Bionic Commando returns!

[avatar_58]

http://www.gamespot.com/news/6181070.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=newstop&tag=newstop;title;1

Oh my god, not some GBA bargain-ware cash in like last time either. :D I want this badly. Bionic Commando was one of my favourite NES games. Come to think of it I can imagine this very vividly, considering Lost Planet is very old school in gameplay (almost like a 3d smash tv) and the hookshot thing is very much like bionic commando.

I hope they pull this off. I mean look at the screenshots, it looks like you are even the same green shirt wearing marine dude. :cool:

[Lethe]

Looks like mindless fun. I need something like that. Let's hope that rumors about pc version turn out to be truth.

[avatar_58]

The wii would have been a perfect fit, not sure why they didn't consider it. The PC is good too though.

[Water12356]

Wow I misread the title and thought it said Time Commando. :p

[Superczar]

Man-o-man I've always wanted to see another Bionic Commando, it's one of my all-time favorite NES games. I hope they don't f*** it up. I always had hoped someone would have made a Bionic Commando mod out of HL: Opposing Force b/c that game already had the grappling attachment...

[Wamplet]

Fortunately, I got most of my grappling goodness from the Quake CTF Server Modules game. Couldn't hurt trying again though. :)

[Phait]

Yawn.

DS version kthx.

[CD Racing ZX6R]

http://www.dailymotion.com/tag/jeux/video/x38eke_bionic-commando-trailer_videogames

Didn't see this posted anywhere here. It was pulled from the main sites already, so I assume it wont be here much longer. But graphically, I think its very impressive to say the least.

[avatar_58]

That little music clip just sold it for me. So much nostalgia...

[Superczar]

http://www.dailymotion.com/tag/jeux/video/x38eke_bionic-commando-trailer_videogames

Didn't see this posted anywhere here. It was pulled from the main sites already, so I assume it wont be here much longer. But graphically, I think its very impressive to say the least.


WOW

:o

[Daedolon]

I normally wouldn't be much interested in a sequel, since the original wasn't ever a favourite of mine, but, lead character's voice acting done by MIKE PATTON?! Hell yes!

[Echo Black]

It looks like it's running on the Lost Planet engine.

[Lethe]

, lead character's voice acting done by MIKE PATTON?! Hell yes!

Must buy for me!

[avatar_58]

New Screenshots of Bionic Commando (man thats weird for me to say, it needs a subtitle)-

http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/51440

Info regarding the PC version of Re-armed.

The GRIN-developed Bionic Commando Rearmed will arrive on the PC either simultaneously or within a week of the console versions, Capcom producer Ben Judd told Shacknews

The process of adding necessary copy protection was the provided explanation for the possible release lag. The studio is considering digital distribution methods, but has not yet decided on a platform.

Bionic Commando Rearmed is set for a May release on the PlayStation Network, Xbox Live Arcade, and PC.


http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/51441

[Superczar]

necessary copy protection

Please come to Steam then... screenies look good, but I would like to see some more in-depth action...

[avatar_58]

Please come to Steam then... screenies look good, but I would like to see some more in-depth action...

Didn't you see this?

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/29800.html

It's basically the NES game only with really cool extra features like throwing enemies and whatnot.

EDIT - http://www.gametrailers.com/player/30899.html

Oh my, health pickups? Did they remove the bullet-health system? Interesting. Not that I care, since it was a negative of the original anyway.

[Kev_Hectic]

There are more new videos of the next gen Bionic Commando here:

http://www.gametrailers.com/game/5671.html

It looks like it's shaping up pretty nicely so far, though some of those enemy taunts are just laughably bad. It could end up being a sleeper hit.



Also the new videos of re-armed that gametrailers recently posted look pretty damn awesome. I'm actually more interested in the 2D remake than the next gen game :D . Some videos also show of a side missions mode that looks a lot like the VR training mini-games from the Metal Gear Solid series. That should be a nice added bonus.


Please come to Steam then...

I hope so.

[Superczar]

Didn't you see this?

http://www.gametrailers.com/player/29800.html


Yeah av??? :confused:

http://forums.3drealms.com/vb/showthread.php?t=30132

[avatar_58]

Well...what else do you need to see? The trailer highlighted all the new gameplay stuff. The rest is classic NES. Check gametrailers for some GDC stuff, it proves it further. I like how the arm behaves EXACTLY as the NES did, even though it's 3D. Even when he fails and hits the spikes, he dies as he did in the old days - no added escapes to make it easy. Still nice and tough :D

[Superczar]

Well...what else do you need to see? The trailer highlighted all the new gameplay stuff. The rest is classic NES. Check gametrailers for some GDC stuff, it proves it further. I like how the arm behaves EXACTLY as the NES did, even though it's 3D. Even when he fails and hits the spikes, he dies as he did in the old days - no added escapes to make it easy. Still nice and tough :D

Well, wanting to see more isn't always a bad thing. GT has some movies watching now... :D

Oh, wait, when I said about wanting to see more I was talking about the new game, not Rearmed... :doh:

[Aegeri]

Must buy for me!

Agreed. Mike Patton did a fantastic job in the Darkness.

[Reaper]

Well, wanting to see more isn't always a bad thing. GT has some movies watching now... :D

Oh, wait, when I said about wanting to see more I was talking about the new game, not Rearmed... :doh:
I want to see more of the new one as well. I still haven't decided if I'm going to get it. Might have to wait for the reviews like I did with Turok (:mryuck:).

[boshem]

Yes, I remember this game for NES. I think there was an arcade version also, but it was a bit different, probably because it was designed to consume coins.

[Superczar]

Yeah the arcade version was different, I don't remember playing it much other than not liking it compared to the NES version... :mryuck:

[Kev_Hectic]

There were also two Bionic Commando games for the Gameboy. One was made for the original green screen GB and the other was made by Nintendo of America for the Game Boy Colour called Elite Forces.

Both are pretty decent, the Bionic Commando for the original Game Boy was based on the NES game but with different level design and characters portraits that were drawn in an anime style. Bionic Commando: Elite Forces was also loosely based on the NES game (main story: still rescue Super Joe :D ) but you could select between a male or female Commando's and you could also save between levels.


