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Quantum of Solace

(2008, Video Games - Action/Adventure, Rated T, Play it on: Xbox 360)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 14.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Violent, stealthy action game designed for Bond fans.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–15

The good stuff

  • Educational value:

    Not an issue.
 

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Bond is a bit of a womanizer but it doesn't come through too much in this game. However, he is a secret agent who acts outside of the law, including shooting his enemies in the head and fighting his way through numerous situations.
  • Violence:

    No blood, but players can kill enemies with a shot to the head or body or engage in hand-to-hand combat. Weapons are realistic but high-tech.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Some potentially offensive words such as "damn", "damn it", and "hell".
  • Consumerism:

    This is a game based on the movie of the same name as well as Casino Royale and is a way of marketing the 007 brand. Blatant product placements including Sony Vaio laptops and Sony/Ericcson Cybershot phones.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    In a cut-scene Bond can be seen sipping a martini ("shaken not stirred.")
 

What Parents Need to Know

This review of Quantum of Solace was written by Jinny Gudmundsen

Parents need to know 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.

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What’s the Story?

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.

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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.

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Publisher’s Details

Released on 11/4/2008, price $30-60, not online enabled
ESRB rating: T (for Alcohol Reference, Mild Language, Violence)

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  1. I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language
    • Excessive consumerism
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    • My highlights are:
    • Educational
    • Good role models

    Great Bond Game

    A good but violent game of addictive strategy. It has moments from Quantum of solace and Casino Royale.

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language
    • Negative message

    good for 12 and up kids

    its a good game and no blood

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 3.0

    FINE

    it is a basic shooter with no blood, its T, its FINE

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    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

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it 4.0

    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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