It might not sound like much, but it really does help make the game’s difficulty that little bit more manageable. Whether it be a passive health regen, a grenade launcher, or a ridiculously powerful uppercut the upgrades keep you developing new tactics to get the jump on your foes.
There are, of course, the upgrades mentioned above. Though the game is largely just a continuation of what we enjoyed about the first game, there are a few new features to get excited about. Maybe this was a one off thing for me, but it is certainly worth factoring into your decision of whether or not to buy BC:R2.
A few dodgy sprites or sounds is acceptable, but a full system freeze at one consistent point in the level is unforgivable. Finally, and worst of all, there is a severely game breaking glitch in one of the aztec ruins levels. The weapons are easily switched between with the two bumpers, but your active upgrades require you to tediously open the menu every time you want to change what you have equipped. We also have the issue of managing upgrades. There is also the problem of repetition for, despite the needed variety added by the various upgrades, the game still tends to feel stale in long bursts. The game can be devilishly unforgiving in its mechanics and, though it’s an enjoyable part of the experience for those desiring a retro platformer, BC:R2 is certainly a game that is not for the faint of heart. The engine generally works well and has a beautifully simple old-school charm, but it is not without its problems. Along the way you also find new weapons you can use against your foes, along with a series of passive and active upgrades for you to find. The game is a 2D side-scrolling shooter with an emphasis on the protagonist’s bionic arm that he can use to climb and swing his way round the levels. Though they take some getting used to, the swinging mechanics are darn satisfyingīC:R2 plays out much like its predecessor. Right from the word go you can tell that the game wears its retro pedigree on its shoulder with a stunning 2.5D perspective mixed with some chirpy 8-bit tunes straight out of the NES era. The plot is pretty standard, but it is almost entirely unnecessary anyway in a game like BC:R2. After hearing reports of a missile threat from an offshore facility the FSA sends in a team to investigate but, after losing contact with them, Spencer and his unit are sent in to finish the job and locate the missing FSA soldiers. The irony was that the little 2D advert turned out to be much more enjoyable than its 3D counterpart, and it is thus that the sequel to Bionic Commando: Rearmed is now available on XBLA and PSN.īC:R2 is set sometime after the events of the original game with Spencer now commanding his own unit of bionic soldiers.
Back in 2009, in an attempt to increase the hype surrounding the 3D re-boot of Bionic Commando, a small 2D re-imagining of the classic NES side-scroller was released for XBLA, PSN and PC.
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