Blood Stone: 007

 PlayStation 3
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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 69 Ratings

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  1. Whosanegamer
    Nov 4, 2010
    7
    Short review - Fun and satisfying action oriented game!
    Long review - Blood Stone is far from bad! It does many things right, a few things wrong, and a few things are not done at all. I'll elaborate.
    Firstly, the game has a good mix of all out guns blazing action to stealthy and sneakier approach to a few missions and it has amazing driving sections which are actually sometimes more fun    Short review - Fun and satisfying action oriented game!
    Long review - Blood Stone is far from bad! It does many things right, a few things wrong, and a few things are not done at all. I'll elaborate.
    Firstly, the game has a good mix of all out guns blazing action to stealthy and sneakier approach to a few missions and it has amazing driving sections which are actually sometimes more fun than the rest of the shooting sequences. The shooting is fun and the guns feel right! Getting headshots is pretty easy and well, satisfying! There is no melee in this game, but there definitely are plenty of takedowns, hand-to-hand that is.
    But the thing here with the shooting is that its just not PERFECT as the rest of the games that have come out! The feel that you get is good, but not as satisfying as say in, Uncharted 2 or even Bourne Conspiracy for that matter! Moving onto the driving. Its the best part about the game according to me. And I'm not surprised since its by Bizzare Creations! It has amazing and intense moments and is fun till the end!
    Now here is the complaint. James bond is about the gadgets, this game has ONLY the cell phone as the gadgets! I miss those Everything or Nothing days. That game had the perfect balance of shooting and driving and usage of gadgets! I was expecting the same from this game but was dissapointed over there!
    Keeping that complaint aside, the gameplay is fun and pretty good.
    The story is classic worldwide conspiracy Bond style. Nothing new here and nothing old. Its hard to care about the characters though. Its just all about Bond. The graphics are not revolutionary, but they aren't bad as well. The cutscenes look kind of stiff, but the gameplay is pretty smooth ad the framerate is constant and there are no other complaints regarding the graphics The game manages to pull of nice lighting and facial details. The animation can be clunky but that can be forgiven. The vistas in the game are pretty good. The variety of locations is a bonus to the graphics, although sometimes it can be bland and dull. But the other effects, such as snow falling or explosions, etc. look pretty good. There is a lack of destructible environments in the shooting sections though. The car sequences have a total opposite of that. Not one moment is peaceful and destruction free in the car segments!
    So all in all, in short this game is no Everything Or Nothing of the Next-gen consoles, but its the best Bond game for this gen of consoles none the less!
    Forgive the flaws and you have a nice fun rent. For James Bond fans, a purchase is a must. Its pretty fun when the action kicks in.    … Expand
  2. goldenlord86
    Mar 4, 2011
    7
    I. Liked playing this game. I am not sure if its because it was a good game, or because it was James Bond. The opening scenes get your blood boiling as most James Bond games and Movies do. For me this was enough to keep me hooked the entire game. The game allows you to decide the way you want to approach the enemy. You can use stealth attacks (my favorite), or you can use the duck andI. Liked playing this game. I am not sure if its because it was a good game, or because it was James Bond. The opening scenes get your blood boiling as most James Bond games and Movies do. For me this was enough to keep me hooked the entire game. The game allows you to decide the way you want to approach the enemy. You can use stealth attacks (my favorite), or you can use the duck and shoot type of firefight method (also fun). Even the normally boring part of walking around using gadgets to break codes was exciting to me. The story was very predictable. Joss stone would have never been my choice for a bond girl. Although the cars you get to drive were awesome, I would have liked to drive a motorcycle (just me). That said it was still a good game. In reality though the simple fact that its a James Bond game automatically gives it 5 points in my review. The good graphics and the modest length of the game add to its quality. That's why I give it a 7 out of 10… Expand
  3. 74656a
    Nov 2, 2010
    7
