GoldenEye 007: Reloaded

I only recently purchased an Xbox 360, and this game was the first I bought after renting it a few times from RedBox. It's a blast to play.In order to achieve maximum success, especially on the more difficult missions, you have to be smart about achieving objectives and eliminating enemies. Many scenarios in the game require you to be stealthy; blasting your way through is not always an option. Shooting explosive objects, such as fuel tanks on vehicles (which are usually shown in red) is often the most expeditious way to deal with enemies. As a novice gamer, I am quite satisfied with the length of the game, although I have read other reviews complaining that the game was too short and too easy to "win".If you like a game that requires you to be smart and stealthy, and not just strictly a "run and gun" format, Goldeneye reloaded is for you!

I have to admit, I was a bit skeptical about this game simply because it seemed to be but a simple port from the Wii to the PS3 and Xbox 360. For some, that may still be the case. However, GoldenEye Reloaded is undeniably the best Bond game that Activision has produced. Activision's previous installments to the Bond franchise (Quantum of Solace and Blood Stone) weren't deserving of the James Bond title, simply because they were just Call of Duty games with an espionage spy theme. GoldenEye Reloaded shares similarities to the Call of Duty games, (game engine, some aspects of gameplay, and multiplayer) but there's more of a Bond sensation than the previous games.While most believe that GoldenEye Reloaded is a remake of the classic Nintendo 64 video game, GoldenEye 007, it is not. Instead, GoldenEye Reloaded aims to be a reimagining of the classic gaming success, featuring Daniel Craig, the current portrayal of 007, and modernized locations, weapons, and the overall feel. From the start of the game in the Arkhangelsk dam, to the classic Archives and tank chase, to the Nigerian jungles (previously Cuba), the game is more reminiscent of the original game than it's Nintendo Wii counterpart.You would be foolish to judge the game without playing it for yourself, especially considering the biased and often times inaccurate reviews from angry gamers and Call of Duty fanboys. The graphics are nothing shy of excellent, especially from Activision. If you're expecting graphics similar to Uncharted or Heavy Rain, I'm afraid you'll be disappointed. However, take it with a grain of salt and it's guaranteed you will appreciate the beauty of the visuals if you avoid comparing it to more advanced gaming experiences.The gameplay is very reminiscent of the Call of Duty games, mainly because of the modernized methods of first-person shooters; the ability to aim down the sights of your guns, customize your loadout in multiplayer, the points and ranking system, and even the style of the single player campaign very much give weight to the fact that Activision just doesn't wish to stray from the style of Call of Duty when making games of the same genre. It doesn't say much positive things for the company, considering that James Bond has never been a Call of Duty style gaming experience, and thus shouldn't be treated as so, even in this day and age. However, this does not take away from the overall enjoyment that GoldenEye Reloaded will bring.I very much appreciate the game for what it is, and as a casual gamer, I find it a fantastic experience. As a James Bond fan, I'm mildly disappointed that Activision couldn't appoint it the proper respect it deserves and stray from the Call of Duty style. I say give the game a go for yourself before judging it. Whether you're a casual gamer or a James Bond fan, GoldenEye Reloaded is an experience not to be missed.

I like this game, but it's not as good as QOS though. It's disappointing that it still cost about $40 yet there are only a few people playing it online, so I'd rather play QOS online then. Well, now you might sill get a decent size team, maybe about 6 vs. 6 in a team death-match, and maybe there are enough people in the regular death-match. But nobody plays any of the fun objective modes that 007 games are famous for. The controls on the multiplayer aren't very good. I'm talking about the shooting; it is hard to aim and kill. This game has a local split-screen multiplayer mode that the other 007 games don't have, so this is why I'm glad I bought it. The single-player mode is really fun, but you can't jump though, just climb over stuff. I like that in the game you can take a few short, alternate paths to complete the mission and that there are extra objectives (like take a picture of some files) and hidden golden masks you can shoot for bonus points. I still like QOS better, at least the multiplayer modes, specifically I like the controls and the objective modes of QOS better.