Individual YMMVs:
- Awesome Music:
- The release of Rearmed and the 2009 game was accompanied by an original song
by famous Japanese singer Ichiro Mizuki in the style of a Hot-Blooded Anime Theme Song, with all of the Narm Charm that entails. - "Preparations," especially 1:12-1:47. When you go to face Super Joe, that part repeats as you make your way to him, as he engages you in mocking conversation. It's one epic build-up.
- The release of Rearmed and the 2009 game was accompanied by an original song
- Older Than They Think: Most people believe that the NES game came first, but it is a sequel to an arcade game by the same name. Yes, the first (arcade), second (NES), third (Game Boy) and fifth (PS3/X360) games are all named Bionic Commando. Only Elite Forces and Rearmed break the pattern.
- Sequel Displacement: The arcade game was popular enough in its day to get a few home computer ports (two separate ones for the Commodore 64, interestingly), but was quickly overshadowed by the NES game.
- Tear Jerker: Spencer's youthful exuberance at swinging around hits a sad nerve when you realize why. He's only a complete person with the one he loves. Subtle.
Worlds of Power
- Complete Monster: Generalissimo Killt is the leader of the terrorist organization BADD who steals the plans for the Albatross, a deadly weapon which he'll use to destroy the world and rule over the remains. Kidnapping Super Joe and damaging Jack Markson's arm enough to have it amputated, Kilt plans to give Joe a slow, painful death. Once the Albatross is completed, Kilt and scientist Master Destructo decide to have it destroy North America as a way to test its power. After the Albatross perishes, Kilt leaves his men behind to escape with Destructo, but despite dying at the hands of Jack, Kilt posthumously reveals to have programmed his lair to self-destruct should he perish, gleefully preparing to take his own men with him to the grave.
