GiantBomb Review
18 User Reviews
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It’s been a long time coming, Spencer. Was it worth the wait?
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The original console version of Bionic Commando, released on the NES in 1988, presented a completely new way to play the classic side-scrolling action game; replacing the jump button with a unique bionic arm. Rather than leap across hazardous gaps and pitfalls, players were required to use the arm to ...
Reviewed by ElectricBoogaloo on June 5, 2009
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6 out of 6 found this review helpful. |
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The Flesh Is Weak
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X360
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Every few months a game comes along that I absolutely want to love, but for some reason or another just can't. These are usually games that have fundamental mechanics that are both novel and fun, but make poor decisions when it comes to simple design choices. I really hate it ...
Reviewed by MSG on May 24, 2009
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6 out of 6 found this review helpful. |
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Brilliant - IF your expectations are in the right place.
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PS3
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Of all the professional reviews I've read on the web, I think that the gang at Giant Bomb are one of the few who really understood how the limitations (and really, there aren't many) of Bionic Commando should be weighed into the overall scope of things when both reviewing and playing the ...
Reviewed by FrankieViturello on May 23, 2009
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5 out of 5 found this review helpful. |
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Boronic
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PS3
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Boring I tried to give it a chance but it just did not grap me at all. I enjoyed rearmed but not this girly arm. I do feel bad for Grin. A lot of their games were ok but they just did not hit the masses like they should have. ...
Reviewed by MrFixIt on Sept. 6, 2009
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0 out of 3 found this review helpful. |
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I thought the game was great
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X360
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I don't mind the linear nature of the game because the rest of the surrounding gameplay was fun. I loved the attacks I could do with the arm and I actually thought the weapons were great. Since I was limited to ammo it made me focus on using the weapons ...
Reviewed by JennaHaze on May 18, 2009
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3 out of 4 found this review helpful. |
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State of Emergency
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PS3
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A lot like a summer film, Bionic Commando doesn't pull off all the things you might expect it to, but it does enough to keep you entertained for a few hours and presents itself well while it's at it. It won't be the best game you'll play all year, but ...
Reviewed by Scheds on May 28, 2009
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2 out of 2 found this review helpful. |
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There's just something missing
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X360
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Around this time of year there's always that game that has novel features, looks pretty good but it's just missing something integral to a great experience. This time it's Bionic Commando. From start to finish the game refuses to give you a clear and coherent reason for giving a damn ...
Reviewed by Scroll on June 5, 2009
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1 out of 1 found this review helpful. |
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Bionic Commando
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X360
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First of all let me tell you that the game is great. I'm a fan of Bionic Commando since the first game so I was really stoked for this title. On the videos the gameplay looked fluid and the battles interesting enough for me to reserve the game at release ...
Reviewed by troncoparati on May 23, 2009
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1 out of 1 found this review helpful. |
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Bionic Commando
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PS3
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When you see a game like this you think something like "this could be a great idea." I thought that same thing, but when I actually played the game, I found myself disappointed. Now that's not to say that this isn't a good game, but the faults overshadow the good ...
Reviewed by Tillett on May 28, 2009
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1 out of 1 found this review helpful. |
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If you see it on sale then sure, but I wouldn't pay full price.
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X360
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Overall it's fine. Not really great, but not a waste.How's the swinging? To be honest: Pretty annoying.You'll have fun swinging around for about 5 seconds, then hit an awkward corner or a wall, or run out of cieling. The swinging's also very fiddley- I'm just gonna compare it to Spider-Man ...
Reviewed by I_smell on May 28, 2009
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Swing, Shoot, Repeat, but very pretty!
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X360
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Bionic Commando, is the reboot of the old NES franchise that was one of the first game that deserved a M rating, due to Hitlers head exploding! But anyways, the game begins with Nathan in jail because people with bionic's have been outlawed by the goverment. anyways you get a ...
Reviewed by TheFaintingBear on June 19, 2009
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X360
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There are few better ways of representing what a pure ‘videogame’ really is than the original Bionic Commando. Its traditional visual style, depthless plot and awesome 8-bit music are all hallmarks of a great game from the late 1980s. It was a big hit, which is why the arcade and ...
Reviewed by Kibblez on June 25, 2009
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Bionic Commando
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PS3
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GRIN isn't the biggest name out there. They are probably more well know for their early PC games. For those of you who don't know, GRIN was founded in 1997 by brothers Bo and Ulf Andersson. They are located in Sweden. Bionic Commando is the sequel to the 1988 game ...
Reviewed by gingertastic_10 on July 1, 2009
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Review: Bionic Commando
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X360
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I have very fond memories of Bionic Commando on NES. As a kid, I was always saving up every penny I could earn in anticipation of my next visit to the video store. I would debate what game I would rent next, hoping it would be good and ...
Reviewed by mattamusprime on Aug. 8, 2009
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Took a while to get into, but after a while it grew on me.
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PS3
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Pros * The swing mechanics take some getting used too, but after a bit of practice you'll be flying through the air with the greatest of ease. It's more skill based then the swing mechanics out of say Spiderman. * Chucking cars at dudes is fun. * Great visual and ...
Reviewed by Dimsey on May 26, 2009
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Overall a worthwhile game to play, but it does have some bumps...
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X360
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Bionic Commando brings back to live a 20 year old classic side scroller, thrusting it into the 1st person shooter world of games. The story picks up 5- 6 years after the events of the original game with Spencer in prison awaiting execution, and bionics outlawed. Bionics are hunted and ...
Reviewed by KungFuM0nk3y on July 21, 2009
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A very strong franchise revival
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X360
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First, a disclaimer. I inadvertently started my first playthrough on the hardest difficulty and wound up sticking with it. All my experiences are from playing through the game being utterly destroyed over and over again for hours on end. I think it's fair to say i've seen the worst the ...
Reviewed by Sunjammer on May 28, 2009
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Bionic Commando. No it's not a re-make.
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X360
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For a title which game play relies on a swinging mechanic, I was a little hesitant when playing this game, since the Spider-man games have set the standard. From what I've played, in my opinion, Bionic Commando does a better job at raising that bar. Swinging around, picking things ...
Reviewed by pissedoffthewitch on May 18, 2009
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1 out of 7 found this review helpful. |
| Game Name | Bionic Commando |
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| Original US Release |
May 18, 2009
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| Original US Release |
May
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| OFLC |
OFLC: MA15+
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| BBFC |
BBFC: 15
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| ESRB |
ESRB: M
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| CERO |
CERO: D
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