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1. EssssHusESnBEHSEEHE 16 e Eject button WLAN access indicator HDD access indicator USB connectors Note Some models of the PLAYSTATION 3 system do not include media slots For specific features included refer to the instructions for use of your model of the PLAYSTATION 3 system Starting a game Before use carefully read the instructions supplied with the PLAYSTATION 3 computer entertainment system The documentation contains information on setting up and using your system as well as important safety information Check that the MAIN POWER switch located on the system rear is turned on Insert the BATMAN ARKHAM ASYLUM disc with the label facing up into the disc slot Select the icon for the software title under Game in the PLAYSTATION 3 system s home menu and then press the amp button Refer to this manual for information on using the software Quitting a game During gameplay press and hold down the PS button on the wireless controller for at least 2 seconds Then select Quit Game from the screen that is displayed To remove a disc touch the eject button after quitting the game GETTING STARTED Using the DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller for PLAYSTATION 3 USB connector ey R2 button NN cm R1 button Port indicators L2 button 729 77 L1 button 5 Y amp button a s Directional OX iP Ci O button buttons CO y2. LOADER SOFTWARE MOBILITY ART REDJADE Ld A a m un u EIDOS INC Executive Vice President ROBERT LINDSEY Marketing Director KARL STEWART Creative Services Manager MIKE CALA Regional Sales Manager HOLLY ROBINSON Sales amp Marketing Services Manager ILANA BUDANITSKY Associate Channel Marketing Manager RAFAL DUDTIEC Marketing Coordinator JOVETH GONZALEZ PR Specialist STANLEY PHAN OPERATIONS Director of Finance amp Operations MICHAEL POON IT Director BRIAN VENTURI Legal amp Business Affairs Manager CLINT WAASTED Senior Manager of Product Management MAI KAWAGUCHI Associate Production Manager ARNAB BASU Senior Manager of Human Resources MICHAEL WHARTON Staff ARSENIA DELACUEVA JOHN GLASS ROBERT HERNANDEZ CORINNA JEVONS PATRICK LACISTE CLAIRE LAIK KATHY MCCLURE STEPHEN PEDERSEN ANDRE RODRIGUEZ TRAVIS ROGERS VERONICA RUEDA LENA SPARKS ANDERSON NEMER VELASQUEZ KEVIN WITTE Special Thanks to the Warner Bros Interactive Team MATTHEW GEYER BLAKE HENNON JESSICA HOLLOWAY ANNE LEUSCHEN ANDREW MEENGERN KEHAU RODENHURST PHILIP SER REMI SKLAR GREG WU BIG Thanks to the JVST Crew DANNY JIANG TOM NGUYEN JAMES SONG MIKE TRAN RODERICK VAN GELDER SPECIAL THANKS to DAVID BAMBERGER MAIMOONA BLOCK JIM BOTKO CARLOS D ANDA GARIANNE DIAZ LEE DRASIN JULIE GILES BEN GRANADOS ANDREW GRIFFITH HANSHAW INK amp IMAGE SCOTT HAYMAN BRETT HOCKER ALAN HUNTER MARC JAVIER CHRIS JOHNSTON JON
3. dangerous foes have spent time here and left their mark Batman can use Environmental Analysis to locate and store this information and in turn earn XP Environmental Analysis is vital to locating and solving all the challenges left by Edward Nigma AKA The Riddler To activate Environmental Analysis hold down the button Press the MN button to access the in game menus and cycle with the WEB buttons to view the following sections L WayneTech j A variety of abilities are also available as you gain XP by defeating enemies and finding secrets within the asylum Use these abilities to level up and unlock new combat abilities item Features and player upgrades eh z ap ui Intensive Treatment Medical Facility BT MONT E Round Tee e Clove O Show Batman enitentiary The Riddler s Challenge j My goal is simple You complete a series of amusingly taxing challenges and well you ll see As if the situation at Arkham wasn t bad enough Edward Nigma AKA the Riddler has littered Arkham Island with puzzles and challenges for Batman to solve The Riddler believes he is Batman s superior and it is up to you to prove him wrong Map and Objectives The Map Screen provides a layout of Arkham Island your current objectives and Batman s location in the game world Use the L2 n2 buttons to zoom in out To jump to Batman s locati
4. ATHAN MANAHAN GERALD MARTIN JOANNA SAIDY BRANDON SCOTT ANDREA SHOCHET ROBERT TANG FRANCESCA ZULUETA WHEREVER BOOKS ARE OLD 3 BATMAN ARKHAM ASYLUM Software 2009 Eidos Interactive Lid Developed by Rocksteady Studis Lt Co published by Eidos Ic and Womer Bros Interactive Entertainment a division of Worner Bros Home Entertainment Inc Rodksteady and the Rocksteady logo are trademarks of Rocksteady Studios Ltd Eidos and the Eidos logo are trademarks of Eidos Interactive Lid All other trademarks and copyrights ore the property of their respedive owners All rights reserved ww WE rocksteaiy cidosy gt BATMAN ond oll choraders their distindive likenesses and related elements ore trademarks of DC Comics 2009 All Rights Reserved Y WIE LOGO WB SHIELD amp Warner Bros Entertainment Inc 509 REGISTER ONLINE AT www eidosregistration com EIDOS LIMITED WARRANTY The medium i e disc cartridge on which an Eidos game software product is recorded Game Disc is warranted to the original purchaser of the product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ninety 90 days from the original date of purchase If the Game Disc is found to be defective in materials and workmanship within 90 days from the date of purchase Eidos agrees to replace the Game Disc to the original purchaser thereof free of charge upon receipt of the Game Disc and required proo
