Lens of Truth: Batman - Arkham Asylum Comparison (720p)

Lens of Truth writes,"The Lens of Truth is very excited to be able to put Batman to the test with a Head2Head in his new game, Batman: Arkham Asylum. We have to say, Batman surely put up a good fight on both systems, but we are happy to say we believe Batman does better on one console. So watch the video and see for yourself."

[jaidek]

I am glad to see the PS3 version was so good! Now being able to play as Joker is icing on the cake! I was really worried it would have been a consolation prize. :D

[Above Awesome]

Great devs, barely any differences at all. PS3 version would have gotten a buy from me anyways for the Joker. On the Batman suit there seems to be more shadows on the 360 version but the water in the PS3 version looks a lot better.

I would have called this a tie, but whatever.

[morganfell]

I put the demo up on the PS3 and the 360 and then picked static moments in the game - such as right after you defeat the two rounds of thugs at the beginning. Then I would rotate the camera so it was as identical as possible in both versions. Then I just flipped back between the two relevant HDMI channels on my TV - a 52 inch XBR. The winner is pretty clear.

@Above Awesome, the fiber detail in Batman's is just one of the areas where the PS3 version took the nod for me.

[evildeli]

I'm buying this game for the added Joker. Ps3 gets my vote for the exclusive.

[Above Awesome]

The difference in graphics are so small that an argument to get one version over the other for graphics is moot. 360 had occlusion shadows, motion blur which are nice. PS3 had a little more detail and nicer shadows on character models.

It's all about the exclusive content, which means automatic win for PS3.

If this was an online game, I would have bought it on the Xbox for Live, but sadly no online Batman action. :(

[Darkeyes]

Bravo devs... Lol the game was made on Unreal Engine.... Just shows that proper time and you get great results on it as well... Besides I would pick the PS3 version even if it had a few pixels missing... Joker exclusive DLC is obviously my first choice...

[Lifendz]

Just out of curiosity, how do you think they could've done an online mode? Online co-op?

[Above Awesome]

I'm not 100% sure how the storyline in Batman works out but this is my idea.

Campaign: Batman & Robin. Playthrough the campaign in co-op. 1-2 players.

Multiplayer:
VIP: Joker and Batman are the VIPs, everyone else are cops or thugs. I'd imagine it like Counterstrike but I guess TF2 style would work as well. Batman and Joker have abilities to use smoke, grappling hook, set traps, etc. They can only melee though. Kill the VIPs.

Jailbreak: Joker's team attempts to bust into the prison, the goal is to reach the Superintendent's office, Players on Joker's team spawn in cells if they die. Long respawn times for police. Once you reach the office you open all cells, Police officers don't spawn after this.

That's pretty much my idea, stupid I know.

[evildeli]

I didn't think Metal Gear online would work and it does pretty well. I'd play your version of batman online!

[morganfell]

The cool thing is the Free Joker DLC is already on PSN. I downloaded it a few days ago.

[Above Awesome]

Thanks for the heads up, downloading now.

[Dread]

So all you sony fans agree that the exclusive content gives the edge to one version?

good to know.

but, I wonder, where were you when we were having this argument when Grand Theft Auto 4, and other games that had exclusive 360 content came out?

it seems that then, all the sony fans thought that exclusive content was not that important, and you were going to buy the sony version anyways.

but what ever, double standard are common in N4G

On point: I also agree that if both versions look and run the same, the one with the exclusive content is the best.

peace

P.S. FYI

this is what IGN had to say about this:

"If you want to start a flame war, the graphics tend to be sharper on the Xbox 360 when compared to the PS3, which packs a 1.2 GB install that lasts for three minutes. Still, it's not enough to matter in terms of how great this game truly is so don't expect a score difference in terms of reviews. Of course, the PS3 also has the exclusive ability to take on challenges as the Joker, but I'm not including that in this review because the Joker stuff isn't on the game disc -- it's free DLC you get from the PlayStation Store."'

I know... they are biased and hate Sony.

[darthv72]

I mean it really has no bearing on the actual game itself. I dont understand why they would go to the trouble just to create some bonus challenge modes for the joker. To me it would have been a better sell if there was a parallel story line written specifically for the game. Moments within the gameplay you could switch out from being the caped crusader to being the maniac himself. Setting up traps to nab batman would have been sweet.

By making it just bonus challenge levels leads me to think this will be available as dlc at some point for the 360 anyway. I like exclusive content provided it has something to actually do with the game itself. this is just pointless if you think it is a reason to get one over the other. To be honest, the challenge modes are a waste of time in themselves. Much like the horde mode in gears 2. Nothing to do with the overall story being played out but more of a time waster.

No offense to those who like that sort of thing but I feel UBI wasted time in making it and should have opted for exclusive joker storylines within the game. Like in halo 2 when you play as MC and other times you play as the Arbiter.

[ShabzS]

online co op would have been nice... but a robin and batman duo invovled in this arkham story not so much ... however if they seperated the arkham story and added a special co op mode with a little side story and have joker kill robin in the end like from the books... then that would have been sweet

http://media.photobucket.co...

[I_am_rushin]

the difference is that the exclusive content for this game is unlike gta4

[morganfell]

Just one difference alone is the Batman DLC is Joker DLC. It wasn't DLC with one of the worthless guards. GTA IV DLC featured the group of guys that Niko single handedly stomped on. Real tough lot.

Oh, it's free. Did I mention Joke DLC is free? Yeah, it's like PSN - it's free.

[HammockGames]

You bring up a good question. But I think the answer may be more complex than Joker vs. GTA4 DLC.

A lot of people judge a game based on the core game alone if they have no intention (or are unable) to get the DLC anyway.

With Grand Theft Auto I think gamers fall into 2 camps.
1) Those that play it religiously and complete everything (DLC included).
2) Those that never even finish the single player game.

