It seems the latest issue of Famitsu (according to IGN) has confirmed that a remake of the original Bionic Commando is on its way to Xbox Live Arcade. Entitled Bionic Commando: Master D Revival Plan, the game will feature 3D graphics but retain the classic feel. In other words it sounds like the game will utilize 3D characters and background, but restrict gameplay to 2D, much like the Prince of Persia remake already available on XBLA. The game is also expected to include a co-op mode and will include new areas. There are plans to tie the Xbox Live Arcade remake in with the upcoming retail title as well. Let's hope that doesn't mean Capcom will be soiling our 2D memories with dreadlocks. The remake is scheduled to arrive this spring in Japan.[Via Evil Avatar]
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1-16-2008 @ 11:34AM
xenocidic said...
"in Japan"( ? ) so it's not coming to N.A. ?
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1-16-2008 @ 11:47AM
Richard Mitchell said...
It hasn't been announced for North America, no. Given Capcom's XBLA presence here, though, I'll bet it's coming. Probably to coincide with the release of the retail version.
1-16-2008 @ 11:54AM
Jonah Falcon said...
Wanna bet it'll come out 2 weeks before the new Bionic Commando is released? Tie-in time.
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1-16-2008 @ 12:14PM
DemonGSides said...
It better feature hitler.
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1-16-2008 @ 12:17PM
Tony said...
They don't specify if this is the arcade version or the NES version. They're significantly different. I hope it's the latter.
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1-16-2008 @ 12:18PM
Justin said...
"alreadsy"?
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1-16-2008 @ 12:55PM
ccc said...
WOW, rememebr when Capcom did this to the classic Strider game on the ps1 with Strider collections I think it was called? I never played the remake so if anyone did, was it any good?
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1-16-2008 @ 1:32PM
Ashraam said...
It's a little annoying that they'd release it in Japan before other countries considering the original game basically tanked there.
Capcom supposedly didn't even consider the game a hit until recently when people in other countries wouldn't stop asking for a sequel/remake/rerelease.
Ah well. Here's to hoping that when we do finally get it it'll be worth the wait.
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1-16-2008 @ 3:10PM
Justin said...
Words cannot describe the awesomeness at hand.
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