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Quantum of Solace
- Xbox 360
- Price: $30-60
- Genre: Action/Adventure
Common Sense Media says
Violent, stealthy action game designed for Bond fans.
Parents say
QUALITY
Kids say
QUALITY
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this James Bond game contains much of the same content as the films it's based upon -- including gunplay, mild language, and alcohol references. Some parents, however, might deem in less appropriate since players actually pull the trigger and use fists against enemies as opposed to watching the hero do it onscreen. Plus, it's recommended to shoot at an enemy's head to take him down quietly opposed to running and gunning noisily.
What's it about?
The latest movie-to-game adaptation? Bond. James Bond. Based on the movie of the same name, QUANTUM OF SOLACE, as well as the prior 007 flick, Casino Royale, this covert spy game lets players slip into the shoes of James Bond and use stealth and cunning to take down enemies with high-tech weaponry or hand-to-hand combat.
The relatively short single-player campaign (lasting only about 4 to 5 hours) has gamers navigate through dangerous locations based on (or inspired by) these films primarily from a first-person perspective (like the 007: Goldeneye game on the Nintendo 64). When taking cover behind an object, however, the camera pulls out to a third-person view to better see the environment including the thugs firing at you. Your pistol, with silencer, will get the most action in this game, and if you want to minimize your chances of being detected, you'll aim for a bullet to the head of your enemies, disable security cameras, and find important items. Along with the solo mode are a handful of multiplayer options with unique maps that add to the game's longevity and replayability.
Is it any good?
Quantum of Solace is a very good "B" title that's definitely worth a weekend rental if you're a fan of James Bond or stealthy action games. It looks great, thanks to the renowned Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare engine, delivering high-definition characters that resemble Daniel Craig and Dame Judy Dench (and impressive cut-scene sequences) as well as good-looking environments, such as trains, Venetian courtyards, rooftops and a museum.
Quantum of Solace doesn't really offer anything new to the genre, plus the short single-player campaign might disappoint those looking for something meatier, but the faithful 007 experience with recognizable characters and locations and many multiplayer modes make it a worthy adventure.
Explore, discuss, enjoy
Families can talk about whether releasing this game at the same time as Quantum of Solace movie comes out is shameless, well-timed marketing or is it fulfilling fans' desire to play as James Bond? Perhaps a little of both?
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Kid, 10 years old
September 20, 2009
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good for 12 and up kids
its a good game and no blood
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Adult
January 30, 2009
AGE
Fairly easy FPS, very tame
The newest installment of the Bond series of video games, I found it to be tame in every aspect. There is no blood in it, and the language is fine. The question is whether you think your child can handle the violence. Players are encouraged to be stealthy like Bond, but I think the game lacks the suspense of its movie counterpart. Nevertheless, it is a good buy, and can be comfortably played by most ages.
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Teen, 16 years old
March 1, 2010
AGE
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh it really sucks a don't buy
id say this is the worst game i have ever played. it was the most discraseful games i have yet! yet other people say it is not that bad for someone 9 or 10 but you can go into mele moad and see someone get thrown or punched till death. And it didn't save on my ps2 it was a discrase! no lie! dont buy this games in your howl life i hated it!
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Teen, 15 years old
September 9, 2009
AGE
FINE
it is a basic shooter with no blood, its T, its FINE
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Kid, 11 years old
May 30, 2009
AGE
awesome not too violent
This game is awesome it's not that violent if you sneak around but if you get caught you have to shoot people but no blood
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Kid, 11 years old
January 29, 2009
AGE
good enough
This is another one of my reviews. Quantum of solace is a great game because it is something new what I have played and just a good shooter (the first difficulty is quite easy but slightly hard all the rest are extremely hard.
Violence: There is no blood but you fight hand to hand. A lot of shootings but nothing that bad. Language: D**n and Hell. Social behaviour, drugs and sex: You shoot a lot of people and some people drink and nothing that much about sex.
Message: nothing apart from trying to stop terrorists.
The game should be for ages 8 and up.
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Teen, 13 years old
July 22, 2010
AGE
awesome
awesome, definetly recommended for pre-teens and teens
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Teen, 13 years old
March 9, 2010
AGE
Awesome 007 FPS, dudes!
This game is pretty awesome. It's probably the first 007 game without Suggestive Themes in a long time, too, which would make it a little more acceptable to kids' parents. Sure, there is some language, but nothing we wouldn't here in a PG/PG-13 movie. The controls are a little different from most FPS games (Modern Warfare 2, MAG, etc.). The gameplay is very fast paced at lots of times, which makes it fun! The online multiplayer is pretty awesome, too. Kills happen very fast if you are used to a game like Modern Warfare 2.
I give this game an awesome 5/5!
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Kid, 12 years old
August 19, 2009
AGE
alright for 12 and up
This game is alright, the graphics are alright online is boring because no one goes on it some bits are cool but over all its not a game that really is amazing. It is not worth getting
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Adult
November 13, 2009
AGE
Great Bond Game
A good but violent game of addictive strategy. It has moments from Quantum of solace and Casino Royale.
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| Platforms: | Xbox 360 |
| Available online? | Not available online |
| Genre: | Action/Adventure |
| Developer: | Activision |
| Release date: | November 4, 2008 |
| Price: | $30-60 |
| ESRB rating: | T for Alcohol Reference, Mild Language, Violence (Xbox 360) |
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