Bionic Commando Rearmed Jumps Back into Action!

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Video Games | Bionic Commando Rearmed 2 | Captivate 10: Debut Trailer

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Captivate 10, Capcom's game showcase, has already thrown down the gauntlet to itself with the announcement of the decade-long anticipated Marvel vs. Capcom 3.  However, they were only just getting started, as Capcom has followed up that exciting announcement with the debut trailer of Bionic Commando: Rearmed 2.

While Nathan 'RAD' Spencer's swing into the true 3-D realm with Bionic Commando was met with lukewarm sales and even more dismal reviews, the 2.5D revamp of the NES classic that served as a prelude to the next-gen sequel was warmly received by both critics and gamers alike.  So it's no surprise that the XBLA/PSN hit of 2008 is the one receiving the sequel.

Those who were put off by the "claw-only" method of aerial mobility will be jumping for joy, as Spencer has been give the innovation of a jump maneuver to go along with new weapons, attacks, and arm enhancements.  One can only hope that the game will also have a way to feature Hitler's Master D's exploding head once again.

Press Release from Capcom After the Jump

Release Date: Q1 2011

Genre: Platforming

Platform: PSN, XBLA

Rating: Pending

Developer: Fat Shark

Publisher: Capcom

Price: TBD

Capcom unveils the next evolution in 3D side-scrolling action with Bionic Commando Rearmed 2. Nathan Spencer returns as the daring elite soldier equipped with special bionic abilities. Spencer will have to face his greatest challenge yet as General Sabio, a new technologically sophisticated foe, is on the brink of launching a deadly missile attack.

Nathan Spencer will make use of his trademark tool – his bionic grappling hook – to grab, swing and leap through series of lush new environments. He’ll be met by plenty of gun-toting soldiers and mechanized threats ready to give him a hostile greeting. Bionic Commando Rearmed 2 improves upon the visual achievements of its predecessor with the addition of more detailed character models, textures, and vibrant colors.  New player mechanics will add another strategic layer of platforming to the overall experience and the famous bionic arm will be getting a major makeover delivering a more dynamic bionic experience to the player.

Key features:

Sequel to the popular downloadable  title on PSN and Xbox LIVE, Bionic Commando Rearmed

New Weapons, attacks and enhancements for the the all-purpose Bionic Arm

New platforming mechanics provides more freedom and challenges. Now the impossible is within your “leap!”

New physics-based puzzles will take the platforming experience to another level

2-player co-op is back and better than ever.

Enhanced graphics and better camera functionality.

All new musical score inspired by NES-era sound effects, produced by the same creative mind behind the original Bionic Commando Rearmed soundtrack

Cut-scene art designed by cutting-edge art studio Massive Black, whose previously worked on Infamous, Bioshock 2 and,God of War III

Bionic Commando: Rearmed 2 is currently set for a Spring 2011 release on PSN and XBLA.

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