My understanding was that the majority of gamers never finish playing the main campaign with the Grand Theft Auto series. So if they're satisfied with the core game, to them the DLC would be pretty much a neutral factor in deciding which platform is superior. Especially so if you have to pay more money for the DLC. So in the eyes of most gamers, the PS3 and 360 versions could pretty much be considered on equal footing (GTA fanatics could obviously feel quite differently).

The Joker is a great throw-in that introduces some unique gameplay elements that anyone with a PSN account can enjoy at no extra cost. But I don't think 360 owners need to stay up late at night rocking back and forth Rain Man style because they didn't get this.

Should be a great game on either platform. Enjoy!

[ShadowCK]

There is hardly any difference!

[7ero H3LL]

lol, they forgot to mention the lack of ani aliasing and the mandatory hdd installation that weighs the ps3 version down.

http://xbox360.ign.com/arti...
http://forum.beyond3d.com/s...

[morganfell]

Too bad. The PS3 version won. Kick and scream all you want.

[7ero H3LL]

IGN "the graphics tend to be sharper on the Xbox 360 when compared to the PS3, which packs a 1.2 GB install that lasts for three minutes."

http://xbox360.ign.com/arti...

360 pure 30 fps with practically no torn frames.
http://www.eurogamer.net/vi...

http://www.eurogamer.net/vi...

if you want to make a decent comparison match EVERYTHING must be shown.

edit, and no one saw the deference in cap, ground textures, and shadows both have on pic number 3.

http://i28.tinypic.com/qq2z...

[Socrates]

The 360 version has anti-aliasing, the PS3 version doesn't. The 360 version also has less screen tearing than the PS3 version. Texture clarity and overall sharpness are also better on the 360 version.

As you pointed out, IGN and Digital Foundry found the same things that I am mentioning.

[rubarb23]

but the 360 images look sharper to me. Anyways, as much as it pains me to say this, at the end of the day, the ps3 version is the one to get. joker dlc - sh!t man, even i can't pass that up.

[Sarcasm]

You know, Exclusive DLC really makes a difference when it's FREE.

Honestly, if the GTAIV DLC was Free, I don't think the PS3 version would have sold anywhere close to the 360 version.

But people knowing you still had to cough up another $20 probably held them back.

I hope devs start the habit of releasing exclusive DLC for free instead, like they did with Batman.

As for the topic of discussion, I see very minimal differences. The look equal to me. It's not like either version looks like a PS2 game. The developer should be commended though for making them both look and play great.

[morganfell]

While you are quoting IGN on graphics, you can quote them where they give GTA4 on the PS3 the nod for better graphics.

[MGSR THE HD VERSION]

it's not like this is going to be the last batman comparison match we'll see.

eurogamer's going to make one as well, (in which case they'll be bring up every bit of little detail out in both versions)

is it me or does joker looks lame during actual gamplay.

http://www.youtube.com/watc...

why did they make him fight like that?

[hades07]

Yes, the Joker dlc is free, but some Joker challenge levels is a little bit less substance then the dlc add-on that the Lost and The Damned was and I think took a few less programmers, developers, voice actors, radio djs, musicians, etc. that all need to get paid for making such a large piece of dlc.

[DaTruth]

I'm sorry, but weren't those highly compressed demo comparisons? This is finished product comparisons! The 360 would be better at handling highly compressed code as it has no choice! The Ps3 is designed specifically to need no compression. You might have noticed the ugly macroblocks in the cutscenes in the demo; That is do to high compression!

Finished product and demo, two different things!

[Lightsaber]

I'll be gettin my copy on the ps3 to play as joker. Bet 360 owners get it later as dlc but have to pay for it.

Well it was over nicely write and I think they were unbias. I fond a couple of things odd in this article. They took piont of for the 360 having a slightly more zoomed in cam ? I think that more of an opinion. Some people like there camera like that others dont must games let you change the cam (why doesnt batman)?

Other thing I fond odd is that while taking point of the 360 for the cam. They took nothing off the ps3 for having an install (god I hate those). To me the install be more annoying then the cam issues.

Both the ps3 and 360 looked almost the same even sitting here staring at screenshot you can barely tell a difference. So dont think anyone would notice while they are playing the crap out of the game.

[Greywulf]

and less chance of overheating while playing. I mean if you want eyecandy, theres always games that all ultimately look better than the unreal engine on the ps3 too that the 360 simply can't even run. If you want to go that route and pretend pixels = hardware power.

Oh and the PS3 version has the joker & HOME DLC too?

Thats a TRIPLE WIN.

[jack_burt0n]

wow why do u think a 3 minute install is a bad thing!? the ps3 has a hdd devs make use of it, and the xbox only owners wow you guys dont take losing well at all lol the ps3 version is the best.

[BasilMarceaux]

Going back to this GTA4 nonsense.... I got the PS3 version.
However, if I had gone into the purchase knowing that the 360 version would have cool free DLC added on and the PS3 wouldnt, I probably wouldve opted for the 360.
But paying $10 or $20 for more of the same only with motorcycles just didnt interest me enough to pay for it.
And few people really play GTA for the main game. People like to just screw around on all of the islands, which you can do after beating just a fraction of the main game.

And honestly, if you see a difference in the graphics, then buy that version and STFU. There really isnt a difference, its just you subconsciously noticing faults with one and ignoring others. Its not wrong to have a preference in a system. We all prefer one system to the other deep down, and its normal to convince yourself that one is superior to the other to make yourself feel better about your purchasing decision. I imagine its hard to swallow that you paid upwards of $300 for and "inferior" system so people have to constantly try to vindicate their choice.

