Spyborgs

by Capcom

Product Features

• Pushing the graphical capabilities of the Wii, Spyborgs will offer a variety of vibrant environments and detailed character models alongside action-packed gameplay
• Designed around the 2-player co-op experience whether playing alone or with friends, single players can jump seamlessly between characters at any time to take advantage of their unique weapons and skills while friends can tag-team it to create crazy combos and finisher moves for the ultimate brawl
• Multiple character specific combos allow players to chain light and heavy attacks to increase their Combo/Power meters and unleash devastating Finisher moves and Co-Op Finisher moves
• Power-up by collecting crimson spark currency from defeated enemies and destructible environments to purchase upgrades
• Users can instantly switch between two characters mid-combat to utilize each character's strengths

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001CH80VG
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches ; 3.8 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: September 22, 2009
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,411 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

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A cybernetically-enhanced group of super heroes is set-up to die by a former team member they trusted. When players take control of the weapon-enhanced cyborgs in their pursuit of the traitor, they will come together in 2-player co-op to face over 35 stages of mind-blowing challenges packed with epic boss battles and swarms of enemies that only a team of two can defeat!

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Synopsis In Spyborgs, players select two of the three Spyborg characters and use the motion-based Wii-remote to shoot, slash and pummel their way through hordes of mechanized enemies. Designed around the team experience, in single-player mode, players will be able to strategically jump back and forth from one member of the team to the other, rapidly tackling different challenges with their unique abilities. With an in-depth two player co-op system, players will also be able to experience the frenetic fun with a friend. This advanced co-op feature utilizing the Wii-remote motion control provides Wii action fans with a dynamic and fresh approach to beat-em-up, brawler gameplay. Whether playing solo or with a pal, the more skilled you become, the more able to perform a variety of stylized co-op finishing moves to obliterate your enemies. Key Game Features: Stunning Graphics: Pushing the graphics capabilities of the Wii, Spyborgs will offer a variety of vibrant environments and detailed character models alongside action-packed gameplay. Extreme Co-Op: Designed around the 2-player co-op experience whether playing alone or with friends, single players can jump seamlessly between characters at any time to take advantage of their unique weapons and skills while friends can tag-team it to create crazy combos and finisher moves for the ultimate brawl. Brawler-style Gameplay: Action-packed, intuitive gameplay for all skill-levels. Robust combo system to master: Multiple character specific combos allow players to chain light and heavy attacks to increase their Combo/Power meters and unleash devastating “Finisher” moves and “Co-Op Finisher” moves. Upgradeable Attack System: Power-up by collecting “crimson spark” currency from defeated enemies and destructible environments to purchase upgrades. Instant Character Swap: Users can instantly switch between two characters mid-combat to utilize each character’s strengths. Cinematic Boss Battles: Epic, action-packed and absolutely thrilling battles featuring full-screen, dynamic and wickedly challenging bosses. Robust Achievement system: Similar to Xbox 360 and PSN, players are rewarded with an Achievement Title signifying their accomplishment. Taking it one step further, these Achievements also unlock bonus videos, concept art and new challenges in the game. From the minds behind Ratchet and Clank Using the most advanced technology on the Wii, Spyborgs is being developed by Bionic Games, a newly-formed development team comprised of former Insomniac Games and High Impact Games developers (known for their work on hugely popular franchises Ratchet and Clank and Resistance: Fall of Man).

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Spyborgs Wii

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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Back in tha day..., September 22, 2009

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Derek Vazquez "DaFynestRican" (Springfield, MA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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I remember coming home from school, throwing my backpack aside, grabbing a soda and putting on Final Fight 3 for SNES, and my best bud and I would sit there for hours of mindless punching and jump kicking. It was great. I wanna thank Capcom for bringing me back to that. I have to admit I am biased when it comes to this company, but they really do make great games *cough- except for ps3 bionic commando- cough* Spyborgs is like the spiritual successor to games like Captain Commando and Final fight. It takes the basic Beatem-up formula and kicks it up a notch with detailed, stylized graphics, co-op finishing moves, and over the top bosses (i.e. 20 times bigger than you). Although this has been done before time and time again by the likes of Ben 10 and to some extend the recent Madworld, very few companies reach Capcom's pedigree in this area. The game started it's life more like a bad saturday morning cartoon-gone-game, and ended up being a throwback to days when games were just fun and you didn't have to thins so much about what button does what. Graphically, Spyborgs looks great. The texturing is clean, animation is fluid and the ever-changing locales keep things fresh. The selsection of 'borgs is decent. Each is different from one another to warrant a go, but I think when they started this project they intended to go with 5 total playable characters (from youtube videos I've seen). The storyline is there, even though these types of games never relied too much on story. It's alright if at times a little too exaggerated. On that note, it's nice to see decent lip-synching in the character models during the cutscenes. Controls are pick-up and play for the most part, with the player having to follow onscreen prompts at times to do specific maneuvers. Overall I had a great experience with this one. It's a hit for sure and now that companies are trying to push the limits of the Wii we're seeing great things. I only hope that titles like Dead Space, Spyborgs, and Silent hill Shattered Memories do well. If we complain about the lack of great games when they make them (i.e. Madworld, Little Kings Story), they won't be making them anymore. Show your support! Pick up Spyborgs!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good job Capcom!, January 21, 2010

