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A disgraced bionic soldier returns to a shattered city, swinging through ruins and fighting terrorists with his mechanical arm.
Released 28 Jul 2009
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The first true sequel to the classic 1988 Nintendo Entertainment System original, Bionic Commando sees the return of the bionically-enhanced Nathan "R.A.D." Spencer. Time has not been kind to Spencer: Five years after his heroic defeat of the Imperials, he has been betrayed by the government he swore to serve, imprisoned for...
Developed by Capcom · Published by Capcom






Nathan “R.A.D.” Spencer is a bionic soldier sent into the ruins of Ascension City after a terrorist attack devastates it. Once imprisoned by the government he served, he is offered a chance to take part in a behind-the-lines mission.
Play from a third-person perspective, using Spencer’s bionic arm to hook onto distant points and swing with momentum through vertical environments. In combat, the arm can grab and throw enemies or objects, while firearms and close-range attacks provide other ways to fight.
The campaign moves through a sequence of missions across ruined streets, buildings, and other hazards. New combat abilities, weapons, and upgrades become available as you progress; challenges and collectibles offer additional goals. A multiplayer mode with stat tracking is also included.
Players who enjoy the game most often praise the bionic arm’s momentum-based swinging, describing it as satisfying once its controls click, and appreciate using the arm to throw enemies or objects during fights. Some also enjoy the soundtrack, action-movie atmosphere, and nostalgic feel. Criticism commonly focuses on grapple controls that can feel imprecise or clunky, restrictive routes bounded by radiation, and combat or storytelling that some players find repetitive or underwhelming.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
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| Metacritic | 69/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |