‘Summer of the Arcade’ has been blessed with a few classics that make the overall end to the summer worth it for gamers before the holiday season is upon us and our wallets start crying. Capcom took the task of remaking an old classic from the NES days, Bionic Commando. Aptly named; Bionic Commando: Rearmed, this Live Arcade release sees this old classic reborn and updated for a new generation.

The classic feel of the game might bring back memories to some who might’ve played the original. I personally didn’t have any previous experience with Bionic Commando, but we are not here to reminisce on those days, unfortunately.  Bionic Commando: Rearmed feels just like a remake and a sequel all at the same time, so don’t get too flustered when purchasing this, it is certainly a fun time but a challenging time as well.

First stepping into the Bionic Commando world, it would do you good to check out both the Advanced and Basic tutorials. These tutorials will give you a pretty good idea of how to maneuver through the game. Gameplay is pretty simplistic in this regard. You only own two items; a weapon and your grapple hook.