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Title: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: archie4208 on April 28, 2009, 11:27:33 PM
:hyper

PSN :'(
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL
Post by: duckman2000 on April 28, 2009, 11:34:18 PM
Would be on Thursday then, or is it some exclusive deal? This is one of few multiplatform games I'll probably end up getting on PS3, so a demo would be nice.
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL
Post by: cool breeze on April 28, 2009, 11:47:37 PM
Would be on Thursday then, or is it some exclusive deal? This is one of few multiplatform games I'll probably end up getting on PS3, so a demo would be nice.

Pretty sure it's a 360 exclusive, and I think it's a multiplayer demo.

And yeah, maybe when it's closer to release I'll get a good idea of what system I'll buy it on.  In videos the PS3 version doesn't have tearing and Grin, for some reason, usually makes their games better on that system.  Plus I have the non-pooplock verison of Radd unlocked in the PS3 version since I got Rearmed on the PS3.  Problem is really the controls depending on how they're mapped.
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL
Post by: pilonv1 on April 28, 2009, 11:59:33 PM
multiplayer? :yuck
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL
Post by: demi on April 29, 2009, 12:00:00 AM
Someone got sum Gold Cards for me
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL
Post by: pilonv1 on April 29, 2009, 12:06:12 AM
i gave away a free month of gold to someone at work yesterday
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL
Post by: Jansen on April 29, 2009, 01:31:53 PM
yep i agree that it sucks.

shooting at someone else has never been so unsatisfying and the controls are clunky.
 
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL
Post by: archie4208 on April 29, 2009, 01:40:07 PM
i like it
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL
Post by: Bebpo on April 29, 2009, 02:56:04 PM
I'm not even going to download this.  I'm stoked for Bionic Commando, but I couldn't care less about the multiplayer.
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL
Post by: Don Flamenco on April 29, 2009, 03:47:09 PM
why even put MP in this game
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL
Post by: Mr. Gundam on April 29, 2009, 03:49:16 PM
why even put MP in this game

Because if you don't put multiplayer and/or co-op in a game, people bitch about it nonstop.
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL
Post by: Bebpo on April 29, 2009, 04:01:56 PM
why even put MP in this game

I'll raise you a question:
Why even put out MP demos.

What sold me on Lost Planet was the really fun SP demo.  If they I had just put out an MP demo I dunno if I would have picked up the game day 1.  Most of the games that have had MP demos and not SP demos I've passed on the full games.  Companies should just put out a demo that has BOTH if they want to show off the MP.
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL
Post by: demi on April 29, 2009, 05:06:05 PM
Anyone want to make an evilbore list for the BC contest at capcom?

http://www.capcom-unity.com/snow_infernus/blog/2009/04/29/bionic_commando_demo_is_live_contest__win_64000_microsoft_points_the_easy_way
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL
Post by: archie4208 on April 29, 2009, 05:08:57 PM
sure
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL
Post by: demi on April 29, 2009, 05:11:44 PM
Here's what the contest is

* Everyone DL's the demo
* Everyone changes their motto to Bionic Commando = RAD
* Post your GT
* Post your Capcom unity tag (register there)

Then I will collect all of you up (need 7) and post it to Capcom guy, and if we win, everyone gets 8000 points and a BCR code download

Everyone on that same list can enter with the same list as well I believe, giving us at least 8 chances to win
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: demi on April 29, 2009, 05:34:53 PM
Need 5 more
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: Brehvolution on April 29, 2009, 05:48:09 PM
How much time would be involved with this?

Is it a during the week day thing or a weekend thing?
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: demi on April 29, 2009, 05:53:23 PM
Um... it takes a grand total of 15 minutes

* Download the demo
* Change your motto
* Register on Capcom site

profit
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: Brehvolution on April 29, 2009, 05:55:12 PM
I meant the actual playing part. Do we all have to play on the same team at specific times? What are the goals necessary to win or is it just random?
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: demi on April 29, 2009, 05:55:58 PM
wut

No we dont play the demo at all. You just need to download it.
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: Brehvolution on April 29, 2009, 05:57:31 PM
It's in my queue. I just have to turn my 360 on when I get home. I'll change my info when I get home from work since I leave in 4 min..

So count me in.
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: demi on April 29, 2009, 06:00:52 PM
You have to register on Capcom site, so post your info when you are done
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: huckleberry on April 29, 2009, 06:03:53 PM
Count me in Demi.


Gamertag = Arde0

Capcom Unity tag = Arde0

changed my motto and am downloading the demo right now.
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: archie4208 on April 29, 2009, 06:05:49 PM
gt & capcom unity = archie4208
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: Herr Mafflard on April 29, 2009, 06:09:00 PM
I'm in  :D

CapcomUnity: InfectedGib
GT: InfectedGib

Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: demi on April 29, 2009, 06:09:28 PM
Need 2 more
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: MCD on April 29, 2009, 06:17:48 PM
Count me in Demi.

