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GoldenEye 007 Reloaded |OT| For Wii, James? No, in HD
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Rated-Rsuperstar
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I've updated the OP with reviews. I'm glad to see it's scoring high marks across the big sites.
SkyTurkey said:
"Sharp controls, clever level design, and a wealth of gameplay options are the backbone of this exhilarating shooter, and it absolutely nails its core tenets. GoldenEye 007: Reloaded has no need to rely on nostalgia when it so expertly creates such thrilling new memories."
They also say the campaign is 10+ hours. Nice.
Foliorum Viridum
Banned
Well I didn't think it looked perfect, but definitely better than the Wii version. You can only expect so much from a B tier game._woLf said:
The only thing stopping me now is the price tag. I'll definitely pick it up for cheap second hand next year.
robertlebrone
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The game controls great in my opinion. I felt the the Wii version was the clunky one. 60FPS makes a big difference for me.
The online however is a joke from what I played of it. You want nostalgia? Log into the online mode. The framerate is vintage N64.
The online however is a joke from what I played of it. You want nostalgia? Log into the online mode. The framerate is vintage N64.
soxinthebox
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Grabbing this at lunch for PS3 but I was wondering is there any chance of a classic deathmatch mode in split screen multi? With guns laying around the map as opposed to the starting load outs?
We played a bit of the Wii version but I don't recall it being part of it.
We played a bit of the Wii version but I don't recall it being part of it.
I really enjoyed this game when it was originally released on the Wii; will purchase again for 360 when the price drops.
Watching the videos of the HD version reminded me of one area that I found sorely lacking when I played on Wii, and is still disappointing now - the weapon sounds are dreadfully weak. Honestly some of the most unsatisfying reports I've ever heard in a FPS; not a single weapon packs any aural punch. I was hoping they'd improve for the HD version, but they're still pathetic.
Watching the videos of the HD version reminded me of one area that I found sorely lacking when I played on Wii, and is still disappointing now - the weapon sounds are dreadfully weak. Honestly some of the most unsatisfying reports I've ever heard in a FPS; not a single weapon packs any aural punch. I was hoping they'd improve for the HD version, but they're still pathetic.
samus4ever
Banned
Lag fest online. I haven't seen online play this choppy on PS3 at all and I played Resistance 3 at launch.
RadioHeadAche
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I'm glad to see it receiving good reviews, but I'm waiting for a price-drop or sale. Plus I've got a few things to finish first, so there's no reason to add one more.
Criminal Upper
Banned
Controls just as sluggishly on the 360 pad, as it did with the classic controller pro on the Wii.
Wii Remote still the superior control scheme.
Wii Remote still the superior control scheme.
plc268 said:
You can certainly map the pointer to the mouse, as mentioned... and I guess you could map the correct nunchuck axises in Dolphin to WASD, but I'm not sure how effective it would be or how it would feel. Others who are into Dolphin may be worth asking here to share their experiences with remapping FPS games, as I've always used it with a real Wiimote+Nunchuck from my Wii and a wireless sensor bar.
Uh... well, no. Not originally lol.
Move controls better than the Wii remote controls? Doubtful. This was not the best pointer implementation on the Wii by a long shot, but direct infrared is more precise than an approximated pointer via accelo/gryro values. This is also a much better game than Bloodstone, and has great production values for the most part (Nicole Sherzinger was called to redo Tina Turner's theme, and it sounds great... Judi Dench/Craig/etc were called to do mostly good voice work, and the development team at Eurocom put a lot of love into the whole package).
tusken77 said:
That's right, the music was pretty good (Dave Aude re-did Tina's theme for the opening credits as well) And the original writer of the movie was brought in to re-pen Goldeneye into a more modern story, dealing with crap like the global financial meltdown etc etc. It's not groundbreaking by any means, but it's an example of the extra steps that Eurocom took to make it a decent single player experience, and mostly polished.
lowrider007
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So would people that have this game say it worth the full rrp for sp alone?
It depends. I really loved it on the Wii, but on the HD consoles, it feels extra-dated for some reason. The Wii version was a pleasant surprise--this is more like a quaint reminder of how shooters played a generation ago. It's still fun, but I don't think it's sixty bucks fun.lowrider007 said:
thehillissilent
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mik said:
Yeah, this should have been released at $40. However, the price will probably drop fast since it was sent to die.
TheFLYINGManga_Ka
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Had a chance to try this game out at a friend's house. Luckily he loves the James Bond franchise and bought it.
Had to say I was pretty impressed with the single player. 60 frames per second, above-and-beyond improved graphics, and added animation to make it seem smoother. I went back home to check the difference on my Wii game and the difference is HUGE! Just the added weather effects in the HD versions are worth the purchase. I only saw the first part but I'd love to see the rest of the game.
Multiplayer was a mixed feeling. Some levels are smooth but some maps have choppier framerates when there's effects like weather in them. There was no lag, rubber-banding, or anything, it just dipped a bit in the framerates when a lot is going on. It reminded me of Quantum of Solace level of graphics, which isn't bad but it's a little dated. I guess multiplayer can be fun for a little bit, but this game's worth it for the single player alone.
I just wish Eurocom/Activision just remade the multiplayer portions using the Modern Warfare engine and maybe put it on a separate disc. Anyway, I think the game was great as it is regardless of a disappointing multiplayer.
