Bond 007: Quantum of Solace

by ACTIVISION

Product Features

• You are the new Bond - Employ all of your Bond skills in high-octane combat, chaotic gunfights and precise stealth takedowns
• Take cover - First person shooting with third person cover combat allows you to adjust your gameplay to meet each challenge. Hide behind cover, fire from protected positions and use suppressing fire to distract enemies
• Fight worthy adversaries - Advanced AI systems allow enemies to react to you in intelligent and tactical ways. Think quickly, because they'll seek cover and outflank you
• The new world of Bond - Using the likenesses and voices of actors from both films including Daniel Craig and Judi Dench, the game immerses you in the story of how Bond becomes the ultimate 00 agent. Each mission will take you through the exotic locations such as Casino Royale in Madagascar, the deserts of Bolivia and the streets of Austria
• Become the world's premier MI6 agent - Bond gets online with standard 12-player multiplayer mode plus unique Bond modes such as Bond VS which pits you against other opponents in an intense race to complete objectives, and Golden Gun mode, which lets you perform one hit kills using the coveted Golden Gun

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001AWIP0Y
• Item Weight: 3.2 ounces
• Media: DVD-ROM
• Release Date: November 4, 2008
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,270 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
  • #40 in Video Games > PC Games > Action > Shooter

Product Description

Platform: PC | Edition: Standard

Platform:  WINDOWS XP/VISTA Publisher:  ACTIVISION Packaging:  DVD STYLE BOX Rating:  TEEN Can you be the next James Bond? Coldly efficient dangerous the new Bond is the ultimate weapon in today's ruthless world of international espionage. Blending first person shooting and third person action Quantum of Solace puts you in control of Bond's greatest weapon his mind. You must think like Bond and intelligently use the map and situation to your advantage. Confront enemies in a variety of ways: take them head on fire from behind cover or sneak up silently and eliminate them with a variety of special takedown moves. Based on Quantum of Solace and Casino Royale Quantum of Solace the Game puts you in the dangerous world of international espionage and intrigue.Features: You are the new Bond - Employ all of your Bond skills in high-octane bat chaotic gunfights and precise stealth takedowns Take cover - First person shooting with third person cover bat allows you to adjust your gameplay to meet each challenge. Hide behind cover fire from protected positions and use suppressing fire to distract enemies Fight worthy adversaries - Advanced AI systems allow enemies to react to you in intelligent and tactical ways. Think quickly because they'll seek cover and outflank you The new world of Bond - Using the likenesses and voices of actors from both films including Daniel Craig and Judi Dench the game immerses you in the story of how Bond bees the ultimate 00 agent. Each mission will take you through the exotic locations such as Casino Royale in Madagascar the deserts of Bolivia and the streets of Austria Bee the world's premier MI6 agent - Bond gets online with standard 12-player multiplayer mode plus unique Bond modes such as Bond VS which pits you against other opponents in an intense race to plete objectives and Golden Gun mode which lets you perform one hit kills using the coveted Golden Gun Sys

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Dated graphics but pretty fun gameplay, exciting, November 11, 2008

By 

AeroEngineer (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

= Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: James Bond 007: Quantum of Solace (DVD-ROM)

Well since this is a game to go along with a movie you pretty much expect the worst with the track record of movie spinoff games, but this one is actually pretty fun with the variety of mini-games and both FPS and Third Person modes as well as the cover system and exciting scenarios around the world in true Bond style. I can't say the graphics are latest generation on average because they are not, the textures are bland and the cutscenes are pretty 2006ish, perhaps even Far Cry 1 level. I have everything on high in 1680x1050.

This was supposedly based on the COD4 engine but I don't see where that really makes a difference or compares in gameplay to COD4. The voices seem like the real actors too, not sure if they are though. The weapons are nicely done but the sound is somewhat generic but can be great at times like the opera house level and the typical flamboyant Bond movie music. The difficulty is also too easy on the lower settings or just right if you are a casual player not expecting more than 7-8 hours of total play through once.