Gamertag = McDragon Live

Capcom Unity tag = McDragonLive

changed my motto and am downloading the demo right now.
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: demi on April 29, 2009, 06:18:35 PM
1 moar
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: MCD on April 29, 2009, 06:21:23 PM
also, thanks arde0 lol.
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: huckleberry on April 29, 2009, 06:25:43 PM
thanks? what did i do?
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: MCD on April 29, 2009, 06:26:38 PM
i made your post into a copy pasta.
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: huckleberry on April 29, 2009, 06:29:17 PM
lol
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: E-DuB on April 29, 2009, 06:31:47 PM
Is this open to Canadians? If so add me to the list
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: demi on April 29, 2009, 06:33:36 PM
US only, move to a real country
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: E-DuB on April 29, 2009, 06:34:43 PM
 :o
 :lol
 :(
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: demi on April 29, 2009, 06:36:27 PM
I think the US thing is for the Lunchbox only. You can still enter your name but I dont think you can submit a list, on the off-chance you win.
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: Jansen on April 29, 2009, 08:21:25 PM
if you need another one

GT = xeroxinlola
Capcom unity = WickedLaharl
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: demi on April 29, 2009, 08:56:25 PM
Cool, that would make enough for us

evilbore | XBL | Capcom

demi / demifish / demitrius
archie4208 / archie4208 / archie4208
Green Man / ParticleReality / ParticleReality
Arde0 / Arde0 / Arde0
Zero Hero /
InfectedGib / InfectedGib / InfectedGib
MCD / McDragon Live / McDragonLive
Jansen / xeroxinlola / WickedLaharl

All we need to do now is PM http://capcom-unity.com/capcomcontest and wait and see
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: demi on April 29, 2009, 11:04:05 PM
I cant find a game at all :|
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: demi on April 29, 2009, 11:11:50 PM
This game fucking SUCKS

It wouldnt let me swing or grapple on anything 3/4 the time.
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: cool breeze on April 29, 2009, 11:13:05 PM
game would be awesome in single player, but multiplayer sucks.  They did make the swinging more complicated than it needed to be.  It should have been a tap to zip, hold to swing instead of always L is swing, double press A to zip.
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: demi on April 29, 2009, 11:15:12 PM
I'm probably not gonna win any points either. COMPLETE WASTE OF TIME
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: demi on April 29, 2009, 11:17:07 PM
I'm trying to swing on things yes

You know like how Bionic Commando is played
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: cool breeze on April 29, 2009, 11:27:36 PM
wow, there is a one hit kill rifle in the multiplayer.  Nice jon creating the multiplayer, guys.

swinging is fun though, it just takes too many commands to do simple actions.
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: cool breeze on April 29, 2009, 11:42:37 PM
Play more games.  A shot to anywhere on the body isn't instant death unless it's instagib, but it's the point in instagib
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: Brehvolution on April 29, 2009, 11:45:28 PM
I was too late.  :'(

Good luck to you guys though. I hope you win. :)
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: chronovore on April 29, 2009, 11:46:10 PM
I was too late as well! Plus, hey, I don't live in the USA and that might have spoiled the list.

The video-blog made the multiplayer look unique and fun. I've added it to my download queue; I like the new web-based store at xbox.com. I tend to completely forget to download demo versions of games I want.
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: demi on April 29, 2009, 11:58:33 PM
I was too late.  :'(

Good luck to you guys though. I hope you win. :)

Does nobody on here read. Look closer. I left some details out. Details that you are going to fill in.
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: duckman2000 on April 30, 2009, 01:18:00 AM
Maybe if they didn't work on 18 fucking games at once, it would have been a lot more fun. Better yet, if only Capcom did this in house....

Capcom isn't exactly immune to failure
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: dark1x on April 30, 2009, 08:58:13 AM
I can see that there will be a great single player game in here with some potentially enjoyable multiplayer.  This demo was a terrible idea.

The swing mechanics seem like they will be fantastic, but there is quite a learning curve here.  Jumping right into multiplayer is about the last thing you'd want to do with unfamiliar mechanics.  It simply creates frustration.

Then they go ahead and choose a map set at night time.  I mean, come on, the visuals in the game can look fantastic yet this is about as bland an area as they could have selected.  They should have gone for something bright and memorable.

The framerate is also highly bothersome.  They unlocked v-sync and allowed it to cross the 30 fps barrier.  It results in a very unpolished looking game.  Screen tearing is present 100% of the time.  If the PC version were releasing in the same time frame, I'd go with that version.  At this point, the PS3 version is probably my first choice as they used vertical sync with that version (this is also based on the BCR engine, which ran better on PS3 anyways).

