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"Quantum of" Skidishness
posted by JMichaud (BETHESDA, MD) Dec 6, 2008
Member since Jan 2008
12 out of 14 gamers (86%) found this review helpful
Quantum of Solace isn't just about the latest James Bond film; this game covers Casino Royal, too.
But when it comes to light gun games, not many players are interested in the story - and indeed, the game play and cut scenes don't relate much to each other.
What players are looking for is the joy of shooting the bad guys over several levels.
Here, Quantum of Solace works well - the lock on system finds many enemies with the push of a button, the shooting from behind a barrier is done well (considering this is the first time I've seen this feature for the Wii console).
But, there are glitches - sometimes the lock on locks on to an object when I wanted to lock onto a person. Sometimes it locks onto nothing at all.
Another problem is the controls get very jerky at the worst times - when I'm taking on several enemies at once. The makers of this game haven't quiet calibrated the Wiimote.
And the path from point A to point B can get very tricky and tiresome - prompts can be missed and ledges that Bond can shimmy across can be overlooked.
Still, Quantum of Solace gives a lot of gunning action, and to repeat myself, that's what a lot of players of this genre are looking for.
Rent Quantum of Solace and give it a try for yourself.
But when it comes to light gun games, not many players are interested in the story - and indeed, the game play and cut scenes don't relate much to each other.
What players are looking for is the joy of shooting the bad guys over several levels.
Here, Quantum of Solace works well - the lock on system finds many enemies with the push of a button, the shooting from behind a barrier is done well (considering this is the first time I've seen this feature for the Wii console).
But, there are glitches - sometimes the lock on locks on to an object when I wanted to lock onto a person. Sometimes it locks onto nothing at all.
Another problem is the controls get very jerky at the worst times - when I'm taking on several enemies at once. The makers of this game haven't quiet calibrated the Wiimote.
And the path from point A to point B can get very tricky and tiresome - prompts can be missed and ledges that Bond can shimmy across can be overlooked.
Still, Quantum of Solace gives a lot of gunning action, and to repeat myself, that's what a lot of players of this genre are looking for.
Rent Quantum of Solace and give it a try for yourself.
I still don't know what Quantum of Solace means
posted by JCDenton (FREEDOM, NH) Nov 19, 2008
Member since Mar 2006
2 out of 4 gamers (50%) found this review helpful
When it comes to James Bond games, there are the really good (Goldeneye) and the barely passable (Goldeneye: Rogue Agent). Quantum of Solace falls somewhere in the middle.
First, let's talk about the good parts. The game moves along at a brisk pace with plenty of shootouts to enjoy. The cover system in this game deserves the most credit. You can easily hug a wall, shoot down a hallway, move to the other side of the doorway and dash down the hallway to another cover area. And you'll need to cover in this game or you'll likely get an unwanted increase of lead in your diet.
You also get pretty good voice acting. The score overall is distinctively Bond but never feels overpowering.
Now the bad news. Technically, you will experience lagging frame rate, sometimes stopping all together for a few seconds, which is a big problem in any shooter. And there are some cheap sections in the game, where you'll end up walking in on a bunch of enemies you'd never be able to see or get tagged from behind after thinking you cleared everyone out.
While graphics are serviceable, some of the backdrops don't even look last generation. And the cut scenes are a big disappointment. They primarily take place on some kind of computer screen with images of the people speaking. Instead of watching a cut scene of Bond parachuting into enemy territory, you get a blip on a radar screen with someone saying "That's Bond!" Well, why not just show me, Activision? And the story feels a bit disjointed. You seem to alternate between this movie and pieces of Casino Royale. Moreover, I found that it simply skipped from one action scene to another with little explanation.
While not a great game, it is serviceable. Considering it's based on a movie, that's pretty good. It can't reach the lofty heights of Goldeneye, but it's worth a run-through for fans of the series.
First, let's talk about the good parts. The game moves along at a brisk pace with plenty of shootouts to enjoy. The cover system in this game deserves the most credit. You can easily hug a wall, shoot down a hallway, move to the other side of the doorway and dash down the hallway to another cover area. And you'll need to cover in this game or you'll likely get an unwanted increase of lead in your diet.
You also get pretty good voice acting. The score overall is distinctively Bond but never feels overpowering.
Now the bad news. Technically, you will experience lagging frame rate, sometimes stopping all together for a few seconds, which is a big problem in any shooter. And there are some cheap sections in the game, where you'll end up walking in on a bunch of enemies you'd never be able to see or get tagged from behind after thinking you cleared everyone out.
While graphics are serviceable, some of the backdrops don't even look last generation. And the cut scenes are a big disappointment. They primarily take place on some kind of computer screen with images of the people speaking. Instead of watching a cut scene of Bond parachuting into enemy territory, you get a blip on a radar screen with someone saying "That's Bond!" Well, why not just show me, Activision? And the story feels a bit disjointed. You seem to alternate between this movie and pieces of Casino Royale. Moreover, I found that it simply skipped from one action scene to another with little explanation.
While not a great game, it is serviceable. Considering it's based on a movie, that's pretty good. It can't reach the lofty heights of Goldeneye, but it's worth a run-through for fans of the series.
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