[moparful99]

Here we go again... A review in which the armchair critics come out in force.. Of all the comparisons that I have seen the lens of truth compare was more in the scope of reality.. They pointed out the shortcomings of both games. For instance the odd architecting on the glass for the ps3 ver. They also pointed out in the water scene how the 360 ver, was blured all the way across at the bottom of the screen.. Everyon loves to point out the AA, and shadowing diff. We all know that AA practically doesnt exist in most ps3 multiplats, but rarely is it as bad as people make it seem. Now the shadowing is a thing of opinion for me.. If you look at the shadowing in all of the pics you'll notice a softer look in the ps3 ver as apposed to the juxtapposed sharp look of the shadows in the 360 ver.. This is just attributed to the processing differences between the two consoles.. Its all funny to me because they are present in still photos and you can take time to pick them apart but moving in game these little quirks are near impossible to spot, hardly affecting gameplay at all... So they should not impact a buying decision.... Squabble all you want but the truth is this game is a must buy regardless of your preffered platform.....

[morganfell]

That's right jack, a 3 minute install is evil. You can swap disks until you are blue in the face but installs are the devil's work.

[Maddens Raiders]

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1.12 - what's the point of the exclusive joker?
I mean it really has no bearing on the actual game itself. I dont understand why they would go to the trouble just to create some bonus challenge modes for the joker. To me it would have been a better sell if there was a parallel story line written specifically for the game. Moments within the gameplay you could switch out from being the caped crusader to being the maniac himself. Setting up traps to nab batman would have been sweet.

By making it just bonus challenge levels leads me to think this will be available as dlc at some point for the 360 anyway. I like exclusive content provided it has something to actually do with the game itself. this is just pointless if you think it is a reason to get one over the other. To be honest, the challenge modes are a waste of time in themselves. Much like the horde mode in gears 2. Nothing to do with the overall story being played out but more of a time waster.

No offense to those who like that sort of thing but I feel UBI wasted time in making it and should have opted for exclusive joker storylines within the game. Like in halo 2 when you play as MC and other times you play as the Arbiter.
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I sense a disturbance in the force.

[Greywulf]

Its just nice to have 500gb for 90 bucks you know, so much spa.. oh wait.

[Syronicus]

Yeah? Tell that to your Xbox fanboy buddies the next time they feel they have the upper hand in a games graphical quality. This has been the case for over a year now. Games might have slight differences but it is a tit for tat thing. Xbox gains in some areas and the PS3 gains in others making the games even in nearly every case. So the next time an Xbox fanboy says anything, I'll expect to see your post on their heels...

[Redempteur]

Nice comparaison .
finaly a game on that damn engine that does things right.

BUt why thehell are the camera 's different ?

[Boody-Bandit]

as it is with Batman, the results should be the same. So identical that it takes a magnifying glass to notice any differences because I sure as hell didn't. I played Batman AA side by side for over an hour and it would come down to a flip of a coin. The same holds true for DiRT.

I am going with the PS3 version of Batman AA because of the joker. I really dig the job Mark Hamil does as portraying the Joker. No one will ever top Heather in Dark Knight but MH does it old school and it's more fitting for this particular Batman version.

[Trevorthenerd]

360 and ps3 games look the same T_T nobody can notice the minor differences while playing the dam game.

[Arthur_]

in motion, there really isnt a difference between the two.
in the stills, yes you can see some small differences, but i dont know how many people would sit still and look at a game.

i would choose the ps3 version for the joker.

[a_squirrel]

@Dread

Here's the difference, Microsoft payed like 50 million just so that Ps3 owners couldn't have it

That's the problem, while I think the ps3 batman was released later so they got extra content for the extra wait

[jack_burt0n]

uh oh incoming s**t storm. <gets an umbrella>

[RudeSole Devil]

I thought for sure the PS3 was going to lose this Head2Head. But whats up with the PS3 glass effect, looks like crap..

[evildeli]

I'll take weird glass over Xbox's shadow issues.

[PlayStation X]

PS3 FTW

[RudeSole Devil]

LOL

[PlayStation X]

yh you only got 1 bubble now muthafcka

[talltony]

I remember mart saying something like 2 weeks ago about this game performing better on 360 because of that biased comparison from eurogamer. Just goes to show you they really are biased towards the ps3.

[saint_john_paul_ii]

"yh you only got 1 bubble now muthafcka"

LMAO, Best Response Ever. its like a Samuel Jackson type of response.

[DonCorneo]

LMAO!!!! superior graphics + joker exlusive = version to get

[Sir Ken_Kutaragi]

'Why So Serious...ChatBots' ;-D

[Samuel Jackson]

Yo Pope, ya called? Not only do I approve of PlayStation X's comment but I have to add that I'm tired of these Mutha F^%$#@ Bots on this Mutha F^%$#@ site! You can't get rid of 'em, they're like New York C0ckaroaches when the lights come on!

[AngryTypingGuy]

Because of the Joker level, I won't argue that the PS3 has the nod here. However, giving the nod to the PS3 for graphics because the camera is zoomed out a little more is crap. In the majority of those screenshots we saw, any objective person would say that the 360 version has more detail. There were a couple pics that favored the PS3 version, such as the shot of the guard with better shadows and the water shot at the bottom, but the 360 clearly won in the rest of them.

http://ps3.ign.com/articles... -- The IGN review says "If you want to start a flame war, the graphics tend to be sharper on the Xbox 360 when compared to the PS3, which packs a 1.2 GB install that lasts for three minutes. Still, it's not enough to matter in terms of how great this game truly is so don't expect a score difference in terms of reviews." And they're right. If I had both I'd get the PS3 version for the Joker level...just don't expect as much detail in the graphics.

[Mo0eY]

Denial bot is here. He's so mad, he's trying to look for something that's not there.

The Joker wishes you well.

