Learn the history of Capcom's unique series that innovated on the platformer genre and slowly evolved over time, becoming more and more of a Westernfocused series.
0:00 Introduction
1:10 Part 1: From One Commando to Another
10:36 Part 2: Swinging Into a Sequel
21:38 Part 3: The Full Western Transition
26:32 Part 4: Remaking a Classic
35:20 Part 5: A Rocky Reboot
43:45 Part 6: Rearmed Again
49:05 Part 7: Ports, Cameos, & Legacy
52:53 Credits & Outro
Corrections:
Bionic Commando Rearmed actually received a physical PC release in Russia in 2008. (Thank you
Чешир Котовский for the correction!)
Konami made a spiritual successor to Roc 'n Rope for the Famicom Disk System called Arumana no Kiseki. It released roughly 5 months after Bionic Commando first hit arcades in 1987. (Thank you Powpuck (mobile) for the info!)
Credits:
Written, Produced, & Edited by Chris Baines
Script Editor: Jonathan McNamara of LIFE BEGINS AT 8BIT / lifebeginsat8bit
Special Thanks:
Azita "KittyMecha" Marie
Gameplay:
All Bionic Commando Gameplay: Chris Baines
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References:
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https://web.archive.org/web/201803070...
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https://shmuplations.com/cps1/
https://web.archive.org/web/199901281...
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• Interview: Bionic Commando Rearmed
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https://www.gamesindustry.biz/grinco...
https://www.gamereactor.se/grtv/9661/...
https://www.gamedeveloper.com/console...
https://www.capcom.co.jp/ir/english/b...