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{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
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|cover        = Bionic Commando Rearmed - Cover.png
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|cover        = Bionic Commando Rearmed cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|GRIN}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|GRIN}}
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|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 14, 2008}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 14, 2008}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|bionic-commando-rearmed|86}}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|bionic-commando-rearmed|89}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | None }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Side view }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Platform, Metroidvania }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | Sci-fi }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Bionic Commando }}
 
|steam appid  = 21680
 
|steam appid  = 21680
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|gogcom page  =  
+
|gogcom id    =  
−
|strategywiki =  
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|strategywiki = Bionic Commando (NES)
 +
|mobygames    = 36081
 +
|hltb        = 1060
 
|wikipedia    = Bionic Commando Rearmed
 
|wikipedia    = Bionic Commando Rearmed
 
|winehq      = 8076
 
|winehq      = 8076
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{Series|Bionic Commando}}
 
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/21680/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
+
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/21680/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|SecuROM}} disc check.<ref>[http://www.reclaimyourgame.com/content.php/19-SecuROM-7-List Reclaim Your Game - RYG's SecuROM 7+ DRM List]</ref> | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | {{DRM|SecuROM}} disc check.<ref>{{Refurl|url=http://www.reclaimyourgame.com/content.php/19-SecuROM-7-List|title=Reclaim Your Game - RYG's SecuROM 7+ DRM List|date=May 2023}}</ref> | | Windows }}
−
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-BCR | activation | {{DRM|SecuROM PA}}. | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| Humble | bionic-commando-rearmed | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 21680 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 21680 | Steam | | | Windows }}
 +
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-BCR | activation | {{DRM|SecuROM PA}}. | | Windows | unavailable }}
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
−
|origin               =  
+
|discord                  =
−
|origin notes         =  
+
|discord notes            =
−
|steam cloud           = false
+
|epic games launcher      =
−
|steam cloud notes    =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
−
|uplay                =  
+
|gog galaxy                =
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|gog galaxy notes          =
 +
|origin                   =  
 +
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = false
 +
|steam cloud notes        =
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==Video==
 
{{Image|Bionic Commando Rearmed - General.png|In-game general settings.}}
 
{{Image|Bionic Commando Rearmed - General.png|In-game general settings.}}
−
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
−
|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/bionic-commando-rearmed
+
|wsgf link                  = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/bionic-commando-rearmed
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|widescreen wsgf award      = gold
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
 
|multimonitor wsgf award    = limited
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|widescreen resolution notes= 4:3, 5:4, 16:9, and 16:10 aspect ratios only.
 
|widescreen resolution notes= 4:3, 5:4, 16:9, and 16:10 aspect ratios only.
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
 
|multimonitor              = hackable
−
|multimonitor notes        = See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/bionic-commando-rearmed WSGF entry].
+
|multimonitor notes        = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/bionic-commando-rearmed WSGF entry].
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
 
|ultrawidescreen            = hackable
−
|ultrawidescreen notes      = See the [http://www.wsgf.org/dr/bionic-commando-rearmed WSGF entry].
+
|ultrawidescreen notes      = See the [https://www.wsgf.org/dr/bionic-commando-rearmed WSGF entry].
−
|4k ultra hd                = true
+
|4k ultra hd                = false
−
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
+
|4k ultra hd notes          = See [[#The hacking mini game is bugged and unplayable in 4K resolution|The hacking mini game is bugged and unplayable in 4K resolution]]
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov                        = false
 
|fov notes                  =  
 
|fov notes                  =  
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|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing              = hackable
 
|antialiasing notes        = See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]].
 
|antialiasing notes        = See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]].
 +
|upscaling                  = unknown
 +
|upscaling tech            =
 +
|upscaling notes            =
 
|vsync                      = hackable
 
|vsync                      = hackable
 
|vsync notes                = Disabled. Force in the graphics card control panel or use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/84-d3doverrider/ D3Doverrider].
 
