Bionic Commando Rearmed

Platforms

• PC

  Aug 14, 2008

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  NA

  playscore

  NA

  0 Critics

  7.2

  809 Players
• PlayStation 3

  Aug 14, 2008

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  8.3

  playscore

  8.8

  7 Critics

  8.2

  2.02K Players
• Xbox 360

  Aug 13, 2008

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  8.1

  playscore

  8.5

  10 Critics

  8.0

  11.1K Players

13 critic reviews · 1 community reviews across all platforms

Critic Reviews

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  Game Trailers

  8.8

  It's one of those games that feels organic to play. There are certainly some hangovers from the age the game was originally released in, but its stylized production values and challenging gameplay will get you hooked. It would've been great to play co-op online with friends but there's so much content for the money that we're not about to complain.

  Reviewed on X360
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  Destructoid

  8.5

  Regardless of these issues, I think that the entirety of the game far outweighs its minor flaws. While the single-player experience is truly the high point of the $10 purchase, the multiplayer and challenge rooms act like the "sprinkles on the cupcake," giving the player more game than they should ever expect for $10.

  Reviewed on X360

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  Giant Bomb

  10

  Bionic Commando: Rearmed is terrific in almost every way, revitalizing a classic but long-dormant game in an exciting way that stands on its own, but also serves as a potent reminder that there's a new retail sequel on the horizon that'll bring all this crazy swinging to 3D environments.

  Reviewed on PC, PS3, X360

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  GameSpot

  7.5

  It's unfortunate that developer GRIN didn't put the same amount of effort into updating the gameplay as they did the graphics. The control limitations really hamper the overall enjoyment of this otherwise well-preserved classic. Despite some questionable design decisions, the overwhelming amount of content should satisfy action fans hungry for a punishing, old-school romp.

  Reviewed on PS3, X360

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  Video Gamer

  9.0

  Bionic Commando Rearmed is not a release for everyone. Less experienced gamers can lower the difficulty level, but doing this covers the harder jumps with transparent blocks. Yes, this makes the game easier, but it's also strangely embarrassing - it feels like you've been handed a set of arm bands. In any case, doing this defeats the point: it's supposed to be hard, and you're supposed to like it. If you're short on patience or have a nervous disorder, then you should approach Rearmed with caution.

  Reviewed on PC, PS3, X360

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  Cheatcc

  9.0

  Bionic Commando Rearmed is one of the best downloadable titles to date. The production value, quirky humor, outstanding platforming challenge, and low cost make this a game everyone should pick up. Look for Bionic Commando Rearmed to set the bar for future AAA downloadable content when it releases on August 13th for XBLA and August 14th on PSN.

  Reviewed on PS3, X360

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  IGN

  9.3

  The best elements of the original are back, but have been upgraded to be better than before. The new bosses add a more interesting challenge and the final level is one for the ages. And, of course, the visuals are brilliant. The remastered soundtrack is fantastic as well. From top to bottom, Bionic Commando Rearmed is an incredible game that's well worth owning.

  Reviewed on PC

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  CVG

  8.2

  BCR is at once beautifully reminiscent of its era, and polished enough to be palatable to a modern audience. The core grappling and swinging mechanic is satisfying, the weapons a joy to wield and the levels are imaginatively designed. It may have started life as a promotional tool for Capcom's upcoming third-person shooter, but if anything, BCR proves that the traditional 2D platformer is still relevant even for PC gaming's current generation.

  Reviewed on PC
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  Euro Gamer

  8.0

  Between the multiplayer modes and the Challenge Rooms, there's more than enough innovation to make up for the minor irritations of the retro controls. Far from perfect, Bionic Commando Rearmed is still a much more complete and robust package than either 1942 Joint Strike or Commando 3 and another impressive addition to Capcom's download library.

  Reviewed on X360

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  Total Xbox

  8.0

  Its strength is its weakness. It has a solid, unrelenting challenge that will remind veteran gamers of years gone by when games made no apologies for being so stupidly, frustratingly, agonisingly tough. There's a real satisfaction when you finally master the arm that allows you to swing around the level like a tooled-up Tarzan, with the retro beats and Duke Nukem script adding to the retro feel. Yet it's those very same things that will turn everyone else off.

  Reviewed on X360

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