Check out a new trailer above and peruse the new screens in the gallery below. The gallery contains our shots from the old version of Spyborgs too, so you can see how different the game has become.
Capcom's Spyborgs resurfaces, fresh video and screens
by Richard Mitchell 
on Apr 28th 2009 7:20PM
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Check out a new trailer above and peruse the new screens in the gallery below. The gallery contains our shots from the old version of Spyborgs too, so you can see how different the game has become.
Reader Comments (17)
Posted: Apr 28th 2009 7:32PM FernandoRocker said
That's the style that third party devs should use with Wii games... more and more games are coming with this style, and it works better than try to achieve realistic graphics.
The game certainky looks way better than the first screens:
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2008/06/spyborg490.jpg
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The game certainky looks way better than the first screens:
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.joystiq.com/media/2008/06/spyborg490.jpg
Posted: Apr 28th 2009 7:36PM FernandoRocker said
Here are some new screens:
http://wii.ign.com/dor/objects/14251204/bionic-games-project/images/spyborgs-20090428064800420.html
And some gameplay videos:
http://wii.ign.com/dor/objects/14251204/bionic-games-project/videos/spyborgs_trl_robotbattle_42809.html
Gameplay looks very similar to Ratchet and Clank... if I recall correctly, the studio (Bionic Games) are former Insomniac devs, right? I read the other that they were the first one in working in the early Ratchet games.
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http://wii.ign.com/dor/objects/14251204/bionic-games-project/images/spyborgs-20090428064800420.html
And some gameplay videos:
http://wii.ign.com/dor/objects/14251204/bionic-games-project/videos/spyborgs_trl_robotbattle_42809.html
Gameplay looks very similar to Ratchet and Clank... if I recall correctly, the studio (Bionic Games) are former Insomniac devs, right? I read the other that they were the first one in working in the early Ratchet games.
Posted: Apr 28th 2009 10:23PM (Unverified) said
The game doesn't really feel like Ratchet and Clank, but damned if that robot doesn't look like Clank on steroids....
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Posted: Apr 29th 2009 2:27PM (Unverified) said
I have to agree with you on this one. I've really started to get behind this art style lately on the Wii. More games DO seem to be coming out along these kind of lines. I think it looks great. One reason I can't wait for Ghostbusters to come out....well, the art direction, and the fact that I want that Proton Pack feeling in the palm of my hand. :-)
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Posted: Apr 28th 2009 7:44PM King Kooper said
This year is turning out to be awesome for the Wii! Spyborgs looks WAY better than the original concept. Reminds me of a more playful Project H.A.M..M.E.R.
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Posted: Apr 28th 2009 7:57PM (Unverified) said
Pretty generic name but it does look a helluva lot better. And the Ratchet and Clank style is very welcome.
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Posted: Apr 28th 2009 8:50PM Vegeta has a ps3 said
So I guess I'm the only who's a bit disappointed by this new trailer. I liked the humor and saturday morning cartoon feel of the original trailer and this kinda seems like a generic (yeah I gotta stop using that word) third-person action game.
While I never really cared for the mini-games, here's hoping the light-hearted humor remains with the finish product.
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While I never really cared for the mini-games, here's hoping the light-hearted humor remains with the finish product.
Posted: Apr 28th 2009 9:44PM (Unverified) said
I personally found the old look much more charming and unique. When I watched the new trailer I couldn't even make the mental connection between this and what was formally shown, because it is so devoid of personality.
Really I can no longer see a single thing that distinguishes this game from everything else on the market. What was so bad with the original style? "Cutesy" is a huge exaggeration - in reality it reminded me of comic books, particularly Invincible and Atomic Robo are coming to mind.
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Really I can no longer see a single thing that distinguishes this game from everything else on the market. What was so bad with the original style? "Cutesy" is a huge exaggeration - in reality it reminded me of comic books, particularly Invincible and Atomic Robo are coming to mind.
Posted: Apr 28th 2009 9:58PM Vegeta has a ps3 said
" What was so bad with the original style? "
I guess Capcom figured that people wouldn't buy a game that looked cartoony so they opted for a more "mature" look.
I absolutely agree with your post though, the first trailer had a lot of personality.
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I guess Capcom figured that people wouldn't buy a game that looked cartoony so they opted for a more "mature" look.
I absolutely agree with your post though, the first trailer had a lot of personality.
Posted: Apr 29th 2009 1:08PM mettlekettle said
This game reminds me of an old '94 SNES/Arcade game called Ninja Warriors. Coincidentally there are three robot characters too.
A male robot (balanced), female robot (speed), and a monkey robot (power). It was a really fun beat 'em up.
The game had a surprising amount of depth too.
That was back in the days when I was only allowed two games a year (birthday and Christmas). That is why I have fond memories of it.
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A male robot (balanced), female robot (speed), and a monkey robot (power). It was a really fun beat 'em up.
The game had a surprising amount of depth too.
That was back in the days when I was only allowed two games a year (birthday and Christmas). That is why I have fond memories of it.
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