| ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. | |
| PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. | |
| OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. | |
| NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
Parents need to know that GoldenEye 007 one of the few "Teen"-rated shooters because while there is quite a bit of violence, there isn't much blood or gore. Yes, some red blood can be seen while shooting at enemies -- and they're bad guys -- but it's considerably less graphic than other first-person shooters. There are also some suggestive scenes and words in the game, but both are minimal.
It would be an understatement to say GoldenEye 007 was an influential shooter when it debuted in 1997: not only did it cleverly combine intense first-person action with stealth gameplay and fuse a memorable single-player campaign with multiplayer modes, but it also singlehandedly shifted the focus on shooters away from the PC and onto the TV-connected consoles. Fast-forward to today, and Activision has launched GOLDENEYE 007 for the Nintendo Wii, a spiritual successor to the 1997 hit. While it's not a remake, this new offering delivers a modern take on the classic Bond flick, GoldenEye, now starring Daniel Craig, and more importantly, reigniting the shooter genre for the Nintendo platform. The story involves stopping the hijacking of a deadly weapon by a fellow agent believed to be dead.
GoldenEye 007 is great fun on the Wii for those who like first person shooters. Take on the
role of the famous secret agent, who must run and gun or stealthily use
cover to remain unseen (it's up to you). The 8-to-10-hour solo campaign features many memorable
missions and introduces familiar Bond characters, weapons, gadgets, and
locations from the film (and previous game). Vehicle-based missions and
challenging boss fights add to the fun. Graphics are good, though certainly inferior to other recent shooters,
such as Halo: Reach and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, likely because of
the hardware limitations of the Nintendo Wii. Also, be aware that you can't
skip through the cut-scene sequences in the story mode. But the game really shines in the many multiplayer modes, both split-screen on the same television or online with up to eight friends. Whether you've played the original game or not, this new reimagining of the spy thriller is a blast -- and one you'll likely play well
into the future.
Online interaction: GoldenEye 007 offers many different online modes -- nine, in fact -- all of which pits you (or your team) against other human players. Some are team-based, too. You can't talk with friends (or strangers) or hear inappropriate comments from others because the game doesn't support this feature. But all involve killing each other.
Families can talk about how movie-based games seem to be much better when they're not tied to the launch of a new film. Whether it's Batman, Ghostbusters, or James Bond, the best video games weren't rushed out the door to be released with a new theatrical release. Agree or disagree?
Families can also talk about the impact of violence in children's media. Why is it that so many games feature violence? Does violence sell?
| Platforms: | Nintendo Wii, Nintendo DS |
| Available online? | Available online |
| Genre: | First Person Shooter |
| Developer: | Activision |
| Release date: | November 2, 2010 |
| Price: | $49.99 |
| ESRB rating: | T for Blood, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Violence |
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