Author Topic: Bionic Commando Rearmed 2: Local co-op only, don't bother with this trash (Read 3760 times)

Robo · « **on:** January 06, 2011, 12:58:41 PM »

PSN - February 1st, $14.99
XBLA - February 2nd, 1200 points

chievz: http://www.xbox360achievements.org/game/bionic-commando-rearmed-2/achievements/

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sequel to the best game on XBLA

demi · « **Reply #1 on:** January 06, 2011, 01:00:53 PM »

Hot... that's 3 games on XBLA in Feb alone

Still need to buy bullshit from earlier too. Fuuuu having a job

Himu · « **Reply #2 on:** January 06, 2011, 01:02:57 PM »

SEQUEL TO THE BEST DD GAME THIS GEN

Himu · « **Reply #3 on:** January 06, 2011, 01:04:12 PM »

MUSIC!

UNF!

[youtube=560,345]qyFLuTZnXpI[/youtube]

UNF

UNF

UNF

Don Flamenco · « **Reply #4 on:** January 06, 2011, 01:11:00 PM »

is that walt white on the cover?

The Sceneman · « **Reply #5 on:** January 06, 2011, 04:51:24 PM »

fuuuu this and Hard Corps, I'm gonna need to save my pennies for all the spacebucks required

iconoclast · « **Reply #6 on:** January 06, 2011, 09:46:26 PM »

February 2011 will not be topped

Trent Dole · « **Reply #7 on:** January 06, 2011, 10:19:05 PM »

Oh god that cover art

The Sceneman · « **Reply #8 on:** January 06, 2011, 10:42:27 PM »

Quote from: iconoclast on January 06, 2011, 09:46:26 PM

February 2011 will not be topped

It's just good that theres a slew of good shit coming to XBLA, theres been nothing but turds for a long time

GilloD · « **Reply #9 on:** January 06, 2011, 11:20:17 PM »

Wait, Hard Corps is coming to XBLA?!

Himu · « **Reply #10 on:** January 06, 2011, 11:46:50 PM »

MVC3 AND BCR2 IN FEB

iconoclast · « **Reply #11 on:** January 07, 2011, 12:31:03 AM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on January 06, 2011, 11:46:50 PM

MVC3 AND BCR2 IN FEB

+ there will probably be a new madcatz stick coming out alongside MvC3, and then there's Muchi Muchi Pork & Pink Sweets, Dodonpachi DFK Black Label, and Hard Corps Uprising

Feb is going to put a dent in my savings :'(

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #12 on:** January 07, 2011, 02:47:44 AM »

Great news. Now Capcom just needs to update Strider.

Enl · « **Reply #13 on:** January 07, 2011, 04:37:33 AM »

Quote from: Smooth Groove on January 07, 2011, 02:47:44 AM

Great news. Now Capcom just needs to update Strider.

Wasn't there a rumor going around that most of the ex-Grin team was working on a new Strider game?

Positive Touch · « **Reply #14 on:** January 07, 2011, 11:38:31 AM »

Quote from: Enl on January 07, 2011, 04:37:33 AM

Quote from: Smooth Groove on January 07, 2011, 02:47:44 AM
Great news. Now Capcom just needs to update Strider.

Wasn't there a rumor going around that most of the ex-Grin team was working on a new Strider game?

WHAT

i just got a boner in a public library

The Sceneman · « **Reply #15 on:** January 07, 2011, 12:05:07 PM »

Quote from: Enl on January 07, 2011, 04:37:33 AM

Quote from: Smooth Groove on January 07, 2011, 02:47:44 AM
Great news. Now Capcom just needs to update Strider.

Wasn't there a rumor going around that most of the ex-Grin team was working on a new Strider game?

