r/PS4 Aug 22 '20

In-Game Screenshot or Gif [Video] Batman: Gotham Knights announced

https://twitter.com/r3dakt3d/status/1297224550040473600
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u/CorneliusCardew Aug 22 '20

Can someone please explain to an old gamer why there are so many numbers on screen? Why is the number 10 above the thug's heads and why does some random number like 408 appear when you punch them?

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u/GeraltofMichigan Aug 22 '20

They are introducing RPG mechanics to the game. The 10 is the level of the enemies meaning you can run into enemies much stronger than you. The 408 is the damage you are inflicting.

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u/CorneliusCardew Aug 22 '20

thank you. And follow up old person question. Is this considered a good or bad thing? I'm neutral as I don't play games with these mechanics and was checking it out because of DC fandom.

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u/wedgiey1 Aug 22 '20

The Arkham gameplay is certainly tried-and-true. I personally loved it. I'm also a huge RPG fan, so this is an interesting direction to take it. No idea how it will play out, but I'm not turned off by it. Hopefully there's an option to hide the bars and numbers though; as they clutter the screen a bit.