When there is no setting left to explore, no more compelling game play mechanics to invent; you might as well go back to the beginning. After spending a dozen or so hours with Bionic Commando: Rearmed, I'm happy to report we could do a lot worse.
A complete remake/overhaul of the original NES classic, who would have guessed not jumping could still be this much fun. One button to shoot whatever weapon you've got equipped and one button for that bionic arm. Simple right? While you would not be wrong, the depth of game play presented is staggering. A healthy selection of enemy types, insane amount of weapons (all profoundly different) and new epic boss encounters make for one of my favorite experiences in recent memory.
And how much would you pay for this fine product? Three payments of $19.99? How about two low, low installments of $14.95? You are in luck because for the next thirty-eight minutes you can download and own Bionic Commando: Rearmed for a single payment of 800 Microsoft points ($9.99)! Did I mention the killer multiplayer support in the form of both two player co-op and four player death match? Yours free when you order now!
Cannot recommend this game enough. If you have an Xbox 360 or a PS3 this should really be at the top of your list.
FluffRaptor gives it five ubiquidous sheep out of a possible flock.
2 comments:
One of these days I'm going to buy a 360.
Also, one of these days I'm going to start playing video games again, just in general.
The latter will probably need to proceed the former.
Wish I could stop
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