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James Bond 007: Blood Stone
- Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Windows
- Price: $44.99
- Genre: Third-person shooter
Common Sense Media says
Typical 007 uses violence to save us from bio-terrorists.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that JAMES BOND 007: BLOOD STONE is a "Teen-rated" violent third-person shooter that attempts to present a plausible real-world situation that involves massive killing by people with evil motives. The game features references to alcohol and tobacco, requires the character played by gamers (James Bond) to stop the threat through whatever means available -- which is the precursor for violence. Enemies can be taken down through stealth, through sniping from range, with machine guns or pistols, or through collateral damage when nearby explosives are detonated. There are some rag-doll physics involved, which means the enemies killed will flop in a manner that is a slightly exaggerated version of real life. The game also features driving levels in which players must reach checkpoints or keep fleeing enemies in range with a set time frame.
What's it about?
In James Bond 007: Blood Stone, a biochemist working for the United Kingdom has disappeared, along with top-secret plans that could threaten the world. With a bio-terrorist threat looming, MI6 has called in James Bond to get to the heart of the threat and end it -- which usually means that a lot of bad guys die. The game takes players to a variety of real-world locations such as Bangkok, Istanbul, Athens, and Monaco as Bond tracks down and nuetralizes the bad guys using a variety of real-world weaponry, cars, and even motorboats to close in on his target.
Is it any good?
Blood Stone has a cinematic feel that could have been culled from a movie, though this game does not have a movie release attached to it. The game features a fair amount of cut scenes to drive the story and these go a long way toward creating a viable story arc. The use of the SmartPhone, though, is a bit much and redundant at times. The graphics can be very good, but there can also be frame stutters that spoil the overall mood. The game does have a lively pace and for Bond fans, the inclusion of the voices and likenesses of Daniel Craig and Dame Judith Dench are certainly pluses. There are a few stumbles in the single-player game and the multiplayer is really too standard to be a true plus. Still, for 007 fans, this has some elements that are a treat.
Online interaction: There are three modes available in multiplayer - Team Deathmatch, Objective, and Last Man Standing. Unmoderated voice chat is enabled in these modes so kids may hear rough language. The action is fast-paced and players can either jump into a match via quick play or invite friends for a private game. Up to 16 players can participate in the multiplayer online mayhem.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about separating violence seen in games and what is acceptable in the real world.
They can also discuss why driving cars at high rates of speed (or boats) is dangerous in real life.
Families can also talk about how to use strategy in games instead of simply running through and trying to shoot everything.
Since this game has online multiplayer modes, families can discuss how to stay safe when playing multiplayer games.
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AGE
Great game!
He has a liscence to kill, for the good of the world. Do you know anything about him CSM? He's Bond, James Bond.
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AGE
Awesome, I am 13 and I love this game!
i love it! the best 007 video game ever! this is the perfect game. except it takes longer to kill someone online in blood stone than in call of duty. if you can't play call of duty, get this. even if you can play call of duty get this! i have mw2 and black ops and i play this even more! the best T game of 2010!
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Kid, 12 years old
December 11, 2010
AGE
A good Bond game!
I thought this game was cool fun and fun at times. The language is not bad at all nor is the violence. It is the story that is kinda weird sometimes. Role models not the best just like any other James Bond movie or game. But or else it a great.
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Kid, 12 years old
December 1, 2010
AGE
might buy it
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AGE
A mildly violent game with no long term appeal.
If you know Bond, James Bond, then you probably know what to expect. This game features some of the suggestive moments with women in every bond movie, and a lot of third person action. This game isn't very mad maturity wise and should be fine for the average teen. Entertainment wise though; it can be fun but gets very repetitive at times and the campaign goes by very quickly so I would reccommend renting it over buying it.
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AGE
okay for your mature kid
This game is very fun yet very short but if you enjoy the James Bond movies this puts you in his place. My problem is is that blood covers your screen once you get shot which might be disturbing to some gamers. But overall fun game to play online too.
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Kid, 11 years old
September 4, 2011
AGE
short but good
blood does go on the screen and its quite violent! it has some drinking and smoking! there is language but it is educational!
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AGE
Good game
It was a good game minimal blood the one bad thing was when you drive cars in the first level you can hit other cars and that kills the person inside
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Kid, 11 years old
December 31, 2011
AGE
Great 007 game but seems the same to others kid will love it
Really the game is just shooting bad guys and blood does spray or you could go stealth and break their necks I am not saying this is a bad game in fact it is very good their is just not enough excitement there is bad language like dam* and hell. I enjoyed bloodstone wasn't the best it was fun enough especially the car and boat chases
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AGE
never disappoints
My favorite bond game as far as story goes, just wish the multiplayer had better networking support and AI bot options.
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| Platforms: | Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Windows |
| Available online? | Available online |
| Genre: | Third-person shooter |
| Developer: | Activision |
| Release date: | November 2, 2010 |
| Price: | $44.99 |
| ESRB rating: | T for Alcohol and Tobacco Reference, Blood, Mild Language, Mild Suggestive Themes, Violence |
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