|vsync notes                = Disabled. Force in the graphics card control panel or use [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/84-d3doverrider/ D3Doverrider].
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===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]===
−
{{Fixbox|description=Enable SGSSAA using Nvidia Profile Inspector|ref=<ref>[https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?key=0AnHpuYHx21sjdENRSHg1ZkhndWF5R05tQjhCbTFNUVE&output=html Nvidia Flags]</ref>|fix=
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{{Fixbox|description=Force [[SGSSAA]] (Nvidia only)|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?key=0AnHpuYHx21sjdENRSHg1ZkhndWF5R05tQjhCbTFNUVE&output=html|title=Nvidia Flags|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
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# Download and run [https://ci.appveyor.com/project/Orbmu2k/nvidiaprofileinspector/build/artifacts Nvidia Profile Inspector].
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# Download and run [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]].
 
# Search for ''Bionic Commando: Rearmed'' in the profiles list.
 
# Search for ''Bionic Commando: Rearmed'' in the profiles list.
 
# Set <code>Antialiasing compatibility</code> to <code>0x000012C1</code>
 
# Set <code>Antialiasing compatibility</code> to <code>0x000012C1</code>
 
# Set <code>Antialiasing - Mode</code> to <code>Override any application setting</code>
 
# Set <code>Antialiasing - Mode</code> to <code>Override any application setting</code>
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# Set <code>Antialiasing - Setting</code> to <code>2x/4x/8x Multisampling</code>
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# Set <code>Antialiasing - Setting</code> to <code>2x/4x/8xQ Multisampling</code>
 
# Set <code>Antialiasing - Transparency supersampling</code> to <code>2x/4x/8x Sparse Grid Supersampling</code> (the level '''must''' match the previous setting).
 
# Set <code>Antialiasing - Transparency supersampling</code> to <code>2x/4x/8x Sparse Grid Supersampling</code> (the level '''must''' match the previous setting).
−
# Set <code>Texture filtering - LOD Bias</code> to either <code>-0.500</code> (if using 2x MSAA + 2x SGSSAA), <code>-1.000</code> (if using 4x) or <code>-1.500</code> (if using 8x).
+
# Optionally, set <code>Texture filtering - LOD Bias</code> to either <code>-0.500</code> (if using 2x MSAA + 2x SGSSAA), <code>-1.000</code> (if using 4x) or <code>-1.500</code> (if using 8x). This will increase sharpness, but may mess up some visual effects.
 
# Click Apply to save the changes.
 
# Click Apply to save the changes.
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
{{Fixbox|description=Alternative solutions|ref={{cn|date=November 2016}}|fix=
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==Input==
−
# Only morphological filtering([[MLAA]]) can be forced in the graphics card control panel.
 
−
# Force [[SMAA]] using [http://mrhaandi.blogspot.com/p/injectsmaa.html injectSMAA].
 
−
# Enable Virtual/Dynamic Super Resolution in the graphics card control panel and render the game at a higher resolution than the monitor's native resolution.
 
−
 
 
−
'''Notes'''
 
−
{{ii}} Combine Virtual/Dynamic Super Resolution with MLAA or SMAA method for best visual results.
 
−
}}
 
−
 
 
−
==Input settings==
 
 
{{ii}} In order to use the keyboard controls, disconnect any controllers before launching the game
 
{{ii}} In order to use the keyboard controls, disconnect any controllers before launching the game
 
{{Image|Bionic Commando Rearmed Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}}
 
{{Image|Bionic Commando Rearmed Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}}
 
{{Image|Bionic Commando Rearmed Gamepad.png|In-game gamepad settings.}}
 
{{Image|Bionic Commando Rearmed Gamepad.png|In-game gamepad settings.}}
−
{{Input settings
+
{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
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|invert controller y-axis  = n/a
 
|invert controller y-axis  = n/a
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
 
|invert controller y-axis notes=  
−
|xinput controllers        = unknown
+
|xinput controllers        = true
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
 
|xinput controllers notes  =  
−
|xbox prompts              = unknown
+
|xbox prompts              = true
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
 
|xbox prompts notes        =  
−
|impulse triggers          = unknown
+
|impulse triggers          = false
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|impulse triggers notes    =  
 
|dualshock 4              = unknown
 
|dualshock 4              = unknown
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|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts      = unknown
 
