[S2][P9] Bionic Commando Rearmed [HTSF]

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Published on August 17, 2008 6:36:56 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cU-O7mZAp0c

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Bionic Commando Rearmed (2008)

Duration: 9:56

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[How To Successfully FAIL at Bionic Commando Rearmed]

Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bionic_Commando_Rearmed
Released: 14th of August, 2008.
Platform used: PC
Recorder used: Fraps

Notes:

The game proceeded as smoothly as the first set, bar some minor secret tunnel difficulties (more practice needed).

It took a real fuckin sharp turn downwards though on the last level/boss.. the Albatross takes like 20+ minutes until yer practiced enough to get through it all in like 15 mins, meaning everytime you fail that last boss, it's ANOTHER 20+ minutes till yer back again!

What's worse is, I spent like 3 hours and only hit the bastard TWICE.. I finally killed him once, in a non commentary practice run, but then died during the escape sequence (don't ask how) lol.

So, I cut out all attempts after my first attempt, then recorded a successful run the next day, and bolted that right after the first attempt.

Apologies if you'd have actually wanted to watch 3 hours of fail, but it just wasn't worth my time to render, or your time to watch :] Plus I couldn't even store all that Fraps footage, and I needed to make that montage you saw before this set.

All in all, I fuckin loved this game.. I have a serious love for all things grapple hook, jetpack or double jump centric and BCR fulfilled one of those requirements flawlessly.

Best soundtrack in a game i've heard in years.
Fantastic graphics.. runs well and looks MORE than great for what it is.
Responsive controls. Even though I complain a fair few times (as have some reviewers), the control flaws are with the player solely, not the game.. it takes time to master that hook and it's somewhat fiddly 'mid swing' mechanics such as pressing down+hook to shoot the hook forward, even though a forward hook would be forward+hook when standing on a floor.
All the new enhancements were done flawlessly.. they updated and refined a game while keeping the game the same, yet far superior to the original.. not an easy task.
Price tag is a little annoying for the PC version vs XBL, but it's not a huge ammount of cash extra, and apparently the PC version will get extra challenge room content (but I bet XBL users do too, so we'll see about that).
Game length? About 6-10 hours on normal difficulty, with 2 harder difficulties and a LOT of challenge rooms.. you can easily squeeze 20+ hours outta this game, but with that previously mentioned price tag, you scarely need to.. you get yer moneys worth on just one play through lol.

All in all, a great old game got some great new justice. I can't imagine any old school platformer fan not enjoying this, and even if you didn't, you're only 10-15 bucks lighter.

9.2/10

Enjoy!

-OTG

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