The strong point for me is the interactive mini-games like the hand to hand battles that involve clicking on a moving target in the limited time to either land a punch or get taken to the cleaners by your opponent. Also when you are running along a ledge/tightrope/crane you have to keep your character from falling by using the direction buttons moving him both forward and to the left/right to chase the quickly getting away bad guy and not falling off. The scenes are exciting with explosive finishes and involved gunfights as well as stealth in some areas trying to dodge cameras and enemies that far outnumber you.

Another great aspect is the third person cover system like in Gears of War, Rainbow Six Vegas and Brothers in Arms: Hells Highway. You have to make good use of cover as you are outnumbered and outgunned a lot of the time but with the exception that you need to keep moving at a fairly steady pace or the final baddy will get away so there is a sense of urgency to it like there was in COD4 adding to the excitement. The enemies will try to outflank you if you just sit there as well. There are also times you will be using a sniper rifle that is a nice change of modes.

All in all this is a fun game to play which is more important to me than having top of the line graphics, kinda like GTASA or playing Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory that are fun enough to overcome their being older titles with old graphics. If you want to play a 007 game this one is great though not worth the retail price, wait till it drops to $35 or less as it's not one of those excellent in every way games like Gears 2, Bioshock or Crysis that is worth paying full price for.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars By Far the Best Bond Game (Move Over, Goldeneye), January 2, 2009

By 

TidalWave - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: James Bond 007: Quantum of Solace (DVD-ROM)

Throughout my 18 years of living on this planet, I have played many Bond games. My first was Goldeneye on my friend's N64: Good game, but never managed to enthrall me. Then, I came across Tomorrow Never Dies; a substandard TPS that had a frustrating moment that followed or preceded every fun moment (a mixed bag). Nightfire was the next Bond game I've played; fully functional, but incredibly boring. Once I finally got a PS2, I bought Everything or Nothing and From Russia With Love; these two games tried so many different things that they ended up lacking cohesion in the gameplay. Now I've gotten my hands on Quantum of Solace, and must report that this is easily the best Bond game ever made.

Pros:
1. Translated the action scenes in Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace quite well.
2. Graphics that are good looking (but not cutting edge).
3. No driving sequences (at least, for me, that is a positive).
4. Fluid cover system.
5. Seamless fusion of FPS and TPS.

Cons:
1. Short (I beat it in about 5-6 hours).
2. Requires a Games for Windows account in order to save.
3. A little bit repetitive.

Many reviewers panned this game as a "Gears of War rip-off". This game has nothing to do with GoW. I like to compare this game with the Rainbow Six: Vegas series and Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway (except without the squad members).

I give this game a 9.3 not because it is revolutionary, but because it is the kind of game I like and does everything reasonably well (I'm just a sucker for games with cover systems, since the cover system tends to create an extra dimension of gameplay).

If you enjoyed RSV, RSV2, and/or BIA:HH, I suggest you buy this one. If not, wait until it reaches the bargain bin.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A sure fire win, May 7, 2009

By 

justin kaczor (birmingham, MI) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: James Bond 007: Quantum of Solace (DVD-ROM)

James bond is back.

This game has been a fantastic experience that i continue to enjoy to this day. The game uses a modified version of the call of duty 4 engine and is one of the smoothest, newest games out there!

The multiplayer works on a system that too is similar to COD: 4's multiplayer. You earn credit for completing tasks and kills and can use them to purchase new weapons, grenades, attachments and even perks!

The single player experience is fantastic as well, it follows both moves Quantum of solace and Casino Royal. The scenes are well played out to the feel of the movies.

Achievements: Yes, this game features achievements that give you a motivation to do somethings you wouldn't normally do in a game.

It features Games For Windows: Live and really works for this game.

All in all, this is a true 5 star game that deserves its glory.

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