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|other button prompts notes=  
−
|button prompts            = Xbox
 
−
|button prompts notes      =
 
 
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
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|steam input api          = unknown
 
|steam input api          = unknown
 
|steam input api notes    =  
 
|steam input api notes    =  
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 
|steam input presets      = unknown
 
|steam input presets      = unknown
 
|steam input presets notes =  
 
|steam input presets notes =  
 
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 
|steam controller prompts notes =  
 
|steam controller prompts notes =  
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
−
{{Audio settings
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{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume notes    = Music and sound effects.
 
|separate volume notes    = Music and sound effects.
−
|surround sound          = false
+
|surround sound          = true
−
|surround sound notes    =  
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|surround sound notes    = Up to 7.0 output through [[Glossary:Sound card#Set up OpenAL|OpenAL]].
 
|subtitles                = n/a
 
|subtitles                = n/a
 
|subtitles notes          = Speech is text-based, aside from occasional shouting.
 
|subtitles notes          = Speech is text-based, aside from occasional shouting.
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|mute on focus lost      = true
 
|mute on focus lost      = true
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
−
|eax support              = unknown
+
|eax support              = hackable
−
|eax support notes        =  
+
|eax support notes         = Use [[Glossary:Surround sound#OpenAL|OpenAL Soft 1.20.1]] or higher for binaural HRTF mixing.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYbfCLyTVtM|title=OpenAL Soft 1.20.1: Fixed audio in Diesel engine games (Bionic Commando HRTF)|date=May 2023}}</ref>
 +
|royalty free audio       = unknown
 +
|royalty free audio notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
{{ii}}OpenAL Soft ''1.19.0'' and ''1.19.1'' cause distorted audio in GRIN engine games. OpenAL Soft ''1.20.1'' fixes the audio.
  
 
{{L10n|content=
 
{{L10n|content=
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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  |fan notes =  
+
}}
 +
{{L10n/switch
 +
|language  = Russian
 +
|interface = true
 +
|audio    = false
 +
|subtitles = true
 +
|notes    = Local retail only.
 +
  |fan       =
 +
|ref      =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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|asynchronous notes  =  
 
|asynchronous notes  =  
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
==VR support==
 +
{{VR support
 +
|gg3d name                  =
 +
|native 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision gg3d award =
 +
|tridef 3d gg3d award        =
 +
|iz3d gg3d award            =
 +
|native 3d                  =
 +
|native 3d notes            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision            =
 +
|nvidia 3d vision notes      =
 +
|tridef 3d                  =
 +
|tridef 3d notes            =
 +
|iz3d                        =
 +
|iz3d notes                  =
 +
|vr only                    =
 +
|vorpx                      = hackable
 +
|vorpx modes                = G3D
 +
|vorpx notes                = User created game profile, see [https://www.vorpx.com/forums/topic/bionic-commando-rearmed/ vorpx forum] profile introduction.
 +
|htc vive                    =
 +
|htc vive notes              =
 +
|oculus rift                =
 +
|oculus rift notes          =
 +
|osvr                        =
 +
|osvr notes                  =
 +
|windows mixed reality      =
 +
|windows mixed reality notes =
 +
|keyboard-mouse              =
 +
|keyboard-mouse notes        =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest      =
 +
|3rd space gaming vest notes =
 +
|novint falcon              =
 +
|novint falcon notes        =
 +
|trackir                    =
 +
|trackir notes              =
 +
|tobii eye tracking          =
 +
|tobii eye tracking notes    =
 +
|play area seated            =
 +
|play area seated notes      =
 +
|play area standing          =
 +
|play area standing notes    =
 +
|play area room-scale        =
 +
|play area room-scale notes  =
 +
}}
 +
 +
==Issues unresolved==
 +
===The hacking mini game is bugged and unplayable in 4K resolution===
 +
{{ii}} Any resolution lower than 4K is working fine.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/21680/discussions/0/358415738205898930/|title=Hacking Doesn't work :: Bionic Commando Rearmed General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
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===Game does not start (Windows 10)===
 
===Game does not start (Windows 10)===
−
{{ii}} The game crashes with a PhysX error message, or starts and closes with no error message.
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{{ii}} The game crashes with a PhysX error message.
  
