007: Blood Stone (James Bond)

To be honest I picked this game up for 20 quid and for that I think it was ok, certainly not worth more. I enjoyed the game on story mode, ok the graphics are not the best but not bad, and yes its linear but so what, at the end of the day I really enjoyed it, and on the hardest mode was challenging on more than one or two occassions.
I enjoyed this as much as Quantum of Solace story mode, but as for the online to be honest I found it was rubbish, QOS was far better.
Over all if you liked QOS I think you will like this, but dont pay to much for it and dont expect much online.

Even though this game has had a pretty good panning by the critics and reviews have not been great i like the Bond franchise, so thought what the heck lets give it a go.
Im very glad i did.
I actually enjoyed the first game "Quantum of Solace" and this is pretty much a similar one.
The graphics are a step up from that release, but not a huge one.
The one foot sections are good with some detailed levels and complex layouts, but varying detail on the textures.....some sections are awesome but others appear rushed with little detail which is disappointing.......for example the casino with its lovely night time views and marble floors are the opposite to some of Athens rough texture work.
The vehicle sections are fun if a little frustrating to control at times......the graphics here seem to have had more care with good fx especially the water levels, there are some real standout moments like the hovercraft and highway chase scenes!
Sound wise it is good although some of the speech seems a little muffled and low volume wise.
The score by Richard Jacques deserves a mention as it captures the power of the best John Barry tracks, it really fits the bill here.
Playability is strong with a good Bond vibe running through it, though think more modern gadget-less Bond than the old style.

Multiplayer seems to have a good community with 3 online game modes, my favourite is the straight forward team deathmatch with levelling up on weapons and uniforms etc.
It is a fun departure from the single player.

Overall a good game which misses out on the 5 stars simply due to lazy programming around the graphics and lack of continuiety with them etc, with more work this could and should have looked a stunner given Bizarre Creations previous pedigree in FPS and driving games.

Still though, its really strong and worth a blast......see you online!!!!!

I adored "Quantum of Solace" when I had it for Christmas.. The WHOLE day was spent on that game!.. I read the reviews about "Bloodstone" and thought "hmmmmmmm maybe not".. but I got it anyway as I am a big Bond fan.. and I have to say.. the graphics may not be CoD standard but they are VERY good.. the car/boat chases are awesome and the storyline is faultless! I would say.. DON'T believe the hype.. this is one pheonominal game!

Why some people say it is bad I don't know, it is a very good game.
The online is great and story mode enjoyable. The blend between driving levels and the on the ground action is brilliant.

thought this was the best james bond yet and for 15 quid its a bargin its a bargin grate story mode but poor online.