FUD

Positive Touch · « **Reply #16 on:** January 07, 2011, 12:11:28 PM »

:'(

demi · « **Reply #17 on:** January 07, 2011, 12:37:07 PM »

Strider, lol.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #18 on:** January 10, 2011, 06:29:58 PM »

I'm not sure if I like the new-look RAD Spencer. They should have used the dreadlocked guy with a more cartoony look. The outrage would have been great

Robo · « **Reply #19 on:** January 10, 2011, 07:49:51 PM »

You must've missed the outrage when Crapcom announced they're using Jamaican Spencer for MvC3. I've been trolled by them plenty.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #20 on:** January 10, 2011, 07:52:09 PM »

Jamaican Spencer

iconoclast · « **Reply #21 on:** January 11, 2011, 05:08:16 AM »

Fuck dreadlock Spencer and everything about BC3D.

Normal Spencer > mustachio Spencer >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> *

Robo · « **Reply #22 on:** January 11, 2011, 11:41:38 AM »

But you can play as normal Spencer in BC3D! (provided you can also ignore his potty mouth and general humorlessness)

iconoclast · « **Reply #23 on:** January 22, 2011, 02:21:18 AM »

New video: http://www.gamesradar.com/f/bionic-commando-rearmed-2-video-full-access-preview/a-20110121151710618012

Looks great. I didn't like the last video too much, but this one looks way better.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #24 on:** January 24, 2011, 03:16:20 PM »

Quote from: Oscar the Grouch on January 11, 2011, 07:18:42 PM

Heh, yeah, I played through all of BC3D with the Rad skin.

I did the same.

Quote

It was actually a little jarring at the end when they showed the cinema with Dread Spencer. I was like, "ohh right."

The game was weird enough near the end that Dread Spencer didn't phase me.

Robo · « **Reply #25 on:** January 24, 2011, 06:04:03 PM »

Have any of the BC3D devs ever come out with any insight into some of the decisions behind that game?

It really just doesn't make a lick of sense to me why they would abandoned the rather lighthearted Rearmed interpretation in favor of a humorless, mean-spirited, and generally angsty take on the series for the 3D reboot.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #26 on:** January 24, 2011, 06:23:56 PM »

I would say only becuase the games that sell the best nowadays are mostly humorless, mean-spirited, and generally angsty (Call of Duty, God of War etc etc)

But I am a massive fan of BC3D, GOTY 2009. It was just so enjoyable to swing around and the sound design (music and VA in particular) was phenominal. Love the guy that played Super Joe.

iconoclast · « **Reply #27 on:** February 01, 2011, 09:11:21 PM »

~~Pirates~~ Game sharers ruin yet another game

demi · « **Reply #28 on:** February 01, 2011, 09:15:33 PM »

Good, just means BCR3 is 360 exclusive.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #29 on:** February 01, 2011, 10:32:24 PM »

staying up for this one

Himu · « **Reply #30 on:** February 01, 2011, 10:34:13 PM »

Quote from: Oscar the Grouch on February 01, 2011, 09:00:19 PM

Welp, PSN version has the shitty "you must be connected to PSN to launch the game" DRM from Final Fight, so I'm out. Pretty disappointing, I was really looking forward to the game.

that is so gay

The Sceneman · « **Reply #31 on:** February 01, 2011, 10:35:08 PM »

you only have yourself to blame, filthy pirate

The Sceneman · « **Reply #32 on:** February 02, 2011, 02:53:35 AM »

2 HOURS ARGHH

The Sceneman · « **Reply #33 on:** February 02, 2011, 05:11:29 AM »

its out, downloading now. 1.4 gigs and it's taking a little while

demi · « **Reply #34 on:** February 02, 2011, 08:16:08 AM »

Picked up this, ilomilo, an Hydrophobia in one swoop. Cause I'm ballin. Still got 1600 left too.

