Capcom’s re-imagination of the classic 1988 NES game Bionic Commando is now available at 50% discount on Steam as part of the Midweek Madness promotions. The offer ends Thursday at 4pm Pacific Time.
Bionic Commando Rearmed was positively received by critics and gamers alike, currently sitting with 85/100 and 87/100 on Metacritic for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 respectively.
The classic side-scrolling gameplay is back 20+ years after the 8-bit classic was released, Bionic Commando Rearmed recreates the world of the original with a complete “2.5D” visual revamp. Bionic Commando Rearmed preserves the original’s mix of swinging and shooting in an intense 2D side-scroller, all to the tune of a brand-new soundtrack based on the classic 8-bit music from the NES masterpiece.
Rearmed also features all-new gameplay modes such as the 2-player co-op play, smarter enemy AI, new bionic arm abilities, new weapons, bigger bosses and online rankings. Faithfully sticking to the story of the NES game, Bionic Commando Rearmed tells the story of Nathan “R.A.D.” Spencer’s first mission, sent in to retrieve captured agent Super Joe from the hands of the Imperials. Fans of the original story can expect to see all the characters from the NES version, as well as the memorable moments that made the title so popular with fans.
The sequel, Bionic Commando Rearmed 2, is expected to launch on 2 February 2011.
Related articles:
Loading ...
