When looking at games from a critical viewpoint. You come across certain outcomes. Games that impress immediately, games that fail to impress and games that seem to struggle inside their own skin - like a uncomfortable teenager.

Where does Capcom’s modern day version of Bionic Commando sit?

Read on to find out.

Back in early May, I had the chance to preview Bionic Commando in a near complete state. I walked away impressed with what I had seen of the game and with a keen interest to play through the final version. Now that I have had the chance to play through the final build of the game. I walked away confused, why? Because at the start, Bionic Commando is nothing special. It’s not the mind blowing experience that everyone was cautiously waiting for. But, in it’s final stages Bionic Commando seems to shed the awkward skin that held in it’s inner beauty all along, and this is ultimately frustrating, because it gives you a somewhat brief glimpse at how good this game could have, and should have been. …read more

Late last week, I was lucky enough to head down to THQ in Melbourne and preview a near final build of Capcom’s re-imagining of their 80’s arcade classic Bionic Commando.

For those that may have been too young to play the original Bionic Commando - or that may have just missed the boat completely. I like to classify the original Bionic Commando as a “Fucking Hard Game”. I’d put it right next to Mega Man, Contra, R-Type and Ninja Gaiden on the “Fucking Hard Shelf”. …read more

I’m pretty excited about this game. As long as the swing mechanic isn’t broken, then I think gamers should be in for a treat.

Have a look at the new trailer after the jump and let us know what you think! …read more

Dave Gibbons, artist of Watchmen has drawn the cover for the upcoming Bionic Commando comic, which is being used to bridge the gap between the original Bionic Commando and The new installation in the series.

“Get your hands on the action packed Bionic Commando comic, Chain of Command in the Capcom Store! You’ve seen the Chain of Command comic on the official Bionic Commando site, but now for the first time you’ll be able to own it in full high quality print. This collectors item is only available exclusively as a gift when you purchase Bionic Commando from the Capcom Store. It’s also the only way to get the Dave Gibbons (of the Watchmen fame) cover in full-color printed glory!

The comic fills you in on what happened between Bionic Commando: Rearmed, and the upcoming Bionic Commando sequel, which takes place ten years after the original. See how Nathan “RAD” Spencer transforms from a red-haired sun glass wearing 80s action hero, to a dreadlocked and hardened soldier. Bionic Commando releases in May, so preorder now, and get your copy of Chain of Command free!”

Full story here.