Bionic Commando "Chronicles" comming to XBLA/PSN

[abrader]

I am looking forward to this;

January 16, 2008 - We'd have settled for just one Bionic Commando game this year, but it turns out that Capcom has more on the way! The latest issue of Famitsu has a first look at Bionic Commando: Master D Revival Plan, a 3D remake of the original Bionic Commando (known in Japan as Hitler's Revival).

Aside from the 3D visuals, the game promises to maintain the flavor of the original title, which presumably means pure side-scrolling gameplay. Capcom is adding a simultaneous two player mode, secret areas, and some elements that will connect the classic title to the new full 3D Bionic Commando.

The Bionic Commando remake will be released as a paid download through Xbox Live Arcade and the PlayStation Store. Pricing hasn't been set, but a Japanese release is planned for this Spring.

I am a huge fan of the coin-op and will like to see what they do here.

[abrader]

I doubt they will base it on the NES version - but I love that version too and bought Capcom Classics mini-mix for GBA just to play thru it again.

I agree with your opinion considering coinop vs nes - bit i still love the coinop and am looking forward to this.

Dont you think it can be made to be better?

[abrader]

That Capcom Classics Mini-mix for GBA is really worth a buy too - its got NES Bionic commando, Strider and a wierd take on Final Fight I had never played before.

[Eric P]

i'll second the arcade game not being as good as the nes game

i'd wish for a PSP game like they did with GnG though

but alas

[FancyFeast]

sorry to post my over mouthy opinion on this, but as an owner of the arcade board....

... it really is garbage isn't it?

The C64 (euro capcom, not the US version) and NES versions outclass the arcade version several times over.

You must be joking.  I bet you like the Genesis version of Eswat too.

[AdmiralViscen]

This + Lode Runner =

[ToxicAdam]

BC is my favorite NES game (even moreso than Zelda).

I was hoping this thread would be about them releasing an expanded 2D remake of the NES game.

[SpudBud]

Awesome news. I would love more 3d remake of old games on XBLA/PSN.

[FancyFeast]

This + Lode Runner =

I like you.   

[FancyFeast]

Bionic Commando Arcade 

Fak you, awesome action sidescroller.  NES version was far too clinical and fuck distinguished mentally-challenged.

[Rman]

Bionic Commando Arcade 

Fak you, awesome action sidescroller.  NES version was far too clinical and fuck distinguished mentally-challenged.

Whaaaa.

The arcade was crap compared to NES version.

[abrader]

The arcade version is AWESOME

I can see why it frustrated people who sucked at it

1hit kills are too hard for many.

[demi]

I bet you think the Arcade version of Contra is better, too

[abrader]

Arcade Contra is better because the NES version is wayyyy too easy....

coinop contra vs nes contra is a whole different argument from coinop BC vs NES BC....

at least NES contra plays like the coinop....(just with little play-tike difficulty)

NES Bionic commando is a completely different type of game from coinop BC.

[abrader]

So how is NES contra better?

Coinop Contra has better GFX, better music, proper difficulty, etc....

NES contra is a watered down home version of the same game with lessor GFX, lessor music and its so easy you can complete all 8 stages over and over like 15-20 times on one life while practically blindfolded.

NES contra also featured wayyyy tooo much slowdown when many enemies were on screen.

Really I like both but NES contra cant hold a candle to the coinop....its like comparing FarCry Wii to FarCry PC.

NES Bionic commando on the other hand gives you a much more epic adventure game where as the arcade game was a very simple action/shooter/platforming game. The NES version is not even trying to be the coinop version.

[demi]

Listen man, I got all the achievements on Arcade Contra... it's crap

The awkward flip animation is just the start, if that's better GFX then I think we should stop there

[abrader]

On coinop contra at least the gun drops look different depending on what gun it is where as on the NES all gun drops look like that silly red falcon symbol, and your character always has the same gun in his hands regardless of what was picked up - and for the barrier your character flashes colors on the NES edition instead of having the visible flying blades present in the coin-op.

Thats just for starters.

The jump animation is fine.....on the NES version dood morphs into a samus like ball when he jumps.

I guess its a matter of preference. It is historically one of my fav games ever so I have bested all versions many many times.

Room in the collection for both.

[abrader]

Are you guys confusing the NES Contra with the Famicom Contra?

The Famicom contra was different from NES contra and featured animated backgrounds more like the coin-op.

I can see Famicom Contra being more of a contender for the better than coinop version.

Worst version ever was the DOS edition

[FancyFeast]

Listen man, I got all the achievements on Arcade Contra... it's crap

The awkward flip animation is just the start, if that's better GFX then I think we should stop there

Omg you must be a shit eater.  Go player Strider 2.

[abrader]

WTF?

I respect Demi's opinion more than most - dont troll this debate.

Bow down to your Gamerscore master.

[abrader]

Also mentioning "achievements" tells me you were playing coinop contra on XBLA.

I had that version and liked it for the nostalgia....but you are better served playing on on an actual cabinet at the arcade.

The coinop contra on that Konami arcade comp for DS is 'ok'.

My experience was like this....

Played Contra alot at the arcade.....LOVED it.....then the home version came out and my arcade buddies and I all laughed the the girly home version.

It seems the only people who like NES contra better are those who never played it proper on a Konami cabinet, grew up on the NES edition and just now recently played coinop contra over XBLA or some emulator, etc....

Its just not the same....the coinop cabinet also used one of those taller screens used for many shooters around the same era.

[FancyFeast]

Dumi, umybitch.