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Maybe if they didn't work on 18 fucking games at once, it would have been a lot more fun. Better yet, if only Capcom did this in house....
This is why the demo was a bad idea.  I really think the single player portion of the game will turn out to be excellent.  Rearmed was the single best "remake" of an old 2D game this gen.  Nothing else comes close to matching its quality.  GRIN is also divided up into different teams in various cities.  The GRIN which created "Wanted", for instance, is not the GRIN that has been working on Bionic Commando.
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: demi on April 30, 2009, 09:49:30 AM
We still need 1 more person btw
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: Brehvolution on April 30, 2009, 10:43:50 AM
All done

GT -zerohero375
Cap-unity - zerohero375
motto changed
demo dl'd
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: cool breeze on April 30, 2009, 11:54:13 AM
If another name is needed

GT: linkzg64
capcom unity: swaggaz

I'll change the motto or whatever else if needed
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: demi on April 30, 2009, 11:57:36 AM
Anyone can enter using the same names, it's not just one entry. If we all submit, that's like 8 chances for each of us.
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: cool breeze on April 30, 2009, 12:05:08 PM
so, what exactly do you do? get the 8 names and send them and submit them? where to? oh ok, I see.

what people are involved in this? whose gamer tags should I send to them?
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: demi on April 30, 2009, 12:07:29 PM
http://www.capcom-unity.com/snow_infernus/blog/2009/04/29/bionic_commando_demo_is_live_contest__win_64000_microsoft_points_the_easy_way
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: Brehvolution on April 30, 2009, 12:11:31 PM
Anyone can enter using the same names, it's not just one entry. If we all submit, that's like 8 chances for each of us.

I sent a message using your list. :pimp
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: cool breeze on April 30, 2009, 12:13:40 PM
ok, I sent a list
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: Herr Mafflard on April 30, 2009, 03:00:41 PM
sent a list too.
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: duckman2000 on May 05, 2009, 03:33:01 AM
:lol Managed to sit through one match, and that was easily one of the shittiest MP experiences I've had in the past few years. I'm sure the campaign will be neat, but that was just vile.
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: Jansen on May 13, 2009, 01:48:14 PM
anyone still buying this game?

the reviews so far haven't been too kind
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: Mr. Gundam on May 13, 2009, 01:57:42 PM
Edge (6/10) is the only one I've seen so far.
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: Jansen on May 13, 2009, 02:09:21 PM
game informer and edge

and it's not the scores that bother me, it was this:

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Which brings us back to those restrictions we mentioned earlier, and our biggest gripe for the game thus far: in order to keep you from straying too far from where the developers want you to go, they’ve employed three of the most irritating mechanics ever put in a videogame. The first is “nuclear fallout,” a remnant of the bomb that was set off over Ascension City. It’s a clever explanation, but really it’s nothing more than blue haze reminiscent of the Kryptonite fog in Superman 64—only more annoying because it kills you almost instantly. Basically anytime you swing somewhere too far off the main path, nuclear fallout kicks in and you have precious few seconds to get back to safety. The problem? The size of the main path varies—sometimes you can navigate around entire buildings; sometimes your path is limited down a narrow street. And the restriction isn’t limited to horizontal movement—sometimes going too high or too low will kill you as well, and rappelling to the top of any given building will sometimes reward you in finding ammo or a collectible, or at other times a near-instant death.

The second restrictive mechanic is water, and also has a reasonable explanation: your bionic arm is so heavy that your character can’t swim. The result is as cheap as it was six years ago in GTA III—fall in the water and you lose all mobility, drowning within seconds. If you’re lucky enough to be near a grab-able structure you can pull yourself to safety, but you drown so fast that most times you won’t have a chance to re-orient yourself before you’re staring at a game over screen. Which makes us wonder—why does a Bionic Commando have the lung capacity of an under-developed fetus?

The final restriction is fire, and although it thankfully appears much less often, getting even remotely close to flames will kill you instantly. We’re talking s’more-roasting distance, and after a couple of quick and inexplicable deaths, we soon acquired a Frankenstein-like aversion to fire


All three of these restrictions combine to result in some frustrating, confusing moments that make you feel more like a fragile child than a super warrior. Combat only left us feeling more inferior—while character movement and aiming is decent enough, Bionic Commando features an absurdly large targeting reticule that makes it feel more like you’re framing enemies for a picture than making pinpoint ballistic attacks.

sounds pretty shitty to me
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: Bebpo on May 13, 2009, 02:10:15 PM
Will get at $20.

Supporting GRIN for the awesome REarmed only goes so far.
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: duckman2000 on May 13, 2009, 02:26:09 PM
That's a shame. Crapcom smears its mark of poo on what could have been another great Swedish product.
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: Mr. Gundam on May 13, 2009, 02:39:54 PM
Will get at $20.

This.
Title: Re: Bionic Commando demo tomorrow on XBL (LOOK INSIDE FOR CONTEST)
Post by: Jansen on May 13, 2009, 02:48:28 PM
yeah it is capcoms fault that they outsourced the game to incapable developers

god i hope blue castle is up to the task with dead rising 2