The Conduit

 Wii
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Jun 23, 2009
User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 269 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 209 out of 269
  2. Mixed: 30 out of 269
  3. Negative: 30 out of 269
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  1. JetStreamAce
    Aug 13, 2022
    8
    La historia es buena dentro de lo que cabe, su gameplay es un shooter sin mas que decir, pero tiene mecánicas interesantes, así como sus secretos. El multiplayer era la hostia, y eso que lo jugué en una época donde éramos los mismos 10 tipos jugando a la misma hora, con uno que otro hacker. Fue una experiencia hermosa
  2. UmAlguem
    May 2, 2020
    10
    Really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really underrated
  3. NorwayGamer
    Aug 8, 2019
    8
    a really fun shooter/actiongame overall for the Wii, where FPS - at the time, was a surprisingly absent genre, considering how well the motion controls worked for these kind of games.

    the controls are spot on, very fluid and easy to use. The visuals are also pretty solid, with impressive effects such as shimmering water, reflective surfaces, etc. This feels a bit more like an old-school    a really fun shooter/actiongame overall for the Wii, where FPS - at the time, was a surprisingly absent genre, considering how well the motion controls worked for these kind of games.

    the controls are spot on, very fluid and easy to use. The visuals are also pretty solid, with impressive effects such as shimmering water, reflective surfaces, etc. This feels a bit more like an old-school FPS, like PerfectDark, and maybe TimeSplitters, and almost a bit arcade-like in a sense.

    there are some difficulty spikes here and there, making it a bit unbalanced, but when you finally beat those stages/sequences, it feels like an accomplishment.

    for people who has played a lot of shooters, this game might not seem too impressive, but if you only had a Wii back in the day, this was a pretty solid option. and it was a fun experience throughout, which is the most important aspect of playing video games in the first place.    … Expand
  4. Ivan3392
    Jan 4, 2014
    8
    This is a really good Wii FPS for hardcore gamers. It was very hard but a lot of fun to play this through. The Conduit has nice controls, good graphics and an awesome soundtrack. The story could be better or at least more interesting. There are a lot of cool weapons to choose from, but the enemies could be more interesting. I will however buy the Conduit 2 because this game left me wantingThis is a really good Wii FPS for hardcore gamers. It was very hard but a lot of fun to play this through. The Conduit has nice controls, good graphics and an awesome soundtrack. The story could be better or at least more interesting. There are a lot of cool weapons to choose from, but the enemies could be more interesting. I will however buy the Conduit 2 because this game left me wanting more. I reccomend this game if you own a Wii. I got it used for 8€.… Expand
  5. Playstationguy
    Nov 21, 2012
    8
    The graphics are insane, and the sound is well done. The game suffers framerate issues but nothing major. The story is good. The gunplay and controls are great, and the level design and mission structure are good. The ai is impressive, but the game doesn't have enough variety. Plenty of content to be found here as well.
  6. Larux18
    Dec 20, 2011
    8
    Usually, I would say the wii had a lot of weak FPS games but this game totally changed my opinion. The Conduit brings awesome gameplay with great graphics (considering the wii's power) and an amazing level of customization when it comes to everything control related. The single-player is long and satisfying and the multiplayer is fun and just epic although I would appreciate a reducedUsually, I would say the wii had a lot of weak FPS games but this game totally changed my opinion. The Conduit brings awesome gameplay with great graphics (considering the wii's power) and an amazing level of customization when it comes to everything control related. The single-player is long and satisfying and the multiplayer is fun and just epic although I would appreciate a reduced amount of hackers. This is a great game overall and I recommend it to any wii gamer.… Expand
  7. limmik
    Dec 6, 2011
    8
    This game is terrific.For some reason i liked it more than 2 (which i'm currently playing).I didn't pay much attention to the story but i had fun with the game play and with the toughness of the game.Dont understand the hate of other reviewers but i dont care.A must for wii owners.
  8. helena23
    Nov 10, 2011
    8
    good arcade fps with simple but crisp visuals with great fx(for wii) perfect controls(as always on wiis fps) and varied levels make this a nice fp experience
  9. TheQuietGamer
    Aug 11, 2011
    9
    I was very surprised with this game, the graphics are fantastic, this is definitely the best looking Wii game I've seen so far, the controls are fantastic and very responsive, the only problem I had were some very light issues with turning, and melee attacks could use some work, voice acting is good for most of the characters, although the main characters is pretty bland, and while theI was very surprised with this game, the graphics are fantastic, this is definitely the best looking Wii game I've seen so far, the controls are fantastic and very responsive, the only problem I had were some very light issues with turning, and melee attacks could use some work, voice acting is good for most of the characters, although the main characters is pretty bland, and while the story does borrow from some other sources, it is still enjoyable, and the multiplayer is fantastic, this is one of the best games on the Wii, a must get for Wii owners.… Expand
  10. eatachair
    Apr 1, 2011
    10
    Played for around five minutes.
    Gave up.
    Difficult as **** to play.
    Graphics are strange, and from what I could remember, somewhat ****ty.
    Was addicting.
    If you are looking for a game that is so **** challenging and **** addicting, this game is recommended.
    If looking for a game to play casually, or just not freaking hard as hell,
    DON'T **** BUY THIS.
  11. iFox
    Jan 21, 2011
    9
    Great Game, I picked up at Target for $15 dollars and was well worth it. Sitting back in my couch with my gun in one hand, and my grenade/nunchuk I manage to stop the immediate invasion. I found the story interesting and I like how they make the character sound like he is kicking their arses. Game ended short and seemed more like a trial run for the designers. Custom controls were aGreat Game, I picked up at Target for $15 dollars and was well worth it. Sitting back in my couch with my gun in one hand, and my grenade/nunchuk I manage to stop the immediate invasion. I found the story interesting and I like how they make the character sound like he is kicking their arses. Game ended short and seemed more like a trial run for the designers. Custom controls were a must and really made the game better. I understand The Conduit 2 is coming soon and I will dump the $50 to get it.… Expand
  12. billruller
    Dec 17, 2010
    8
    I wasn't looking forward to get this game, because the Wii doesn't have a perfect FPS games that has balanced controls and better story. However, when I played this game I'm impressed. Honestly, this is the only FPS that is well done on the Wii that I've played. The aiming is smooth and perfect, my Wiimote balance's this game perfectly. Music is really cool, should have an album. Story isI wasn't looking forward to get this game, because the Wii doesn't have a perfect FPS games that has balanced controls and better story. However, when I played this game I'm impressed. Honestly, this is the only FPS that is well done on the Wii that I've played. The aiming is smooth and perfect, my Wiimote balance's this game perfectly. Music is really cool, should have an album. Story is a little confusing, but it's not bad. But, their are problems I have with this game. The health system, you'll die so many time you will start yelling at the TV all day. First in the game, you die easily because your not wearing protective gear. Later in the game, you wear a power suit to regenerate health slowly, but you'll still die fast. Also, when you finish the game, you fell like you don't want to play it again. It's not a bad game, but when you finish it, your done with this game. Plus, the story is very short, I finished this game in about 6 hours. The online is good, but I wish the Wii has voice capability's like the PS3 and 360 has. If Nintendo can make something like that for the Wii, you will be playing this game forever. But it's still a great game, until you finish it your done with it. This game is worth a rent.… Expand
  13. JRcade
    Nov 14, 2010
    8
    For a Wii shooter, it IS something to be noticed among all others, only when pitted against other shooters does it fall short. I for the sake of it however will stick to Wii only. The controls are Spot on, something only ever encountered on light gun games for the platform. The mouse like aiming adjustments will make A few PC-WII casual shooters feel right at home. The story...don't worryFor a Wii shooter, it IS something to be noticed among all others, only when pitted against other shooters does it fall short. I for the sake of it however will stick to Wii only. The controls are Spot on, something only ever encountered on light gun games for the platform. The mouse like aiming adjustments will make A few PC-WII casual shooters feel right at home. The story...don't worry about it, it's about as cliche as it can get. The Mutiplayer is unsurpassed by any other in it's respective genre on the platform. A few shortcomings here, but it's a great example for others to follow.… Expand
  14. nindevo
    Sep 9, 2010
    9
    This is the game that I've played the most on my Wii, the online is completely addictive, this was my first online FPS and I've tried other but none come close to the excitement this game produced, the controls are customizable and allow for a unique personalised online experience. The single player has an good story as their are twists and betrayal and an ending asking for a follow-up.This is the game that I've played the most on my Wii, the online is completely addictive, this was my first online FPS and I've tried other but none come close to the excitement this game produced, the controls are customizable and allow for a unique personalised online experience. The single player has an good story as their are twists and betrayal and an ending asking for a follow-up. Since I got addicted to the online gameplay more than any other game i've played I've given it a high score.… Expand
  15. Sikoandr
    Sep 1, 2010
    8
    Pros:
    great game, the controls work perfectly and you can customize them, i enjoyed the story, it gave me a tones of replay value, the lighting effects was fantastic, the graphics where nice