5. AYNE BILLINGHAM Lead Environment Artist WILLIAM SMITH Artists LEE ADAMSON MICHAEL BEL GIL JAMIE FIELD LUKAS JEVCAK DUSAN KEREKES REMI LEFORT JOHN SOUTHGATE KARL STJERNBERG ALEX UNDERHILL YANNIS ZIAKAS Concept Artists JOHN GRAVATO KAN MUFTIC LEE OLIVER FX Artists INGMAR CLARYSS MERTER HUSSEIN Lead Animator ZAFER COBAN Lead Mo Cap Animator JAMES NORMAN Animators MAX FANNING SALINEE MUKHOOD NIAMH TIERNEY ADAM VINCENT Audio Programmer ANTHONY LLOYD Sound Designers LEE BANYARD ANDREW RILEY Lead Character Artist ANDREW COOMBES Character Artists ALBERT FELIU PABLO HOYOS RODOLFO DE SOUZA SILVA Lead Cinematic Artist PAUL BOULDEN Cinematic Artists DAVID FIALA ART LENAVAT MARK PERCEVAL MAXWELL Cinematics FX Artist PAUL CLONEY Written By PAUL DINI Lead Narrative Designer PAUL CROCKER Lead Level Designer IAN BALL Designers BILL GREEN MAGALI STRETTON JAMIE WHITWORTH Lead Al Programmer TIM HANAGAN Programmers PAUL DENNING ADAM DOHERTY ADAM GOH BEN NICHOLSON TIM RENNIE ANDREW ROWSE ALEX SNAPE MARK WELCH Engine Programmers JOHN GAY SIMON HARGRAVE MILES MACKLIN Lead Quality Assurance ASHRAF MOHAMMAD Quality Assurance RAY MULLEN ANTHONY WICKER JAMES WICKER Support Staff ADRIAN HILL BENJAMIN NIAS MAGDALENE ORDYK BEN PARKINSON Special Thanks DARREN BARNETT JEFF BENOIT ARAN DHARMERATNAM MARK STEPHENSON DREW WILSON VICON Outsource Partners ENGINE ROOM GAMES MINE
6. Data Visualization Inc SpeedTree is a registered trademark of Interactive Data Visualization Inc PLAYSTATION and DUALSHOCK are registered trademarks and PS3 is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc The ratings icon is a trademark of the Entertainment Software Association SIXAXIS is a trademark of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc 2009 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners All rights reserved VIDEO J scaleform BATMAN and all characters their distinctive likenesses and related elements are trademarks of DC Comics 2009 All Rights Reserved WB WBIE LOGO WB SHIELD amp Warner Bros Entertainment Inc s09
7. OUTSIDE BACK COVER OUTSIDE FRONT COVER PLACEHOLDER PLACEHOLDER Ea ZAWARNING PHOTOSENSITIVITY EPILEPSY SEIZURES A very small percentage of individuals may experience epileptic seizures or blackouts when exposed to certain light patterns or flashing lights Exposure to certain patterns or backgrounds on a television screen or when playing video games may trigger epileptic seizures or blackouts in these individuals These conditions may trigger previously undetected epileptic symptoms or seizures in persons who have no history of prior seizures or epilepsy If you or anyone in your family has an epileptic condition or has had seizures of any kind consult your physician before playing IMMEDIATELY DISCONTINUE use and consult your physician before resuming gameplay if you or your child experience any of the following health problems or symptoms dizziness eye or muscle twitches disorientation eany involuntary movement altered vision loss of awareness e seizures or convulsion RESUME GAMEPLAY ONLY ON APPROVAL OF YOUR PHYSICIAN Use and handling of video games to reduce the likelihood of a seizure Use in a well lit area and keep as far away as possible from the television screen e Avoid large screen televisions Use the smallest television screen available Avoid prolonged use of the PLAYSTATION 3 system Take a 15 minute break during each hour of play Avoid playing when you are tired or need sleep Stop usi
8. a new game Proceed to the Saved Game Select screen Select from Story Mode Challenge Mode Character Bios Character Trophies and Options Play the main Batman Arkham Asylum Story Mode Starting a new game gives the option of Easy Normal or Hard gameplay Unlock a variety of challenges and test your skills against the best in the world Access new exciting game content Access a variety of unlockable Character Bios about Batman s allies and enemies all with unique artwork from DC Comics WildStorm Productions View a gallery of character trophies Collect additional trophies by playing through the main story Options Select options to change the following in game settings Game Options Invert Look Toggle invert on off Invert Rotation Toggle rotation on off Invert Flight Toggle on off Vibration Enable or disable controller vibration Camera Assist Enable or disable camera assist Brightness Adjust the brightness of the game Motion Sensor Function Enable or disable wireless controller tilt controls Audio Options Subtitles Turn the subtitles on off SFX Volume Adjust the SFX volume Music Volume Adjust the music volume Dialogue Volume Adjust the dialogue volume p t Saving and Loading the game Every level in the game has a number of checkpoints to pass This icon i appears on the screen informing you when Batman has passed a checkpoint and the game is saving your pro
