Bionic Commando Rearmed 2

The constituent gameplay elements are all present, and the game is fun enough, but this one seems to have lost a little bit of Rearmed's spark somewhere in the development process. It's hard to say whether it's because of the tonal difference, or a lack of improvements upon the original formula (Rearmed 2 seems pretty content to just tow the line, mostly). It could also be that Rearmed was just such a tough act to follow that the sequel just couldn't be as good. Fans of the series will still find plenty to like here, but just be aware that this second helping isn't going to taste quite as fresh as the first.

This version of Bionic Commando feels more like Bipolar Commando in that it doesn’t know what type of game it wants to be

Problems flow freely from just about every orifice, so be prepared for punishing setbacks that are out of your hands if you want to venture through the latest entry in this venerable franchise. It's funny that a little thing like jumping is the root of so many problems, but when one of the most basic elements of gaming is so poorly implemented, it makes sense that problems would persist in so many other areas.