@Denial Bot
Why would I admit anything on the 360 looks good when I've seen and played games such as Uncharted and Killzone 2? You sound passive aggressive as well. Poor bot. Just accept that we have the superior version, and everything will start to make sense.

[AngryTypingGuy]

Well see Mooey, you say I'm in denial, but I'm not so sure. When other websites back me up, as well as user comments on the lensoftruth website itself under the shots, it's hard to claim denial. I think you're the one denying that for most games, the PS3 isn't as crisp nor does it show more detail.

Now Mooey, if I were in denial, I wouldn't be saying to get the PS3 version. My point is simply that the 360 has more detail in most areas of the game. I'm calling a spade a spade here: I said the PS3 had two shots that looked better, but the 360 looked better in most.

Admitting anything was better on the 360 is something that YOU would never have the character to do, I'm guessing most likely because you are a little kid.

[lloyd_wonder]

I'm buying this tomorrow. Such a pleasant surprise to see an actual great Batman game. The Joker challenge rooms ain't bad either.

[morganfell]

Picking my copy up tomorrow as well. I pre-ordered but I am not going to bother going to the midnight launch.

[RudeSole Devil]

Buying it on the PS3 now. I cant believe the PS3 won this Head2Head. One thing is sure PS3 really needed a victory like Batman because it was getting embarrassed this generation with cross-platform ports..

[locos85]

They are having a midnight launch for this?

[40cal]

Along with some other games that are street dated for the 25th, like Dissidia.

I don't know if I'll make the midnight event but I do know that I've got 2 awesome games less than 5 hours away.

Damn, play games all night get no sleep go to work, or sleep go to work then pick up games and play some. For me that's a hard one.

[wxer]

the ps3 just won to the 360 in its own house
the unreal engine

[PirateThom]

Oh yeah, good point.

I think the fact a dev managed to overcome Unreal Engine 3 on PS3 is the bigger deal here.

[Dread]

I bet that in your "Sony is god" world this does not count

"If you want to start a flame war, the graphics tend to be sharper on the Xbox 360 when compared to the PS3, which packs a 1.2 GB install that lasts for three minutes. Still, it's not enough to matter in terms of how great this game truly is so don't expect a score difference in terms of reviews. Of course, the PS3 also has the exclusive ability to take on challenges as the Joker, but I'm not including that in this review because the Joker stuff isn't on the game disc -- it's free DLC you get from the PlayStation Store. "

IGN is also biased right?

[kaveti6616]

Yup. I kind of hate the fact that devs use the Unreal Engine 3. I understand why they do it. It's cost-effective and devs don't take a lot of time to develop the engine. But, looking at Killzone 2 ans Uncharted, it's obvious that the benefits of making an engine are worth the time. By the way, I just got a PS3 160GB model yesterday from Fry's. So far I'm loving it, but my TV only outputs to 480p, so the quality of the PS3 interface can't be seen. It also didn't come with any component cable (Blue, Red, Green). It came with yellow, red, white, though. I need a new tv.

[Bob Dole]

Really Epic just had to make it work with UT3. Surely a PS3 toolkit became of that.

[Kiroe]

I too am excited about this one. Was really torn on which version to get, but I am glad to see the that PS3 version was a successful port. Picking the PS3 version up tomorrow. Just hope they have some extra collectors editions laying around.

[TheColbertinator]

I refuse to accept this

[N4G king]

because your on denial

[-MD-]

Don't, it's a joke.

[Qazdaz]

You're a joke.

[dustgavin]

Seems like there is a lot of 360 owners in denial.

[-MD-]

Sweet comeback bro.

[likedamaster]

Seems like with so many multiplats in 360's favor they had to give this one to PS3. lol. They look exactly the same, PS3 has NO edge over the 360 version except for the Joker skin.

[FlipMode]

bu bu bu 98% of multiplats?

edit: aww look at the disagrees somebody's pissed...

[D4RkNIKON]

tell it how it is man, with the unreal engine too! designed to work best on 360, ported like a pro to the ps3. This will be a hard pill to swallow for x fanboys, hopefully this is a sign of change.

[N4XBOXG]

everyone knows the Bat wears black and has less than a 54% failure rate.

[Shane Kim]

lol that made me laugh :D

[jaidek]

brilliant! You get a bubble sir!

[N4XBOXG]

nice to see so many agrees

[Sarcasm]

Yeah I'd be pissed if I was Batman and my grappling hook worked 46% of the time LMAO

[foxtheory]

That made me lol!! And not just in my head, I actually laughed out loud!!

[Hobadoon]

Though I'd say Batman has less than a 7-10% failure rate. He whoops peoples asses...

I usually get all my multiplats on 360 but I picked it up for PS3 last night. The joker content swayed a SHYT ton of people. Will be interesting to see how it'll affect sales for the 360 version.

Damn... Come to think of it, Batman is my first multiplat on PS3 ha.

[JonnyBigBoss]

Definitely getting the PS3 version for this.

[TheDeadMetalhead]

B-b-b-b-but Ghostbusters...

Anyway, it's nice to see the devs didn't totally screw over the PS3 version, and the Joker is a nice bonus as well. I might buy this in the near future. :)

[akaFullMetal]

It looks great for the ps3, and on the unreal engine even, nice win.

[akaFullMetal]

Great that it looks awesome on ps3, also the win on unreal engine, nice!

[yoghurt]

If you have both consoles you would be crazy not to pick this up for PS3 anyway, your getting alot more re playability with the joker challenge rooms, for free

[Ninjamonkey82]

site needs hacked :/

[TheDeadMetalhead]

*waits for the 360 fanboys' excuses*

[JasonPC360PS3Wii]

What excuses we win 98% of the time, we can give 2% away without hurting any pride :)

[TheDeadMetalhead]

Your self-ownage amuses me.

EDIT: And now he's disagreeing with all of his dupes (like vega75).

Cry moar, Jason.