Also, did anyone see this news on Rearmed?:

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3166495

The Xbox 360 version will have somewhat gimped textures compared to the PS3 and PC versions, because of the 150mb file size limit that XBLA has. This doesn't really bother me much because i plan on buying the PC version, but it still sucks for Xbox360 users. :tinyted:



And even though I stared a thread for Bionic Commando Re-armed about a month ago, maybe we could just keep discussions for both games in this here thread instead of bumping up my old thread?

[Ras]

And even though I stared a thread for Bionic Commando Re-armed about a month ago, maybe we could just keep discussions for both games in this here thread instead of bumping up my old thread?

That's like asking Bugs Bunny not to push a flashing red button that says DO NOT PUSH. :D

But, I'll go along with you and leave your old thread in the past.

[Daveman]

The 2D game looks awesome, I might get it if it's cheap. The 3D game looks sort of dumb.

[oak man]

I still have this game for my NES

[ShadeEX]

Also, did anyone see this news on Rearmed?:

http://www.1up.com/do/newsStory?cId=3166495

The Xbox 360 version will have somewhat gimped textures compared to the PS3 and PC versions, because of the 150mb file size limit that XBLA has. This doesn't really bother me much because i plan on buying the PC version, but it still sucks for Xbox360 users. :tinyted:


Yup I knew that..

Capcom also complained about the 150MB limit when they made Street Fighter II' Hyper Fighting available on XBLA

Personally while I agree that it's good to have a limit, I think it should be 250MB instead of 150MB

[avatar_58]

The 2D game looks awesome, I might get it if it's cheap. The 3D game looks sort of dumb.

They showed off essentially the exact same gameplay only one was in the third dimension. :confused:

[psyborg]

I'm crazy excited about the sidescrolling one but this one is starting to peak my interest too.

Must buy for me!

what is it?


ITS IT!

[Daveman]

They showed off essentially the exact same gameplay only one was in the third dimension. :confused:
And the third dimension changes the way the game functions fundamentally. I don't see what there is to be confused about, one is interesting, the other isn't.

[Aegeri]

I'm crazy excited about the sidescrolling one but this one is starting to peak my interest too.

what is it?

ITS IT!

Mike Patton is a legend. Go and look up on youtube his voice work in the Darkness (as the Darkness). Very awesome work.

[psyborg]

Mike Patton is a legend. Go and look up on youtube his voice work in the Darkness (as the Darkness). Very awesome work.

Oh I played it, and I knew it was him. Certified Patton fan here. :cool:

[Paroxysm]

Patton once spat in my friends face and she licked it up. Patton rocks.

[avatar_58]

Re-armed info -

http://bioniccommando.com/us/blog_entries/view/151

Platforms
Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network, and PC via a number of digital distribution outlets

Release Date
Scheduled to be released in the month of May

Cost

XBLA: 800 Microsoft Points
PSN: US$10
PC: TBD

PC Specs:

Minimum Specs:

Microsoft® Windows® XP (Service Pack 2)/Microsoft® Windows® Vista
Intel Pentium 4 2 Ghz/AMD XP 2200+
512 MB RAM
650 MB free hard drive space
128 MB DirectX® 9c compatible card/ nVIDIA® GeForce 6600 GT/or ATI equivalent
DirectX® 9 compatible sound card
Internet connection
Keyboard, Mouse.

Recommended Specs:

Microsoft® Windows® XP (Service Pack 2)/Microsoft® Windows® Vista
Intel Core 2 Duo E6400/AMD Athlon 64 X2 4200+
1 GB RAM
2 GB free hard drive space
256 MB DirectX® 9c compatible card/ nVIDIA® GeForce 7900/ ATI Radeon® X1850 or better
DirectX® 9 compatible sound card
Internet connection
Xbox 360 Controller for Windows

Made of?

100% pure unadulterated win

[CommanderZx2]

Recommended specs:
Xbox 360 Controller for Windows

Meh...

[Superczar]

Hopefully you can use other controllers though...

[TBZ]

Huh, Rearmed got an M rating by ESRB and an 18+ rating by PEGI.
Some info here (http://darkzero.co.uk/game-news/bionic-commando-rearmed-rated-18/)

[Superczar]

Huh, Rearmed got an M rating by ESRB and an 18+ rating by PEGI.
Some info here (http://darkzero.co.uk/game-news/bionic-commando-rearmed-rated-18/)

I guess according to the article, it looks like we are going to get to see Master D's head asplode again maybe... :D

To me that would be the only "violent" part of the ending I can think of...

[avatar_58]

Confirmed (FINALLY) to be coming to Steam, Direct2Drive, Gamer's Gate and more -

http://www.bioniccommando.com/us/blog_entries/view/331

*

PC

Worldwide – August 14 ($14.99)

Available on Steam, Direct 2 Drive, Gamer’s Gate, with more to be confirmed!

[Superczar]

Freakin' sweet! Having it on Steam is nice and the price is nice... :)

[Daveman]

$14.99...excellent. If it's the same price on PS3 I'm sold. The 2D version looks awesome and 2-player co-op is a selling point.

[avatar_58]

$14.99...excellent. If it's the same price on PS3 I'm sold. The 2D version looks awesome and 2-player co-op is a selling point.

From the page it looks like the PS3 version is $9.99, the xbox version is 800 points. Might be because the PC version, and I don't blame them, has to put up with smaller potential sales. I don't care either way, as it's still a bargain and I'd have paid full retail for it.

[Daveman]

Excellent. I'm really hoping it's good. If I hear even mixed things about it I'll get it. I just want to know that it won't completely suck. :D

[KaiserSoze]

Insta-buy!

[avatar_58]

Excellent. I'm really hoping it's good. If I hear even mixed things about it I'll get it. I just want to know that it won't completely suck. :D

So far the only bad reviews have complained about it being too hard. Pansies. Looks easier than the original to me. :D

[Superczar]

I wonder if they fixed a couple show-stopping "bugs", which weren't really bugs but bad design I thought. In Area 6 IIRC if you didn't have the Rocket Launcher to blast the wall at the beginning you had to reset the game, and same in Area 8(?) if you didn't have the 3-Way.

