"...the new Bionic Commando's controls are meant to be hard."

If this is true, then the design team fails. Intuitive controls are a prerequisite for Good Design 101 for console games.

UltimatePancakeSensation

Looking at the controls, it seems like it would control better if they mapped the hook to the right analog and trigger.

Ad-hominem

It does look a bit like the Perry Bible Fellowship, now that you mention it.

So yeah I'm only writing this to brag about how I know what you're talking about.

Bernard McGraw

I don't know if I'd call the controls flexible or rewarding...janky...over-complicated...unique...as much as 'just barely not frustrating enough to stop playing' maybe. Still, cool diagrams.

;)

jasoncourt

But...but... "SNIKT" is Wolverine's claw-go-out sound...

TitillatedOcelot

@Neobara: Oh, I see. Well, I can only say thank god for a jump button in the new Bionic Commando.

DigiMish

@Codemasterflex: @A-bleeding-memory: @DigiMish:

NOTE: This is for the upcoming Bionic Commando game. Notice how the title didn't have "Rearmed" in it AT ALL.

PC+Mac Coexist

Yeah guys, this concerns the upcoming 3D Bionic Commando. NOT the original/Rearmed.

QualityJeverage

@DigiMish: In the 3D Bionic Commando you can jump. Just not in the original and Rearmed remake.

Neobara

@Codemasterflex: Me too >.<

A-bleeding-memory

@Eltigro: I know nothing of the new games. I'm remembering the original.

Eltigro

The artist clearly didn't play the game as there is no such thing as a "Jump" in Bionic Commando.

DigiMish

Haha... I was about to say, "Jump? What the fuck is jump?" But I saw a couple of people beat me to it.

Eltigro

Daww... he's ripping his face off~

Kaizuden

@Codemasterflex: Ah, nevermind, I thought this was for Rearmed. Stupid me.

Codemasterflex

where's the PS3 version...

ckleow

Wait...but...you can't jump... O__o

A-bleeding-memory

Huh, what? Press A to jump? Did whoever that drew these actually play the game...?

Codemasterflex

This is so adorable, I'm shitting puppies.

InsidiousTuna

These don't seem that complicated. Game looks like it could be fun.

...could be. Either way, I already have ReArmed and unlocked all the special stuff to carry into the new game, I don't see why I wouldn't play it when it comes out.

Archaotic

This is terribly cute! :3

Channing

They managed to turn Bionic Commando into the cutest thing ever.

Jtn

I can't tell if this is meant to be taken seriously or not.

Either way: lol

Hopanoe

You can't jump.... THIS TUTORIAL IS A LIE.

Indy_aka_Rex

I played the demo of rearmed for about 30 minutes last night and I'll never touch it again. The controls are annoying, not intuitive at all. "Difficult by design" = Clumsy.

Boozerz

If the game was actually animated like this i'd probably buy it!

Flareslove

@Boozerz: They're not intuitive, but they are well designed. Nine times out of ten when you extend the arm, you want to swing, and that requires a diagonal angle. Constantly pressing diagonal left or right to get the arm to go there would take forever. Swinging is a simple left/right, which is why throwing the arm forward in the air requires a downward press.

The controls, when understood and applied, make perfect sense for the game. They do not make sense traditionally, but traditionally in platform games you can jump. Seriously, the controls are designed to work with the game, not with your prior expectations.

Maldron

@Indy_aka_Rex: You can't read... THIS COMMENT IS A LIE.

No, but seriously... for like the eighth time so far this thread, this applies to the new, 3D Bionic Commando sequel, NOT ReArmed.

NinjaMarion

Can't understand the instructions. The PS3 doesn't have an A button, or left trigger...

Wait, Bionic Commando was released for another console too?

Kenny

Didnt know of bionic commando till recently and the #D version it a top priority buy. Cant Wait.

MXs219

@Kenny:
Yep, the NES.

FreakyFavabean

There is nothing hard about the controls for this game.