[FlipMode]

Worst.Spin.Ever

[Unicron]

Bots have pride? I thought they just had teh sales numbers?!

[D4RkNIKON]

No wonder you have so many bubbles, you know just how to put em in their place. If sales actually meant quality, we would all have much more respect for the wii, but for some reason xbots don't care about wii sales numbers.

[saint_john_paul_ii]

The Fear is strong with Jason 360 against the PS3.

On a side note, I dont want to bring in the flames here and all, but according to News Sources, didn't the recent Firmware update decreased the memory footprint of the PS3's OS? Dont you think that's part of the reason as to why They were able to optimize this game so well on the PS3 version?

I want to go as far as to say that it was one of the reasons why they delayed this game 2 months ago.

BTW Im getting the PS3 version

[saimcheeda]

haha nice one!

[Fishy Fingers]

PlayStation 3 "winning" on an UE3 powered game. Makes a change. Pretty much nothing in it though.

[Sarcasm]

All this means, is that the PS3 can do Gears of War quality, Mass Effect quality, or any other Unreal Engine game if it's in the right hands. Good news for PS3 gamers to say the least. Bad news for 360 fanboys claiming "PS3 is inferior hardware"

[N4G king]

lol
so the ps3 is getting the superior version and the joker ??

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL

so much for the multi plats that all those xbots bragging about

and the real funny thing is
this game made using the unreal engine
isn't like 90% of the 360 games made using this engine

loool

the 360 bots really stop using the "better multi plats" thing our else they'll really get disappointed

i mean now a days all the multiplats coming identical
like this game and wolfenstein and other games

so the 360 is really losing this hole "better multi plats" thing

[sajj316]

PS3 version already pre-ordered. Getting it tomorrow ... tides are changing

[tdrules]

wouldnt wanna compare the PC version now would we.

[Shane Kim]

No because that has nothing to do with it.

[dustgavin]

Enough with the PC comparisons. It is obvious that the PC version is going to look better because you are able to add more ram, better video card, and other upgrades.

Give it a rest. These are comparisons between consoles. The PS3 being the better of the consoles.

[TheBlackSmoke]

By the time you get done configuring graphics card settings and installing drivers i will already of got my platinum trophy.

[evildeli]

Seriously, talk about a b@stard child. No one cares about the PC. Give it a rest.

[Unicron]

We should just be happy as gamers there's actually a good Batman game out.

[ultimolu]

Hell yeah.

I may pick it up too.

[TheDeadMetalhead]

I'll get it after Metroid Prime Trilogy. :D

[Sarcasm]

Amen to that.

It's just more fuel to the rise of the Dark Knight for this new generation.

[ipe]

batman,dmc4,oblivion,gta4,bion ic commando,prototype,dirt,burnou t,red alert,fnr3,ut3.... performs better on ps3.

Of course there re games that re better on 360 but 98%?

maybe its 54.2% :)

[evildeli]

Yeah, that sounds like Terminal Reality's math when justifying why they screwed up on Ghostbusters.

[-MD-]

360 version it is.

[FlipMode]

pfffffffffft hahahahahahaha! Your sheer ignorance is showin murder

[-MD-]

You don't honestly expect me to play a multiplatform title on my PS3 do you?

[kaelix]

if you are choosing between a multiplat, 360 not having dlc and ps3 having the dlc and ps3 having the superior graphics, you seriously have some screw loose in your head for having that kind of logic. It's not like this game has online mode so wheres the harm of buying it on the ps3 when your not even going to be using Live for this game. idiot much -.-

[Obama]

"he PlayStation 3 won with better mipmapping, better overall shadows, better self-shadows, a better camera view, and better light sources"

ps3 won haha.

[-MD-]

The only way I would ever play a multiplatform title on the PS3 is if it was truly the superior version and I still haven't really seen one of those.

This comparison basically said "Ps3 version has easier hiding spots" which in turn I say "really, that's the difference?". If this comparison would have said "oh the framerate dips dramatically in certain areas and the graphics are noticably more polished on the PS3 version" then I would have something to think about.

The comments on the link even say that PS3 winning is a joke and that it's a tie. Idiot much? Have a nice day.

[evildeli]

People will read into anything they want just to justify hearing bad news. PS3 isn't hiding anything except your shame.

[Saaking]

Murderdolls probably doesn't have a PS3

[Mo0eY]

It's starting to become painful to read Murderdolls' next 100% fully ignorant comment. I think he may be the first to hit my ignore list. I can even tolerate all of these 1 bubbles ignorance, but Murderdolls is starting to take the cake.

[saimcheeda]

he gets a free blowjob from bill gates everytime he tries to bash SONY...u dont expect him to stay in his moms basement all by himself do u?:P

[Waldex]

WITH ALL ITS RETARDED FANBOYS!!!!!!! LET'S BEGIN THE BARBECUE!!!!!

[Lord Shuhei Yoshida]

Soda Pop and the MS whores got owned

http://www.n4g.com/Redirect...

[N4G king]

lol
you owned him

BIG TIME

HAHAHAHAHAH

[Hudahudahuda]

Can't wait to play it.

[Consoldtobots]

been playing the PS3 version for a couple of days now and its a great game. I recommend everyone pick it up.

[asyouburn]

i was looking forward to zooming in on glass. . . lazy devs

(jk! rocksteady ftw!)

[Rowsdower]

i know the joker is the coolest, but who would you want to see?

i say scarecrow, i like the character model in the game

[Lord Shuhei Yoshida]

The 360 is getting an exclusive appearance of the infamous RROD

[Sarcasm]

LMAO Shuhei

[BasilMarceaux]

I heard Gamestop has a pre-order exclusive where you get to play as Alfred as he cleans up the batcave. Its called "Dem Brooms"

[7zark7]

I have a 360 & a ps3 and did my own comparison with the demos both running through HDMI and the 360 looked better to me on my display. (On my display)

[asyouburn]

i liked ps3 better, but people see what they want to see. if you think 360 looks better, just buy that one and be happy while you play it. either way, rocksteady did fantastic job

[evildeli]

Got any pics of your results?