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Nightmare - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

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Spyborgs is brought to us by Capcom, famous for the Megaman franchise. In a lot of ways Spyborgs reminds me of Megaman and classic games in general. There is something retro about the gameplay and style of Spyborgs. Although I can't quite put my finger on it I can definitely say that it's well worth the price.

There are two attack buttons in Spyborgs--"B" is for weak attacks and "C" (on the Nunchuk) is for strong attacks. "A" is for jumping, "Z" is for guarding, and a finisher can be used when your power meter is full by blocking and then pressing "A." Hidden items and enemies can be found by using the pointer on the Wii remote.

You have three characters to choose from--Stinger, Bouncer, and Clandestine. Stinger has the shortest range weak attacks, but his strong attacks are long range (using the gun built into his arm). Bouncer is the slowest but strongest of the bunch, and most of his attacks can hit a wide area thanks to his long arms. Clandestine is the fastest but weakest Spyborg, and her range is medium since she has a small sword to help her out. If you don't play co-op with a friend, you will have an AI friend (you can choose which of the three will accompany you) who you can switch control to at any time during a level by pressing the "+" button.

Combos can be chained together (the same button combinations for each character) which can end in launchers (sometimes setting you up for air combos), extremely powerful hits, or just a string of weak attacks to keep a combo going (combos help you gain "money" to purchase upgrades to your characters such as attack and health).

Spyborgs features 4 difficulty settings to choose from at the start, and a fifth is unlockable. This will make the game accessible to gamers of all skill levels. There are also achievements and unlockables such as cheats and movies. The graphics and sound are polished and the framerate is smooth throught the game. The only real negative I have about this game is the lack of a wider variety of enemies. There are quite a few different kinds, but more would have been even better.

Overall, this game is well worth the original price it sold for. Now that it's even cheaper it's a no-brainer. If only Capcom would have advertized this game more it might have been more popular. Fortunately, I paid attention and got this game while I still could.

Graphics: 8/10
Music: 9/10
Controls: 10/10
Gameplay: 9/10
Replay Value: 8/10

Overall: 9/10

Highly recommended to fans of this genre. Anybody that passed by on MadWorld due to the M rating should check this out. Thanks for reading!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Better than expected., October 29, 2009

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SegaGuy217 (ILLINOIS) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Spyborgs (Video Game)

I did not have high hopes for this game but since its published by Capcom I decided to give it a chance and its a pretty entertaining game. The story is kind of weak and would be better suited for younger audiences. The gameplay is your basic beat em up brawler and for all intents and purposes works quite well.

Your B button is your melee attack while A is to jump,C is your power attack and Z is your block. You also have a good option to use button presses or motions for certain aspects of the game. The developers took note that pointless motion flailing of your arm is totally pointless and motion controls are optional. You can use a cursor type thing across the screen that locates hidden boxes and control panels that make bridges slide across and the such.

You can upgrade your skills at the end of each level and there are over 30 levels. 4 difficulty modes starting with the easiest being novice. The game can get quite hard so they made it to where you can change difficulty settings at any point. You can also go back and replay missions again and again much like how you can in Devil May Cry and you will keep your upgrades to your character and you can keep upgrading them.

The sound is really does a good job. Graphics are some of the best I have seen on the Wii in quite some time. The game is pretty much well polished and the only negative I can say is the game can get repetitive but that comes to the nature of the genre and I love it ! Levels are linear and straight forward much like nearly every beat em up brawler before it. Boss fights are pretty cool as well. You also can ulock medals and other achievements through out the game and this will extend the gameplay quite a bit.

Overall this is a welcome addition to the Wii library and anyone that likes action games or beat em up brawlers needs to go out and get this one immediately.