9. can also be used to vary attacks a when under fire N de with a mix of stun and impact moves EN Grapple points are highlighted R With each successful attack Batman s multiplier increases this earns a combo CZ on screen by the Grapple icon bonus at the end of each fight with additional XP for combat variety Earning XP 5 also replenishes Batman s health Other gadgets Ww Unlocking abilities also gives access to unique moves that can provide new forms il of attack or unleash devastating damage on opponents As Batman levels up you will be able to unlock unique gadgets and upgrades to progress deeper 7 into the Asylum and fully explore previous areas when you revisit them nn _ mm N um A 3 0 e y E Batman s cowl is a high tech miracle of engineering Aside from preserving his identity and providing protection its prototype computer systems years ahead of anything in civilian use continuously analyze visual data and log items to aid Batman in forensic investigations Detective Mode allows Batman to Filter this information in order to isolate evidence and forensic trails and develop tactical analysis on a situation To activate Detective Mode press the button During Detective Mode enemies are also analyzed to gauge their threat level depending on what items they have Arkham Asylum is an old building full of history and intrigue All of Batman s most
10. e Keep this disc clean Always hold the disc by the edges and keep it in its protective case when not in use Clean the disc with a lint free soft dry cloth wiping in straight lines from center to outer edge Never use solvents or abrasive cleaners en a EES GETTING STARTED o 2 INTRODUCTION 4 GETTING INTO THE GAME 5 MENUS ELE MIETE 5 SAVING AND LOADING THE GAME 7 CONTROL ranean RE IIR 8 PLAYSTATION 3 CONTROLS onain 8 COMBATKEONTRUNSERER Noe eee 8 IMEMICONTRO ESHER AA 3 MOTION SENSITIVE CONTROLS m E EXPERIENCE AND UPGRADES E OLLA 600505000000 een 10 E o 10 AIM e io Menem ooo AS 10 TES RR aco OS 10 REDIREGU EVAN EMME SEPP 2 20 10 GANGES Bag craig nan neds oe EEEE 10 HINGES Siobood sds c09 6 06 a 11 BATARANG es TEE cos MM ay or 11 GRAPNEL GUN C cc NI nnper ew 11 DI HERE AUG ES e A a E E 11 DETECTIVE MODE TTET cs 12 ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 13 INSGAMEIMENUSC TEE 14 WAYNETE CH e M ee 14 TAE RIDDER SICHANIENGE An 15 MABJANDIDBIECTIVES A sven 15 CHARACTER BIOS en ee 16 RATA THE JOKER aan sang senne 17 CREDITS E coo ag 18 GETTING STARTED PLAYSTATION 3 system front Slot cover CF slot Eject button SD Memory Stick slot Insert the disc with the label side facing up CompactFlash Secure Digital Disc slot I 1 a e Power button 5 Vent 5
11. f of purchase The foregoing replacement remedy is the sole and exclusive remedy for breach of the foregoing limited warranty and Eidos shall have no obligation to provide such remedy i e free Game Disc replacement with respect to i any recording medium damaged by abuse mistreatment or neglect e g cracks scratches damage from application of chemicals ii any defect arising after ninety 90 days from the original date of purchase of the corresponding product or iii in instances where the original purchaser cannot produce a copy of the original sales receipt dated no earlier than 90 days preceding the date of return This limited warranty is in lieu of all other warranties whether oral or written express or implied including without limitation any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose and no other representation of any nature shall be binding on or obligate Eidos If any such warranties are incapable of exclusion then such warranties applicable to an Eidos software product are limited to the 90 day period described above In no event will Eidos be liable for any special incidental or consequential damages resulting from possession use or malfunction of an Eidos software product including damage to property and to the extent permitted by law damages for personal injury even when Eidos has been advised of the possibility of such damages Some jurisdictions do not allow limitation as to how lo
