When I heard about this game I wasn't expecting much. All the games after Goldeneye have been decent but overall a disappointment. Well Goldeneye fans rejoice, this is hands down the best Bond game to come out since the N64 classic.
The single player is very cinematic and exciting retaining the old school feel with modern touches. I think new fans and old fans will be very happy.
As for the multiplayer, it is amazing! It isn't redefining the genre by any means but it is just plain fun and highly addictive. The cover system works perfect and I really like the credit system to upgrade your weapons. It uses the same engine as Call Of Duty 4 and since I played the hell out of that jumping into a Team Conflict match in Quantum Of Solace feels very natural.
Even though Gears Of War 2 will be coming out soon and I will be spending most of my time playing that I am still very glad I bought this. Its a refreshing change from the games that try to do too much. Overall, highly recommended.
16 of 18 people found the following review helpful.
Best Bond Game Since Goldeneye
By Larry David
This game absolutely nailed the James Bond experience. This is a fun and exciting Bond title that has some truly engaging situations and pretty production values. Certainly worth considering if you are a Bond fan or just want a good shooter.
25 of 31 people found the following review helpful.
James Bond has returned...this time he's back with "00" status
By F. Tanvir
My Pre-playing Expectations:
I must say that if Casino Royale hadn't been a phenomenal release, then expectations for this game would not have been as high. My expectations for the game were very high, especially after experiancing thrills from 3rd person shooters like Gears of War and Dead Space as well as 1st person shooters like Call of Duty 4 and Far Cry 2. Not only did I have games to compare this game to, but I had found out that the original makers of the Bond videogames, Electronic Arts, had sold the rights to the franchise to the better known Activision and Treyarch. For those of you that are not familiar with these two companies listed above, they were extremely successful in their latest release, Call of Duty 4 Modern Warfare.
About QoS:
Qos starts off the story right after Bond tracks down Mr. White to his mansion at the end of the Casino Royale movie. I know what your thinking, and yes, the best action scene from the first movie is in the game:(Bond chases down the bomb-maker with scars on his face through a constuction site and eventually to the Mbatu Embassy). The cut-scenes are brilliant and epic which ultimately keeps the plot closely tied with the upcoming QoS movie.
Gameplay:
The most innovative feature in QoS is the ability to transition from the traditional Bond 1st person view to the 3rd person view while wall covering. The wall covering feature takes a bit of time to master because not all objects can be used for cover, unlike Gears of War. Those of you that have watch the movie have noticed that Daniel Craig as Bond is very physical, so Activision and Treyarch did not forget to add stunningly realistic melee combat. Players can now choose to beat levels with stealth or the traditional "I'm James Bond, so I will take out an entire army of heavily trained soldiers and henchmen" style. Brilliant weapons, great variation in difficultly modes, but the game lacks a key concept. Its understandable that James Bond never dies, but seriously, he should not have the ability to automatically regain lost health when in cover like the robotic spartan, master chief, who we have grown so familiar with. I feel that the developers wanted to take everything eve ryone liked out of halo and gears of war and mutate it into a Bond game rather than create a new and innovative gameplay; apart of the reason why I cut down a star on my rating. Also, unfortunately the traditional offline multiplayer is not an option anymore. But don't fret 007 fanatics, there are tons of reasons why this game will give you the trigger finger and award you a license to kill.
MY RATINGS: Comments:
Gameplay:8/10
Visual:9.9/10 *Absolutely stunning visuals, .1 off because, unrealistically there are explosive gas canisters at a library, which did make me laugh for a while. Daniel Craig looks great, and so do the guns and enviornments. The melee combat will leave you speechless...it looks like the real thing. I just wish the future James Bond games will move up to the 'Mature' rating by adding blood; now in days shooting games without blood is like a flamethower filled with water.
Sound:9.5/10 *Features Daniel Craig's voice, along with Judi Dench as M. I took of .5 because the explosions could have used some tuning.
Storyline:9/10 *Follows the next movie and some extra stuff, great cutscenes, and the unknown story will leave the players with a taste to find out what happens next.
Controls:7.5/10 *The hassel with aiming at the location first then wall covering caused me some deaths at key locations.
Multiplayer:8/10 *Where's the offline?!? Xbox live multiplayer is phenomenal and includes traditional heart stoppers like Golden Gun mode, and License to Kill mode.
Lasting Appeal:7/10 *Sure. Everyone needs to beat it in 00 agent difficulty mode, but there are no Bond moments anymore nor are there any incentives for completing levels and different objectives in different difficulty modes; specifically no awards or unlockables offered besides the rushed and corny upgrades to weapons that can only be used in xbox live.
OVERALL SCORE:8.5/10 *This score of course translates to 9/10 for 007 fanatics, like my self.
CONCLUSION:JAMES BOND FANS, GET YOUR FINGER ON THE MOUSE AND CLICK BUY NOW. To others: If you liked Call of Duty 4, you'll like this, and if your still unsure, I suggest you rent it first. Keep icing that trigger finger my fellow 007 fanatics, and good luck.
END OF REVIEW
About the Author:
Games paradise cove
Games Paradise Download estore
Smart Home Theater system
Learn How they Make Money on the Internet