−
{{Fixbox|description=Update PhysX|ref=<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/21680/discussions/0/490123197940787951/ Doesn't seem to work in Windows 10 :: Bionic Commando Rearmed General Discussions]</ref>|fix=
+
{{Fixbox|description=Update PhysX|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/21680/discussions/0/490123197940787951/|title=Doesn't seem to work in Windows 10 :: Bionic Commando Rearmed General Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 
# Install the latest [http://www.nvidia.com/object/physx_system_software.html Nvidia PhysX System Software].
 
# Install the latest [http://www.nvidia.com/object/physx_system_software.html Nvidia PhysX System Software].
−
# Install the Legacy [http://www.nvidia.com/object/physx-9.13.0604-legacy-driver.html PhysX drivers].
+
# Install the Legacy [https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/drivers/physx/physx-9-13-0604-legacy-driver/ PhysX drivers].
 
# If problems persist, go to the Nvidia PhysX Common folder and copy the files to <code>{{p|game}}</code>.
 
# If problems persist, go to the Nvidia PhysX Common folder and copy the files to <code>{{p|game}}</code>.
 +
# If even after all of this the game still crashes try running the game in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP3 for bcr.exe [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2030875000]
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{ii}} The game starts and closes with no error message.
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Replace executable with one modified to only use 4 CPU cores|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/21680/discussions/0/1741136244272378004/|title=&#91;Problem solved&#93; Bionic Commando Rearmed only works with SMT disabled.|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>|fix=
 +
#Download bcr.exe from [https://url.gratis/sJlJ5 Here].
 +
#Replace the original with the downloaded one.
 
}}
 
}}
  
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
−
|direct3d versions      = 9
+
|direct3d versions      = 9.0c
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|direct3d notes        =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
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|shader model versions  = 3
 
|shader model versions  = 3
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
−
|64-bit executable     = false
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
−
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes      =
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app =
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app =
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        =
 +
|linux 32-bit executable=  
 +
|linux 64-bit executable=
 +
|linux arm app          = unknown
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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|minVRAM  = 128 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 128 MB
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
 
|minDX    = 9.0c
 +
|minaudio = DirectX 9 compatible
  
 
|recOS    =  
 
|recOS    =  

Latest revision as of 22:58, 7 October 2023

Bionic Commando Rearmed
Bionic Commando Rearmed cover
Developers
GRIN
Publishers
Capcom
Engines
Diesel
Release dates
Windows August 14, 2008
Reception
Metacritic 86
IGDB 89
Taxonomy
Monetization One-time game purchase
Microtransactions None
Modes Singleplayer, Multiplayer
Pacing Real-time
Perspectives Side view
Controls Direct control
Genres Platform, Metroidvania
Themes Sci-fi
Series Bionic Commando
Bionic Commando Rearmed on HowLongToBeat
Bionic Commando Rearmed on IGDB
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Bionic Commando
Bionic Commando 1988
Bionic Commando Rearmed 2008
Bionic Commando (2009) 2009

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 SecuROM DRM disc check.[1]
Windows
Humble Store
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Windows
Steam
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Windows
GamersGate (unavailable)
Requires online activation
 SecuROM PA DRM.
Windows

Game data

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\data\settings\renderer_settings.xml[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/21680/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game data location

System Location
Windows <path-to-game>\saves\save0.sav[Note 1]
Steam Play (Linux) <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/21680/pfx/[Note 2]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video

In-game general settings.
In-game general settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
Widescreen resolution
 
 4:3, 5:4, 16:9, and 16:10 aspect ratios only.
Multi-monitor
 
 See the WSGF entry.
Ultra-widescreen
 
 See the WSGF entry.
4K Ultra HD
 
 See The hacking mini game is bugged and unplayable in 4K resolution
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Works with Borderless Gaming 7.5 and later.
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See Anti-aliasing (AA).
Vertical sync (Vsync)
Disabled. Force in the graphics card control panel or use D3Doverrider.
60 FPS and 120+ FPS
See Run the game at screen refresh rate.
High dynamic range display (HDR)
See the glossary page for potential alternatives.

