguably the best Batman games around.Batman: Arkham AsylumandBatman: Arkham Cityare masterpieces. It’s not a matter of if there will be another Batman game, but when. In the meantime, these are five things we want to see in theBatman: Arkhamsequel (and five we don’t).
10More Bruce Wayne (Want To See)
Batman and Bruce Wayne are the same people, yet they represent two very different personalities. We love the amount of Batman contained in theArkhamseries, yet the sequel would benefit from having more Bruce Wayne chapters.
Bruce Wayne is a spoiled billionaire with a string of exes who would describe him as being “loose.” He struggles to come to grips with the death of his parents, who were murdered when he was a young boy. Akin toBatman: The Telltale Series, we’d like to see more developments for Bruce Wayne.
9Too Much Batmobile (Don’t)
The introduction of the Batmobile to the series inBatman: Arkham Knightwas long overdue. Batman’s most iconic vehicle showed much promise. Unfortunately, the potential for the Batmobile was squandered, and we received gameplay that was similar to theWorld of Tanksvideo game.
The game became dominated by repetitive tank combat scenes when it should’ve merely been a transport and chase vehicle. We love the Batmobile andWorld of Tanks, yet the combination doesn’t work in theArkhamgames.
8An Immersive World (Want To See)
Ever sinceBatman: Arkham City, the worlds of theBatman: Arkhamgames have reached a level of immersion that is awe-inspiring.
The game series went from a linear progression system inBatman: Arkham Asylumto be more focused on an open-world. As long as developer Rocksteady Studios continues to release immersive games that contain seamless gameplay, there is a bright yet dark future for theBatman: Arkhamseries.
7The Joker (Don’t)
Without spoiling theBatman: Arkhamgames for those who haven’t played them yet, it should be noted that adding The Joker to later installments might not work. Those familiar with the plot ofBatman: Arkham City(which we highly recommend you play) probably understand The Joker’s role inArkham Knight.
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We love The Joker, and perhaps a prequel game would work with his character. However, The Joker has been done to death in theArkhamseries, and it’s time tofocus on overlooked Batman villains(e.g., The Phantasm or Court of Owls).
6A New Batsuit (Want To See)
Fans are expecting a new Batsuit in the nextArkhamgame. The designers should be creative, but not stray too far from previous designs. Rocksteady Studios likes the metallic look that makes it look like Batman can withstand bullets.
It makes sense since Batman is continuously under fire, but the weight of the suit must be unbearable. Could it be time for the Batsuit to go back to its origins when it was athin, lightweight material?
5The Same Combat Mechanics (Don’t)
It’s going to be difficult for the nextBatman: Arkhamgame to change their gameplay mechanics entirely, but we would like to see a new twist. The same combat mechanics as the previous games won’t be sufficient for a sequel.
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Batman’s highly acclaimed freeflow combat system inspired games likeMiddle-earth: Shadow of Mordor.They haven’t changed much since the firstArkhamgame, which is why it’s time for a change.
4Batcave (Want To See)
Typically, Batman does much of his detective work in the Batcave. TheArkhamseries only has minor appearances of the Batcave in the series. Moreover, Wayne Manor has a small part in the games, when it should be a central location.
It might be called’Batman: Arkham,‘but it might be time to branch out to other sites besides Arkham. The game should focus on Arkham, but use different Gotham City locations as well.
3One Playable Character (Don’t)
Playing as Batman during the entire game can get repetitive. Thankfully, the series lets you play as multiple characters. In theArkhamgames, we’ve played as characters like The Joker, Catwoman, Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl, Harley Quinn, and more.
The next Batman game should expand on this by adding more playable characters in the main story. However, it shouldn’t force players to purchaseDLC(downloadable content) to play as theirfavorite heroes and villains.
2More Brutal Combos (Want To See)
It’s clear from the most highly acclaimed video games likeCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2that players love to be rewarded. Even if they are merely adding to their combo meter and receiving XP, being rewarded adds to the enjoyment of a game.
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It would be a godsend ifBatman: Arkham’s sequel added brutality to its combos. The game should not be grotesque but should show layers of realism in its combat.
1Too Many Gadgets (Don’t)
By the end ofBatman: Arkham Knight, players have an abundance of gadgets. Although we love that Rocksteady Studios put effort into various devices, the gameplay becomes too tedious towards the end.
Switching between gadgets and progressing through the game becomes needlessly tiring. EarlierBatman: Arkhamgames had the right mix of gadgets, but it would seem as if they went overboard in this latest installment.