Can't wait to get it... :D

Maybe this is the game that will finally get my friend's ass onto Steam and into some more PC gaming...

[avatar_58]

I wonder if they fixed a couple show-stopping "bugs", which weren't really bugs but bad design I thought. In Area 6 IIRC if you didn't have the Rocket Launcher to blast the wall at the beginning you had to reset the game, and same in Area 8(?) if you didn't have the 3-Way.

Can't wait to get it... :D

Maybe this is the game that will finally get my friend's ass onto Steam and into some more PC gaming...

No actually - you made the same mistake I did! If you pause and hit something like select+a+b it exits the level. When I read this I nearly shat myself. :D Thats actually why I kept quitting it back in the day - I kept accidentally getting stuck in that area.


Also - epic lols at the people bitching about the PC price. Are you kidding me? It's FIVE dollars. You cannot possibly be that cheap. I'm sorry but anyone who pirates this game is a first grade tard.

[Superczar]

I thought it was $15 for PC av?

And WTF? I didn't know about any code to exit the level! :doh:

My god, we used to rent this game every weekend, took awhile to get good at it, think we spent more on rental than what the game was new! So I eventually bought it, it is definitely Top10 for me on NES...

[avatar_58]

Yes it's $14.99, versus the $9.99 of the PSN/XBLA. Some people are getting worked up over a measly little increase in price.

[Echo Black]

Yes it's $14.99, versus the $9.99 of the PSN/XBLA. Some people are getting worked up over a measly little increase in price.

Not trying to derail the thread onto piracy talk, but that's possibly a good sign...Maybe it means people are actually planning on purchasing it instead of pirating it.

[avatar_58]

Not trying to derail the thread onto piracy talk, but that's possibly a good sign...Maybe it means people are actually planning on purchasing it instead of pirating it.

Actually some are complaining saying this will cause more piracy. If you ask me anyone who pirates a game over $5.00 probably wasn't going to buy it in the first place. I mean come on - $5.00? Really?

[Echo Black]

I think I spend that much daily on coffee alone.

[avatar_58]

Frankly Capcom is under-selling their own game. I bought FFIV DS for like what, $49? I'd gladly pay the same amount for Bionic Commando. Especially knowing that I'll probably replay it a few hundred times.

[Echo Black]

There's no way to know, but I doubt Capcom is pricing it a ten/fifteen bucks for no reason. Maybe it's Portal length or something. Most people don't replay games all that often, so it could be a fair price.

[avatar_58]

There's no way to know, but I doubt Capcom is pricing it a ten/fifteen bucks for no reason. Maybe it's Portal length or something. Most people don't replay games all that often, so it could be a fair price.

http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/54109

[TBZ]

I think I spend that much daily on coffee alone.

Reminds me of this:

http://www.penny-arcade.com/images/2008/20080808.jpg

[Superczar]

Yes it's $14.99, versus the $9.99 of the PSN/XBLA. Some people are getting worked up over a measly little increase in price.

Ah ok, I see where you were coming from.

Yeah, anyone who can't dish out $15, I mean wow how sad. I live for the $20 and under games (which is why I usually wait for prices to drop). It was great when Serious Sam came out and was $20...

[Kev_Hectic]

Also - epic lols at the people bitching about the PC price. Are you kidding me? It's FIVE dollars. You cannot possibly be that cheap. I'm sorry but anyone who pirates this game is a first grade tard.

Yeah, I don't see what the problem is? People don't seem to mind paying 8-10 dollars for Wii Virtual Console ROMs, so why should paying a few extra dollars for a completely revamped NES game be an issue? $15 on Steam is a bargain, I'm definitely picking it up. :D I would even buy it if it was priced at $29.99.

[LeadBullet]

I think the point is being selectively missed here. It's not that people can't afford $15. It's just that they think it's completely retarded that a downloadable game be $5 more on one platform than the other.

What would have happened if for some reason the PC and XBox versions went for $10 while the PS3 version was $15?

[Simon Charles]

What's the logic again behind the higher price on Steam?

[Daveman]

Probably fewer potential customers?

[Paroxysm]

It's just to do with pricing standards for different markets.

[avatar_58]

I'm seeing a serious lack of people playing, don't you people have 360's? I also hear PSN has it up, but being at work I can't do anything about that. Arg.

[Fraeon Waser Duhni]

I'm seeing a serious lack of people playing, don't you people have 360's? I also hear PSN has it up, but being at work I can't do anything about that. Arg.

Downloading the demo as we speak.

Going to get it for sure, if only for the awesome coop action. It looks extremely well done from what I saw (screen splitting is level sensitive and happens only when needed).

[avatar_58]

Keep in mind co-op is local only.

[Fraeon Waser Duhni]

Keep in mind co-op is local only.

There wouldn't be any need for screen splitting if it weren't local, would there?

[avatar_58]

There wouldn't be any need for screen splitting if it weren't local, would there?

Well no, but some people seem to have assumed online was in. Just wanted to make sure. ;)

[hanged_man]

Keep in mind co-op is local only.

you can get around this using Hamachi

[seregrail7]

How do you know? PC version isn't out and I doubt it has LAN play.

[TBZ]

Launch trailer here (http://www.fz.se/nyhetsarkiv/?id=26873)

I love the music :D

[Thief]

No boxed retail?

[psyborg]

This game rocks. I need some xbla points damnit.

[Paroxysm]

I was playing it last night. Really not satisfying to play. It's just so clunky. I realise they just want to make the Nes version but everything else is modern. Getting stopped by obstacles that are knee high is just frustrating. Also is there anyway to drop down platforms? The enemies do it all the time.

And BTW am I missing something or is the demo really just 2 minutes of gameplay then you reach a boss and it ends?

[avatar_58]

I was playing it last night. Really not satisfying to play. It's just so clunky. I realise they just want to make the Nes version but everything else is modern. Getting stopped by obstacles that are knee high is just frustrating. Also is there anyway to drop down platforms? The enemies do it all the time.

