The definitive XBLA title.
User Rating: 9 | Bionic Commando: Rearmed X360
It's been quite some time since the original Bionic Commando was released. Back then the game was incredibly well recieved for its innovative gameplay, and tough but rewarding difficulty. Grin has taken everything that made the first game great, and added in even more. The swing mechanic is essentially the same as the original, but they have obviously tweaked it a little so that the gameplay is enhanced. All the old weapons are still here with a few new ones as well. The old levels have been recreated beautifully in Grins new 3D engine. So it is more or less a perfect remake of a classic game. I can't say much about this game other than it is incredibly fun, challenging, and very rewarding. The swing mechanic does take some getting used to, seeing as it replaces the jump mechanic. This may seem awkward at first but after a level or two, you'll start to get the hang of it. The sensation of nailing a perfect swing is hard to compare to. Now onto the levels themselves. Most are remakes of the old ones, but who could complain seeing as those were already expertly designed. The stuff Grin came up with on their own deserves a mention seeing as it even rivals some of the older level designs. Many people remember Bionic Commando for it's insanely fun boss fights. Well they're back and even better than before. You may struggle if you're not familiar with the old game, but once again it deserves the time and practice to figure them out. I can't really say much more other than it is truly awe inspiring to see such dedication from a developer, and on a remake of all things. It's not likely well get a better XBLA title than Bionic Commando Rearmed, and at 800 points its a steal. This game deserves your money more than most retail games.
