Mr. Brown
08-15-2008, 09:53 PM
Bionic Commando Rearmed is an update / homage to the classic 8-bit NES game. Originally scheduled for release in May 2008, the game was delayed until August. Developed by GRIN in cooperation with Capcom, the game will feature updated graphics, new areas, additional features and online leaderboards. Capcom has revealed that former Capcom employees who worked on the original NES version will serve as consultants for the new release. In keeping with the American release of the original Bionic Commando, the references to the Nazi party which were prevalent in the original Japanese title will not be featured in Rearmed. Instead, the inadvertent humor resulting from the censorship will be accentuated by purposefully over-the-top voice-acting.
Gameplay enhancements
Whilst mostly retaining to the original NES title, a number of gameplay enhancements were made to the game:
A health bar replaces the previous system, meaning players collect health items from enemies to restore health, as opposed to gaining more hit points.
Players can now shoot their arm to grab barrels and throw them at enemies. The arm can also be enhanced to grab enemies and use them as human shields.
Weapons can now be changed during gameplay, with each weapon having stronger or weaker impact depending on the enemy. (For example, the default Revolver is effective against human enemies, but weaker against robots.)
Boss battles have been remade from scratch. The final boss of the original game is now a fully fledged level.
A co-operative mode is featured, with the enemy and boss AI changing to accomodate the extra player.
Hacking into the enemy network now involves navigating a three-dimensional puzzle to hack into the enemy's communications. A health bonus is also rewarded upon completion.
The game also features challenge rooms which involves using the bionic arm to get from start to finish in the fastest time possible.
Numerous competitive multiplayer modes are added, including 'Don't Touch the Floor" in which only hitting the very bottom of the level kill the player, and weapons only knock the player back.
If your a fan of the original or love side scrollers, download this game ASAP!
Multiplayer is so much fun.
Gameplay enhancements
Whilst mostly retaining to the original NES title, a number of gameplay enhancements were made to the game:
A health bar replaces the previous system, meaning players collect health items from enemies to restore health, as opposed to gaining more hit points.
Players can now shoot their arm to grab barrels and throw them at enemies. The arm can also be enhanced to grab enemies and use them as human shields.
Weapons can now be changed during gameplay, with each weapon having stronger or weaker impact depending on the enemy. (For example, the default Revolver is effective against human enemies, but weaker against robots.)
Boss battles have been remade from scratch. The final boss of the original game is now a fully fledged level.
A co-operative mode is featured, with the enemy and boss AI changing to accomodate the extra player.
Hacking into the enemy network now involves navigating a three-dimensional puzzle to hack into the enemy's communications. A health bonus is also rewarded upon completion.
The game also features challenge rooms which involves using the bionic arm to get from start to finish in the fastest time possible.
Numerous competitive multiplayer modes are added, including 'Don't Touch the Floor" in which only hitting the very bottom of the level kill the player, and weapons only knock the player back.
If your a fan of the original or love side scrollers, download this game ASAP!
Multiplayer is so much fun.