[phello]

I played ps3 demo and finished the game on 360 and there is no difference so dont start that crap. This game is so so good it aint even funny. Lads avoid any spoilers cause there is some really cool crazy stuff in this game.

[madkrazygames]

so get it for the 360

[TheBlackSmoke]

The keyword is DEMO. Not full retail game.
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Now im a PS3 fan and all but honestly i cant agree with lens of truth... they both look near identical. There really is no significant enough difference to affect the intended experience and vision rocksteady wanted to show us.

These kind of analysis are no longer relevant when it comes down to zooming in and counting pixels on still shots. Most multiplatform titles are now this close in comparison to eachother whilst the rare few which are not, are immediately obvious (ghostbusters) and require no such investigation. So really its pointless to try and find faults when two titles are at total parity.

Joker DLC and HOME batcave and batsuit means this is a no brainer if you have the option of PS3. Cant wait to play this!!

[Nexy]

I did exactly the same - played both demos. Xbox version looked definitely better. LoT only comfirms the same differences in the full game.

[7zark7]

6 people disagree that the 360 version looks better than the PS3 version ON MY DISPLAY! Well how do they know what it looks like on my display?

[poeo]

i just chimed in to say this:

exclusive DLC still sucks. im a huge ps3 fan but i wont be buying this game (at least not new) or the DLC.

Rocksteady, either give the DLC to EVERYONE who bought your game, or to no one. this type of crap should not be supported in my opinion, it cannot be good for gamers. it just makes people bitter, like i am not being able to get the GTAIV DLC.

[Rich1631]

I agree that exclusive DLC sucks, I mean if you are going to be a multiplatform developer, then support that game on both sides. Why give the finger to half of your sales? What is that going to get you, other than a bunch of pissed off gamers? I am still angry as hell at Rockstar with the GTA4 DLC too. Atleast Bethesda pulled their head out of their a$$es and brought the Fallout 3 DLC over.

[Sarcasm]

"Exclusive" DLC sure is a pain in the rear. But DLC is a pain in the rear to begin with. They make 100% of the game, release 80% of the game, then release the last 20% of it as DLC.

The only positive thing about this exclusive DLC is that it's Free. Otherwise I agree, exclusive DLC sucks for gamers on the other console who paid just as much.

[7zark7]

I have a PS3 & 360 and did my own comparison running both demos through hdmi and the 360 looks better ( On my display) The PS3 looks good but the 360 looks just a bit better (On my display)

[only on playstaychun]

Most demos don't represent the final version of the game. So the PS3 version could have been improved. Regardless both look great.

[7zark7]

how can 9 people disagree that the 360 version looks better on my display? I dont get it.

[CobraKai]

Joker maps easily tips this one. It's great how it's exclusive to one system, cuz if they both had it, I'd be ripping my hair out deciding which to buy.

One thing that does bug me tho is the Scarecrow maps. Scarecrow uses a person's own personal fear against them. So with his challenge maps, are they saying that the Batman's biggest fear is undead skeletons?

[Hobadoon]

Didn't you know?!

[7zark7]

but I always do my own comparison, you cant really tell looking at a tiny screen on the Internet and I want to see how it will look on my display, but you are right asyouburn, rocksteady did a bang up job! well done!

[gerth666]

I think like all multiplats, they look pretty much identical.

[Rich1631]

This game definitely wins my, "Most surprisingly good game" award. It is AAA for crying out loud on Metacrtic! With some of the more harsh review sites like Eurogamer giving it extreme praise too. It is definitely this years "Dead Space", a sleeper hit for sure. I really expected it suck: a licensed game, there hasn't been a good Batman or comicbook superhero game in years, a no-name developer, and a sudden delay.

[cr33ping_death]

LOL f@ck the lens of truth...without evern giving the site hits im still getting the PS3 version tomorrow :)

p.s im getting two copies :) i had $5 down on one then i took in Gears 2, COD 4 and Gran Turismo Prologue and it got me within 10 bucks of paying it off....so i told my younger bro to pony up the remaining amount for that one then just flat out payed in full for my copy. Were big Batman fans :) and hes going through some tough times with money and being the good bro i am i decided to buy him a copy.......awwwwwww lol :)

edit: yet again :) i say ha to your disagrees fanboys.

[Rich1631]

Well, if it makes you feel better, they actually gave the PS3 version the edge. Good to see the PS3 users are no longer getting the shaft.

[cr33ping_death]

oh.... really? meh still :)

[Anon1974]

They claimed that the 360 version you couldn't control the character. When you wanted to move left the character would more often duck or jump. They gave it a tie.

To reiterate - one version of a fighting game has control issues. One doesn't. Other than that, they're both the same. Result is a tie.

It really made me question all their "comparisons" from that point on. Remember, this is just one site's opinion. I'd much rather take metacritic scores over one off "comparisons" like this. If the games are that much different, you see it reflected in reviews overall. Just like Ghostbusters. Sites like LOT made it seem like it was an unplayable mess on the PS3, but overall reviewers still gave it positive reviews. Turns out it's a hell of a game on either console and certainly worthwhile for Ghostbusters fans.

Really, look no further then LOT's front page. Right above a big picture of a PS3 with a huge unhappy face drawn on it is an article regarding "Microsoft Strikes back!" Wow. Think there's a bias on this site? Or how there's a weekly XBL update, but the PSN update is lucky if it's mentioned once a month.

You'd think the game was a disaster listening to the way some people, who no doubt never played it, have been going on about it in the forums.