AdmiralViscen · « **Reply #35 on:** February 02, 2011, 08:43:15 AM »

Damn, 1.4gb

Raban · « **Reply #36 on:** February 02, 2011, 03:25:42 PM »

Tried the demo and I'm gonna skip on this. I can't stand the control changes. It doesn't even feel like BC.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #37 on:** February 02, 2011, 03:33:49 PM »

it takes one minute to adjust. Grow a set of balls

Anyway started the game on hard, and its HARD. Memories of the first game came flooding back. Gonna play all day today

Positive Touch · « **Reply #38 on:** February 02, 2011, 03:58:13 PM »

sweet, post impressions asap

so pumped for this game even if it's $15 instead of 10

The Sceneman · « **Reply #39 on:** February 02, 2011, 04:02:19 PM »

ASAP?

Bullet points from what I played before bed last night

- graphics are much more detailed than BCR1, but framerate seems a little choppier

- music is incredible, better than BCR1

- lots of comedy in the writing, even just scanning a trash can will yield a joke

all I can remember for now. Im just gonna have some breakfast and do some chores and get into the game proper now

Robo · « **Reply #40 on:** February 02, 2011, 04:33:11 PM »

I gleaned from the GAF thread that apparently Crapcom removed the outside portion of the Albatross level on Normal difficulty from the first Rearmed with an update a few months ago, and also added unlimited lives. Casual gamers

ManaByte · « **Reply #41 on:** February 02, 2011, 04:36:43 PM »

The PSN version has DRM that requires an internet connection at all times.

Raban · « **Reply #42 on:** February 02, 2011, 04:42:27 PM »

Quote from: The Sceneman on February 02, 2011, 03:33:49 PM

it takes one minute to adjust. Grow a set of balls

It's not about adjusting, it's an inferior control scheme. I have to press B twice just to swing forward, fuck that shit.

Quote from: Robo on February 02, 2011, 04:33:11 PM

I gleaned from the GAF thread that apparently Crapcom removed the outside portion of the Albatross level on Normal difficulty from the first Rearmed with an update a few months ago, and also added unlimited lives. Casual gamers

I was wondering about this, since I hopped in earlier today and saw I could no longer Game Over. Wtf Capcom.

iconoclast · « **Reply #43 on:** February 02, 2011, 05:09:55 PM »

My download finally finished, god damn. Gonna marathon this bitch tonight

The Sceneman · « **Reply #44 on:** February 02, 2011, 05:10:56 PM »

*high five*

also it looks like co-op is local only, which is great. Can get a irl friend to get that achievement with me.
Well Ive done my chores and brewed my coffee, gonna get into it right now

demi · « **Reply #45 on:** February 02, 2011, 05:16:13 PM »

uh wut. Local only?

Fuck that shit. Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck I want a refund.

Himu · « **Reply #46 on:** February 02, 2011, 05:17:20 PM »

only local co-op and only playable online.

what the fuck capcom

Raban · « **Reply #47 on:** February 02, 2011, 05:27:36 PM »

Quote from: Stringer Bell on February 02, 2011, 05:17:20 PM

only local co-op and only playable online.

what the fuck capcom

Quote from: demi on February 02, 2011, 05:16:13 PM

uh wut. Local only?

Fuck that shit. Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck I want a refund.

Himu · « **Reply #48 on:** February 02, 2011, 05:28:39 PM »

Like I was planning on buying this and playing it while I get myself settled when I move but who knows if I'll have online or not then.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #49 on:** February 02, 2011, 06:02:08 PM »

fucking piece of shit shitbox fucking hard froze four times during level 2. tried clearing my cache, didn't do shit. Googling symptoms now. FUUUUCK I WANT TO PLAY THIS

I was getting freezes playing Mass Effect 2 and Castlevania also, guess my box is on the way out $:-\$

The Sceneman · « **Reply #50 on:** February 02, 2011, 06:10:02 PM »

man I'm fucked off

iconoclast · « **Reply #51 on:** February 02, 2011, 06:19:48 PM »

I'm up to level 5 so far (playing on hard and not using jump). It's good, but the controls are really weird. I have no clue why they changed everything so much. The controls in BCR were absolutely perfect. /shrug

Good game so far though.

iconoclast · « **Reply #52 on:** February 02, 2011, 07:43:23 PM »

WTF is this shit. The stage 9 boss or whatever does a move that you HAVE to jump over, or you take damage. I hope I'm missing something here. $:-\$

Beat him. If you dodge all of his other patterns perfectly, you'll have just enough health to withstand the attacks that you're supposed to jump over. So lame.