And BTW am I missing something or is the demo really just 2 minutes of gameplay then you reach a boss and it ends?

It's a remake, not a new game. I for one am very glad they left the gameplay intact.

[avatar_58]

Seems Steam might not be a go for tomorrow - they've removed all mentions of it on the website. They just say "Platforms yet to be confirmed" now with only D2D mentioned for pre-orders.

Folks are asking on the forums but not getting answers. Goddamnit....

[Superczar]

Seems Steam might not be a go for tomorrow - they've removed all mentions of it on the website. They just say "Platforms yet to be confirmed" now with only D2D mentioned for pre-orders.

Folks are asking on the forums but not getting answers. Goddamnit....

Yeah that sucks if it is going to be D2D exclusive - no thanks!

[Paroxysm]

It's a remake, not a new game. I for one am very glad they left the gameplay intact.

Have you played it yet? Post your impressions when you do.

[avatar_58]

Have you played it yet? Post your impressions when you do.

I shall, but right now I'm trying not to break my keyboard in frustration over this steam shit. :mad:

[avatar_58]

I found this -

http://www.gamersgate.com/index.php?page=shop&what=browse&cat=all&q=Bionic%20Commando

Anyone have experience with gamersgate? How is it?

[seregrail7]

It's not coming to Steam anymore. :(
Actually, I do have some bad news on the Steam front. At the last minute, we've been unable to reach mutually agreeable terms with Valve on BCR, so they won't be carrying it (unfortunately you'll have to get it elsewhere). I won't get into the details but we do continue to have a good relationship with Valve and future Capcom titles we expect to be carried on Steam.

You'll find BCR available tomorrow on Direct2Drive at 8AM PST. Other sites (like our Capcom e-store and Gamersgate.com) will come on shortly thereafter.

Within a few days (or perhaps sooner, just waiting on some package tests), you'll find it at more than a dozen other sites (including BestBuy.com, Nvidia.com, CircuitCity.com, etc.).

[avatar_58]

Son of a ******* bitch.

[seregrail7]

Getting it on Gamersgate as we speak. Was easy to set up an account and buy it, have to install their downloader to download the game though.
Game is tied to your account:
Will I be able to install the game on my new computer once I upgrade my hardware?
Yes, the game stays available online through your GamersGate account.

The site is a bit shit actually, it doesn't clearly tell you what to do next.

[avatar_58]

What kind of DRM is used? I hear reports of Securom in that version. No thank you. If thats the most lenient of the two - then alright, but I'm not happy about this.

I can't believe they dropped the ball this badly.

[seregrail7]

From what others have said there is no DRM at all, just a cd key. I'll let you know when my download is complete.

[seregrail7]

Ok, download is done. The installer is sitting on my hard drive now, when you first run the game it does have SecuRom activation.

[Superczar]

FUXX0R!!!!!!!

:tinyted:

[avatar_58]

Ok so apparently they ALL use securom, so it's just up to you to choose a provider. Heres the official capcom store link -

http://shop.capcom.com/DRHM/servlet/ControllerServlet?Action=DisplayProductDetailsPage&SiteID=capcomus&Locale=en_US&Env=BASE&productID=106611900

[Superczar]

Guess I won't have much choice then... might as well just get it straight from Capcom. :(

[Orochi Avlis]

That's probably why Valve didn't want it on Steam.

Oh well, PS3 version for me.

[LeadBullet]

When doing the hacking, are you supposed to occasionally get puzzles which are impossible to do? Or is there some element of it that I had not noticed yet?

It seems like you have to move the ball into the green cube, and your ball keeps moving until it hits a red block. That part makes sense to me. But I keep getting puzzles where NO red blocks, teleports or whatever even line up with the green cube in a way that I can get the ball to get there.

[Gryph]

I just bought the game from Capcom. I'm not going to give Gamespy/IGN any of my money if I don't have to.

[gamejunkie]

Ok so apparently they ALL use securom, so it's just up to you to choose a provider.

On the bright side, at least it's not Starforce! ;)

Oh and as soon as I get paid I will be getting it!

[Superczar]

I just finished up about 75% of the main game.

I LOVE IT!

However:

I didn't realize it supported gamepads, but thankfully it does, even my PS2 pad. I played the first half with k/b and it's kind of hard to do so - and moving from Area06 to 08 is impossible on k/b...

The Challenges - not very fun, some are downright "throw the gamepad through the monitor and scream" hard and take too much away from the game itself I think and are totally unnecessary, I've never been a fan of this shit. All it does is make me feel less of a good gamer when I get frustrated and say f***'em, just like with Portal. Same with the Medals...

Something is up with grappling while on a moving platform, it does not want to stick AT ALL - bug? I don't recall if this was like that in the original or not, and I can't get anywhere in the secret passage between the Neutral Zones (14 & 17 IIRC)...

Everything else so far is pretty great, they even added in some humor, and the music stays close to the original as well, but updated...

[avatar_58]

I *love* it. This is an example of a near perfect remake. I finished most of the SP, probably would have done it all if it weren't for that secret passage level. I did finish that though czar - it just takes some real effort and figuring out what you have to do.

I haven't touched the challenges yet, saving those for later.

[Superczar]

Ah, I didn't get much time this morning to really play through it, had to get going to work at that point. I beat 14 out of the first 16 Challenges, 2 in the 2nd set were a real bastard though, after that I just unlocked them and that's it, didn't play any more. And the star rankings can be real difficult to get as well - again not a huge fan of that. One Challenge I beat in like 3.x seconds and only got 3 stars! :doh:

I was also thinking about this this morning, the map. I really feel they could have done better on it, visually it's not that great, just seems like they forget to finish it up or didn't put as much effort into it, certainly not compared to the rest of the game, which was just plain beautiful...

I also love how now you don't have to pick certain items to take with you, it takes all the guessing game out of the Communicators, and being to cycle weapons is nice. The RL becomes a bit less useful now though, and now that it actually has rockets (and they explode now!) you gotta be careful. Haven't messed around with the deflection laser that much, doesn't appear to be overly useful though.