Had to say I was pretty impressed with the single player. 60 frames per second, above-and-beyond improved graphics, and added animation to make it seem smoother. I went back home to check the difference on my Wii game and the difference is HUGE! Just the added weather effects in the HD versions are worth the purchase. I only saw the first part but I'd love to see the rest of the game.
Multiplayer was a mixed feeling. Some levels are smooth but some maps have choppier framerates when there's effects like weather in them. There was no lag, rubber-banding, or anything, it just dipped a bit in the framerates when a lot is going on. It reminded me of Quantum of Solace level of graphics, which isn't bad but it's a little dated. I guess multiplayer can be fun for a little bit, but this game's worth it for the single player alone.
I just wish Eurocom/Activision just remade the multiplayer portions using the Modern Warfare engine and maybe put it on a separate disc. Anyway, I think the game was great as it is regardless of a disappointing multiplayer.
Neuromancer
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I'm feeling very conflicted about this game. I wish so many missions weren't CoD style shooting galleries. I just did
and I feel like I haven't had the chance to do any stealthing in hours.
Archives and Streets and now I'm at a construction site
TheFLYINGManga_Ka said:
I'm mainly in it for the campaign (looking forward to going through it on 007 Classic difficulty) and MI6 Ops. Not too interested in multiplayer, for me that's just a nice bonus. Good to know you're impressed with what you saw of the main game. Was your friend playing with the Move by any chance?
TheFLYINGManga_Ka
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No. It was the 360.tusken77 said:
Xander51
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I honestly wish this had come out at 40 bucks instead of 60. I really want to check this out as I'm a Eurocom fan (Dead Space Extraction's use of first-person was incredible and it looks like they've done some cool stuff with the perspective here also), but it seems beyond baffling to me to release this in such a crowded market at a full price point.
I echo the sentiment that this is just Activision fulfilling their Bond license, especially with that other shooter they're releasing next week. That doesn't mean I'm not interested though, just...I really think they're off with the price on this one.
I echo the sentiment that this is just Activision fulfilling their Bond license, especially with that other shooter they're releasing next week. That doesn't mean I'm not interested though, just...I really think they're off with the price on this one.
Can someone explain the different difficulties?
There is "operative", "agent", "007" and "classic 007".
I'm assuming "007" gives you all the objectives for a mission, but what else changes? In "classic 007", are there no regenerating health? are there health and armor packs? Are checkpoints gone?
There is "operative", "agent", "007" and "classic 007".
I'm assuming "007" gives you all the objectives for a mission, but what else changes? In "classic 007", are there no regenerating health? are there health and armor packs? Are checkpoints gone?
FlyinJ said:
From Gamespot's review...
"The staying power of Reloaded stretches far beyond completion of the last level. This is a game that's meant to be played more than once because the higher difficulty levels do more than ramp up the ruthlessness of your enemies. The harder the game is, the more objectives you have to complete to move forward, and replaying these levels gives you a new appreciation for how well they're constructed. Rooms and routes you never realized existed are suddenly integral parts of the experience, making another playthrough feel fresh even though you're traipsing through the same environments. What's really interesting is how your health is managed. In all but the hardest difficulty level, you have regenerating health. Because you return to full strength by staying out of fire for a few seconds, the campaign veers on the easy side, though it's still challenging enough to make it rewarding when you do come out on top. But when you play on the hardest difficulty, your health no longer regenerates and you collect armor to save you from death. This raises the tension another notch, making you use every stealth trick you've learned to stay alive."
Also, 007 Classic apparently uses the original game's HUD.
speculawyer
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So do I want this? I did a Target B2G1F yesterday and picked up Rocksmith instead of this but I'm thinking I should go back and get this instead.
Neuromancer
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I don't know what to tell you. Some missions are excellent, some are really blah. The gunplay is average.speculawyer said:
I'm actually torn between finishing the game, or selling it.
Para bailar La Bomba
Banned
Keep Rocksmith. The price of GoldenEye will bomba in 1-2 months.speculawyer said:
samus4ever
Banned
I hope they fix the horrible lag induced mutliplayer. Makes me motion sick. I swear it runs sub 15fps.
speculawyer
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I suspect Rocksmith will be cheap too though.Para bailar La Bomba said:
I'll probably just keep Rocksmith for now because it is too much hassle to deal with the return. I'll pick up GoldenEye later.
soxinthebox
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From what I saw last night there isn't splitscreen online - could be wrong though.Qatar said:
Flunkie said:Oh come on. I'm disappointed. I was expecting the original with very little deviation from the formula. And wtf where are my multiplayer maps that I know and love?
I hope this is sarcasm.
You are aware of the legal issues of the original, are you not? A remake done with the spirit of the original (especially in 007 mode, where there is no regenerating health) is the closest they could get. Eurocom did a fine job.
I would double dip for a PC version as well, to be honest - but Dolphin has served me well.
mentalfloss
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Flunkie said:I am aware of all of the legal issues, I just.. I want my Goldeneye 64 back.
Pop the cart into your N64?
It would be a fine game if it were a 007 game on its own.
It's a re-imagining of the original game with modern conventions and settings based on the original. The script was re-written by the original writer to take those same locales into a somewhat-current climate. You're not going to be shooting a KF7 Soviet in the "Sumarian" jungle level, you're going to be shooting an AK47 (aka the gun the KF7 was based on) in the "Nigerian" jungle level.
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