Platforms
- PCJul 28, 2009NAplayscoreNA0 Critics7.31.15K Players
- PlayStation 3May 19, 20097.4playscore7.311 Critics7.5528 Players
- Xbox 360May 19, 20097.1playscore6.914 Critics7.513.6K Players
20 critic reviews · 1 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
It's been an incredibly long time since Nathan Spencer swung onto a console, and for the most part, his return is a solid one. Bionic Commando provides an updated adventure for the classic hero, sending him as a one man army against daunting odds to save the world once again.
Jeff Haynes · Jul 29, 2009 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewSwedish outfit GRIN have acted like Bionic Commando's fairy-tale prince; seeking the princess with Rearmed and ultimately kissing the franchise back to life with this entry. Still, like any fairy-tale, there are flaws to contend with along the way.
Sammy Barker · Jun 07, 2009 Reviewed on PS3Read full reviewThere are enough good ideas here for any action game, but then this isn’t just any action game
Edge Staff · May 22, 2009 Reviewed on X360It isn't what I would call a bad game but it's far from being a good one and the possibilities for it being great went unrealized. It's worth checking out to play with the swing mechanics and to see the game's impressive visuals but I wouldn't recommend wasting more than a few hours on it and can't encourage anyone to pay retail price for the opportunity.
Conrad Zimmerman · May 22, 2009 Reviewed on X360Read full reviewBionic Commando will frustrate many gamers, but get past the initial swinging learning curve and you'll find a highly entertaining action game that tries to do something a bit different. It's not a must-own classic that Capcom has become renowned for making, but with smart presentation and some thrilling gameplay it still comes highly recommended.
Tom Orry · May 21, 2009 Reviewed on PC, PS3, X360Read full reviewAs you play Bionic Commando, you'll be frequently struck by all the unexplored possibilities and how often the words "if only" cross your mind. "This area would be fun to explore, if only radiation didn't stop me dead in my tracks." "That firefight could be terrific, if only the weapons had oomph." "This seems like an interesting world, if only the main character gave me a reason to care."
Kevin VanOrd · May 19, 2009 Reviewed on PC, PS3, X360Read full reviewUltimately, what should have been a very entertaining game is spoiled by levels that are too short and too uninspiring
OXM Online · May 18, 2009 Reviewed on X360Bionic Commando's bright spots are occasionally book-ended by frustrating sequences
Game Trailers · May 18, 2009 Reviewed on X360In the end, Bionic Commando is an interesting single-player experience many gamers are likely to enjoy. Disappointingly, the multiplayer experience is entirely forgettable, and not all of the wonderfully tacky elements of the series were well translated this time around. That being said, the uniqueness of the bionic arm and the depth of gameplay tend to make up for most of the title's flaws, though arguably so.
Jonathan Marx · May 18, 2009 Reviewed on PC, PS3, X360Read full reviewBionic Commando goes back and forth between moments of great, navigation-based gameplay and a lot of little touches that don't work as well as you'd like. It makes the final product a little frustrating, because you can almost see a better game trying to bust its way out of its constraints.
Jeff Gerstmann · May 17, 2009 Reviewed on PS3, X360Read full review
Community Reviews
- Rated on X360
About the game
One of Capcom's all-time great franchises returns with this re-envisioned modern version of Bionic Commando. Continuing the story 10 years later (with slight modifications to character names in the re-envisioned story), gamers are once again playing the role of Nathan Spencer (aka "Rad" Spencer), a highly decorated government operative that distinguished himself in battle against a group known as the Imperials. However, Spencer finds himself betrayed by his commander known as Super Joe (who Commando fans should easily recognize).