Also, I don't think I found a single secret yet... :doh:

I gotta agree with you av, this is probably one of the best remakes I have ever played, and one of the few that I think did justice to the original. I would love to see a sequel that offered up the same style, new levels would probably be tons better than the this game with tech today and you could put more length and interactivity into them, make a fuller game...

[avatar_58]

Jesus, that end level was tough. Although mostly because you don't know what else is coming. Once you get it down it become alright. I don't agree with throwing so much at the player without a single "mid-point". I mean come on now. I had to replay the easy parts a few dozen times just to try again.

I mean once you know how to dodge "the leader's" shots he becomes easy, but NOT on your first few tries. Which means you have to redo the WHOLE area over again multiple times.

[Ras]

I tried the demo last night and really enjoyed it (though, as much as I've been looking forward to it, I enjoyed Braid a little more). I've always loved BC, and they kept the core gameplay while giving it lovely graphics. The visuals combined with the way the shooting works actually reminds me of Rolling Thunder.

I just don't want to spend $50 right now, so I'm waiting on this.

[avatar_58]

I just don't want to spend $50 right now, so I'm waiting on this.

Eh? It's only $10 on XBLA/PSN and $14 on PC.

New trailer posted -

http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/54193

Wow, these guys really know how to sell it.

[Ras]

I'm on the Xbox, and points come at $20 for 1600 points. If I want Braid and BC, that's not enough points (needs 2000). But, if I just went for BC right now, I'd have to spend another $20 later and only have 3200 points minus the 800 for BC. So, it'd be much more cost efficient to buy 4000 points for $50. I don't want my money tied up in Live Points right now.

[gamejunkie]

I'm downloading now, whee! :D

[avatar_58]

I finished most of the challenges but some of them baffle me. Not difficulty wise, but just HOW I am supposed to do them. Arg.

[Simon Charles]

No Steam, no buy. :mad:

[Superczar]

Simon, just get it off Capcom's site, it was no hassle at all.

Ok Av, I finally figured out what was going on in the Secret Passage between 14 & 17. Apparantly while you are on a moving platform as soon as you grapple out and hit something you have to be immediately pushing in that direction or the grapple snaps loose, so I did manage to beat it. Now I'm doing the other one, and it requires more patience with the moving platforms...

After that I just have the final 3 areas.

The boss for Area 7 I *HOPE* isn't supposed to be the replcement for the big guy that had the cannon and 2-direction grapple, but I think he is, and that's a bit of a disappointment... :(

[avatar_58]

No Steam, no buy. :mad:

With all due respect - if you can stomach Steam's DRM, you can stomach Securom. Didn't you buy Mass Effect? If you did then it's no different here. Just buy it off Capcom's website and move on. I'm annoyed too, but not enough to lose out on such an amazing game.

Ok Av, I finally figured out what was going on in the Secret Passage between 14 & 17. Apparantly while you are on a moving platform as soon as you grapple out and hit something you have to be immediately pushing in that direction or the grapple snaps loose, so I did manage to beat it. Now I'm doing the other one, and it requires more patience with the moving platforms...

Ah but DID you? Did you get all the buttons? There's a secret item there and thats the whole point. Took many many tries before I figured this out and man is it EVER satisfying once you can say **** YES! I DID IT!

[jimBoss]

I've just purchased the PC version through Direct2Drive... can't really go wrong for 15 bucks :p
25 minutes left on the d/l.

[avatar_58]

I've just purchased the PC version through Direct2Drive... can't really go wrong for 15 bucks :p
25 minutes left on the d/l.

That's pretty much how I felt. DRM or no, it's really dirt cheap. What's the worst thing - you lose $15? Meh. :D

[jimBoss]

Downloaded it, played around a bit. AWESOME GAME!!!11!
I love it :p Best use of $15 ever? Possibly. The graphics are sick.

Anyway, I have a question.

I'm in Area 01. I've hacked the network (awesome mini-game), and HQ tells me there's a secret cave underneath my present position, and he's given me a code to unlock the door. I think I've found the door, it's red. How do I open the door? Is there another way into this cave thing?

[jimBoss]

I figured it out. Turns out the way in isn't through the red door. Dunno what that's for.

[Simon Charles]

I just like all my online downloads in one place, that's all. I'll get it for the 360 later this year; my box is offline at the moment.

The swinging mechanisms would be so awesome on the Wii.

[Superczar]

Ah but DID you? Did you get all the buttons? There's a secret item there and thats the whole point. Took many many tries before I figured this out and man is it EVER satisfying once you can say **** YES! I DID IT!

:o :doh: I forgot all about them damn special boxes. :(

I'm still having trouble getting through the other secret tunnel, only manged to get to the door once and I swung right past it! :doh:

And the final level: WOW, did not see that coming. You're right it is a lot to swallow at one time. The one part took me a LONG time to get through (and I bet you know which one I mean av).

[avatar_58]

And the final level: WOW, did not see that coming. You're right it is a lot to swallow at one time. The one part took me a LONG time to get through (and I bet you know which one I mean av).

Word of advice if you replay it - DON'T stop. Just keep moving regardless of how dangerous it looks or if you feel like you will die soon. That was my problem - I kept stopping and trying to examine the platforms to see which to go to but by the time I knew it was too late.

[Phait]

So I thought I read theres a demo for this... can't find it to download.

[avatar_58]

So I thought I read theres a demo for this... can't find it to download.

I don't think there's a PC demo. Just imagine the NES game looking prettier with new bosses and some new areas. Plus man - $15!! :D

[Phait]

I don't get paid till the 28th :p

[CommanderZx2]

I can't buy it
http://xs230.xs.to/xs230/08336/country975.jpg
Capcom is really limited on their online shop...

[avatar_58]

Well as most folks have been saying every form of the game uses Securom, so does Direct2Drive or Gamersgate work for you? One of them should.

[Daveman]

They probably have a website for each region...

[CommanderZx2]

They probably have a website for each region...

Okay then find me the mysterious Capcom Europe store.

