The Early Development of Batman: Arkham Knight - Perfecting a Formula

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    Although Its early controversies overshadowed its quality content' Batman: Arkham Knight continues to captivate players long after its release due to its seamless integration of cinematic storytelling, immersive gameplay, and technical prowess. Set in a visually stunning rendition of Gotham City, made possible through next-gen technology, Rocksteady used the new tools available to them to expand upon the formula created in Batman Arkham Asylum extensively; the game's narrative depth, coupled with its fluid combat mechanics, dynamic stealth, and innovative Batmobile gameplay, offers a truly cinematic experience that keeps players engaged from start to finish. Batman: Arkham Knight remains a standout experience in the gaming landscape, which will likely never be replicated ever again; however, With such a quality product that's used as a benchmark for many superhero games today, it makes one wonder how Rocksteady managed to create such a high-quality product, despite the newer-gen consoles still being in their infancy upon release. Let's look at the early development of Batman Arkham Knight, Its interesting cut mechanics, the artistic development of Gotham City, the many pieces of cut story content, and the exciting enemy types that never made it to the final product.
    Once again, thank you to
    darksheep123 for helping in the making of this video and providing some images and footage that was much appreciated
    / discord
    I’d also like to thank the user DaviDuck for also helping in the research of this project: / discord
    Some Artwork is via archive.org/details/arkham-or...
    Some Cut Content audio and Footage via
    • AUDIO; Batman; Arkham ...
    • AUDIO; Batman; Arkham ...
    • AUDIO; Batman; Arkham ...
    • Arkham Knight: Unused ...
    Other cut content from Arkham Knight
    tcrf.net/Batman:_Arkham_Knight
    Kan Muftic
    kan-muftic.com/portfolio/batman/
    Other models and artwork
    www.passionrepublic.com/portf...
    villek.artstation.com/project...
    Music via
    CO.AG / @co.agmusic
    & White Bat Audio / @whitebataudio
    Misc Gameplay Credits
    • Batman vs Zsasz- Batma...
    • He's... right behind m...
    • Batman: Return to Arkh...
    • Multi-Ground Takedown ...
    • Batman: Arkham City - ...
    • Batman DOMINATES One o...
    Intro: 0:00
    History: 2:27
    Exploration: 4:19
    Exploration Cut Content: 12:07
    Batmobile: 17:39
    Combat: 21:18
    Red Hood: 30:15
    Stealth: 32:55
    Pursuit Drone: 35:09
    END: 37:35
    Thank You For Watching
    #batman #arkham #dc
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  • @ariyanmaitra595
    @ariyanmaitra595 Před měsícem +162

    The whole arkham saga comes to an end today,well done man

    • @WarpingFist
      @WarpingFist  Před měsícem +53

      I still have some ideas for some Interesting arkham based content. We’ll see.

    • @ariyanmaitra595
      @ariyanmaitra595 Před měsícem +4

      🙌🙌🙌

    • @DarkLord-hl1fi
      @DarkLord-hl1fi Před měsícem +1

      @@WarpingFistDo some other content

    • @WarpingFist
      @WarpingFist  Před měsícem +6

      @@DarkLord-hl1fi i HAVE

    • @DarkLord-hl1fi
      @DarkLord-hl1fi Před měsícem +2

      @@WarpingFist And i appreciate that you have

  • @arthur.m2528
    @arthur.m2528 Před měsícem +89

    Ngl lie it was never the tank fights, neither their amount, it was the boss fights. The bosses in AK are straight butt, and are mostly tank fights. Banger video (as always)

    • @bigdawg3989
      @bigdawg3989 Před měsícem +23

      Especially cause origins had such banger boss fights

    • @DannsProductions
      @DannsProductions Před měsícem +21

      I really want to know why Rocksteady didn't have hand to hand boss fights in AK. All the other games had it, it's just weird that the final game in the trilogy excluded them.

    • @superherochestsymbol1032
      @superherochestsymbol1032 Před měsícem +4

      @@DannsProductions I guess they really wanted to add the Batmobile any possible way they could.

    • @DannsProductions
      @DannsProductions Před měsícem +4

      ​@@superherochestsymbol1032 It's great when you're getting from one place to another but when you use it for everything it's just annoying. I just wanted the original Arkham batmobile...

