James Bond 007: Blood Stone

1. Yippie_Ki_Yay

   Nov 19, 2012

   10

   James Bond 007: Blood Stone is a very underrated game and perhaps the most thrilling Bond experience I have had; close to watching them in theJames Bond 007: Blood Stone is a very underrated game and perhaps the most thrilling Bond experience I have had; close to watching them in the theatre. I am a huge fan of the fact that this game is a third person shooter, I have been turned off of the recent Bond games because it reminds me of playing "Call of Duty" or some type of war scenario game. The campaign for an experienced gamer may seem short, but for me who is someone who has a family and career I enjoyed an entire week of Bond. The story-line is strong, reminded me of old films, yet could have been expanded on for longer game play. The fact that Commander Bond is a spy and not necessarily a military character the third person perspective paints a wonderful picture for the viewer, the cinematics transition so well with the "3PS" a fun adventure from start to finish. This is the closest I have seen a game to fulfilling my virtual Bond fix, I will not be trading this one in!… Expand

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2. Michaelplayz

   Oct 27, 2020

   9

   The game is amazing in my opinion. But that doesn't mean that is has no flauds. But the game is jam packed with awesome combat, stunning carThe game is amazing in my opinion. But that doesn't mean that is has no flauds. But the game is jam packed with awesome combat, stunning car sequenses and a story with great characters. I say, play it if you have the chance. :)… Expand

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4. TheBoldman

   Aug 23, 2013

   8

   I feel that Blood Stone is a very underrated James Bond game. 007 games tend to vary from the excellent (GoldenEye) to the awful (007I feel that Blood Stone is a very underrated James Bond game. 007 games tend to vary from the excellent (GoldenEye) to the awful (007 Legends). Blood Stone certainly does not hit the heights of GoldenEye, but it does have a very atmospheric James Bond experience. This is helped by the game design I like it when 007 games look to emulate the feel of the movies by incorporating items such as a credits sequence, a theme song, Bond "moments" and real actors to do the voiceover. Daniel Craig and Dame Judi Dench really elevate the game with their voiceover work. Joss Stone is a welcome addition to the Bond universe being both sexy and talented. The title sequence closely emulates the new design direction of the Daniel Craig era and is a very good standard for a videogame.
   
   The 3rd-person shooting is fairly formulaic. However, Bond can action some awesome takedowns (which reminded me closely of The Bourne Conspiracy) and these give you "Focus Aims" which allow you to dispatch enemies quickly with a single headshot. The game is fairly easy to complete anyway so these are not massively useful, but do help to make you feel like James Bond in that you can wade through enemies quickly as he might do in the movies. You can make use of scenery to help dispatch enemies for example, shooting a lift so that it falls and kills the occupants. The usual explosive barrels make their 974th appearance in a videogame since Doom!
   
   The story interested me. I enjoyed the ride. Of course, don't expect a story as complex as those in recent movies. But it's enough to keep you playing until the end. Bond visits some very interesting locations around the world in this mission.
   
   The driving sections of the game were excellent. You will drive a car and a boat at different points in the story and the handling felt good. The speed of these sections was also good. They felt exciting and probably the best realised driving sections in any James Bond game, including 007 Racing!
   
   The multiplayer is the game's weakest offering. Like many modern games, publishers and developers seem to believe that a multiplayer option is a desirable section to the majority of gamers. I don't believe this is the case. I would much rather that developers spent the time enhancing and extending the single-player experience. Let GoldenEye do the multiplayer experience, Blood Stone is strongest in the single-player experience.
   
   The game is not long, and it does have its limitations. However, if you are looking for a game to perhaps play between longer AAA titles and you are just looking to have some fun for a few hours then Blood Stone is a game I would certainly recommend. I enjoyed the ride with James Bond. Roger Moore would certainly raise an eyebrow at that!… Expand

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5. ChrisMC36SSR

   Nov 26, 2014

   7

   James Bond 007: Blood Stone was a pretty decent game but the major reason why some people don't like it is due to it's relatively short lengthJames Bond 007: Blood Stone was a pretty decent game but the major reason why some people don't like it is due to it's relatively short length and its poor multiplayer. The game's story is the highlight here and you feel like you are in a James Bond movie. The gameplay is pretty good overall and while it's a little to simple at times and even a little restrictive, the driving missions offer a nice change of pace. If you are looking for an adventure style game with lots of exploration, than this probably isn't the game for you but if you are a bond fan or enjoy straightforward action games with a good movie feel than you might want to give this game a try. This is probably the second best third person James Bond game. The best in my opinion is Everything or Nothing.… Expand

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6. 74656a

   Nov 5, 2010

   7

   Its an adventure game. An interactive Bond game. It follows the movie theme, bad guys, car chases, gun play, and a Bond girl. The problem isIts an adventure game. An interactive Bond game. It follows the movie theme, bad guys, car chases, gun play, and a Bond girl. The problem is that everyone wants to compare it to a FPS. A James Bond game needs to be more than a FPS to keep the James Bond feel to it. The formula that Bizarre Creations used is ok, it just needed a more polished look and feel to it. Although I have to admit, the melee take-downs never got old. As far as the multi-player portion, rather anemic, feels like it was added at the last moment. Was it a great game, no, but it could have been with a little more coordinated effort. Overall it was was a good experience, I just wish it could have been better.… Expand

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7. peoplewhomatter

   Nov 3, 2010

   6

   This game would be great if it were an fps. but its a tps and it just doesnt fit that category. the story is great and it is good to have aThis game would be great if it were an fps. but its a tps and it just doesnt fit that category. the story is great and it is good to have a James Bond game that is not based on a movie but this game just isn't fun enough.… Expand

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8. bobbythebrown

   Nov 6, 2010

   4

   Lukewarm mechanics all around, linear and mostly uninspiring level design, last-gen graphics, broken AI, painful-to-watch cutscenes, and aLukewarm mechanics all around, linear and mostly uninspiring level design, last-gen graphics, broken AI, painful-to-watch cutscenes, and a limp plot make a promising-sounding game come out feeling half-baked. Getting through the game felt like a chore, and there was no payoff, in the end.… Expand

   • 1 of 4 users found this helpful

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