12. gress Please do not turn off your console For the duration of the icon being on Screen or your progress may be lost When you reselect your profile at the start of a game it will load the last checkpoint passed em Asl E A A A a m ee BE f Lh LL m 0 e oe 9 P ITEM CONTROLS BATMAN ITEM CONTROLS PLAYSTATION 3 CONTROLS Control Action button Hold Ready Gadget BATMAN MOVEMENT CONTROLS button Use Gadget Control Action Left stick Movement Sneak Walk Run Right stick Rotate camera R2 button Crouch button Drop down button Run Glide Use MOTION SENSITIVE CONTROLS button Double tap Evade amp button man Batman Arkham Asylum supports motion sensitive controls For the following actions button Tap Toggle Detective Mode button Hold Environmental Analysis Directional button FY Select Gadget button Map Level Up button Grapple To control Batman s direction when gliding LS button Center camera To control the direction of the Remote Controlled Batarang upgrade R2 amp buttons When standing by acorner Corner cover To shake off certain types of enemies COMBAT CONTROLS EXPERIENCE AND UPGRADES BATMAN COMBAT CONTROLS Defeating enemies rescuing innocent civilians gathering evidence solving puzzles and bringing villains to justice will all earn Batman experience points XP When Control Action you ve earned enough XP you can choose from a range of upgrades t
13. gt G9 button ag i button Left stick Right stick L3 button R3 button START button PS button SELECT button The L3 and R3 buttons function when the sticks are pressed Note To use the controller you must first register or pair the controller with the PLAYSTATION 3 system and assign a number to the controller For details refer to the instructions supplied with the system Saved data for PLAYSTATION 3 format software Saved data for PLAYSTATION 3 format software is saved on the system s hard disk The data is displayed under Saved Game Utility in the Game menu It s going to be a long night After a seemingly random attack by The Joker at the Mayor s office Batman is returning his greatest nemesis to Arkham Asylum Gotham City s institute For the criminally insane But The Joker has a plan and escape is only n the beginning By the time the sun rises S4 over Gotham he will have turned Arkham Island into his twisted playground and broken the Dark Knight himself Can even Batman survive a night locked up with ALL of Gotham s freaks and madmen Menu Selection 1 Title Menu Press Start Saved Game Select Main Menu Continue Story Challenge Mode Downloadable Content Character Bios Character Trophies Use the Directional buttons or Left stick to cycle through the game options Press the amp button to select and the O button to return Start
14. ng an implied warranty lasts and or exclusions or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation and or exclusion of liability may not apply to you In such jurisdictions Eidos liability shall be limited to the fullest extent permitted by law WARRANTY CLAIMS amp PRODUCT SUPPORT For warranty claims and product support please contact us at support eidosinteractive com or www eidosinteractive com or 650 421 7660 Our Customer Services Department personnel are available between the hours of 9 00 a m and 4 00 p m Pacific time Monday through Friday except holidays You are responsible for all toll charges Customer Support Representatives will not provide game hints strategies or codes To initiate a warranty return you will need an RMA Return Merchandise Authorization from our Customer Services Department Any materials not containing an RMA sent to Eidos may be returned unprocessed In many cases return and replacement of a Recording Medium or Manual isn t the best solution for the problem s you may be experiencing or replacement may not be covered under the foregoing limited warranty Our Customer Services Department personnel can help you determine if replacement is necessary and covered under warranty In the event the Recording Medium or Manual is confirmed to be defective and replacement is subject to the foregoing limited warranty you will need to return postage prepaid
15. ng the system immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms lightheadedness nausea or a sensation similar to motion sickness discomfort or pain in the eyes ears hands arms or any other part of the body If the condition persists consult a doctor NOTICE Use caution when using the DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller motion sensor function When using the DUALSHOCK 3 wireless controller motion sensor function be cautious of the following points If the controller hits a person or object this may cause accidental injury or damage Before using check that there is plenty of space around you When using the controller grip it firmly to make sure it cannot slip out of your hand If using a controller that is connected to the PS3 system with a USB cable make sure there is enough space for the cable so that the cable will not hit a person or object Also take care to avoid pulling the cable out of the PS3 system while using the controller WARNING TO OWNERS OF PROJECTION TELEVISIONS Do not connect your PLAYSTATION 3 system to a projection TV without first consulting the user manual for your projection TV unless it is of the LCD type Otherwise it may permanently damage your TV screen HANDLING YOUR PLAYSTATION 3 FORMAT DISC e Do not bend it crush it or submerge it in liquids e Do not leave it in direct sunlight or near a radiator or other source of heat e Be sure to take an occasional rest break during extended play
