Batman: Arkham Knight is out, and the dark knight simulator nails the feeling of being Batman and kicking ass. And busting the hopes and dreams of PC gamers. But beyond that, it’s a perfect example of how a single-player game can still exist in this day and age.
That’s because Batman: Arkham Knight is bloody massive. Filled with content and side missions, as well as Augmented Reality challenges within which players can hone their skills.
And that got me thinking. As the official Batman of South Africa (A member of Batman Inc.), I’ve decided to set up a series of challenges for the next couple of weeks. Here’s the first one. We’re keeping things simple with the Combo Master AR challenge.
To score a three-star rating inside of this mode, you’ll need to hit a 50-point combo, and beyond. Here’s my initial serious run, where I landed an 82-hit combo:
Right, I’ve set the score. Now see if you can beat it. Keep the combos quick, and simple, do your best and post the results in the comments below. I’ll update the post with WINNAHS, who’ll earn themselves exclusive bragging rights that they could top my high score.
Also, no cheating please. Batman doesn’t need to cheat when he attacks criminals with a highly mobile tank that is outfitted with the latest technology that can pulverise anyone who uses a knife in a tank fight. Neither do you. Now go have some fun!
Update:
Our favourite petrol-head, Nick De Bruyne, has DEMOLISHED my score, with a final total of 106. See the magic in action:
Last Updated: June 30, 2015
Admiral Chief's Adventure
June 30, 2015 at 12:34
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VampyreSquirrel
June 30, 2015 at 12:43
This article doesn’t fit in the correct area… it goes too far on the right.
SargonTheBatpandaOfTI5
June 30, 2015 at 12:53
I’ve been having problems with the website for a while now (I think since the change). Things don’t load, can’t press upvote (or more importantly, downvote). Can’t always comment. Very weird.
*Edit: That or Darryn has finally had enough of my shenanigans!
Geoffrey Tim
June 30, 2015 at 12:55
There’s a wealth of issues we’re aware of that we’re trying to fix.
SargonTheBatpandaOfTI5
June 30, 2015 at 12:57
Oh yeah I’m 100% certain you are would be aware of it. You’re always on the ball with these things when you make changes. I had no doubt of that. 🙂
Please forgive my comment if it sounded like a complaint. I was merely saying that there are a fair few issues since the change. So not like D-Day. 😀
Geoffrey Tim
June 30, 2015 at 12:59
Nah, not a complaint – just letting you know that we’re aware the site’s a bit wonky and we’re not in dreamland. 😛
SargonTheBatpandaOfTI5
June 30, 2015 at 13:02
The Cabbage is always in dreamland though. We know this. We all know it. No point trying to hide it anymore.
VampyreSquirrel
June 30, 2015 at 13:07
Is Darryn one of them? XD
VampyreSquirrel
June 30, 2015 at 13:05
It’s probably Darryn’s fault
SargonTheBatpandaOfTI5
June 30, 2015 at 13:12
Just to clarify, I tried to upvote this three times. To make it clear that I DO NOT (totally do) support this statement.
PoisonedBelial
June 30, 2015 at 12:43
Beaten 😛
(PS, this was not photoshopped and is TOTALLY legit… *innocent whistle*)
Alien Emperor Trevor
June 30, 2015 at 12:44
OVER 9000!
PoisonedBelial
June 30, 2015 at 12:46
*Takes a bow*
Took me a while to get that score! 😉
SargonTheBatpandaOfTI5
June 30, 2015 at 12:51
Over 900 000! 😛
Alien Emperor Trevor
June 30, 2015 at 12:58
No it’s not. It’s exactly 900,000, which isn’t over 900,000 but is over 9,000. MATHS! *run*
SargonTheBatpandaOfTI5
June 30, 2015 at 13:01
Well he might have not included the decimal places which read as:
900 000.00000000000000000001
Instead he rounded it DOWN to 900 000. Not expecting us to see his lies!
*Edit: Or, more simply, he is over 899 999. 😛
Alien Emperor Trevor
June 30, 2015 at 13:02
Now that you mention it, there’s something dodgy about those stars. Can’t put my finger on it.
SargonTheBatpandaOfTI5
June 30, 2015 at 13:03
THOSE ARE MEANT TO BE STARS?! I mean the first three were clear. I just thought the last two were some sort of tomato sauce stain from the hotdog…
Alien Emperor Trevor
June 30, 2015 at 13:05
Why does Batman even use a star-rating system when he should be using Batarangs?
VampyreSquirrel
June 30, 2015 at 13:09
Because you only need one Batarang.
Alien Emperor Trevor
June 30, 2015 at 13:10
Then why do you get multi-Batarangs in the game? Silly person.
VampyreSquirrel
June 30, 2015 at 13:11
To show off. A true Batman only needs one though.
Alien Emperor Trevor
June 30, 2015 at 13:12
I was disappointed when the Sonic Batarang wasn’t blue & spiky.
SargonTheBatpandaOfTI5
June 30, 2015 at 13:11
You don’t. That’s always the exact same Batarang. Enemies return it to him after they take a beating, knowing full well that failure to do so may result in a stern talking to.
Alien Emperor Trevor
June 30, 2015 at 13:15
Wonder what he calls that stern talking to? A Bat-versation? Bat-chat – that rhymes, so no. Bat-logue & Bat-bate could be misinterpreted. Bat-ture sounds silly.
SargonTheBatpandaOfTI5
June 30, 2015 at 13:17
Well we could instead just say “Batman went Christian Bale on that guy!” instead of calling it something specific. This would highlight a) how ridiculous Christian Bale’s voice was even though the films were badass and b) grizzly talking Christian Bale voice was used on a criminal – it is super effective.
SargonTheBatpandaOfTI5
June 30, 2015 at 13:18
Like I really wonder just how many cigars and how much Old Brown Sherry Bale had to consume concurrently to get to that voice.
The D
June 30, 2015 at 12:46
SHIT.
PoisonedBelial
June 30, 2015 at 12:48
Shall I teach you my secret?
SargonTheBatpandaOfTI5
June 30, 2015 at 12:52
There is only one explanation for how you beat Batman so easily (and so convincingly).
You are Superman…
Matthew Holliday
June 30, 2015 at 13:46
gave that AR challenge a one off try and got 53 yesterday. got the bonus skill point for it, so didnt go back to it.
felt like the camera control wasnt good enough for that few enemies, no more than 6 appear at a time, so you really need to keep your eyes open to keep the combo going.
Left4Dead
June 30, 2015 at 14:17
It’s a hard knock life
Nick de Bruyne
July 2, 2015 at 10:34
Hhheeeeeeyyyy Darryn. https://youtu.be/e1EQrwy0mx8
Geoffrey Tim
July 2, 2015 at 10:40
LOL DARRYN SUCKS.
Nick de Bruyne
July 2, 2015 at 10:56
Oops I realise I totally forgot to edit the video down to just the high score run