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  • Rekunta

    Posted Aug 18, 2009 12:57 am PT

    I really hope this sells well as it'll send a message that 2D is still very much in demand.

    That map was 100% Metroid. 2 more days!!! This should tide me over until Batman AA comes out. That'd be great if we see more games like this over and over.

  • StarlightHunter

    Posted Aug 15, 2009 9:38 am PT

    Seems like they got their inspiration form Metroid with the you need a certain upgrade to advance, which is a good thing and I love metroid. Looks like I'm going to give it a buy.

  • ofigueroa23

    Posted Aug 14, 2009 3:53 pm PT

    K!CK @$$

  • bobdood99

    Posted Aug 14, 2009 1:56 pm PT

    im sold..... is there multiplayer?

  • MAZ85

    Posted Aug 10, 2009 10:55 am PT

    bionic commando rearmed !

  • foxhound421

    Posted Jul 28, 2009 1:54 pm PT

    it's not too long before… i buy this game.

  • notquitesure

    Posted Jul 20, 2009 7:52 am PT

    its already longer than alot of full games, let alone arcade games... and a hard copy?
    since when does that ever matter?

    someone is a tad lame...

    and i think its gonna be a great game to play when your taking a break from playing COD or whatever bring it on.

  • soulja_gam3r

    Posted Jul 18, 2009 10:53 pm PT

    if it was longer and not a side scroller, i would actualy buy a hard copy

  • mesteve360

    Posted Jul 18, 2009 1:28 pm PT

    metroid contra james bond weird sci fi stuff cool

  • mesteve360

    Posted Jul 18, 2009 1:26 pm PT

    looks cool its a completely differnent concept from any other game imagine xbox live matches for this now that would be amazing

  • DeathProofDelta

    Posted Jul 18, 2009 7:59 am PT

    Is this gonna be on the PC or PS3???? I like the look of this!

  • ascalon94

    Posted Jul 15, 2009 12:44 am PT

    does this have multi, if it doesnt dont matter just wondering

  • ascalon94

    Posted Jul 15, 2009 12:43 am PT

    I wish they would come out with more stuff like this on the handhelds

  • SkidRow18

    Posted Jul 14, 2009 8:24 am PT

    the side-scrolling reminds me of those good old classic games

  • shawnyboy12

    Posted Jul 13, 2009 1:48 pm PT

    I'm surprised, this looks really good. I'm actually thinking about picking this up even though I never buy arcade games. Unreal Engine rocks.

  • Gaiachamps

    Posted Jul 13, 2009 12:56 pm PT

    this game looks way better than G.I. joe rise of cobra game

  • shoelaces-4-all

    Posted Jul 10, 2009 4:07 am PT

    @jporter313 aha thats so true. As soon as I had seen it in the live webcast of E3, right away I knew I had to own that game. It brings back so many memories of good times playing 2D sidescrollers. Especially Metroid of course, but this has the life of modern gameplay aspects blended in to make it an even richer and more rewarding(potentially) gameplay experience. I just hope its as much of an adventure as people are making it out to be. i will be disappointed if it's really short or overly linear. I mean I hope there's lots of exploring and upgrading to do throughout. Obviously the story and progression will be fairly linear.

  • shoelaces-4-all

    Posted Jul 10, 2009 3:58 am PT

    wow this is insane. when he found that gold bar in the vent it reminded me so much of exploring and finding hidden stuff in Super Metroid. Thats awesome... I waited years for another game like Super Metroid in that sense. Oh and Metroid Fusion doesnt count. that game was short and lame.

  • ThAdEa82

    Posted Jul 9, 2009 11:28 am PT

    As much hi-tech stuff the fringe military has, they cant detect a guy with a backpack just walked in their front door!

  • albiokay

    Posted Jul 6, 2009 6:25 am PT

    this is like Metroid and Contra, n a bunch of other great 2-D shooters
    n its also by the same guys that made Gears of War? HELL YEAH!!
    these guys know how to properly utilize the Unreal Engine, so the graphics are gonna be amazing too
    can't wait :]

  • Hitman650

    Posted Jul 3, 2009 8:48 pm PT

    Is it just me or does this look like some of the Metroid games?