    • @gibleyman
      @gibleyman Před měsícem +2

      Yea Origins had easily had the best boss fights overall.
      I'd have expected Knight to take notes from that as well as doing more of the Freeze boss fight from City.
      But nah, big bat tank go vroom.

  • @Adam_X78
    @Adam_X78 Před měsícem +83

    We eating good today

  • @inspectordonut5622
    @inspectordonut5622 Před měsícem +44

    What I always love about your videos is how fair you are when it comes to the topics you discuss, it's like a documentary or a piece of history being looked back on

    • @WarpingFist
      @WarpingFist  Před měsícem +10

      Thanks. I always try not to take sides, or critique something too heavily.

  • @krono5el
    @krono5el Před měsícem +27

    those batman and ass creed games combat always reminded me of The Path of Neo game that had the same system of multiple enemy combos and weapon combat.

    • @nottoofast
      @nottoofast Před 29 dny +1

      Was playing the game recently and thought “This feels like Arkham before Arkham!”

  • @sup3414
    @sup3414 Před měsícem +12

    Still dissappointed that they did not translate that pitch perfect gothic skyline with skyscrapers from Arkham City. The one we got was very dissapointing in its scope and aesthetic.

    • @willbyrn5920
      @willbyrn5920 Před měsícem +2

      I agree with you here but I still honestly love what we got. Gotham in AK looks so unbelievably good and it was so far ahead of its time I feel in raw fidelity.
      I think the architectural aesthetic is lack luster while the visual aesthetic is quite beautiful. I think the overall lightning and specifically with the neon signs really makes it.

    • @WahtheSkel
      @WahtheSkel Před měsícem +1

      Idk I felt like each island represented each section of Gotham. Bleake island was the suburbs outside the main city, Miagani island was the bustling heart with tall buildings and neon signs, while Founders Island was the financial sector that while shiny up top had a nasty underbelly beneath the glamour kinda like the impoverished area Rachael shows Bruce in Batman Begins.

  • @rickfruitygrimes
    @rickfruitygrimes Před měsícem +15

    35:02 I think possibly that fear multi take down instead of requiring *1* silent take down required a build up of *fear*. I mean I always felt that was a missed opportunity because it’s so easy to use the fear multi takedown and it’s a bit op but if you had to be a bit strategic in making your enemies scared, it’d more rewarding and it’d be an another approach to stealth. As well Rocksteady included so many ways of messing with the thugs in stealth so I can’t help but see a possible connection.

  • @lppstudios3006
    @lppstudios3006 Před měsícem +6

    I think my only gripe with Arkham knight is the map atmosphere didn’t get enough emphasis like the previous games which gave more attention to these buildings and landmarks but also a weird part of me wishes the map was kinda bigger also I WISHED they used Prometheus which is a missed opportunity 😭🗿🗣️

  • @aktivniigomes1989
    @aktivniigomes1989 Před měsícem +34

    So sad that thumbnail is not left one, it goes hard

  • @sparkageddon3186
    @sparkageddon3186 Před měsícem +8

    The coolest thing about Batman Arkham Knight is the mods. The best fighting game still until this day. Perfect ending.

  • @YSL8704
    @YSL8704 Před měsícem +4

    I'm happy that people are finally starting to see the good and even great stuff in this gane, instead of people just saying "BATMOBILE BAD!!!" Dear God am I happy to have not heard that complaint in months...

  • @DannsProductions
    @DannsProductions Před měsícem +9

    What was going on with Rocksteady back in 2014 and now with Suicide Squad. Especially Arkham Knight they cut a lot of stuff, it's really weird.

    • @cantsuggestareasonablename9101
      @cantsuggestareasonablename9101 Před měsícem +3

      Maybe because of budget and time or rocksteady really didn’t have a clue on what their next project would be

    • @DannsProductions
      @DannsProductions Před měsícem +4

      @@cantsuggestareasonablename9101 Yeah. But they delayed the game a full year to keep working on the game. Don’t know what they were doing but even the PC version was horrible from what I read.
      It might’ve been budget but I question that because they had full support from WB. So I don’t know

  • @Jaxever
    @Jaxever Před měsícem +5

    Damn, I remember watching your older Arkham videos. Time flies.

