If you don't want a game that's as difficult as the '80s original, note that playing Rearmed in Easy mode is a relatively painless experience, but still offers a generous amount of playtime.Classic side-scrolling gameplay is reporting back for duty with Bionic Commando Rearmed, a remake of the classic NES game, out now on PC. You can then compare your best times versus your online friends'.īionic Commando Rearmed is a must-buy, and an absolute bargain at $10 for the XBLA and PSN - you'll pay $15 for the PC version, but that's still cheaper than what you usually pay for PC titles, and you'll get bonus content, too.
These are in no way the game's strongest feature, but they add some extra content, as do the numerous mini-games in which you have to traverse some small, challenging levels. Also, instead of a constant split-screen interface, the game only goes to split-screen when characters are too far apart, which is a fair compromise.Ī few multiplayer competitive modes are also included, in which up to four players can face off, death-match style.
No, you can't play it online, but having a buddy sitting next to you is good fun. Rearmed also adds a two-player cooperative mode. Each level also includes special rooms where you can play a small puzzle game to hack the enemy's computer network, which gives you tips on how to tackle the challenges ahead. You can now pick up heavy barrels with your bionic arm and toss them at enemies to take them out, and a series of brand-new boss fights put your character's abilities to good use. Not being able to jump is initially frustrating, but it forces you to make the best use of your arm to avoid obstacles.Ĭapcom has, however, added little touches that make Rearmed feel more like a modern game - there's a life bar, and you can carry multiple weapons. Admittedly, I haven't played the original since Friday late-night play sessions in the '80s that involved me and my best friend spending an insane amount of hours trying to finish games we'd rented, but as far as I remember, the swinging mechanics feel just like the classic. First and foremost, the basic gameplay remains true to the Bionic Commando of old. But there are many clever modifications in the new version, currently available for download on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.īefore we talk about the changes made to the game, let's talk about what hasn't changed. So even if this was simply a graphical update of the cult classic, it would have been fun.
Fans of the original were excited at the prospect of a new take on the 8-bit game, whose hero can't jump but can swing back and forth on and attack enemies with his awesome extending bionic arm.
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