Video: Bionic Commando Rearmed for XBLA (hint: it's awesome)

by Richard Mitchell { Jan 17th 2008 at 5:00PM }

Okay, we're just going to come right out and say it: the Bionic Commando remake for Xbox Live Arcade looks more fun than the upcoming retail remake. That's our opinion, and we're sticking to it (until proven otherwise anyway). Entitled Bionic Commando Rearmed, it's based off of the NES classic and features scads (scads, we say!) of upgrades. First and foremost are the splendid 3D graphics complete with buttery smooth animation. Throw in new weapons (including grenades), new bionic arm abilities, and two player co-op and Capcom has basically created our single greatest childhood dream (yes, we were lonely children). Oh, but wait, there's more. It looks like Rearmed will unlock a new player skin for the retail Bionic Commando. The good news: you can drop the dreadlocks. The bad news: the original Bionic Commando didn't exactly have a great coif either. Hit the "read" link for a preview over at IGN.

[Thanks, Tony]

Tags: bionic-commando, bionic-commando-rearmed, capcom, grin, xbla, xbox-live-arcade

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

DiddlyKong @ Jan 17th 2008 5:09PM

First. Day one!

MRacca @ Jan 17th 2008 5:10PM

Dread lock hair dude or Fiery hair guy..... Well ether way this looks great! Heres hoping that Capcom scores another TPS great similar to Lost Planet.

Stupendous52 @ Jan 17th 2008 5:12PM

That looks sooo money. I'm all over that when it comes out!

Megias @ Jan 17th 2008 5:12PM

Looks phat, gonna buy. Nuf said

3rd poST

dunnypop @ Jan 17th 2008 5:13PM

wow! this is probably the first XBLA game that I'm just absolutely speechless. wow!

Riley @ Jan 17th 2008 5:14PM

To date I have not purchased a single Arcade title. This may change things. Bionic Commando may have been my single most loved NES game.

Jonah Falcon @ Jan 17th 2008 5:15PM

HOTNESS.

Brian @ Jan 17th 2008 5:19PM

800 points, I'll pay!

drdre74 @ Jan 17th 2008 5:30PM

yea like dunnypop said this is the first XBLA game that I think I may buy. Oh make that second because i forgot I bought UNO .lol!

Wilson @ Jan 17th 2008 5:43PM

I'm so getting this.

Pat @ Jan 17th 2008 6:18PM

EPIC!

Jay900 @ Jan 17th 2008 6:19PM

800pt or 400pt its a must buy

IncredibleBulk92 @ Jan 17th 2008 6:23PM

Wow, first 30 seconds I was thinking I used to actually play that? but when it changed, damn i was convinced on the spot. I'm getting that. Awesome

Gioba @ Jan 17th 2008 6:28PM

I'm sure this is gonna be as much as fun as the nes title, yet I hope this isn't gonna be as hard as that... man, that was hard core... for a dumbass like me, probably!

remer @ Jan 17th 2008 10:32PM

the first one wasnt that hard you just needed skill oooh
that just happened jk but yeah this is gonna be bad ass
WOOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! anyone know when this will be released

Gioba @ Jan 17th 2008 6:30PM

as much [as] fun as the nes title

ok I am

Jonah Falcon @ Jan 17th 2008 7:39PM

It's based on the arcade version.

Yardie1208 @ Jan 17th 2008 6:54PM

That look freaking amazing. This is definitely on my gonna be added to my small collection.

Yardie1208 @ Jan 17th 2008 6:56PM

*Corrected my bad English* That look freaking amazing. This is definitely going to be added to my small collection..

tec2030 @ Jan 17th 2008 7:06PM

THIS NEEDS TO BE WII WARE!!!!
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burgerbat @ Jan 17th 2008 7:26PM

as one wii fan to another, I think this might be the wrong website to gather support...

Josh @ Jan 18th 2008 7:29AM

Or...you could just go with a real gamers console and get a 360. The Wii's 3rd party software is 98% shovelware.