Also, why do the alternate weapons have ammo? Didn't every weapon in BCR have infinite ammo? Pointless.

The Sceneman · « **Reply #53 on:** February 02, 2011, 08:42:21 PM »

Uh, just use the jump button? I dont think youre supposed to beat the game on hard without jumping, thats what easy is for. The levels are designed to be jumped around too. Fuck it.

Anyhow I gave my HDD a hard thwack to make sure it's stuck in real good cos I figured thats where my freezes were coming from. Managed to beat stage 2 with no freeze. Yay. Hard mode is a joke compared to BCR1, thats for sure.

iconoclast · « **Reply #54 on:** February 02, 2011, 08:45:58 PM »

Nah, that was the only part where not jumping screwed me. I hope I just missed a piece I could grapple onto and avoid the floor attack, but I'm not counting on it.

This game's pretty long too. Seems longer than the first anyway. It's been good so far though, so I'm not complaining. I just think there haven't been enough bosses so far.

iconoclast · « **Reply #55 on:** February 03, 2011, 10:34:30 AM »

Just beat this. I played on hard and didn't use the jump. Everything went well except for the aforementioned Gorilla boss.

Cons:
- Limited ammo for special weapons. Why?
- The altered controls. Again, why? BCR's controls were absolutely perfect. The new controls take some getting used to, but they start to flow smoothly after you're used to the changes. Still, they are not an improvement - they're a sidestep at best. Pointless.
- Hard mode is too easy. You get tons of lives and you can take quite a few hits. The punishment for dying is too small as well, since you only lose a few seconds of progress due to the generous checkpoints. I haven't tried Retro mode yet, so I hope that's comparable to Super Hard difficulty in BCR.
- Occasionally dodgy framerate.

Pros:
- Everything else.

So it's an awesome game. I'm not sure if it's as good as the original, but it's pretty close at least. I'll need to play Retro mode, collect all of the hidden yashichis and upgrades, and do the challenge rooms before I decide if this is a 10/10 game or a 9/10.

demi · « **Reply #56 on:** February 03, 2011, 10:35:54 AM »

Fuck this game sounds like shit. $15 down the drain. BioShock 2 all over.

iconoclast · « **Reply #57 on:** February 03, 2011, 04:33:22 PM »

I'd say Dead Rising 2 is a more accurate comparison. More of the same, some improvements, some downgrades, easier as a whole. This will probably be the best XBLA game all year, or maybe in second place behind

DANGUN FEVERON

Anyway, just got done playing co-op. Now I'll start working on the challenge rooms.

Bebpo · « **Reply #58 on:** February 03, 2011, 04:39:06 PM »

I saw Eurogamer gave this a 6/10. Hmmmmmm, I normally trust iconoclast's tastes, but I think I'll wait for a price drop since I'm not in a rush.

I mainly just care about the soundtrack.

iconoclast · « **Reply #59 on:** February 03, 2011, 04:57:58 PM »

I just read the Eurogamer review. He mostly makes fair points, but I disagree with some of the things he says. Firstly, he laments the absence of the top-down mini-stages. Really?! That is the best change in the game - those stages fucking sucked. I'd always go out of my way to avoid them if at all possible. Secondly, I miss the hacking mini game too. They were fun and the dialogue of the soldiers was pretty amusing. So I agree that it sucks that they're gone, but it's no big deal. The rest of the time he's just complaining about the controls. They have changed and they do feel less natural, but once you get the hang of them you can fly through levels just as quickly as BCR. It's a needless change, but whatever.

The soundtrack is awesome though. It's on par with the first game, more or less.

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Author Topic: Bionic Commando Rearmed 2: Local co-op only, don't bother with this trash (Read 3760 times)