22.4.2011

The game follows the story of James Bond as it was in the two films Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace. The game merges the two stories very well. It begins with Quantum of Solace and we see Bond embarking on his mission to kill White and avenge Vesper and we follow Quantum of Solace up until Bond and his 'Bond girl' from Quantum of Solace are about to get rescued from the cave. After that Bond says 'this is why I'm doing this ...' and you go into the Casino Royale story following it all the way from start to finish. We then go back to Quantum of Solace for the ending action sequence. Now as we all know Casino Royale is one of the greatest films of the decade and probably the best ever Bond film and on the other hand we have Quantum of Solace which was,let's be kind, a disgrace to the British film industry and to the Bond franchise. However, when the two stories are merged as they have been here (and the Quantum ... story changed slightly) it comes together much better and does put you on an emotive level with the character's. This is a very hard feet for any game of this kind because it is, let's be honest, just a shooter where everything explodes on the surface. But the character stories are told well and whereas in Casino Royale the love interest of Bond with Vesper was annoying, silly and boring and not in keeping with the rest of the films narrative it was played out emotively and despite the fact that you knew the eventual outcome you genuinely cared for the character's.Now the really disappointing thing for me was this, think through what were the best scenes from both films: the airport scene, the torture scene, the car roles, the torture scene, the Aston car chase, the helicopter crash etc.; not only do you not get to play through these epic sequences but you do not even get to see cut scenes of them. I mean image how fun it would have been to play though that car chase with you in control. If the developers had just spent a little more time extended the release date they could have developed these thing and it would have turned the standard of this game up to another level. In addition, this means the story can not always be told through visuals and therefore has to be told through people talking On the other hand, the epic pieces in the game I loved were the one on the stairs in Casino Royale, the one with the falling through glass in Quantum and the chase in Madagascar in Casino Royale, the way in which they were done was not just through cut scenes but through your one button interactions with Bond. This would have got boring if it was done even one more time that it was but it was done just enough to capture my imagination and my enjoyment.Some other small things I enjoy is the injury 'calculator' as you get more and more injured the bond metallic 'ring of death' closes in around you, I like the various times when you have to walk across across slim bridges and have to balance yourself, I like the fact that the voice acting sounds exactly as it does in the film - whether they have used the voice acting from the real people I do not know but I genuinely cannot hear any difference, the graphics as well are particularly.At times the game does become a bit linear and feel like get to cover, shoot, leave cover, get to cover etc. ... but because the game is relatively short you never get time to really get bored of that and ofter it is quite exciting because things explode, people fall off balconies etc. What; however, I think game has over other shooters such as the disgracefully awful Call of Duty is that at times you do have to use your head - survey your environment workout what is the best way to launch you on slaut - how to use stealth not to draw the attention of guards, how to avoid security cameras etc. and when this is merged with relentless action it becomes very enjoyable and that is why I have given the game 4 stars instead of three.The multi-player is just generic tosh and if you are looking to buy a game for a good multi-player do not buy this one look towards Left 4 Dead for that - there is nothing new in it at all and is very boring. Because I feel the multi-player in the game serves no real purpose and is not used as an excuse for a terrible campaign (looking to you Call of Duty) I have not included it in the four -star rating I have given the game.To conclude the game could have been so much more and many opportunities to capitalise on what could have been some of the best moments in gaming history were lost way too easily; at times it feels like you are not in control and it would have been much better if the game was done in a way where you could investigate and use you head a bit more that another thing that would have turned the game up a notch. It draws likenesses from Uncharted: Drakes Fortune and BioShock 2 which were both fantastic games but fails to reach their superiority. I hope after the next two Bond films there is another game and I hope it borrows from the investigative nature of Batman Arkham Asylum and gives you more time to develop with characters in an environment which is not always obsessed with the action which in ensuing. The game is not a masterpiece but as shooters go these days it rates up among the highest of the B-rate one's. Due to the fact that you can pick up a copy on ebay for about £4 I strongly recommend adding it to your collection as it does give 5 or 6 hours of great fun. If they take on some of what I've said and look to develop a more open-world environment and avoid trying to be the money spinning Call of Duty era game that at points it try's to be the next game could be fantastic.

