If Batman: Arkham Asylum Remake Happens, It Could Steal a Bluepoint Feature

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As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of gaming under my belt, I can confidently say that Bluepoint Games has been a beacon of hope in the world of remasters and remakes. Their exceptional work on titles like Shadow of the Colossus and Demon’s Souls have set a high bar for future projects, including the rumored Batman: Arkham Asylum remake.

Established in 2006, Bluepoint Games has steadily built a strong reputation within the industry for excelling in the creation of remasters and remakes. From the acclaimed “Uncharted: Nathan Drake Collection,” to “Gravity Rush Remastered,” up to the highly praised remakes of “Shadow of the Colossus” and “Demon’s Souls,” Bluepoint Games has demonstrated their expertise, and future remasters and remakes could greatly benefit from studying their past projects. This includes the anticipated rumored “Batman: Arkham Asylum” remake.

In November, YouTube content creator Vara Dark posted on Twitter suggesting that a remake of “Batman: Arkham Asylum” was given the go-ahead at Rocksteady Studios. Some fans have expressed doubts about this potential remake, but if the developers emulate certain strategies used by Bluepoint Games in key aspects, it could turn out to be excellent.

The Rumored Batman: Arkham Asylum Remake Should Follow Bluepoint’s Model Closely

Batman: Arkham Asylum Remake Should Keep Things Largely Unchanged

As a devoted admirer, I can attest that Bluepoint Games, renowned for their remastering expertise, consistently revisit the core elements of an original game – its structure, mechanics, environment, narrative, and characters. Then, they skillfully infuse these components with contemporary enhancements while preserving the essence and authenticity of the game’s original spirit. This approach has been a hallmark of their remake projects.

Despite Bluepoint providing fresh takes on both Shadow of the Colossus and Demon’s Souls, maintaining almost all the gameplay and story elements from their original versions, these remakes offer a familiar gaming experience. While the graphics, audio design, and advanced physics systems in the remakes set them apart visually and technically, they remain remarkably true to the essence of the originals.

If a new version of “Batman: Arkham Asylum” is being developed, it should maintain this strategy. The original 2009 “Batman: Arkham Asylum” game is frequently hailed as one of the best superhero games ever produced and is often commended for being the most cohesive title in the series. In “Arkham Asylum”, almost every element serves the game’s narrative and rhythm, and any potential remake should avoid altering this.

Rather than considering expansive new open-world elements or overhauling the combat and stealth mechanics dramatically, it would be more fitting for a Batman: Arkham Asylum remake to primarily concentrate on updating the original game’s content with modern technical enhancements.

Batman: Arkham Asylum Remake Should Borrow Bluepoint’s Community Secrets

Bluepoint Games hasn’t shied away from incorporating some unique features of their own into their remakes. In both instances, they’ve hidden a fresh secret that’s been challenging to crack. The intricacy of these secrets has frequently united the gaming community, leading countless players to scour for the solution and collaborate through discussions as one unified group.

In the game “Shadow of the Colossus” released in 2018, there was a hidden secret connected to a challenging set of golden coins, which were hard to locate on the game’s map. Gathering all 79 of these coins would lead to the appearance of a secret door. Concealed behind this door was the powerful Sword of Dormin. The game “Demon’s Souls” continued this idea by incorporating coins and doors, with a complete set of Penetrator gear being hidden behind a secret door that could be unlocked upon trading 26 Ceramic Coins with Sparkly the Crow.

In a hypothetical remake of Batman: Arkham Asylum, introducing a fresh puzzle wouldn’t interfere with the existing game content in any way. This new puzzle could serve as a unifying element for the gaming community and offer rewards to fans such as a brand-new Batsuit or a sneak peek into a potential future Arkham game, similar to the Arkham City Easter egg hidden within the original game.

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2024-12-22 15:33