    I wouldn't call Blood Stone a driving game or a shooter, it's more like an interactive Bond experience. Is it a good game? Yes! Would I recommend a purchase? If you really like James Bond then buy it, otherwise it would make a good rental for a day.
  4. SalarymanDaishi
    Feb 6, 2011
    5
    Theoretically a proficient third person shooter with some racing sections as well. It has a decent balance between sneaking and shooting, and it plays as hectic or as calm as the player wants it to. Yet, despite dozens of explosions and massive destruction the whoa factor is badly missing, the controls sway between clumsy and floaty, the weapons don't pack enough oomph, and it lacks soul.Theoretically a proficient third person shooter with some racing sections as well. It has a decent balance between sneaking and shooting, and it plays as hectic or as calm as the player wants it to. Yet, despite dozens of explosions and massive destruction the whoa factor is badly missing, the controls sway between clumsy and floaty, the weapons don't pack enough oomph, and it lacks soul. It has simply been thrown together without any particular passion and while the end result isn't shockingly bad, it definitely sinks into the swamp of mediocrity. Also the fact that it takes less than five hours to complete doesn't help either.… Expand
  5. Chuxtrix
    Nov 18, 2010
    7
    I probably will not be keeping this game. It was fun to play but lacking in graphics and although lots of action at times the controls were lunky and stiff. I did get annoyed at the constant use of only using the cell phone for gadgets. THe weapons were plentiful and the game was challenging at times. I did seem to finish the game rather quickly. Im a bond fan so I was not totallyI probably will not be keeping this game. It was fun to play but lacking in graphics and although lots of action at times the controls were lunky and stiff. I did get annoyed at the constant use of only using the cell phone for gadgets. THe weapons were plentiful and the game was challenging at times. I did seem to finish the game rather quickly. Im a bond fan so I was not totally disapointed. The car racing was enjoyable but hard to keep on course. I give it a 7 at best.… Expand
  6. Rosco
    Mar 24, 2011
    7
    007 Blood Stone is not a long game. Let's get that out the road. If you had £40 quid to spend on a brand new game that you wanted to take up a fair amount of your time then Blood Stone isn't for you. However that doesn't mean that this game isn't a good one. Actually its hugely enjoyable and more importantly its a pretty big improvement since Quantum of Solace and the signs007 Blood Stone is not a long game. Let's get that out the road. If you had £40 quid to spend on a brand new game that you wanted to take up a fair amount of your time then Blood Stone isn't for you. However that doesn't mean that this game isn't a good one. Actually its hugely enjoyable and more importantly its a pretty big improvement since Quantum of Solace and the signs seem good for the next installment which is pretty safe to assume given the way the game ends. Visually its not on par wit the God of War or Uncharted's of the gaming world but its far from the worst graphics on offer. Story is decent enough and a typical Bond trying to prevent another international crisis and some off the missions are immensely entertaining as the game offers a mixture of stealth, all out gunfights and ofcourse the driving. Gameplay is smooth enough but the driving sequences are far more enjoyable than the shooting, Bizarre has done a grand job on that front. The shooting in truth is not that bad, its just not great. The cover system works a treat however the lack of gadgets its disappointing afterall this is a James Bond game. In a nutshell the future seems brighter for Bond on this evidence however don't expect to be playing Blood Stone for hours on end, its short and sweet!… Expand
  7. wade22fan
    Nov 17, 2015
    6
    007: Blood Stone is the latest installment in the James Bond franchise. It stars Daniel Craig as Bond. Craig’s voice acting is present here as well, which is definitely a good thing. Blood Stone is developed by Bizzare Creations, which is now closed down, and published by Activision. The game utilizes a 3rd person view, like in 007: Everything or Nothing released a few years back. The007: Blood Stone is the latest installment in the James Bond franchise. It stars Daniel Craig as Bond. Craig’s voice acting is present here as well, which is definitely a good thing. Blood Stone is developed by Bizzare Creations, which is now closed down, and published by Activision. The game utilizes a 3rd person view, like in 007: Everything or Nothing released a few years back. The story is completely original, again, like Everything or Nothing.