Snowcone

Oh God!! Is it coming to PSN europe today? Tell me it's coming today. *Shiver* *shiver*

Brickd

Awesome, provided they offer the PS3 version of this, too... I mean, come on, don't make it COMPLETELY obvious which console you support the most, despite 2 exclusives for them and none for the other.

bobtheduck

Anyone who thinks this is for Bionic Commando REARMED...you're making me very, very sad.

Luke Plunkett

@Brickd: If you're talking about rearmed it's already out. It was released the day after in PSN europe, but capcom seem to have failed getting the word out

beril

I've always been able to learn controls for any game given a bit of time with them, so "difficult" controls has never been a problem for me.

Yes, that's intuitive for me. Either I have a hell of an intuition, or people today are just too impatient to learn what you can do with controls. (I skipped the tutorials. I learned everything through practice.)

ModernGamer

Did the new BC come out already? Also, those controls sound exactly the same as every single other shooter in the world. They don't sound hard at all, who the hell was complaining about them?

Killalaz

@beril: What?! oh my god! I thought they only changed anything on Thursdays! I lost a whole week of BC R!

Brickd

Horrible. This deserves 2 days detention and 10 minutes in the corner.

King Seafoam

@DrSac: lol i thought this game was m-rated. Oh well, kids can grab on to pretty much anything they want to these days lol!!!

FlagshipFighter

@ModernGamer:
THats because many little kids are playing games these days and they want to be pampered with like their parents do to them. Its beyond their understanding that they actually have to learn something new and to get better at it

DrSac

@Indy_aka_Rex: Your RIGHT aw well!!! I want to jump independantly (like in the tutorial) dammit!!!

FlagshipFighter

@Codemasterflex: OMG your right!!! I only WISH that i can jump lol!!!

FlagshipFighter

@UltimatePancakeSensation: Actually, I'm thinking it's a very good thing. The original game's controls were very tough and, let's face, unintuitive at first. However, mastering them was very rewarding. I think trying to emulate that in the 3D game is an excellent way to make it "feel" like Bionic Commando and not some generic Spiderman knockoff.

catapult37

Lovely.

Zhal

So basically.. right trigger is primary weapon (which is the same for every shooter ever) and the left trigger is the hook? I'm confused, how are these controls difficult exactly?

kojirodensetsu

@PC+Mac Coexist: That and his hair style looks like the one from the new one. With dread locks so to speak.

I actually can't wait for this.

s0nlxaftrsh0ck

I love the fact that this is a hard game. I'm playing through medium and will play through on hard as well. It's frustrating, much like how street fighter is frustrating the first time you go through arcade mode. But you end up getting the hang of it and it is rewarding in the end.

I've never actually played the original NES game as my game collection is limited to Mario\TMNT\LoZ\DuckTales games. But this is the type of gameplay I remember from the system. And I'm glad Grin didn't make any unnecessary changes like jumping.

NewSpecies

I feel honored for getting the Nicholas Gurewitch reference.

Gloibin

Since when is Babycakes the main character...?

robobeau

I thank the jeebus for the demo. It made it easy to not purchase the whole game because of said control issues. When it was Lair, we scolded for bad controls, when Bionic Commando we applaud. Both = fail.

Punkateer

@catapult37:

But controls that are both accessible and rewarding aren't mutually exclusive.

LanciePants

I didn't think the controls were that hard to master. It's just that the D-Pad can be a pain sometimes.

AmazonXD

After playing through some of Rearmed I'll get this for sure if it's anything like it. The gameplay videos so far have looked pretty fun and I loved the music. Only worry I have is that a lot of people have had some control issues from what I read. Hope they fix that.
2009 is shaping up to be a great year for Capcom with Street Fighter IV, Bionic Commando, Dark Void, and Resident Evil 5. That's just retail, the XBLA/PSN/Wiiware games look like a blast. Can't wait to play Flock.

Panda_Cross

these don't really look very pbf at all

DaoKaioshin

This is too cute. Good print-outs for 18+ yr. olds who still has a comprehensive mind of a 9 yr. old.

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