controller or keyboard?

[ChrisRaz]

So I am kinda new to computer gaming and i absolutely love it more than console gaming, but I recently discovered that some games are weird without a controller. So do yall get a controller for PC or just play on the keyboard controls?

[Roast Goose]

Some games just work better with controllers; I personally find Arkham games to be one of them. Remember, the main strength of PC gaming isn't actually graphics: it's choice. From there, you can have better graphics or focus on value.

If you're wondering what controllers to consider, I use an Xbone controller and it works very nicely. Using that or a 360 pad is often better as the button prompts in games change to natively support them. If you prefer Dual-shock, you can get them to work, too. Logitech have some good controllers if you want to get away from all that.

[The Killer]

I personally prefer keyboard and mouse to a controller. Everyone has their own preference, choose the one you feel good with.

[Spartan L16]

I'd say this is one of those games best used with a Controller.

[The Subi]

never played arkham games with controller. if you already have a controller just try and find the most suitable for you. but if you are going to buy a new one i would say no since aiming is much better with a mouse. and for the controller i have a logitech g310. cheap and strong.

[ikergar]

The 99% of people who say keyboard and mouse is because they hadn't play with a controller yet.

[Hazen]

I only use a controller for fighting games.

[𝐑𝐘𝐎]

Originally posted by ikergar:

The 99% of people who say keyboard and mouse is because they hadn't play with a controller yet.

By that kind of logic then you can assume that same goes for to the people who said that controller is better with KB+M in this.

[ShikenNuggets]

Personally I think this games KB/M controls are very strange. If you don't have one already, then getting one is would be a good idea. Having both options readily available is very nice.

[Ayy]

if you are new to pc gaming, I'd be more worried about if your computer is up to the job. batman games have always had really good controls regardless of kb/m or pad. With the new Witcher 3 and this game's requirements quite similar I would really worry about having a computer able to run it looking nice and handle well

[L_A_G]

Depends on the game really.

Racing games naturally play best with a proper racing wheel and pedals, strategy, FPS, RPG's naturally play best with mouse and keyboard, 2D fighters play best on arcade joysticks and flight sims on flight sticks. Controllers on the other hand are pretty versatile, they're best for platformers (both 2 and 3D) third person action games (without shooting) and 3D beat-em-up's, which is what the Batman: Arkham-series essentially is.

Played Asylum with a PS3 controller, City with an XBox 360 pad connected to my PC and I'm going to play Knight with the same Xbox 360 controller.

[Mario Nebiaj]

Originally posted by ikergar:

The 99% of people who say keyboard and mouse is because they hadn't play with a controller yet.

I can say the same thing of people who didn't try arkham game with mouse and keyboard

[EvilHeavy™]

Originally posted by mario nebiaj:

Originally posted by ikergar:

The 99% of people who say keyboard and mouse is because they hadn't play with a controller yet.

I can say the same thing of people who didn't try arkham game with mouse and keyboard

I haven't tried KB&M myself, but I saw someone else try it, and at least form my point of view, it sucked.

I mean seriously, left mouse for strike? Come on. Left mouse should be quick-fire batarang, with right mouse allowing you to aim (imo)!
I just prefer the X button to strike in a game like this. It's like Dead Rising 2, although it fits better there, as left mouse is attack with right mouse being throw.
The point is - with that game, there is no counter (not that it's needed) just one button for attacking and one button to aim for a throw. You have exceptions, of course (like using a gun, driving a vehicle, etc).

What was the button to counter in Arkham Asylum/City? I forgot. I'm always stumbling over right mouse being cape and right mouse being counter.

[WarmedxMints]

An Xbox controller every time for the Batman series imo. I did try keyboard and mouse but personally I never find them suitable for 3rd person games.

Although, I like to game everything and I've played through the Batman games on every system I could. I use a 360 controller for them all, playstation included ( I have a great device which lets me use my 360 controller on my xb1, ps3 and ps4 :D ).

[ikergar]

Originally posted by Danzaiver:

Originally posted by ikergar:

The 99% of people who say keyboard and mouse is because they hadn't play with a controller yet.

By that kind of logic then you can assume that same goes for to the people who said that controller is better with KB+M in this.

Originally posted by mario nebiaj:

Originally posted by ikergar:

The 99% of people who say keyboard and mouse is because they hadn't play with a controller yet.

I can say the same thing of people who didn't try arkham game with mouse and keyboard

I tried both options and I prefer controller by far.

[Brandon]

I've tried both and prefer kb/m. It's just preference really, there is no right way to play.