14.11.2008

I've owned this game for some months now, the single gameplay is satisfying (for at least a couple of attempts) but the multiplayer is absolutely addictive! I've listed my scores for the headings numbered below and their reasons are also appropriately numbered further below.1. Single player mode: 7.5/10 (Satisfying on first attempt but could have ore depth)2. Controls: 9.0/103. Graphics: between 7.0-10/10 (On average 8/10)4. Offline and online multiplayer 10/105. Overall 9.5/10 (As the multiplayer is SO MUCH fun!)1. There is so much satisfaction from shooting down enemies from balcony tops, corners and even passing helicopters!! Shooting feels heavy and there are many weapons,although you can only hold up to 2-4 of them at any point in time. The great thing about this game is the cover system. Whilst shooting, you and your enemies are able to cover behind tables, walls, doors etc. This builds up anticipation as it is not always apparent where your enemies are hiding (especially when there is multiple gunfire and grenades coming your way!) This feature makes gameplay feel fantastic!2. Controls are very good! - responsive and logical. Aim the remote like a gun and press B to shoot. You can lock on and zoom into enemies via holding Z. While controlling bond's movements via the nunchuk, you have to also simultaneously rotate bond's head. This is done by waving the remote slowly across the screen from side-to-side to mimic bond's head/eye movements. This feels just like Bond as you have to always be aware of your surroundings, even when on-the move. At first this concept is a little difficult to pick up, but you get the hang of it after 10mins or so.3. After seeing some poor quality screenshots on the web pre-release, I was really surprised to discover the graphics in this game are quite good! Bond really looks like Daniel Craig, the environments look good and the cut scenes are incredible but some levels are not as polished as others, and for some reason the online mutltiplayer has better graphics than the single gameplay.4. Offline multiplayer and online multiplayer modes are identical except offline is 4-player split screen and online is 4-players but on a single screen. There's a standard death match mode and also an objectives mode (both modes can also be played in teams) - objectives mode is good- you have to complete a series of mini-missions in fixed timeframes - e.g be the first player to assassinate player 3 or find a briefcase - as other players are undertaking the same missions, you often cross paths with them and the fun begins! The multiplayer is much better than goldeneye and is so much fun - this is greatly due to the cover system whilst shooting your opponents (covering/hiding behind doors, by walls, etc making gameplay strategic and feel anticipatory and exciting - playing in teams of 2 also really adds to the fun!)Online servers find opponents quickly, is completely lag-free and smooth. I feel that 4-players online is more than enough, as players come back alive again once you've shot them - having this feature is brilliant whenever you don't have friends over to play locally. Although the number of maps and modes are acceptable, it would have been nice to have more. Another drawback to multiplayer is that you can't select individual movie characters - instead you choose pre-defined individuals who have different shooting styles/qualities - bomber, defender, assassin style etc - however this works well as you can change your shooting style throughout any game and as IT'S SO MUCH FUN. I've given it 10/10.5. For all the reasons above, QOS is a great game. Up until recently it's been rare to get a third-party Wii game that delivers on decent graphics, controls, gameplay, brilliant offline AND online multiplayer!!! The single gameplay has somewhat little replay worth but it's the multiplayer that will keep you playing endlessly! I was amazed to find this game receiving some unwarranted negative attention from critics. Base your judgements solely on user reviews for this game. If you are in any doubt then rent it as it really isn't worth missing out.

1.11.2008

Quantum of Solace is an action-packed game from the get go. As soon as you start the single player you are thrust straight into the action and it never settles down from there. The game does really well at giving you an authentic Bond movie experience and the Bond you play is modelled on Daniel Craig and with the voices of him and Judi Dench you instantly feel drawn into the experience.GameplayFor anyone who has ever played Call of Duty 4, you will instantly recognise that the game is using the same engine, you feel it straight away. However, the third-person element plays out surprisingly like Uncharted. The controls feel tight, responsive, fast and really nice.I love how if you take cover all you have to do is pull the left analogue in the direction you want to come straight out of cover rather than press a button. In between battles there are some balancing and button-pressing sequences that don't really take up much of the gameplay but more help to playout some of the more ambitious action sequences. Overall the gameplay is enjoyable and fast paced and satisfying.GraphicsThe game isn't going to win any awards in the graphics department, however the environments are pretty detailed and suit the game perfectly. They do the job but I do think they could have been better and more polished in a few areas. Rain and fire does look great however and the animations of enemies are fairly nice too. Some classy looking menu and load screens also make the general presentation good but don't expect the game to look as good as say Uncharted or Call of Duty 4.StoryThe game is a mixture of both the last two Bond movies and takes actual sequences right from the movies, for example the huge scaffolding chase/climb scene from Casino Royale but the game feels fairly complete on it's own. There aren't many cutscenes the game is mainly just alot of action throughout and some voice over sequences but the feeling of being captivated in the action is just what this game needs, it lets you play as Bond rather than just watch a game that is supposed to be a Bond movie.This game succeeds in being a fantastic game without feeling at all like a cheap game that is based on a movie. The framerate is solid and the game runs in 1080p with no glitches or annoying elements, it plays out like a brilliant FPS game should and I think most people will enjoy another playthrough on harder modes. The game does include PS3 trophies also which is a really nice touch. I'd recommend this game to any fan of decent FPS games as you will have alot of fun and the enemy AI is fairly decent too, if you love Bond you will most likely enjoy this game.8/10 Fantastic gameplay, tight controls, fast-paced action shooter that just could have been a bit better in the graphics department.

