Capcom’s Ben Judd has confirmed the sale of over 130,000 copies of Bionic Commando Rearmed in the first week alone, setting a new benchmark for downloadable titles.
“That may not seem impressive compared to package titles that sell in the millions but compared to other digital titles that is a friggin juggernaut,” Judd stated.
“Basically, we have set a standard in digital gaming. The bar has been raised and you have let developers around the world know that if they invest the time, money, and heart into making (and remaking) some great games, you will support that initiative.”
Good news indeed, though Judd failed to mention any specific breakdown of sales per platform. Early reports put the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions roughly on a par, with the PC iteration as an unknown quantity. Hopefully we’ll get a breakdown of the figures soon.
Whichever platform you choose though, it’s a fantastic remake of a classic original. Recommended.