  • jrabbit99

    Posted Jul 2, 2009 8:44 pm PT

    the game looks really fun, i need to keep my eye on it

  • holypro

    Posted Jul 1, 2009 11:51 am PT

    this looks sick

  • phillkillv2

    Posted Jun 29, 2009 8:19 pm PT

    Achievement unlocked: To kill a black bird 15 G

  • phillkillv2

    Posted Jun 29, 2009 8:18 pm PT

    Hmm this may be a must bu i like the fact that its a side scroller and a 3/d

  • reckeweg

    Posted Jun 26, 2009 1:49 pm PT

    This looks like a lot of fun

  • kvan33

    Posted Jun 23, 2009 10:24 am PT

    Hmm. Maybe I'll be making my first arcade purchase.

  • KerryKing34

    Posted Jun 21, 2009 11:23 am PT

    I like how many times the guy says "It's not long before..."

    The game Its self looks ok. It seems as if the 2d/3d aspect will kind of hinder the exploration portion. not to mention the story doesn't seem like the exploring kind of situation.

    Oh well, could be fun.

  • exz5string

    Posted Jun 19, 2009 11:34 am PT

    I like the idea of side scrolling screen games, was hoping someone would make a new one some day, looks good!

  • kickballer

    Posted Jun 17, 2009 7:50 pm PT

    It looks like they are Degressing...Not the best idea for a new game.

  • Phazon_Killer

    Posted Jun 16, 2009 5:35 pm PT

    the two arcade games im looking forward to the most is this and perfect dark, i already got the premium theme for it =D

  • PNOIDSCHIZ

    Posted Jun 15, 2009 9:43 am PT

    looking forward to this title, when is exact release date ?

  • Kiro92

    Posted Jun 14, 2009 3:39 am PT

    This looks like it'll be one of the best games on XBLA Can't wait!

  • Rex100

    Posted Jun 13, 2009 2:39 pm PT

    In response to Sepewrath, why wouldn't you do those things?

  • WarPrime

    Posted Jun 11, 2009 11:42 pm PT

    This looks fantastic! I have been wanting to do a high tech side scroller in the vein of the old side scroller "Flashback".

  • aj_marquez

    Posted Jun 11, 2009 9:06 pm PT

    Man, I'd love a Metroid game with that engine.

  • Sepewrath

    Posted Jun 11, 2009 6:10 pm PT

    lol the story is ridiculous, "my girlfriend was kidnapped by some para military, so instead of xalling the police or the army or whatever I will instead walk in armed with a flashlight, steal thier tech, and kick thier asses" Looks pretty fun though.

  • jporter313 GameSpot staff member

    Posted Jun 11, 2009 4:24 pm PT

    This was one of those E3 surprises that went from "never heard of it" to "I'm buying that immediately" in the course of one demo.

  • adrdeju

    Posted Jun 11, 2009 8:41 am PT

    This game looks cool. It does remind me of Metroid/Flashback a little.

  • schroeder91

    Posted Jun 8, 2009 12:19 pm PT

    Game looks great and I will definitely be buying it!

  • vince26

    Posted Jun 6, 2009 7:47 am PT

    Buying it for sure !

  • jsunderattack

    Posted Jun 5, 2009 9:28 pm PT

    This looks like something ill download if its not too pricey. Hopefully lots of achievements.

  • Sorax

    Posted Jun 5, 2009 6:58 pm PT

    This may be the surprise of the show for me. Looks great! The map reminding me of Symphony of the Night is a good thing and Super Metroid comes to mind. I will be downloading this.

  • shinian

    Posted Jun 5, 2009 2:09 pm PT

    This looks promising.

  • cozmoandwanda

    Posted Jun 5, 2009 11:53 am PT

    haha he got an achievement.

  • petervaht

    Posted Jun 5, 2009 9:06 am PT

    he said 'sensibility' twice in one sentence, what a tool

  • Br0th4d4rkn3SS

    Posted Jun 5, 2009 6:36 am PT

    i like it, i like it alot

  • jimmyjazz_518

    Posted Jun 5, 2009 12:33 am PT

    kinda reminds me of flashback for the genesis... i'm so there

  • NX75

    Posted Jun 4, 2009 9:16 pm PT

    Fantastic!

  • Spartan1017

    Posted Jun 4, 2009 9:12 pm PT

    he's the guy the did Advent Rising, anything he makes i'll want to play

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