Quantum of Solace

I've owned this game for some months now, the single gameplay is satisfying (for at least a couple of attempts) but the multiplayer is absolutely addictive! I've listed my scores for the headings numbered below and their reasons are also appropriately numbered further below.

1. Single player mode: 7.5/10 (Satisfying on first attempt but could have ore depth)
2. Controls: 9.0/10
3. Graphics: between 7.0-10/10 (On average 8/10)
4. Offline and online multiplayer 10/10
5. Overall 9.5/10 (As the multiplayer is SO MUCH fun!)

1. There is so much satisfaction from shooting down enemies from balcony tops, corners and even passing helicopters!! Shooting feels heavy and there are many weapons, although you can only hold up to 2-4 of them at any point in time. The great thing about this game is the cover system. Whilst shooting, you and your enemies are able to cover behind tables, walls, doors etc. This builds up anticipation as it is not always apparent where your enemies are hiding (especially when there is multiple gunfire and grenades coming your way!) This feature makes gameplay feel fantastic!

2. Controls are very good! - responsive and logical. Aim the remote like a gun and press B to shoot. You can lock on and zoom into enemies via holding Z. While controlling bond's movements via the nunchuk, you have to also simultaneously rotate bond's head. This is done by waving the remote slowly across the screen from side-to-side to mimic bond's head/eye movements. This feels just like Bond as you have to always be aware of your surroundings, even when on-the move. At first this concept is a little difficult to pick up, but you get the hang of it after 10mins or so.

3. After seeing some poor quality screenshots on the web pre-release, I was really surprised to discover the graphics in this game are quite good! Bond really looks like Daniel Craig, the environments look good and the cut scenes are incredible but some levels are not as polished as others, and for some reason the online mutltiplayer has better graphics than the single gameplay.

4. Offline multiplayer and online multiplayer modes are identical except offline is 4-player split screen and online is 4-players but on a single screen. There's a standard death match mode and also an objectives mode (both modes can also be played in teams) - objectives mode is good- you have to complete a series of mini-missions in fixed timeframes - e.g be the first player to assassinate player 3 or find a briefcase - as other players are undertaking the same missions, you often cross paths with them and the fun begins! The multiplayer is much better than goldeneye and is so much fun - this is greatly due to the cover system whilst shooting your opponents (covering/hiding behind doors, by walls, etc making gameplay strategic and feel anticipatory and exciting - playing in teams of 2 also really adds to the fun!)

Online servers find opponents quickly, is completely lag-free and smooth. I feel that 4-players online is more than enough, as players come back alive again once you've shot them - having this feature is brilliant whenever you don't have friends over to play locally. Although the number of maps and modes are acceptable, it would have been nice to have more. Another drawback to multiplayer is that you can't select individual movie characters - instead you choose pre-defined individuals who have different shooting styles/qualities - bomber, defender, assassin style etc - however this works well as you can change your shooting style throughout any game and as IT'S SO MUCH FUN. I've given it 10/10.

5. For all the reasons above, QOS is a great game. Up until recently it's been rare to get a third-party Wii game that delivers on decent graphics, controls, gameplay, brilliant offline AND online multiplayer!!! The single gameplay has somewhat little replay worth but it's the multiplayer that will keep you playing endlessly! I was amazed to find this game receiving some unwarranted negative attention from critics. Base your judgements solely on user reviews for this game. If you are in any doubt then rent it as it really isn't worth missing out.

My first shooting game. It is brilliant! Cover system is great, sneaking around and making take downs is fun, and it's brilliant to spray enemies with bullets with the Wii Zapper of any of the other wii guns. Multiplayer and Wi-Fi works brilliantly and is great fun. They've simplified the plot well without losing any of the good bits, and the flashback to Casino Royale is good.

Recommended

This game is one of the best games on the Wii. The targetting feature is excellent and the graphics are the best I have seen so far.
The weapon variety is very good and the on screen actions are clever.
I have enjoyed playing the game levels as well as the online combat option.I can thoroughly recommend this game.