Title:
Bionic Commando: Rearmed 2
Series:
Bionic Commando
Series Order:
7
Rating:
T
Genre:
Action
Adventure
Side Scrolling
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Release Date:
2011-02-02
Date Added:
2018-07-03 14:17:11
Game Summary:
“Bionic Commando Rearmed 2,” developed by Fatshark and published by Capcom, is a side-scrolling platformer that launched on Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 in February 2011. Serving as a sequel to “Bionic Commando Rearmed,” the game continues the adventures of Nathan “Rad” Spencer, a bionically enhanced soldier equipped with a versatile grappling hook.
Gameplay and Mechanics
The core gameplay revolves around Spencer’s bionic arm, which allows players to grapple, swing, and navigate through various environments. A notable addition in this sequel is the ability to jump—a departure from the original game’s mechanics, where jumping was absent. This change aimed to modernize the gameplay but received mixed reactions from fans and critics. Additional enhancements include new weapons, upgrades, and abilities such as hacking terminals and performing powerful attacks.
Critical Reception
Upon release, “Bionic Commando Rearmed 2” garnered mixed reviews. On Metacritic, the Xbox 360 version holds a score of 62/100, indicating “mixed or average reviews.”  Critics praised the game’s visual presentation and soundtrack but criticized its controls and level design. For instance, GameSpot’s review highlighted unresponsive controls and confusing level layouts, stating that these issues led to player frustration.  Similarly, GamesRadar noted that while the game had potential, it felt like a scaled-back version of its predecessor, with watered-down levels and frame rate issues. 
Backwards Compatibility
“Bionic Commando Rearmed 2” became backwards compatible with the Xbox One on July 21, 2016. This update allowed players who owned the game digitally or on disc to enjoy it on the newer console without additional purchases. 
Conclusion
While “Bionic Commando Rearmed 2” introduced new mechanics and visual enhancements, it struggled to capture the acclaim of its predecessor. The addition of a jump mechanic and other gameplay changes were met with mixed reactions, and issues with controls and level design further impacted its reception. Nevertheless, for fans of the series or those interested in platformers, the game offers a continuation of Nathan Spencer’s story and is accessible on modern Xbox consoles through backwards compatibility.
Gameplay and Mechanics
The core gameplay revolves around Spencer’s bionic arm, which allows players to grapple, swing, and navigate through various environments. A notable addition in this sequel is the ability to jump—a departure from the original game’s mechanics, where jumping was absent. This change aimed to modernize the gameplay but received mixed reactions from fans and critics. Additional enhancements include new weapons, upgrades, and abilities such as hacking terminals and performing powerful attacks.
Critical Reception
Upon release, “Bionic Commando Rearmed 2” garnered mixed reviews. On Metacritic, the Xbox 360 version holds a score of 62/100, indicating “mixed or average reviews.”  Critics praised the game’s visual presentation and soundtrack but criticized its controls and level design. For instance, GameSpot’s review highlighted unresponsive controls and confusing level layouts, stating that these issues led to player frustration.  Similarly, GamesRadar noted that while the game had potential, it felt like a scaled-back version of its predecessor, with watered-down levels and frame rate issues. 
Backwards Compatibility
“Bionic Commando Rearmed 2” became backwards compatible with the Xbox One on July 21, 2016. This update allowed players who owned the game digitally or on disc to enjoy it on the newer console without additional purchases. 
Conclusion
While “Bionic Commando Rearmed 2” introduced new mechanics and visual enhancements, it struggled to capture the acclaim of its predecessor. The addition of a jump mechanic and other gameplay changes were met with mixed reactions, and issues with controls and level design further impacted its reception. Nevertheless, for fans of the series or those interested in platformers, the game offers a continuation of Nathan Spencer’s story and is accessible on modern Xbox consoles through backwards compatibility.
Platform:
Microsoft Xbox 360
Publisher:
Backwards compatible
Developers:
Fatshark
2 players local
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Players:
1-2 Local
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Media Type:
Download
Date Added:
2018-07-03 14:17:11