4.11.2009

Having been sceptical about buying a James Bond game, I saw the price, and being off work at the moment with torn ligaments, I though wonderful, something to take up hours of my time, and release the boredom. Initially, my optimism paid off, the first few levels were good fun, and really got me used to the controls. After the first 3 or 4 levels though, things went down hill. The game was very "repetitive" although levels were different, it was always the same. Hide behind pillars, duck out and shoot, complete the level. That was it for the other 50 or so levels. Some took a bit more skill, dodging cameras and other inventive ideas, but these were too few and far between.As I said earlier,most levels are similar to the others. There are a few creative merits though, shooting at helicopters and really having to be stealthy/evasive. The graphics side of the game? Awesome. There are a few glitches here and there, but overall I was very impressed by the graphics! You are always aware you're playing a game, but it is very good. Sound quality is very good as well, the lip sync is pretty accurate, and the gunshots sound like you're watching the film. Each gun has its own unique sound and things crashing/blowing up are loud/quiet to, generally, the right levels. The final few levels of the game are good, but too easy and when you complete the game, it just sort of ends? I know that when a game ends, that's what happens. But it really builds you up and then at the height of your excitement, Nothing!Furthermore, the game continually references itself to Casino Royale. Which I must say is more than frustrating! But for all the small gripes and issues I have on the game, it is overall pretty good. Would I recommend it to a friend? I would, but I would also warn them that it is not necessarily the best game on the market. Was it a good time-filler? Yes, I'd say it definitely took my mind off my injuries, and occupied a few days. But it was all over too quickly, I mean, I'm not a hardcore gamer, but it took me about 17/18 hours to complete. I did redo some levels as well, so it's not brilliant if you're looking for something to waste a lot of time (Like Grand Theft Auto for example).Was it worth the price I paid? Definitely.Will I buy the next Bond game? Based on this game, and this game alone, No.What if it was at the same price as QoS? I'd have to say I probably won't.Overall? A Decent game, with good graphics and fairly good game play, but the continuous linking to Casino Royale and the lack of imagination in making the levels different just got the better of me. Yes, they are different to look at, in general, but they are too similar in-game wise.A modest 7/10 is my overall rating, and I'm feeling quite happy.

27.11.2015

Quantum of Solace is a great game. I really like this game. The mechanics are great I love th mix of third person when in cover and melee, and then the first person shooter. It blends surprisingly well. For the time the graphics are great, and the game play is a lot of fun, if a little repetitive after a while. The gun fights and melee's are awesome and with the music you really feel like you're inside the world of Bond. The levels are fun and entertaining, if a little odd. I say this because most of the levels come from the previous bond film; "Casino Royale." Which is slightly odd, there are only 12 levels in the game and only about 1/3 of the game is based on "Quantum of Solace." The voice cast are pretty impressive,

31.10.2008

I must say this is one of the best bond games i have played since "Goldeneye" on the Nindtendo 64 I have been waiting a long while for a Bond game to come close to the great Goldeneye, i have to say this does come close the graphics are by far great, the gameplay is well designed with a mixture of both FPV "First Person View" and Third Person View.and with help of the COD4 "Call of Duty 4" Engine which was the best FPS on the Next Gen consoles, this was set out to be a great bond game and basic on the lastest film it has parts from both the lastest movie Quanntum of Solace and Casino Royale, the game does well with a wide range of guns and a new cover system similar to one you my have seen in

1.3.2011

This is the best James Bond I have played in years, it has it's good and bad points. I enjoyed the 1st and 3rd person views of the levels, some are one, some the other. The controls are easy to get to grips with, you can perform "takedown" moves which will insta-kill an enemy. There are certain doors that you will need "hack" which consists of just pressing the directional pad in a direction when it lights up on screen which takes a bit of the joy out it, and this gives you a trophy for hacking all the locks at the end of the game... I played the game right off on hard and it was a god challenge, I am going to play it on secret agent next, there are trophies to had on all levels and some of them are tricky to get,

22.1.2009

I find the internet a very funny place, but easily the funniest thing is how blinded people can become. I believe the correct term is rose tinted glasses. So many people have said how all Bond games have and will forever be judged against Goldeneye from the N64 and how this latest instalment doesn't stack up that well against it either.I'm sorry but have any of those people played on a N64 recently.... I not saying that at the time of the N64 Goldeneye wasn't great or even the best FPS out but really, its time to let it go.Now judging this game on it own merits, the single player game is about the same gaming time length wise as you'd expect for the current generation of consoles and offers some very satisfying shoot outs.