[avatar_58]

They probably have a website for each region...

Their euro website is pretty shitty and like commander I cannot find a digital store. Kind of a bad oversight if you ask me.

[Daveman]

Ah, well, that really sucks :o

[Superczar]

BEATEN! Just got to start collecting secrets, and getting medals, so far I got a few:

Meet With Annihilation
The Emperor's New Clothes
Faster Than A Speeding Bullet
Clean As A Whistle
Pacifist Pride
Cat Burglar

The last 2 I got both on Stage05, and Cat Burglar:
you have to skip the first Communication Room, but must enter the 2nd and talk to HQ, and I just used grenades on the Boss to get the Pacifist Medal...

[avatar_58]

Did you get any of those Yaschsi (sp?) secret items? I had like 3 of them on my first playthrough without actually looking specifically for them. I want to try and find them all.

Also - go to area 0 on your next playthrough. Theres a goddamn revolver upgrade. ARG! That would have been so useful, but I just skipped the tutorial area my first time. I didn't know it would be an actual neutral base area.

Also - I miss having the enemies walk around in those bases. "I'll take care of you!". I also miss shooting and having everyone go nuts on your ass.

[Superczar]

Haha yeah, I did goto Area0 and got the upgrade, however, I never found a single secret on any of the stages! But I do remember seeing some FSA icon in the Albatross (it's in plain sight folks so I am not gonna spoiler tag that), but never went back to get it.

The Neutral area change is kind of weird, but at least since they took out the Badds being in them, they made up for it with some of the funny conversations using those dialogs when you hack the Communications (and that's one of the best parts of the game I think). :D

...don't you mean "explode"?

;)

[avatar_58]

Haha yeah, I did goto Area0 and got the upgrade, however, I never found a single secret on any of the Stages! But I do remember seeing some FSA icon in the the Albatross (it's in plain sight folks so I am not gonna spoiler tag that), but never went back to get it.



Yeah I saw that too, but I was so goddamn annoyed at having to redo this level I never bothered to try and get it. I'm playing again and this time I'm gunning for it.

I also found a switch in one of the earlier areas that seems to do nothing. It's driving me nuts. I MUST know! :D

[Superczar]

Got the Yashichi on the Stage 01, cannot find the other secret, assuming it's supposed to be a secret Challenge Room, there is a garage door outside on the one building but nothing I did would open it. :o

[avatar_58]

It's funny how those things do nothing yet are so goddamn satisfying once you find them.

[KaiserSoze]

Ok, got it through Xbox live. Still old-school hard but the fun remains. :)

Don't know how many of you have tinkered around with the special features on the title screen. You do get a special trailer of the new 3-D Bionic Commando when you purchase the Live version. When you click on the link in the title section, it'll prompt you to dl the "top secret trailer". Looks like one that I had already seen previously but it's still a kick ass trailer.

[Superczar]

Yeah the PC version has a trailer that just runs right away, can't wait to try the new game. I've found a few secrets now that I know what to look for and by doing some exploring...

Oh and apparantly the garage door outside in Area 01 isn't the secret Challenge Room... :D

[Bushido]

Damn you guys are faring better than me...I used to rule at the old 8 bit Bionic Commando, but I'm seriously getting beat down in this remake...I can't get off of Area 04 :D

[Simon Charles]

Which version is better? PS3, 360, PC? Anyone noticed any differences?

[CommanderZx2]

Found the trailer on steam, but it appears to be one of the older ones:
steam://run/5065

[avatar_58]

Managed to get most of the medals, all of the yashichi, unlocked all of the challenges rooms, etc.

All thats left is trying to finish those challenge rooms and the harder difficulties. :D

[AJack]

I've just about finished BCR now, only the final stage to go. I'd not played the original before I came across this, and while not having a jump key gave me some grief for a while, I'm totally loving it now :D

Incidentally, is it just me who can see the modding potential of BCR? Original Duke Nukem remake anyone?

[Superczar]

Man, Stage 8's music was awesome on the NES, and the new remake simply KICKS ASS! I've been trying to get the 2 Secrets in the stage and I find myself just sitting there listening to the music... I wonder if there is a track out there to d/l?

So far I have the first 6 stages down for Secrets, and 1 out of 2 on 8... and I had to do a little creative grappling to get it...

[Daveman]

I finally beat the "Roundabout" Challenge level in the demo...with .003 seconds to go. :D

I'm downloading the full game now. :D

[Superczar]

I just bought the soundtrack, guess a song or 2 is missing, but from what I understand this was released months ago... Power Plant (Stage 8) was worth the $10 alone, the song is awesome!

[avatar_58]

I unlocked the last thing I needed. Another item for BC next gen too.

[Superczar]

I'd like to see someone beat this on Super Hard, looks like it is a Super Bitch... :D

[avatar_58]

I'm going to try hard mode at least, but super hard seems like it's more pain than it's worth. Good bragging rights I guess.

[Daveman]

124 attempts at "Trial and Error". One successful run. Christ.

[jimBoss]

Jimmeny crickets, some of the challenge rooms are really hard, and I'm only up to the second set! Anyone who can get 5 stars on all of them deserves kudos, and some sort of medal lol.

[avatar_58]

Getting 5 stars usually involves knowing the EXACT moves required for the challenge. Some of them have multiple solutions in where you can/cannot grapple. Others seem to 5-star themselves since theres no other way of finishing them.

I'm finding the late challenges really really tough. I mean come on now. They expect you to master the art of pulling in but letting go MICROSECONDS before he stops swinging.

[Superczar]

Hell I'm only on the 2nd set myself, I'm not really looking forward to the rest... :o

And the Albatross. I almost threw my PS2 pad out the window last night. On easy it's easy, after that not so fun.

[avatar_58]

It's funny though, I've gotten good enough at it that even when I miss a swing I do everything in my power to recover. I only really die at that part (if it's the part in question) when I make stupid ass mistakes.

If you find you die too much, leave and go collect extra lives before starting. Although I notice this game removes extra lives if it feels you have to many.

