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As Nathan Spencer, swing a bionic arm instead of jumping, shoot through enemy stages, and rescue captured agent Super Joe.
Released 28 Jul 2009
Swing Instead of Jumping
Shoot While Swinging
Hack Enemy Computers
Classic side-scrolling gameplay is reporting back for duty with Bionic Commando Rearmed, a remake of the classic NES game, out now on PC.20 years after the 8-bit classic was released, Bionic Commando Rearmed recreates the world of the original with a complete "2.5D" visual revamp.
Developed by Capcom · Published by Capcom
Play as Nathan “R.A.D.” Spencer on his first mission: rescue captured agent Super Joe from the Imperials. Spencer cannot jump; he uses a bionic arm to grapple, swing, and move through a 2.5D side-scrolling campaign.
Use the arm to cross gaps and navigate hazards while shooting enemies with a range of weapons. The campaign also includes top-down stages, enemy-computer hacking, and boss encounters that put grappling and combat to use.
The remake adds bionic-arm abilities, weapons, and larger bosses. Optional Challenge Rooms focus on obstacle courses and swing puzzles, with times ranked online; local modes support two-player co-op and competitive matches for up to four players.
Players who enjoy the game often praise the unusual grappling-based movement, especially once its timing and controls become familiar. Reviews also appreciate the remake’s connection to the NES original, its reworked soundtrack, and the satisfaction of learning boss patterns or mastering challenge courses. Some also enjoy playing the campaign cooperatively with a friend.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
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| Metacritic | 86/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
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