Mal F4cti0n @ Jan 17th 2008 7:57PM

"Okay, we're just going to come right out and say it: the Bionic Commando remake for Xbox Live Arcade looks more fun than the upcoming retail remake."

Ha! Holy Crap, I said, "That looks more fun than that new crap." when I saw this.

Robert Chung @ Jan 17th 2008 8:34PM

was i the only one who started tearing up during this video?

Herobotic @ Jan 17th 2008 8:56PM

I remember saying when they released the trailer for the new one that they had to bring the original to XBLA. I'm so excited that they revamped it too! It looks great.

EmptyEnergy @ Jan 17th 2008 9:00PM

This will be a definte purchase on my end. And they threw in co-op play? Bonus. Not sure the pyshics deal, picking up and throwing of barrels, is an asset to the game or not.

Tony @ Jan 17th 2008 9:17PM

I couldn't care less if the Wii gets this. Buy a system that supports your "hardcore" interests in that case lol.

In any event, this looks good. And it's based on the NES version, which is good. I'm not sure if the person who said it was based on the arcade was being sarcastic or not, but the interview (and video) are very clear about it.

Stranger77 @ Jan 17th 2008 9:50PM

I have only paid for maybe 3 XBLA games tops, but this...i have to have. I was just thinking the other day that in gaming, its annoying htat most developders look at new technology like "if we can do it, we should" I miss 2d games and i think that if a AAA developer could put signifigant effort on a 2d title and finding ways to use the extra horsepower of next gen for 2d;we could see some AWESOME games. This title is a great example. Just because the technology exists to make fully fledged out 35 environments, doesn't always mean its the most fun way to make a game.

Stranger77 @ Jan 17th 2008 9:52PM

yeah...3D environments not 35...does this thing have a spell check button?

Boff @ Jan 18th 2008 4:51AM

That video looked like lots of fun! I'm really liking the facelift they've given it. Is co-op local or online?

But yeah, I miss my 2D games :o( and like Stranger said, just because they can do certain things doesn't mean they have to.

And everyone knows 36 environments is where it's at. 35 environments is so last-gen. Pfffft.

Gonzo1138 @ Jan 18th 2008 6:57AM

36 environments? I think that's a long way off my friend. Think of the overhead, what with all those pollygoons and all...35 is just fine for today's hardware.

Josh @ Jan 18th 2008 7:27AM

Capcom...you are amazing! This is an absolute must buy.

Quote the Raven @ Jan 18th 2008 7:59AM

Come on come on, lets not start up the 35 versus 36 environments flame wars here. Let's just agree to disagree.

Ashraam @ Jan 18th 2008 9:20AM

Holy crap that looks awesome.

But if the base doesn't "explod" at the end I'll be very disappointed.

chenry @ Jan 18th 2008 9:45AM

I have a huge erection right now. I want this game in an unspeakable way.

Quote the Raven @ Jan 18th 2008 10:11AM

I think the erection part should be filed under the "unspeakable way" section of your thought process. WTF, I mean I don't even want to think about what you thought was unspeakable if it is, to you, speakable that a little guy with a bionic hand gives you an erection!

iLuvUrOpinion @ Jan 18th 2008 10:09AM

yes, this remake is nicer, and i may still get it, but.... the best XBLA remake i've seen so far, and the only i've purchased is Prince of Persia. You have to admit that that remake looks so beautiful and impressive. The bionic commando looks nicer, but not that impressive. i'll buy it at 600pts.

Paul Lakin @ Jan 18th 2008 11:51AM

Great Caesar's Ghost! Start scheduling co-op games now folks. Don't be stuck playing with... by, by? Don't be stuck playing by yourself, this looks like a must-have party game.

DiggyStyle @ Jan 19th 2008 7:43AM

This brings me back to my childhood. I will be buying this for 800 - 1200 points for sure. With Bionic Commando & Symphony of the Night, the only big childhood favorite game I need to complete my XBLA collection is Herzog Zwei (sp?) from the Sega Genesis...Oh, and maybe Goldeneye, but that doesn't seem like its going to happen.