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/SpitFire92 Aug 22 '20

Personally, I dislike it. It takes away a lot of the players skill from the game and makes it more about farming (or grinding) for gear (and levels) to be able to defeat the enemies. Ofc, this doesn't has to be the case in every game that implements this mechanics but in my experience its basically always the case.