Bionic Commando Rearmed

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Bionic Commando: Rearmed
Developer(s)	GRIN/Capcom
Publisher(s)	Capcom
Platform(s)	Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network, PC
Release date	July 2008[1]
Genre(s)	Platform game
Mode(s)	Single player, Deathmatch, Co-op (local)
Rating(s)	ESRB: M
Media	Download
Input methods	Gamepad

Bionic Commando Rearmed is an enhanced remake of the 1988 Nintendo Entertainment System version of Bionic Commando, developed by GRIN for the Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network, and Windows.^[2]

Contents 1 Description 2 Development history 3 Soundtrack 3.1 Track listing 4 See also 5 External links 6 References

[edit] Description

Bionic Commando Rearmed is an update / homage to the classic 8-bit NES game. Originally scheduled for release in May, 2008, the game has been delayed until July, 2008.^[3] Developed by GRIN in cooperation with Capcom, the game will feature updated graphics, new areas, additional features and online leaderboards. Capcom has revealed that former Capcom employees who worked on the original NES version will serve as consultants for the new release. In keeping with the American release of the original Bionic Commando, the references to the Nazi party which were prevalent in the original Japanese title will not be featured in Rearmed. Instead, the inadvertent humor resulting from the censorship will be accentuated by purposefully over-the-top voice-acting.

[edit] Development history

On February 19, 2008 the official Bionic Commando website ran a poll asking gamers to decide between two possible pricepoints for Rearmed - ten or fifteen dollars. Producer Ben Judd stated, "Personally, since the goal is to make this game for the fans and to get the world to see what makes Bionic Commando so special, I want to sell it for about US$10." However, Capcom higher-ups believe that the game has enough features and polish to sell well enough at $15 to warrant that price.^[4] Capcom later announced during their Digital Day 2008 event that the game would cost $10.^[5] Reception towards the remake has been overwhelmingly positive, mostly being attributed towards nostalgia.

The PSN version will also support Remote Play on PSP.^[6]

[edit] Soundtrack

Bionic Commando Rearmed (The Soundtrack)
Soundtrack by Simon Viklund
Released	27 May 2008
Genre	Video game soundtrack
Label	Sumthing Else Music Works
Producer	Simon Viklund

Bionic Commando Rearmed - The Soundtrack is the soundtrack of video game music from Bionic Commando Rearmed. It was released on May 27, 2008 by Sumthing Else Music Works. The music was composed by Simon Viklund.^[7]

[edit] Track listing

1. "Bionic Commando Rearmed (Main Theme)" 3:32
2. "Heat Wave" 3:50
3. "Power Plant" 3:38
4. "Leap of Faith" 2:42
5. "Rise of the Albatross" 4:59
6. "BCR Menu Theme" 3:22
7. "Prologue & Epilogue" 3:02
8. "OK, We'll Move" 2:29
9. "Meet the Enemy and Descend" 2:00
10. "Killt's Hidden Treasures" 2:30
11. "Amongst Allies" 1:20
12. "Intruder Alert" 3:28
13. "Suzuki's Heroes" 2:00
14. "One Man, One Bionic Arm" 1:40
15. "Go Go Bionic" 0:18

[edit] See also

• Bionic Commando, for other games in the series.
• Bionic Commando (2008)

[edit] External links

• Official Bionic Commando Rearmed website
• IGN preview

[edit] References

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