Bionic Commando (2009 video game)

Infobox VG| title = Bionic Commando


developer = GRIN
publisher = Capcom
designer = Ulf Andersson [ [http://www.bioniccommando.com/us/podcasts/view/30 Bionic Commando ] ]
engine = Diesel
series = "Bionic Commando"
released = 2009 [cite web|url=http://kotaku.com/5060930/bionic-commando-delayed-coming-early-2009|title=Bionic Commando Delayed, Coming "Early 2009"|last=Plunkett|first=Luke |date=October 9, 2008|publisher=Kotaku|language=English|accessdate=2008-10-09]
genre = Action
modes = Single-player,Multiplayer
ratings =
platforms = PlayStation 3, Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360
media = Blu-ray Disc, DVD-DLcite web|url=http://www.gamepro.com/microsoft/xbox360/50495/info.shtml|title="Bionic Commando" Page|publisher=GamePro|accessdate=2008-06-03]
requirements =
input = Keyboard and mouse, SIXAXIS Controller, DualShock 3, Xbox 360 Controller

"Bionic Commando" is the working title to the seventh generation console installment in Capcom's long-running adventure-platformer series, developed and published by Capcom in collaboration with Swedish developer GRIN (best known for "Ballistics" and the Microsoft Windows version of "Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter" series). The game is the direct sequel of the second game and its remake Bionic Commando Rearmed in the series, released in 1988 for the NES and 2008 current gen systems.The development team has gone on record saying they have looked through all the old games including Mercs for connections. The game is run on the homebrewed Grin "Diesel" Engine.

On October 16, 2007, GameSpot reported that Capcom had revealed their plans to release the sequel on Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. According to a Capcom spokesperson a Wii version is also a possibility if the fans want it. [ [http://www.videogamer.com/news/10-01-2008-7228.html Wii version of Bionic Commando a possibility - Bionic Commando for Xbox 360 News - VideoGamer.com ] ] No release date has been confirmed. [ [http://www.gamespot.com/news/6181070.html Bionic Commando returns, "GameSpot.com"] ] The biggest problem with a Wii version would be the constant arm swinging for use of the arm which is one reason why they haven't started developing them. [Top Secret Bionic Commando Podcast]

Gameplay

Initial speculation pegged the game as a sandbox third person action game, similar to games such as "Spider-Man 2" or "". [ [http://www.gamevideos.com/video/id/15568 "GameVideos.com" trailer] ] However, more recent information suggests it will be more linear Fact|date=June 2008. The player will be able to swing around Ascension City and other environments such as canyons, which will feature multiple routes that will require players to use various swinging techniques. Spencer is also able to target enemies while hanging upside down, climbing a building or even in mid-swing, while using an implement called the "Bionic Arm" which can be used to attack enemies at close range. He can also use it to grab and launch objects such as boulders and cars at enemies.

Multiplayer

It was confirmed in the August issue of Game Informerfact|date=July 2008 that Bionic Commando will have an option for online multi-play with 10 players. It will feature classic staples such as deathmatch and capture the flag. The bionic arm will still be usable online.

Plot and setting

The events of the game take place ten years after the NES installment. [cite web|url=http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3163807|title=Bionic Commando Preview|date=2007-10-19] According to Capcom's press release, this iteration follows Nathan Spencer (voiced by Mike Patton, Ex-Faith No More lead singer ), [cite web|url=http://360.advancedmn.com/article.php?artid=11531|title=Faith No More's Mike Patton to Voice Bionic Commando|date=2007-10-18] a government operative working in the fictional Ascension City and an Operative for the Tactical Arms and Security Committee or T.A.S.C which specializes in training bionic commandos like Spencer. After he is betrayed by his own government and falsely imprisoned for assignations he had no part of as the great bionic purge begins. Before his execution, an experimental weapon detonates in Ascension City, unleashing an earthquake along with a radioactive shockwave that leaves the city destroyed and wiping out its populace, with the threat of an invasion from a terrorist force.cite web|url=http://www.cheatcc.com/ccc_newsserver/Article.aspx?PostID=374174|title=Capcom Revitalizes Bionic Commando|author=unknown |publisher=Cheat Code Central|date=2007-10-16|accessdate=2007-10-17] Spencer is now freed to redeem his name along with the T.A.S.C's and is reunited with his bionic arm which he was stripped of. [http://www.bioniccommando.com/en/pages/NG_Key_figures/id:1#content]

Super Joe, a supporting character from the original NES version, will also appear in the sequel. [cite web|url=http://news.teamxbox.com/xbox/15867/Bionic-Commando-Super-Joe-Returns/|title=Bionic Commando: Super Joe Returns, "Team Xbox"] He will be voiced by Steven Blum. [ [http://voice123.com/steveblum Steve Blum at Voice123] ] The character is now identified as Joseph Gibson, the Player 1 character from the arcade game "Mercs".cite video game|title=Mercs|developer=Capcom|level=Opening intro|quote=Joseph Gibson - Former Green Beret in the 7th Airborne. He has mastered a large variety of weapons. Now he is a Merc.] In the new "Bionic Commando", Gibson is the former lead director of the T.A.S.C, who assists Spencer to clear his name and in turn help bionics become legal again [http://www.bioniccommando.com/en/pages/NG_Key_figures/id:17#content]

Players can also use a code found in "" to unlock a skin of "RAD" Spencer from the original game with short hair green blazer and converse like shoes.

Related media

A comic book tie-in is being written by Andy Diggle, with Colin Wilson providing the art. [ [http://www.bioniccommando.com/en/comics/ Bionic Command comic page] ] [ [http://www.newsarama.com/comics/080718-BionicCommandoWeb.html Diggle: Bringing Bionic Commando to Webcomics] , Newsarama, July 18, 2008] every Wednesday a new page is posted on the site and after the game release a monthly comic will be released by Devil's Due Publishing. Dave Gibbons the artist of Watchmen is said to be doing the cover for the 35 page collection of comic off the site which is given to all that reserve the game.

References

External links

* [http://www.bioniccommando.com/ "Bionic Commando" official website]
* [http://www.grin.se/ Developer Grin's official website]
* [http://www.capcom.com/ Publisher Capcom's official website]