Anti-aliasing (AA)

Force SGSSAA (Nvidia only)[2]
  1. Download and run Nvidia Profile Inspector.
  2. Search for Bionic Commando: Rearmed in the profiles list.
  3. Set Antialiasing compatibility to 0x000012C1
  4. Set Antialiasing - Mode to Override any application setting
  5. Set Antialiasing - Setting to 2x/4x/8xQ Multisampling
  6. Set Antialiasing - Transparency supersampling to 2x/4x/8x Sparse Grid Supersampling (the level must match the previous setting).
  7. Optionally, set Texture filtering - LOD Bias to either -0.500 (if using 2x MSAA + 2x SGSSAA), -1.000 (if using 4x) or -1.500 (if using 8x). This will increase sharpness, but may mess up some visual effects.
  8. Click Apply to save the changes.

Input

In order to use the keyboard controls, disconnect any controllers before launching the game
In-game key map settings.
In-game key map settings.
In-game gamepad settings.
In-game gamepad settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
No mouse support.
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Full controller support
Controller remapping
Three predefined layouts only.
Controller sensitivity
Controller Y-axis inversion
Controller types
XInput-compatible controllers
Xbox button prompts
Impulse Trigger vibration
PlayStation controllers
Generic/other controllers
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

Audio feature State Notes
Separate volume controls
Music and sound effects.
Surround sound
Up to 7.0 output through OpenAL.
Subtitles
Speech is text-based, aside from occasional shouting.
Closed captions
Mute on focus lost
EAX support
Use OpenAL Soft 1.20.1 or higher for binaural HRTF mixing.[3]
Royalty free audio
OpenAL Soft 1.19.0 and 1.19.1 cause distorted audio in GRIN engine games. OpenAL Soft 1.20.1 fixes the audio.

Localizations

Language UI Audio Sub Notes
English
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Russian
Local retail only.
Spanish

Network

Multiplayer types

Type Native Players Notes
Local play
4 Co-op, Versus
2 player co-op and up to 4 player local multiplayer.
LAN play
Online play

VR support

3D modes State Notes
vorpX
G3D
User created game profile, see vorpx forum profile introduction.

Issues unresolved

The hacking mini game is bugged and unplayable in 4K resolution

Any resolution lower than 4K is working fine.[4]

Issues fixed

Run the game at screen refresh rate

Refresh rate defaults to 60 Hz on startup, even if it's been changed on the previous launch.
Set screen refresh rate[citation needed]
  1. Download Special K.
  2. Copy SpecialK32.dll to the installation folder.
  3. Rename SpecialK32.dll to d3d9.dll.
  4. Start the game and exit.
  5. Open d3d9.ini in the installation folder.
  6. Change RefreshRate=-1 to RefreshRate=0 under [Render.FrameRate].

Game does not start (Windows 10)

The game crashes with a PhysX error message.
Update PhysX[5]
  1. Install the latest Nvidia PhysX System Software.
  2. Install the Legacy PhysX drivers.
  3. If problems persist, go to the Nvidia PhysX Common folder and copy the files to <path-to-game>.
  4. If even after all of this the game still crashes try running the game in compatibility mode for Windows XP SP3 for bcr.exe [1]
The game starts and closes with no error message.
Replace executable with one modified to only use 4 CPU cores[6]
  1. Download bcr.exe from Here.
  2. Replace the original with the downloaded one.

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0c
Shader Model support 3
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Physics PhysX
Audio OpenAL
Cutscenes Bink Video

System requirements

Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) XP SP2, Vista
Processor (CPU) Intel Pentium 4 2.0 GHz
AMD Athlon XP 2200+
System memory (RAM) 1 GB
Hard disk drive (HDD) 650 MB
Video card (GPU) Nvidia GeForce 6600 GT
128 MB of VRAM
DirectX 9.0c compatible
Sound (audio device) DirectX 9 compatible


Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below %PROGRAMFILES%, %PROGRAMDATA%, or %WINDIR% might be redirected to %LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore on Windows Vista and later (more details).
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References