  • @PixelPikmin
    @PixelPikmin Před měsícem +7

    Warping Fist Upload makes the day better by default

  • @dawudabdulali3827
    @dawudabdulali3827 Před měsícem +11

    Another W vid, batman arkham knight is the best Batman gamr ever, but it has so much missed potential.

    • @sonicmoore6196
      @sonicmoore6196 Před měsícem

      You said it was the best Batman game ever but say it missed a lot of potential. So it’s not the best Batman game ever then?

    • @dawudabdulali3827
      @dawudabdulali3827 Před měsícem +1

      ​@@sonicmoore6196 what ar you on about ?

    • @ZandiGuy
      @ZandiGuy Před 17 dny

      😂​@@dawudabdulali3827

  • @KilledByOP
    @KilledByOP Před měsícem +3

    Love the music choices for your videos! They’re really relaxing.

  • @emeraldphoenix5868
    @emeraldphoenix5868 Před měsícem +5

    D.A.V.E should've been the Main Antagonist in Arkham Knight instead of Scarecrow cause to me it makes a ton of sense since Hugo Strange should've had a Backup plan before his Death.

    • @josephdent6825
      @josephdent6825 Před měsícem +5

      Ngl I would’ve loved to see him in Arkham Knight. I found him to be a pretty cool character. Maybe if the Arkham series gets a remake, D.A.V.E will be included

    • @emeraldphoenix5868
      @emeraldphoenix5868 Před měsícem +1

      @@josephdent6825 But does everyone want the Arkhamverse to even get a Remake after Kill the Justice League was a Massive Failure?

  • @M64bros
    @M64bros Před měsícem +1

    6:41 I love the music and how you explain the history of Gotham City calmly and it's really satisfying to hear

  • @Comet737
    @Comet737 Před měsícem +3

    Oh wow you finally released it!
    Thank you!
    Great work!

  • @NovaVortex193
    @NovaVortex193 Před měsícem +4

    I like the environmental takedowns but i feel like they could've been expanded it a lot more. Imagine if each scripted fight had it's own unique environmental takedowns

    • @NovaVortex193
      @NovaVortex193 Před měsícem +2

      Also, someone mentioned you never use the new gadgets while gliding mechanic to take down manbat or firefly which DOES seem like a huge missed opportunity.

  • @darthrunis5681
    @darthrunis5681 Před měsícem +2

    I Still Play This Game Free Roaming Around Gotham and Beating Bad Guys It’s The Best Batman Game Ever Made

  • @mgs2014
    @mgs2014 Před měsícem +1

    This is the best Gotham that i saw in the batman media in general but i wished that i could interact with some NPC's like Spiderman 2018 video game and gradually see the city getting more and more abandoned.

  • @jacksynquiroz9168
    @jacksynquiroz9168 Před měsícem +2

    I would honestly love a tmnt video by rockstedy or even a venom video game I think they have potential to be good or even amazing prices of video game media but due to how the company’s doing right I think they would try to make an original project to try to redeem themselves

  • @MicroWave233
    @MicroWave233 Před měsícem +4

    "Knocked Up" 😂, no you were right the 1st time

  • @Ayyothatsbrandogaming
    @Ayyothatsbrandogaming Před měsícem

    I love these videos. Thank you for making them bro

  • @Sabiq16
    @Sabiq16 Před měsícem +1

    Thank you for this amazing video. I love your work!

  • @bydnxname8982
    @bydnxname8982 Před měsícem +1

    Ive been waiting for this video love the content

  • @Joecbg100
    @Joecbg100 Před měsícem +2

    It might be your magnum opus, my friend.
    Like this installment, impossible to top.

  • @purityy
    @purityy Před měsícem +2

    So hyped to watch loved the previous 2

  • @ImMarcusLive
    @ImMarcusLive Před měsícem +1

    thank you for uploading this on my lunch break💯

  • @baki484
    @baki484 Před měsícem +2

    Those Brutes with chain enemy type man. I would've loved the hell out them in combat enemies that can ensnare and throw batman would've added an additional layer to combat and the martial artists from origins should've returned as well.
    Maybe one day

  • @billtheodoris2289
    @billtheodoris2289 Před měsícem +1

    25:15 you could also stop their charge with the batclaw or the glue grenade

  • @Skeletols
    @Skeletols Před měsícem +1

    That intro was awesome

  • @jonathancandelario9976
    @jonathancandelario9976 Před měsícem +1

    Ok I need more Batman. Can you do a video on Batman Vengeance?

