Software:Spyborgs
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Developer(s) | Bionic Games |
Publisher(s) | Capcom |
Director(s) | Lloyd Murphy Michael Stout |
Designer(s) | Mark C. Stuart |
Writer(s) | Meghan Heritage |
Composer(s) | Clark Crawford |
Platform(s) | Wii |
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Genre(s) | Beat 'em up |
Mode(s) | Single-player, Multiplayer |
Spyborgs is a beat 'em up video game for the Wii developed by American studio Bionic Games and published by Capcom. It was released in September 2009.
Gameplay
Spyborgs sees players controlling a member of a team of cyborg secret agents, each with their own unique abilities, through several levels populated by enemies. The game is designed to be played co-operatively with two players, though the AI will take control of the other character in single player games. Players can also gain experience points to upgrade their character's abilities.[3]
For each level, players can choose two out of the three Spyborgs, which include:
- Clandestine, a quick and nimble female ninja.
- Bouncer, a lumbering but powerful robot.
- Stinger, a soldier with a cybernetic gun arm.[4]
Played using the Wii Remote, motion controls initiate special attacks while the two characters can team up their attacks for additional damage.[3] Alternatively, players can also choose to play with the buttons on the Wii Remote instead.
Plot
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Development
Initially announced in June 2008 at Capcom's Captivate event,[5] Spyborgs underwent a major redesign after a lukewarm reception from the gaming press.[6] Changes include a shift from bright cartoony graphics reminiscent of Saturday morning cartoon shows,[7] to a grittier and more realistic visual look, as well as the removal of minigames which served as parodies of children's toy commercials.[8] The current game also shifted focus from an action-oriented game with superpower-based puzzle elements to a brawler.[9]
The game was developed in an internal engine designed by Bionic Games, not MT Framework.[10]
Reception
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Spyborgs received "average" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[11] IGN praised the game for its high quality graphics and large amount of polish. Despite this, IGN criticised the title for its punishing difficulty and lack of innovation.[18] Eurogamer criticised the game for being generic.[13]
References
- ↑ Darryl (August 12, 2009). "Spyborgs Release Date Moved Forward". Archived from the original on August 14, 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20090814204552/http://www.gamingunion.net/news/spyborgs-release-date-moved-forward--317.html. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
- ↑ Purchese, Robert (July 20, 2009). "Spyborgs given September date". Gamer Network. https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/spyborgs-given-september-date. Retrieved July 21, 2009.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 McInnis, Shaun (June 4, 2009). "Spyborgs E3 2009 Hands-On Impressions [date mislabeled as "June 5, 2009""]. CBS Interactive. https://www.gamespot.com/articles/spyborgs-e3-2009-hands-on-impressions/1100-6211674/. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
- ↑ "Spyborgs Exclusive Character Profile - Stinger". Archived from the original on September 5, 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20090905190148/http://www.kidzworld.com/article/20062-spyborgs-exclusive-character-profile-stinger/. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
- ↑ McWhertor, Michael (June 3, 2008). "Capcom Announces Spyborgs For Wii". Gizmodo Media Group. https://kotaku.com/capcom-announces-spyborgs-for-wii-5012553. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
- ↑ Nelson, Randy (August 5, 2008). "Capcom: Spyborgs undergoing 'significant overhaul'". Oath Inc.. https://www.engadget.com/2008/08/05/capcom-spyborgs-undergoing-significant-overhaul/. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
- ↑ Hatfield, Daemon (June 3, 2008). "First Look: Spyborgs". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2008/06/03/first-look-spyborgs. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
- ↑ Mitchell, Richard (April 28, 2009). "Capcom's Spyborgs resurfaces, fresh video and screens". Oath Inc.. https://www.engadget.com/2009/04/28/capcoms-spyborgs-resurfaces-fresh-video-and-screens/. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
- ↑ Crecente, Brian (April 29, 2009). "Spyborgs Preview: Why Waggle". Gizmodo Media Group. https://kotaku.com/spyborgs-preview-why-waggle-30998087. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
- ↑ Svensson, Christian (July 6, 2012). "Did Spyborgs use the MT Framework?". Capcom. http://www.capcom-unity.com/ask_capcom/go/thread/view/7371/29218645/did-spyborgs-use-the-mt-framework. Retrieved April 18, 2016.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 "Spyborgs for Wii Reviews". CBS Interactive. https://www.metacritic.com/game/spyborgs/critic-reviews/?platform=wii. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
- ↑ "Spyborgs Review". Ziff Davis. October 7, 2009. Archived from the original on June 2, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160602135649/http://www.1up.com/games/wii/spyborgs/. Retrieved September 4, 2009.
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 Reed, Kristan (September 22, 2009). "Spyborgs [date mislabeled as "October 20, 2009""]. Gamer Network. https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/spyborgs-review. Retrieved September 24, 2009.
- ↑ Koehn, aaron (September 29, 2009). "Spyborgs". GamePro (GamePro Media). Archived from the original on May 1, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20110501014712/http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/212293/spyborgs/. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
- ↑ Watters, Chris (September 29, 2009). "Spyborgs Review". CBS Interactive. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/spyborgs-review/1900-6230695/. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
- ↑ "Spyborgs Review". Viacom. October 2, 2009. Archived from the original on September 7, 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20100907171331/http://www.gametrailers.com/gamereview.php?id=6880. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
- ↑ DeLia, Joseph (September 26, 2009). "Spyborgs - WII - Review". https://www.gamezone.com/reviews/spyborgs_wii_review/.
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 Casamassina, Matt (September 22, 2009). "Spyborgs Review". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2009/09/22/spyborgs-review. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
- ↑ "Spyborgs". Nintendo Power (Future US) 247: 79. November 2009.
- ↑ Dutton, Fred (September 25, 2009). "Spyborgs Review". Future plc. Archived from the original on October 8, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141008192736/http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/11844/reviews/spyborgs-review/. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
- ↑ Yin-Poole, Wesley (September 21, 2009). "Spyborgs Review". Resero Network. https://www.videogamer.com/reviews/spyborgs-review. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
- ↑ Simpson, Scott J. (November 5, 2009). "Spyborgs (Wii) Review". Archived from the original on November 12, 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20091112201712/http://www.411mania.com/games/reviews/121050. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
- ↑ Jenkins, David (September 2009). "Spyborgs (Wii)". Teletext Ltd.. Archived from the original on September 25, 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20090925014738/http://www.teletext.co.uk/gamecentral/features-reviews/007816f6cbf43ed6036e2cbfb6a6d67e/Spyborgs+(Wii).aspx. Retrieved September 4, 2019.
External links
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