Old school Bionic Commando headed to XBLA
by Richard Mitchell 
{ Jan 16th 2008 at 11:15AM }
It seems the latest issue of Famitsu (according to IGN) has confirmed that a remake of the original Bionic Commando is on its way to Xbox Live Arcade. Entitled Bionic Commando: Master D Revival Plan, the game will feature 3D graphics but retain the classic feel. In other words it sounds like the game will utilize 3D characters and background, but restrict gameplay to 2D, much like the Prince of Persia remake already available on XBLA. The game is also expected to include a co-op mode and will include new areas. There are plans to tie the Xbox Live Arcade remake in with the upcoming retail title as well. Let's hope that doesn't mean Capcom will be soiling our 2D memories with dreadlocks. The remake is scheduled to arrive this spring in Japan.[Via Evil Avatar]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
xenocidic @ Jan 16th 2008 11:34AM
"in Japan"( ? ) so it's not coming to N.A. ?
Richard Mitchell @ Jan 16th 2008 11:47AM
It hasn't been announced for North America, no. Given Capcom's XBLA presence here, though, I'll bet it's coming. Probably to coincide with the release of the retail version.
Jonah Falcon @ Jan 16th 2008 11:54AM
Wanna bet it'll come out 2 weeks before the new Bionic Commando is released? Tie-in time.
DemonGSides @ Jan 16th 2008 12:14PM
It better feature hitler.
Tony @ Jan 16th 2008 12:17PM
They don't specify if this is the arcade version or the NES version. They're significantly different. I hope it's the latter.
Justin @ Jan 16th 2008 12:18PM
"alreadsy"?
ccc @ Jan 16th 2008 12:55PM
WOW, rememebr when Capcom did this to the classic Strider game on the ps1 with Strider collections I think it was called? I never played the remake so if anyone did, was it any good?
Ashraam @ Jan 16th 2008 1:32PM
It's a little annoying that they'd release it in Japan before other countries considering the original game basically tanked there.
Capcom supposedly didn't even consider the game a hit until recently when people in other countries wouldn't stop asking for a sequel/remake/rerelease.
Ah well. Here's to hoping that when we do finally get it it'll be worth the wait.
Justin @ Jan 16th 2008 3:10PM
Words cannot describe the awesomeness at hand.