  • @Dom_510
    @Dom_510 Před měsícem +3

    Rocksteady’s last good game. It had its flaws but it was still a great game.

  • @maggnumopus
    @maggnumopus Před měsícem

    god, I've been waiting for this

  • @PRODJAXON
    @PRODJAXON Před měsícem +1

    W video. Sad that the series is over tho 😪

  • @ghostpizza0
    @ghostpizza0 Před měsícem +7

    I love your videos

  • @user-ke9iq1wz4o
    @user-ke9iq1wz4o Před měsícem +2

    24:31 bro broke character

  • @akira17_samurai
    @akira17_samurai Před měsícem +1

    The concept art looks a lot more like gotham from the Burton movies

  • @reddays8448
    @reddays8448 Před měsícem +2

    I feel like Gotham felt too small for me I know cause of it’s capabilities but the gothic version from city is my favorite

  • @zeravack8234
    @zeravack8234 Před měsícem

    Cant wait for a video on arkham shadow

  • @Retr0_d
    @Retr0_d Před měsícem

    Love the videos

  • @Bibosalem20
    @Bibosalem20 Před 16 dny

    Bro intro is fire

  • @josenygma5412
    @josenygma5412 Před měsícem +16

    The thing with Arkham knight, is that for some reason, the city didn't have that atmosphere like City or origins, and the plot twist of Jason being the Arkham Knight, is pretty much disappointing, I feel Prometheus or even Deathstroke would fit more portraying that identity.

    • @marcelosoares7148
      @marcelosoares7148 Před měsícem +4

      I can't really see Prometheus or Deathstroke using a secret identity just to take Batman on to be honest. Plus, Jason made the Arkham Knight character compelling because he knew Batman secrets and tricks so you would need another character that can do the same. The only disappointment i have with the character overall is that the Knight's knowledge of Batman didn't translate very well to the gameplay because the militia guys were just slightly harder to beat compared to normal thugs instead of posing a good threat.

    • @shinichi6235
      @shinichi6235 Před měsícem +1

      Fs to small of a city

    • @MarvinC03TLK
      @MarvinC03TLK Před měsícem

      ​@@marcelosoares7148 I believe another character that could've fit the role of the Arkham Knight is one massively underutilized in all of Batman media, and would even tie back to Hugo Strange & Protocol 10; that being D.A.V.E., the AI villain built by Hugo Strange. Whether he would take on the same vision of "cleansing" the world or just wanting to kill Batman is unknown, Batman could have faced him earlier or he could've been a brand new enemy Batman never faced.

  • @doomslayerex5886
    @doomslayerex5886 Před měsícem +1

    Would you look into the concept art and development of God of war 1,2 and 3 and the God of war the psp games?

  • @strongman5243
    @strongman5243 Před měsícem

    Great!

  • @DoomPotato
    @DoomPotato Před měsícem

    For me Arkham Knight was/is best Arkham game. Yes, Asylum feels more like a comic book and City has better story but Knight has something else - it feels like Batman movie where you're the batman. This cinematic feeling is great.

  • @The_real_Deadpool123
    @The_real_Deadpool123 Před 2 dny

    I wish they never cut zsasz’s side mission. Al the other Arkham games could never let us explore a lot of him and see the true zsasz because they where Teen but Arkham night is M so they could’ve made zsasz more darker

  • @tobiaspegues7318
    @tobiaspegues7318 Před měsícem +3

    Nice video man. Anything else we can expect from you and can I make a request?

    • @WarpingFist
      @WarpingFist  Před měsícem +2

      Not sure what I’ll do next so sure, you can make a request.