[angie1313]

124 attempts at "Trial and Error". One successful run. Christ.

lol...its still better than i did....:(

[Superczar]

It's funny though, I've gotten good enough at it that even when I miss a swing I do everything in my power to recover. I only really die at that part (if it's the part in question) when I make stupid ass mistakes.

If you find you die too much, leave and go collect extra lives before starting. Although I notice this game removes extra lives if it feels you have to many.

Yeah I think when you hit 8 it takes them away, noticed that in the Neutral Areas later on where the door to get the Extra Life would be locked...

Where you are pretty sure I am at av, now that the safety blocks aren't there I get lost; I go left all the way up as far as I can go and then back to the right and get stuck where the Extra Guy should be, after that I'm just guessing... and plummeting... :(

[Talos]

Tried the demo. The music is awesome and the menu is pretty slick. Seems like a cool game. I'll buy it together with Duke when it comes to XBLA.

[avatar_58]

Yeah I think when you hit 8 it takes them away, noticed that in the Neutral Areas later on where the door to get the Extra Life would be locked...

Where you are pretty sure I am at av, now that the safety blocks aren't there I get lost; I go left all the way up as far as I can go and then back to the right and get stuck where the Extra Guy should be, after that I'm just guessing... and plummeting... :(

At the extra life drop down and grab that same platform. There are a bunch of mini-platforms to the right that you have to swing to, and yes it IS a pain given that you have to time it right. If you miss, try and grapple one of them and pull up before it closes.

Fun times. :D

[Superczar]

Folks Hard mode is a real SOB, the revolver simply isn't good enough now... even with the upgrade... :(

[avatar_58]

Folks Hard mode is a real SOB, the revolver simply isn't good enough now... even with the upgrade... :(

I'm heading to Super Joe now on hard mode. It's a TRUE pain in the ass. I hate that boss with the rapid respawning enemies.

[avatar_58]

:woot:

Finished it on hard!

[Superczar]

:woot:

Finished it on hard!

:o

You are the man! I can only imagine how frustrating the rest of it is, I'm only on Stage 5...

[avatar_58]

Wait till the final level. They added turrets to "the area". Not fun. They also spiced up the final boss quite nicely, enough that I wasted more lives on bullshit deaths than I care for.

Word to the wise - do NOT get lured into the left or right side of the screen. There are barriers and he really doesn't care. You can't dodge his shots once you are pinned to the wall, and the game doesn't stop firing at you. I seriously think thats a little unfair.

[Superczar]

Wait till the final level. They added turrets to "the area". Not fun. They also spiced up the final boss quite nicely, enough that I wasted more lives on bullshit deaths than I care for.

Word to the wise - do NOT get lured into the left or right side of the screen. There are barriers and he really doesn't care. You can't dodge his shots once you are pinned to the wall, and the game doesn't stop firing at you. I seriously think thats a little unfair.

Oh boy... "that area" is bad enough, but turrets?! :o :censored:

[avatar_58]

Oh boy... "that area" is bad enough, but turrets?! :o :censored:

On the plus side I've now mastered it to the point where I cannot die by falling off the screen unless I do it on purpose. :D

[Superczar]

I'm so close to beating Hard mode! Albatross... :mad:

[avatar_58]

Man, **** super hard mode. :( Even the first level is a pain in the ass. I make it to the boss and he shoots 3x as fast and I don't seem to do much damage at all before he gets up and starts firing again.

[Superczar]

I told myself I was going to stay away from the game over the weekend cause of the frustration with the Albatross on Hard mode. Well I lied, played for an hour or so here tonight, and I still can't get past the one part. :(

[Steve]

I played a bit of this on XBLA. Man, the music is awesome. If I don't have to purchase duke3d on my USA account I'm so getting this :cool:

[Superczar]

BUY IT STEVE!

Godamn, I've managed now to get better at the certain trouble spot on the Albatross, but now Master-D kicks my ass before I can even get a shot off, twice in a row now I've managed to get up to him with 4 lives in spare, and twice now I couldn't even get past the first part... :(

I've had it, I can't play anymore for awhile, it's getting too frustrating to have to go through all the stage again and again for nothing... I have at least 50 hours alone on this game since it came out... :o

[Steve]

I've never played the originalbut I'm hearing great things about this. That, and I liked what I played in the demo. :) I will purchase this IF microsoft don't block duke3d for NZ.

[avatar_58]

Bionic Commando sells a shit tonne and is highly rated -

http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/54377

No surprise at all. They deserve it. Kind of a shame that it might have sold *even* more had it been released through steam.

[Superczar]

That's good to hear (now if we could get that 1942 remake onto PC). Not being on Steam, yeah, I bet that hurt a bit.

Now given that this looks like a fairly decent success, how about a Megaman 2 remake from that same team (or 1943)? :D Can you imagine the soundtrack how freakin awesome Simon Viklund could make it (from Megaman 2)?

[avatar_58]

There are tons of Megaman remakes though. Megaman 1 was remade using cutesy graphics for the PSP. My brother owns the Megaman X remake too, it looks pretty cool.

[Steve]

That's good to hear (now if we could get that 1942 remake onto PC)?

I purchased that over XBLA. It's not that great. Trust me, you're not missing out on much. :)

[Superczar]

I purchased that over XBLA. It's not that great. Trust me, you're not missing out on much. :)

Well that sucks. :(

[Steve]

Well that sucks. :(

It's like the "newer" capcom 19"xx" games where the bosses appear too quickly. All I want to do is shoot crap but the bosses appear so quickly it gets boring. But this is off topic :o :o :eek: :D


On topic:
I don't get the "hack" computer thing in Bionic Commando... am I missing something? I know what to do but I don't know how to do it :o

I should maybe check the tutorial ;)

[Superczar]

You have to basically rotate the thing around to where the ball points to a block and hit the shoot key to make the ball go to it, the idea is to keep teh ball in play and get it into the green cube. The ball always goes away from you, that's why you have to rotate the screen around...

[Daveman]

It's ridiculously easy though. There's only a "wrong" way to do it one in every ten or fifteen tries. For the most part it's just looking at where the next block is.