[ukilnme]

Both versions look identical for the most part. I have both a PS3 and 360 but I am getting the PS3 verision to get the Joker.

[evildeli]

Sounds like someone's a closet fan. You know a lot about that site.

[Kiroe]

Sounds like you are an underground fan of theirs to know all of this about their site. I took a look at their homepage in regards to the "Microsoft Strikes Back!" It is a freaking news article about the price drop...yeah...that screams fanboy. By the looks of it they cover PS3, Wii and Xbox 360 news.

And as for: "They claimed that the 360 version you couldn't control the character. When you wanted to move left the character would more often duck or jump. They gave it a tie." Control and Loading canceled each other out...just how their system works...

[Dread]

This is what IGN said in their review. but i bet they are biased against the playstaiton as every other person who says anything that is not 100% pro Sony.

"If you want to start a flame war, the graphics tend to be sharper on the Xbox 360 when compared to the PS3, which packs a 1.2 GB install that lasts for three minutes. Still, it's not enough to matter in terms of how great this game truly is so don't expect a score difference in terms of reviews. Of course, the PS3 also has the exclusive ability to take on challenges as the Joker, but I'm not including that in this review because the Joker stuff isn't on the game disc -- it's free DLC you get from the PlayStation Store. "

peace

[King Hippo]

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[OnlyOnN4G]

LOL! Poor Soda

[BigPappaPump]

Watch and learn Gabe!

[Ninji]

Of course the PS3 is going to get the superior version.

[phello]

meant to reply to above

edit: game of the year so far

[7zark7]

I just cant wait to get my sweaty paws on this game regardless of whatever version I buy! We should all be thankful that its not an Activision game or we'd all have to give up food to be able to buy it!

[ArthurLee]

I will finally grab a multiplat game on my PS3. That "zoom in" effect makes this any easy choice - I want to see more of the game. Awesome job by LoT here.

[Henry Cain]

Im wondering if the glass he is looking through suppose to look distorted like those old glass windows in the bathrooms, or is it a flaw?

[SuperSaiyan4]

So you guys are saying because of the exclusive content it was a clear winner you are acting as though you ALL have both 360 and PS3 which I know is not true.

So taken into that account what about when there have been lots of exclusive content on a 360 version of a game the PS3 has, was the 360 version a clear choice winner then?

*Munches popcorn*

[Kiroe]

well, in this case the DLC is free. So that's a big plus to many.

[Sarcasm]

If it was free then Yes, it would have been a huge bombshell for the 360. But it wasn't.

Like I said in an earlier post, if the GTA IV episodes were all free, I'd say goodbye to the PS3 version and get the 360 version in a heartbeat.

But After paying $60 for the initial game, then having to pay $20 for each episode. That racks up to $100 for a single game. The value just isn't there.

I'd rather spend $100 towards two games instead.

[HubbaBubba]

hopefully we can have different attack when playing as the joker

[LTC]

The camera seems to be zoomed out on the PS3 version so u can see more of the surroundings. Thats quite a big difference.

[umair_s51]

Oh let it go already

[LONEWOLF231]

The games look the same hands down BUT these guys always seem to find a flaw with in the 360 version ALWAYS even if the flaw does not exist they still manage to see it. But ohh well i got the 360 version on Saturday will be picking up the PS3 version at midnight, yes i am an Achievement/Trophy(Sometimes!) NUT!

[SGM]

man, prior to the demo this game wasn't even on my radar, now i've got the c.e. pre-ordered and i can't wait to pick it up. i close friend will be "bateranged" by tomorrow lol

[xxReaper47xx]

Ok does it really matter just play the god damn game.

[xg-ei8ht]

I must admit, didn't know anything about the game, but the demo was excellent.

I've played the demo on PS3 and PC.

excellent port.

[SpartanZero]

http://www.gamespot.com/xbo...

Does the ps3 have anti alaising no. they should play both on the same tv so the can see that ps3's framerate suffers more and that its jaggies are more noticable. They are also talking about the camera Angle and what does the ps3's exclusive Joker playroom have anything to do with it WTF is wrong wth them.

[saimcheeda]

we have the better version!

[Saaking]

Ouch, there goes superior multiplats bots. How much bad news in so little time, I'd hate to be in you're shoes.

[Enigma_2099]

...what difference does it make?!?!

[madkrazygames]

Xbox "only owners" can not handle when a multi-platform title looks and plays better on the PS3. Why? It is beyond me, maybe because they're stupid or something else. But the most important thing that they are missing is that it's a good game, regardless what system it's on. But they're too ignorant to see that. They need sites like LoT, IGN, and the retards at digital foundry to prove to them what system is better. Just play game and enjoy it.

[Sarcasm]

"Xbox "only owners" can not handle when a multi-platform title looks and plays better on the PS3. Why?"

It's called late 2006 earlier 2007 when PS3 ports, were really inferior to the 360.

Some of them are still stuck back in time. I'm starting to think everyone's a time traveler. By that, we move foward in regular time while their brains is still stuck on

"PS3 has no Games"
"PS3 multiplats are inferior"
"PS3 cant do gears"
"PS3's hardware is inferior"
"Blu-Ray sucks, HD-DVD will win"

etc.

[SpartanZero]

http://www.eurogamer.net/ar...

[Saaking]

Haha, Eurogamer? You do know they're known as VERY biased 360 fanboys right.

[rucky]

Pretty pathetic posting a forum link posted by a guy who has 2 games for the PS3 and an anti-PS3 website comparing the demo and not the actual retail game. Getting desperate huh

[hates video games]

Oh no the PS3 version is the superior version!!! JESUS! The PS3 has the joker dlc. So why would you not get that version? Plus its free dlc.

[BasilMarceaux]

Im just relieved that someone got this right finally. I assume most (like myself) will be getting the PS3 version for the Joker. But not matter which you pick, looks like you'll be happy.