    • @tobiaspegues7318
      @tobiaspegues7318 Před měsícem +1

      @@WarpingFist Cancelled DC Nations Cartoons that aired on Cartoon Network but we're cancelled like the Green Arrow animated series, Batman of Shanghai hope I spelled that right, Black Lighting and a Wonder Woman and Superman series made by the creator of Samurai Jack

  • @Bajablaster543
    @Bajablaster543 Před měsícem +3

    HE DIDNT USE THE THUMBNAAAAAIIIL 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭💔💔💔💔💔💔💔

  • @ares7909
    @ares7909 Před měsícem

    I wanna see a remake of this game where they do everything they wanted to do

  • @mateusnogueira7340
    @mateusnogueira7340 Před 29 dny

    Arkham Knight to me never felt like was a part of the same universe as Asylum and City. Everything in that game felt different, the art style, the atmosphere, aesthetic and Gotham. Gotham was way more bright and colorful than the Gotham from previous games, resembling Batman Forever Gotham. And everything looked more cyberpunkish with the overindulgence of high technology instead of more gothic and grounded like before. The Batman is build different and most characters too, and i think the high tech suits helps that look. Even Origins, which has a completely different art style, has a more Arkham feel than Knight

  • @ScMoha
    @ScMoha Před 29 dny

    Maybe the Batmobile getting stolen was riddlers doing because maybe the Batmobile with the drawn riddle trophies on them so yeah 😅

  • @CDXRolex
    @CDXRolex Před měsícem +2

    Can you please make a video on Justice league mortal

  • @JTK600
    @JTK600 Před měsícem

    Hey Warp! I hope you and your loved ones are doing well. I just wanted to ask you what is the name of the song that you used in the intro (starts 0:00 and ends at 0:16)? It sounds really good

    • @WarpingFist
      @WarpingFist  Před měsícem +1

      I think this is what you’re looking for? czcams.com/video/LthYJZbEviA/video.htmlsi=xpKeF0AOEjKZWZ92

    • @JTK600
      @JTK600 Před měsícem

      @@WarpingFist Yes! Thank you so much!

  • @PeachesandCream225
    @PeachesandCream225 Před měsícem

    They should not have made the batmobile drivable throughout the whole city. Gotham in Arkham Knight feels like a race track... they should have mixed up Gotham between open streets and dense city streets like city

  • @ilyassunny1929
    @ilyassunny1929 Před měsícem

    batmobile got stolen is insane

  • @lewisaino
    @lewisaino Před měsícem

    Before disaster ocurred

  • @redherringoffshoot2341
    @redherringoffshoot2341 Před měsícem

    the Arkham Knight should've been Stephanie Brown

  • @mike78401
    @mike78401 Před měsícem

    Damn was hoping he went with the left picture for thumbnail 😭

    • @WarpingFist
      @WarpingFist  Před měsícem

      Deleted it accidently. Truly a shame.

    • @mike78401
      @mike78401 Před měsícem

      A big rip for that masterpiece artwork

  • @ElPatron42069
    @ElPatron42069 Před měsícem

    Dude I wana like these games and enjoy them but every time I play I get bored and don’t know wtf to do

  • @messicarecaidoso623
    @messicarecaidoso623 Před měsícem

    Try to do a la noire vídeo

  • @JohnDoe-gt3jr
    @JohnDoe-gt3jr Před měsícem

    It's appalling that to this day, no game has ever come close to Arkham's stealth mechanics.

  • @nightblockprimecraft9284
    @nightblockprimecraft9284 Před měsícem

    Does anyone know where that clip 2:32 is from “breaking news blah blah blah”

  • @BM-sg1sl
    @BM-sg1sl Před měsícem +1

    Batman Beyond is such an easy follow up to knight. SMH

    • @DarkLord-hl1fi
      @DarkLord-hl1fi Před měsícem

      What a dum thing to do canceling that game smh

  • @bluekinghtbeyond
    @bluekinghtbeyond Před 24 dny

    I guess it's time for Arkham Blackgate right guys? 🤣

    • @WarpingFist
      @WarpingFist  Před 24 dny +1

      I’ve been think of covering Arkham World or Arkham Arkham

  • @sonicmoore6196
    @sonicmoore6196 Před měsícem +2

    Arkham Knight was a disappointment in my opinion. So much wasted potential and not to mention the disrespect for Hush 🤦‍♂️ After all that build up he had in Arkham City.

  • @voltronlegendaryguardiansl7261

    Wasted Potential.

  • @ElPatron42069
    @ElPatron42069 Před měsícem

    I never could enjoy these games because it’s nothing but button mashing and it’s so damn dark you can see shit

  • @aaronjohnson1286
    @aaronjohnson1286 Před měsícem +6

    Arkham knight is not bad, it not good either.