16. o help you 3 button Strike overcome the challenges of Arkham Island O button Counter Silent Takedown button Cape Stun amp buttons Throw Requires upgrade O M buttons Takedown Requires upgrade button Tap Quick Batarang n2 button x2 Quick Batclaw Requires upgrade button x2 When pressing toward an enemy Redirect n2 O buttons Next to a prone enemy Ground Takedown As Batman encounters enemies he can fight them with a variety of moves At the start of the game Batman has the following gadgets Strike This is Batman s standard attack unleashing a volley of blows to his enemy Batarang with the button y Use the Batarang to stun inmates cut rope and disable Counter When enemies display the icon Batman can perform a counter move gt a equipment Tap the button to quickly throw with the button breaking their attack E AN the Batarang or hold the button to aim it a Y n Cape Stun This move temporarily stuns any attacker For armed melee enemies and then press the button to throw it Batman should stun them with the button to break their block leaving them open Grapnel Gun to the strike attack The Grapnel Gun allows Batman to move Redirect Evade Gain distance or jump over an enemy to attack from behind by a to higher areas of the environment double tapping the 9 button and swing out of harm s way EN Gadgets Batman s gadgets such as the Batarang
17. on press the button Character Bios t Play as The Joker As Batman meets key characters and gathers evidence about them their details are Become The Joker in Challenge Maps unlocked in the Character Bios Section From here Batman can play audio records and cycle through Character Attributes Experience a whole new set of unique fighting moves as well as The Joker s demented To play an evidence recording highlight the Tape icon n Ulo tebe EL BLS and press the amp button E Y How to Download The Joker To cycle Character Attributes press the button AS 1 Connect the PLAYSTATION 3 to a broadband internet connection 2 Register for a PlayStation Network account more information on www playstation com Sign into your PlayStation Network account From the XMB select PlayStation Network gt PlayStation Store Go to the Batman Arkham Asylum Downloadable Content area on the PlayStation Store Select Download Play as THE JOKER Challenge Maps Now you will be able to play as THE JOKER in the Challenge Mode section of the game on up to 8 maps that you have unlocked in the game s Story Mode Batman Created By BOB KANE Game Director SEFTON HILL Studio Director JAMIE WALKER Senior Producers DANIEL BAILIE NATHAN BURLOW Art Director DAVID HEGO Audio Director NICK ARUNDEL Technical Director BEN WYATT Associate Producers SCOTT BURFITT GERALD SMITH Art Producer W
18. the Recording Medium Manual along with its packaging unless advised to the contrary by Eidos Customer Service Department personnel together with a copy of your original sales receipt dated no earlier than 90 days preceding the date of your return and a statement containing a brief description of the difficulty you are experiencing the applicable RMA you have been issued your first and last name return address email address and phone number to Eidos Customer Service at the following address to receive warranty replacement Eidos Inc RMA state your authorization number here 1300 Seaport Boulevard Suite 100 Redwood City CA 94063 speedtree BIN D V TECHNOLOGY BATMAN ARKHAM ASYLUM Software 2009 Eidos Interactive Ltd Co published by Eidos Inc and Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment a division of Warner Bros Home Entertainment Inc Developed by Rocksteady Studios Ltd Published by Eidos Interactive Ltd Rocksteady and the Rocksteady Logo are trademarks of Rocksteady Studios Ltd Eidos and the Eidos Logo are trademarks of Eidos Interactive Ltd Powered by Unreal Engine Unreal is a registered trademark of Epic Games Inc Unreal Engine Copyright 1998 2009 Epic Games Inc Uses Bink Video Copyright 1997 2009 RAD Game Tools Inc Uses FMODEX Sound System Firelight Technologies Uses Scaleform GFx 2009 Scaleform Corporation Portions of this software utilize SpeedTree RT technology 92009 Interactive
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