    007: Blood Stone is a mixed bag in the graphics department. The character models look bland and boring, along with simple environmental things such as bushes and greenery. When it comes to the car models, boats and other objects, the game shines. Effects like sparks and explosions are big pluses as well, they just look really good. The environments as a whole look great as well. There are many different types of locales boasting snow, rain, sunshine and so on, in which all have different seasons, making for a diverse experience when traveling from level to level.

    The sound in 007 Blood Stone is pretty average. The gun fights are all pretty bare bones and the music is hit or miss, depending on which part of the game you’re playing. The best part of the sound in Blood Stone is the voice acting, which include all the series likenesses such as Daniel Craig and Judi Dench, as well as new Bond girl, Joss Stone. Having the real voice actors really makes the game feel genuine. The gameplay in Blood Stone is very simple and easily accessible for all players. The game gives you the choice of four difficulty levels. Gun play is pretty simple as well, using it’s own unique targeting system. There are many types of gameplay here, including epic shoot outs, intense car chases and a downright fun boat chase. There are also elements of stealth which are pretty entertaining as well. The controls are well done but nothing ground breaking. Overall, Blood Stone does a good job of keeping things simple, but at the same time, it does nothing new and fresh, making it feel a bit stale in the gameplay category.

    All in all, 007: Blood Stone is another decent entry in the James Bond series. It doesn’t bring anything new to the table, but it offers one thing, and that’s entertainment. To be completely honest, I had a blast playing through Blood Stone. I enjoyed the simple gameplay, fun shootouts, car and boat chases, gorgeous scenery and the story line. The sad ting is, it’s all been done before in the series, and there needs to be a change. There have already been talks of a sequel coming soon, so hopefully the developers can create a new Bond experience that’s fresh and unique. For what you get in Blood Stone, I think it’s worth a purchase, simply because it’s good old, action-packed James Bond entertainment, so check this one out, especially fans of the franchise.    … Expand
  8. shiftyjoe
    Jan 29, 2012
    7
    Bruce Feirstein who wrote the brilliant Goldeneye managed to conjure up a rather dull script for bloodstone which features voice work from daniel craig and joss stone. The forgettable story is accompanied by the short playing time, I know that multiplayer is often priority number one these days but thats no excuse for a single player campaign of around four hours or even less. Also theBruce Feirstein who wrote the brilliant Goldeneye managed to conjure up a rather dull script for bloodstone which features voice work from daniel craig and joss stone. The forgettable story is accompanied by the short playing time, I know that multiplayer is often priority number one these days but thats no excuse for a single player campaign of around four hours or even less. Also the multiplayer in bloodstone is not up to standard. Fortunately the slick and smooth gameplay along with quite a few nice bond moments and the settings that each single player level takes place all help to save bloodstone and save it from looking like a mere side project to Goldeneye for the Wii.… Expand
  9. Duke_Nukem
    Mar 22, 2017
    7
    As a real Bond fan I gave this game a second chance, after I stopped playing it the first time around. It's not a great game but it's a Bond game and not a bad one at that (not good either).

    The graphics are pretty good, the environments are decent, only the faces of the characters look a bit dull and the cut-scenes are not very beautiful. Explosions are nice though! And the sound and    As a real Bond fan I gave this game a second chance, after I stopped playing it the first time around. It's not a great game but it's a Bond game and not a bad one at that (not good either).

    The graphics are pretty good, the environments are decent, only the faces of the characters look a bit dull and the cut-scenes are not very beautiful. Explosions are nice though! And the sound and music are fine.

    Most important is the gameplay and in that department the game is a bit flawed. The shooting is fun but not great and the few times you get to drive a car are very linear and it's hard to keep the car on the road. The driving part could have been so much better and should have been used more often to bring more variety to the game.

    The game is very linear and you can't really chose how to take on the missions or which way to go. If you are still in doubt you can always use your handy cellphone which shows you were the next objective is situated. There are no other gadgets in the game, which is a bit weird for a James Bond game.

    Blood Stone is a very mediocre game and will probably only appeal to true Bond fans. It starts very nicely with the spectacular scene on the yacht, followed by a great chasing scene by boat. But after that it felt like i was just playing mission after mission to get to the end of the game. I hope this time I will have the courage to finish the whole game instead of laying it down and put a Bond movie on.    … Expand
  10. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Aug 15, 2023
    7
    An underrated Bond game. It's the "Everything or Nothing" of the Daniel Craig era. The cutscenes and presentation gives this the feel of a 007 movie. Shooting mechanics are solid and the driving sections are splendid. However, the level design is too linear and the action can become a little repetitive. Still, this is a must have for Craig fans. It's fun. I would rate it with a 7.4 out of 10.
  11. Za_Uvek
    Oct 13, 2021
    5
    The Daniel Craig era of Bond sure has been hit and miss from movie to movie. And Blood Stone sure has a lot of hit and miss internally as a game.

    The graphics and sound are passable for the 7th generation of console gaming. However, having the main cast from the movies to reprise their roles really does make this feel like an extension to the franchise. The story is also passable and    The Daniel Craig era of Bond sure has been hit and miss from movie to movie. And Blood Stone sure has a lot of hit and miss internally as a game.

    The graphics and sound are passable for the 7th generation of console gaming. However, having the main cast from the movies to reprise their roles really does make this feel like an extension to the franchise. The story is also passable and doesn't really add too much, but rather serves as a vehicle for the game-play to prop itself onto. And that game-play is where we get plenty of the hit and miss. The shooting can be fun, with some nice little stealth mechanics thrown in. But everything in between, such as the exploration or driving sections are a sure fire miss. The cover based shooting is pretty smooth and responsive, while driving is the complete opposite.

    Overall, this title is just ok. It's a nice little addition to the 007 franchise, but doesn't add much to the third person shooting genre. Plenty of better games out there.    … Expand
  12. Raymond86
    Jun 29, 2021
    7
    I played Bloodstone just after watching Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace. The story fits well within the Daniel Craig Bond canon and feels like just another mission for 007.

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 49 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 35 out of 49
  3. Negative: 3 out of 49
  1. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Jan 25, 2011
    60
    Multiplayer is pretty limited in variety, all team-based, and with a fistful of maps. Couple this annoyance with the fact that the rest of the game doesn't attempt to raise the bar in any way – and only lasts a paltry five hours – and Blood Stone starts to feel like a very pedestrian shooter. Honestly, we doubt even Xenia Onatopp on herbal Viagra could squeeze thrills out of this short ride. [January 2011 p79]
  2. RealGamer
    Jan 21, 2011
    40
    Blood Stone is definitely not one of 007's best missions.
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  3. PSM3 Magazine UK
    Jan 13, 2011
    45
    It's 2010's most uninspired shooter. Only with Bond in it. [Jan 2011, p.86]
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