The 1985 classic Konmai arcade co-op platformer, Rush’n Attack is getting a face-lift courtesy Vatra Games. The new game, Rush’n Attack: Ex Patriot is to be released on the PlayStation®Network and Xbox LIVE® Arcade for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft later this year.

It’s a “2.5D arcade action platformer” meaning a 2D platformer with three-dimensional depth.  It’s built using the Unreal® Engine and is reported to feature all-new stealth combat, combo systems and a non-linear leveling system.

You may remember the GRIN release from 2008: Bionic Commando: Rearmed. GRIN is now defunct, closing its doors in 2009 due to financial difficulties.  However, as I recall–Bionic Commando: Rearmed sold very well on the PSN and Xbox networks.  This trend of reviving classic platform titles must be lucrative enough that companies like Capcom and  Konami are still exploring it.

Here is some more eye candy for your amusement…

Comparison: (NES version vs. Ex Patriot):