We have around 15 hours of story that's off the main path. The Side Missions in Batman: Arkham City are a good example. There are things we can do in videogames that simply can't be done in any other medium. Because we have an instant feedback loop, we can tailor the experience to exactly what the player is doing. What's exciting about game development at this time is that that developers are still experimenting with many different ways to keep players engaged. Do narrative-based games have anything similar? But in terms of structure, Hollywood famously has its three-act system – it's easy to spot, but it works.
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We have a team full of incredibly talented staff and great ideas come from everyone. If there's one thing we always strive to do though, it's to keep the design process as inclusive as possible. Some of these processes involve repeated iterations and reviews by a large group over a number of days and some require monthly reviews by just a couple of people over the entire duration of the project. We have a totally different approach when we design levels, to story, to bosses and to core gameplay mechanics. Depending on what area of the game we're designing, different people will be involved and different processes will be used. At Rocksteady, we believe the solution is to be flexible. There are many different trends, but personally I believe there is no magic bullet design theory that fits all situations. Are there any theories of design that your studio subscribes to? We don't try and second guess what other people want we make the game we want to play.
I believe the only way to make something that people will feel passionate about is if you feel inspired by the ideas yourself. In terms of what the content is, it's simply about what excites us. At Rocksteady, working on Batman: Arkham City, we started with two key driving forces: everything we do is built around creating a fun experience and this experience must be completely authentic to Batman and his universe. No longer is it sufficient to excel in any one of these areas if you want to stand out. You need an engaging storyline created around compelling characters in a beautifully realised world, all built on the bedrock of original and fun core gameplay mechanics. Wow! Let's start with an easy question! I think creating a successful modern action adventure game requires a delicate balance between many critical components with each of these complementing and enhancing each other. What do you think are the fundaments of designing a modern action adventure title? What are your design starting blocks? Arkham Asylum was one of the finest releases of 2009, a suitably dark and brooding action adventure, with a superb story, intuitive controls and a genuine understanding of Batman's appeal.īut what are the design processes that lead to such a refined and involving experience? As part of my research for the recent feature on game design, I spoke to Sefton Hill, game director at Rocksteady Studios, about developing a modern third-person adventure. Here we've put the Arkham games in order of what to play first if you want to follow the story so far.It hasn't been surprising to see Batman: Arkham City crop up on just about every "most anticipated games of E3 2011" list. And, with a new chapter heading our way, rumoured to be called either Batman: Gotham Knights or Batman Arkham: Court of Owls, what better time to revisit them than right now?īetter still, why not revisit them in order - not as per their release dates, but by following the story timeline? We refer, of course, to the Batman: Arkham games, which have graced our consoles, computers, phones, tablets and even VR headsets for the best part of 11 years.
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It has even been rightly acknowledged as the best superhero series to boot.
However, one series has stood high above the others, recognised by many as truly capturing the heart and soul of Batman. (Pocket-lint) - There have been many Batman games over the years - from the brightly coloured exploits inspired by the Animated Series to the Telltale adventures that brought the comic books to life.
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