[Steve]

You have to basically rotate the thing around to where the ball points to a block and hit the shoot key to make the ball go to it, the idea is to keep teh ball in play and get it into the green cube. The ball always goes away from you, that's why you have to rotate the screen around...

Ahh, I see. :) I was trying the analog sticks and thinking "wtf bitch!"

[Superczar]

Even on Hard the Hacking Game is very easy and well worth doing if you need some health... and some of the conversations are rather amusing... :)

[Steve]

Even on Hard the Hacking Game is very easy and well worth doing if you need some health... and some of the conversations are rather amusing... :)

There was a conversation about buying the game over XBLA. It was pretty funny :)

[Superczar]

There was a conversation about buying the game over XBLA. It was pretty funny :)

Get the heck out of here you nerd!

:D

[psyborg]

Am I crazy or are there no graphic settings for the PC version?

I have pretty low specs but If I could just turn off shadows or set textures to medium I could get a great framerate. Right now its sluggish at any resolution, but just a hair from playable. :(

[TBZ]

The cover for the game is out, it's supposed to look like this (http://www.hype.se/nyhet/83668)

Scroll down to see all three.

[avatar_58]

Standard. I'd rather they tried to modernize the original's box as sort of a nod to the demented box art days.

[Superczar]

His hair isn't even right on the box either.

[Kev_Hectic]

Bump.

Release date for the 'next gen' version finally announced:


Taken from here: http://www.capcom-unity.com/s-kill/blog/cat/bionic%20commando

Capcom is pleased to confirm that the highly-anticipated Bionic Commando will ship to retailers in North America on Tuesday, May 19, 2009 for both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

The PC version of Bionic Commando is due to ship shortly after the console release. More details surrounding the PC version will be following in the upcoming months.


Also, GiantBomb has posted a new 20-minute long 'quick look' video of the 360 version in action:

http://www.giantbomb.com/quick-look-ex-bionic-commando/17-408/

I'm still not a fan of the main characters' design, but the game looks great regardless. The swing-mechanics seem to be really well done and the gameplay looks solid too. Also, the original "Rad Spencer" model design will be unlockable to use, if you own a copy of Bionic Commando: Rearmed.

[Superczar]

Awesome, I can't wait, hope there will be some sort of demo, even if its a 360 one (I can just play it on my bro's XBox then).

[PsychoGoatee]

This game looks great.

It's interesting, 2009 has literally been all Capcom for me so far.

I've gotten Street Fighter IV, and Resident Evil 5, and Bionic Commando will be my next game purchase. :cool:

[Llama Gibbz]

Picked up a copy today,didnt get a chance to play it yet though.

Reviews are good.
Game Trailers (http://www.gametrailers.com/video/review-bionic-commando/49427?type=flv)
IGN X360 (http://xbox360.ign.com/objects/142/14211211.html)
PS3 (http://ps3.ign.com/objects/142/14211212.html)

[Paroxysm]

Yeah I picked it up at lunch. I liked the demo and that's the worst part of the game by all reports :P

I just love swinging.

[Derfernet]

If they do a sequel they should use the redhead instead. Also, picking up this game.

[Superczar]

Oh this is out?

[Montykoro!]

Steam? or only retail box? (pc)

[Llama Gibbz]

PC isnt out yet.

For those who dont like the look of the character.
you can unlock the rearmed model
just enter the unlockable menu when you first start the game
ONLY WORKS IF YOU HAVE REARMED.:p

Game looks great.
Timing the graples take a bit to get used to.
Imo they did a good job adapting the gameplay to a 3rd perspective.

Only gripe is the radioactive areas.
You are warned,but you dont know where the contaminated area begins and ends.
It kills you quickly too.

Multiplayer is fun.
CTF,DM and TDM.
Mutiplayer maps may give you a feeling of vertigo swinging to angled platforms.:D
Perfecting your swinging really gives you a edge getting around,running across a map is considerably slower.

[Montykoro!]

^ Buuuh I want the pc version!!!! C'mon Capcom!!!!

[Llama Gibbz]

June or July

[Llama Gibbz]

Theres a buch of ads in the game.
Nvidia,Alienware billboards and pepsi machines.

Its nice if that revenue helps development cost, but the customer should get a lower price for the game.

[Superczar]

Ads in the game? F***in lame. Only ads in a game should be funny ads viciously mocking the retardedry of real world ads.

[Llama Gibbz]

From what i read the publisher gets "X" amount of money for each game sold.
Its pure profit for the publisher and no incentive to the developer and customer.

Lame.http://forums.3drealms.com/vb/images/icons/icon13.gif

On the other hand if it actually lowers the cost of the game or helped small developers with development funding.
Id be all for it.

Its still a great game.
But i get distracted seeing PC hardware ads in a console game.
Feels out of place with the rest of the game art imo.

[Paroxysm]

Theres a buch of ads in the game.
Nvidia,Alienware billboards and pepsi machines.

Its nice if that revenue helps development cost, but the customer should get a lower price for the game.

Only one I noticed was the pepsi and I didn't actually think about ads I just thought awesome because it's not coke (because pepsi is awesome).

I'm really enjoying the game although some of the challenge tokens can be a bitch to get.

[Llama Gibbz]

Game gets better and better.

Only wish the areas were a bit more explorable.

[Ras]

Dammit. I saw today that BC Rearmed is on special for 400 points--which I just happen to have--but it turns out it's Gold members only. I'm only Silver at the moment.

[Paroxysm]

That's kinda shitty. I got it for 400 the other day but limiting it to gold just seems lame.

[DerricktheW]

Got a chance to try out the new one today.

...what a let down. The game design choices are terrible.

Why is it when I am going around getting collectibles, I get punished for the game glitching out and me dying and it takes all the collectibles I had gotten in the level away from me?

Also, the checkpoints are too far apart. Fly across the entire area, die because you couldn't see the radiation area or your hook decides not to work when you fall in water, and you start at the beginning.

And levels are very small. Big in visuals, small in actual play area. Seems like I hit a loading time faster than the original Half-Life's.

Always thought this new one would be interesting. But playing it... eh, not so much.