I think we should all be glad that more and more games are getting multi-platform right.

Picking a version should come down to gaming preference, not gimped graphics. Kudos Rocksteady.

[PS360PCROCKS]

Nice...I got the PS3 version for the Joker!

[zok310]

360 is obsolete. Get the PS3 version. ;)

[matm666]

If it looks better in one console than the other? it's little difference and almost unnoticeable for regular people.

[nightelfmohawk]

bu bu bu bu bu bu multiplatz are betta on 360!!1111

[SuperSaiyan4]

I have looked very carefully and the 360 visually is better it is more detail and less jaggies and bit better colours. Also throw in Xbox Live and its the perfect setup.

[BasilMarceaux]

Yeah, online play is really relevant here. BIG TIME

[deshon09]

me if i'm wrong but dose batman even have multi player i don't think so so you live argument means nothing lol

[unknownhero1123]

remember that.

[Shogun Master]

I wish the dumb a$$es at my 7/11 didn't only order the 360 version so I could pick this up in 20 minutes.

Screw you 7/11!!!

[darkstar]

Loved the demo, dont know how long the game will last me though. Might be a rent. I hate to buy a game and the finish it in less time than I would of had with a rental. Ill wait and see.

[deshon09]

get my copy on wednesday

[LiquifiedArt]

Can't wait for my Batcave an Joker Challenges WOOOT!

(i still hate the Unreal Engine!)

[stonecold3]

version for hte win get it next week when it comes to australia and getting the new singstar motown game

[rohail88]

in their pillow now!

[pr0digyZA]

has anyone played the pc version with nvidia physx played it at a friends house and it was pretty awesome (not sure if consoles have that) i love how interactive the environment is.u throw your spinning bat thing to rip apart environments is awesome, i just sat for like 10 minutes smacking it into tiles and cloth to see every thing get ripped.also the fog reacting to batman walking into it is always a win.

With PhysX technology enabled, players can explore darkened corridors packed with volumetric fog which reacts to Batman's movement and cobwebs which tear with his passing. Combat becomes a maelstrom of motion as office papers are thrown into the air alongside soda cans and litter as Batman lands each punch upon The Joker's henchmen. Throughout the game, the decaying gothic architecture is realized to an incredible detail with wall tiles chipping and breaking, stone pillars crumbling upon impact, and particles from breaking glass and debris shattering and falling down around Batman's feet.

[leeger]

such minor differences and everybody goes wild about it.

[Ravage27]

Anyway good to see the ps3 version 'win' sometimes, but imo there's no significant differences...JUST like every other multiplats released after mid 2008.

Frankly it's quite ridiculous to take pride over having a 'superior' multiplat that has an extra pixel or 2 since the opposing side is playing the exact same experience.

This time though, the ps3 version win regardless because it comes with a FREE DLC

[Lawliet]

Ono... Pixels Counting again. It's so popular than the game itself.

[Kurylo3d]

The xbox 360 has AMBIENT OCCLUSION like in crysis.. ps3 doesnt... that alone makes the 360 better graphically.... a camera zoomed back so that ps3 cant see blurred textures... for close up view does not make ps3 better graphically lol.... biased article...

[7zark7]

"I played ps3 demo and finished the game on 360 and there is no difference so dont start that crap"

You just reveal your own ignorance. look at your statement.
I did the comparison on my own equipment and with my own eyes and on my display and through my eyes to me the 360 version looked better on my Bravia. I dont really care what people think I'm just telling you what I saw thats all, but if it makes you feel better then okay the ps3 version looked better! there you see, I dont care as I have nothing to gain but no matter what I say I know what I saw and i'm still getting the 360 version. Sorry.

[DFogz]

How come they always do these lens of truth things in 720p...I mean if a game supports 1080 why not show it in 1080? It would definitely add more details, and would be a lot easier to clearly see who the "winner" is.

[7zark7]

games are rendered in 720P. Not all PS3 games support 1080p like the 360 versions so its only fair that they should do it in the same res for both. but I agree that they should do the ones that can support 1080p on PS3 in 1080p on PS3 and 360. And before anybody jumps up my @ss! yes I know that the 360 only up-scales to 1080p. And yes the PS3 version of this game does support 1080p to...you have to be really careful how you put things on here don't you?

[Kiroe]

Not to mention there aren't many online video services that support 1080p playback.

[TheXgamerLive]

Anyone can see from the pics and video that's showing on this site that there so very close yet the 360 just has a bit better detail.

I think the site is mearly trying to not come off as 360 fan boys so they say things like this to try and have a bigger fan base, but they failed.

[SgtBlake]

WTF you guy's?! No one gives a crap, Batman looks great either way, it's gotten great reviews and looks great on whatever console your getting it on. Yes I'm happy that PS3 just won something else over the xbox but I'd like to point out that this is one of those small victories that we should all just keep to ourselves. Honestly do you really care about the texture on a building you'll see twice in the game? And what the hell is screen tearing?

[7zark7]

Not me cos I got both consoles Hoorah!

[felidae]

nice.

i'll buy this for the PS3!

[ElementX]

But I thought PS3 users said the UE3 engine sux?

Looks better than inFamous

[felidae]

sorry but nobody cares about what you think ...

[nkaizer]

haha you are right at some points but you don;t see why people don;t care about GTA's DLC.
1: Its Joker man come on, his a really good villain, every one knows him
2: Some people like me didn;t finish the campaign mode so it don;t metter
3: Every one is hype about Joker ever since Dark Knight movie came out.

so yah, if GTA4 DLC had like Soild Snake as playable character then yah, you will see no fanboy comment about GTA DLC.

[STRAIGHTASL]

The Joker said ha ha ha ha ha to 360 fanboys!