30.12.2008

Unfortunately, having waited so long for a James Bond game to arrive on the PS3, I found Quantum of Solace to be a dissapointingly short game. Admittedly, so far I have only played in the easiest mode, no doubt it'll be more challenging next time around, and I still have several trophys to earn, but the story itself only comprises of around 10-15 simple missions.That said, the storyline is well balanced between Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace, despite the lack in number of missions.Another problem is that this has become solely a shooter (with dissapointingly few weapons), whereas many of the preceding Bond games included driving missions to break the pattern of repeatedly entering large enemy bases and advancing through them,

12.11.2008

The PS2 has almost run its course, but there are still solid titles coming out for it. This is certainly one of them.Quantum of Solace boasts good graphics for the PS2, with detailed textures, nice particle effects, and some excellent lighting.The gameplay lacks variety, but the core shooting action is excellent if you're willing to put some time into getting to grips with its intricacies. It also has an excellent spin on cover-combat which feels very much like a simplified version of the Gears of War system.Sound design shows off some functional flair with punchy weapon effects and excellent voice work from the original cast. And of course,

26.12.2008

The last outing for Bond in a video game was From Russia With love, made by EA Games. This time around Call of Duty Developers Activision are in control.Firstly gameplay has returned to the better 1st person view, which works well. The only 3rd person bit is the cover mode which is a great feature of the game.The single player campaign includes levels based on the both the Casino Royale film and the Quantum of Solice. Levels are well structured and involve a balence of action and stealth, both of which are important aspects of the Bond fanchise.The levels are beautifully designed with great graphics and simple yet effective controls.Another fantastic feature of the game are it's trophies which are rewarded for comleting levels and other challenges in the game.

11.12.2014

This item, has a rather inaccurate title, in as much, it is a weird combination of mainly Casino Royale, and QofS. But I did like finding the main Set pieces of Casino Royale, which made my day. But , shame no boat or car driving. Also, its very badly orchestrated, that, its story is backwards!!!!.....It starts of with elements of Q0fS, but half way through, it changes to le chiffre, and Bond meeting Vesper on the Train. What was the developers thinking of putting in pictures of general Belgrano, and Camille, before the meeting of Vesper, the assassinations of the African mercenary's, at Casino Royale. My copy, froze up a few times, mainly in the ballroom scenes, of sheer mayhem.

3.4.2013

I would buy this game instead of spending lots of money on Call of Duty or Modern Warfare.LEVELS:This 007 game is a combination of Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace to make one big game! There are no car chases in the game. Most of the levels have shooting but sometimes you just have to find something (eg,when he has been poisoned you have to find his car.) There are also levels when you have about 30 secands to find the bad guy and kill him.DIFFICULTY:There are diffrent difficulties in the game, in the easiest you can be shot a lot of times before you die. Every time you make the difficulty setting harder it takes less and less shots to make you die.

11.11.2008

Ok so I have read some of the other reviews on here and it seems some people have missed the point with the new harder no nonsense 007.I agree the game is quite short although there are lots of trophies plus multiplayer to keep you occupied for a while.The new James Bond is harder, more ruthless and has no frilly nonsense around the edges. This is represented in the game. This is a very good 1st person shooter, the cover system works very well there's a mass of weaponry to choose from (PPK, machine guns snipers and grenade launchers) The game covers the key elements of QOS and Casino royale. The game play is very good and the enemy AI is hugely improved from the dummies you used to get given as target practice.

3.1.2009

First of all - ignor the pictures currently on amazon- they are from the xbox version (I wish the DS had graphics like that!!)This game has taken a lot of stick on many review sites, with one reviewer going so far as to label Quantum of Solace "the worst game of all time". Ridiculous.For anyone who has ever played a 007 game before the format is simple and familiar enough, the main difference being almost total use of the stylus. You touch the screen, 007 walks to that point, etc. In fact, throughout the entire game you will only use one button and the stylus. You hold the DS "portrait" (like a book), the left hand screen used as a map and the right hand screen (the touch screen)

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