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[abrader]

eh?

LOL I just noticed you typed "STrider 2" above....

Yeah I cant wait to see one of these gomibots defend that shit-stack.

[FancyFeast]

Sidenote:

Does anyone remember the Genesis Conta Clone, where you held down the face buttons to rotate your gun? That was pretty decent, I beat it.   

[abrader]

Hardcorps?

[FancyFeast]

eh?

LOL I just noticed you typed "STrider 2" above....

Yeah I cant wait to see one of these gomibots defend that shit-stack.

Exactly, these numbskulls most likely didn't get to experiece BC in the arcade when it was relevant.   

[FancyFeast]

Hardcorps?

No, it was pretty much a contra style game, I think it was sega 1st party.  It was a clone for sure but pretty awesome.

[abrader]

Dammit - I can kinda remember something like that but I cant put my finger on it.

Try to remember!

You used two buttons to rotate your aim either counter clockwise or clockwise right?

Forgotten Worlds?

[FancyFeast]

Oh fuck yea!    Contra with jetpacks.  Rad game!


Nice find, I was trying to remember a month or two back.   

[demi]

WTF?

I respect Demi's opinion more than most - dont troll this debate.

Bow down to your Gamerscore master.

FancyFart owned, bow to me

[FancyFeast]

Forgotten Worlds is a Capcom arcade game.  nubs.

Yea i can google too.   

[FancyFeast]

Clearly.  Problem is Forgotten Worlds Genesis is one of the easiest games ever made if you play with two people.  Like Strider 2 easy.

I go in solo.  No homo.

[abrader]

Forgotten Worlds is a Capcom arcade game.  nubs.

nubs - it was also a system selling Genesis title.

Did the arcade version have the weapon shops? I forget.

This is one title I mostly ignored at the arcade but played alot on the Genesis.

[abrader]

Ahhh here is a good one....

Coin-op Section Z gets its ass kicked all oveer the known universe by the NES edition.

The NES version even looks better!

[Rman]

Forgotten Worlds is a Capcom arcade game.  nubs.

nubs - it was also a system selling Genesis title.

Did the arcade version have the weapon shops? I forget.

This is one title I mostly ignored at the arcade but played alot on the Genesis.

Mame is your friend, abrader.  MacMAME for you since you rock macs.

[FancyFeast]

Ahhh here is a good one....

Coin-op Section Z gets its ass kicked all oveer the known universe by the NES edition.

The NES version even looks better!

NES Section Z kicked much ass.  Never played the arcade one.

[Mr. Gundam]

[hyp]

[FancyFeast]

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PS3 version right?  I can tell.

[abrader]

yay it is a remake of the nes game!

[abrader]

this is gonna be fukk awesome that first stage from the nes game looks amazing redone.

[FancyFeast]

Hopefully they update his ten yard fight animations.

[abrader]

Hopefully they update his ten yard fight animations.

They did a good job on MAverick Hunter X - I have faith.

[disgruntled_jojo]

If they actually base the JP remake on the Hitler IP, I'd get some PSN monies and a JP account just to buy it.  Killing Nazis makes every game better!

[abrader]

LOL - you just reminded me to go play Front Line on my Taito Legends disk

[Enl]

Hopefully they update his ten yard fight animations.

They did a good job on MAverick Hunter X - I have faith.

I think this is being done by the same people that is doing the 3d version, not the Maverick Hunter X team.

[MCD]

Yeah, GRIN. (GRAW PC version)

[Enl]

Stolen from GAF who took it from IGN. This game looks sick! Far better looking than the 3d one that's coming out. Plus you can use it to unlock the original orange spikey haired commando instead of Mr. Dreadlocks in the 3d version.

Video

Preview

More screenshots HERE:

[abrader]

fucking so awesome i just shot one off!

[Saint Cornelius]

fucking so awesome i just shot one off!

me too!

[FancyFeast]

Impressive as all shit.  :worshippy

[abrader]

LOL watch it sell better than the new 3D game.

[AdmiralViscen]

Why does IGN have the slowest fucking videos on the whole interwebs? It can't be just me can it?

[Rman]

So is this a remake of the NES version or of the arcade version?  The official pr says the original arcade version, but the screenshots look like a re-imagined NES version.  Looks awesome regardless.  Here's hoping we get a Mega Man Powered Up 2 and 3 via XBLA, too.

[Enl]

So is this a remake of the NES version or of the arcade version?  The official pr says the original arcade version, but the screenshots look like a re-imagined NES version.  Looks awesome regardless.  Here's hoping we get a Mega Man Powered Up 2 and 3 via XBLA, too.

The video and screenshot above says it's a direct remake of the NES version all the way. Not only that there's new bosses, weapons, hidden areas and co-op (no online though since it was just added). Now they need to add a level editor and this will be GOTY for me.

[Rman]

So is this a remake of the NES version or of the arcade version?  The official pr says the original arcade version, but the screenshots look like a re-imagined NES version.  Looks awesome regardless.  Here's hoping we get a Mega Man Powered Up 2 and 3 via XBLA, too.

The video and screenshot above says it's a direct remake of the NES version all the way. Not only that there's new bosses, weapons, hidden areas and co-op (no online though since it was just added). Now they need to add a level editor and this will be GOTY for me.

 

[hyp]

just saw the video... HOLY SHIT YES

[Kyle]

awesome

[The Fake Shemp]

HOLY CRAP. DAY ONE.

[hyp]

HOLY CRAP. DAY ONE.

XBLA