    Cons:
    no polish, a typical run and gun game, no explorations, no fully instruct-able environments, no boss fights
  16. Sonicphoto
    Aug 29, 2010
    8
    The Conduit is a nice interesting game that has many interesting ideas going for it, but it never uses to the max to make an impact on the gamer. Still, it's definitely a nice first person shooter that uses in an excellent way the Wii controls. However, the game suffers from two main problems and is that the single player campaign is way too short and it has inconsistent difficulty. ThisThe Conduit is a nice interesting game that has many interesting ideas going for it, but it never uses to the max to make an impact on the gamer. Still, it's definitely a nice first person shooter that uses in an excellent way the Wii controls. However, the game suffers from two main problems and is that the single player campaign is way too short and it has inconsistent difficulty. This means that certain parts from the beginning of the game can be really hard while others after that one can be much more easy. Yet, the game offers a very nice online multiplayer that is great for wii online players that barely get an online shooter and it works like a charm for the most part. I have hopes that the sequel will improve the mistakes done with this first part, because I have seen how greatly interested are the developers in making a great project and communicating with the fans.… Expand
  17. Shane95
    Jan 2, 2010
    8
    This game is good, i don't see why it got such a low score, the story is the same as other shooters, like Halo 3, the gameplay is in my opinion slightly better than killzone 2's gameplay, mainly cause i don't like charging and shooting, which makes that game easy. The Conduit online hacker problem doesn't bother me, cause there's hardly any hackers, from what i This game is good, i don't see why it got such a low score, the story is the same as other shooters, like Halo 3, the gameplay is in my opinion slightly better than killzone 2's gameplay, mainly cause i don't like charging and shooting, which makes that game easy. The Conduit online hacker problem doesn't bother me, cause there's hardly any hackers, from what i saw when i played it. Its worth it… Expand
  18. MikeB
    Dec 18, 2009
    9
    The Conduit gets a high rating in my book for its customization and multiplayer. The campaign mode may have been generic and short, but the fact that High Voltage Software and SEGA poured so much effort into creating "a gamer's game" really makes this a stand-out title for 2009 and for the Wii in general.
  19. WESB
    Dec 13, 2009
    8
    The fully customizable controls get a 10 from me and it's nice to have online but this is a diamond in the rough. Generic story which doesn't develop as fully as it could've and no destructible environments are some disappointments. While this isn't the only game that does this i'm always annoyed when you get your new wii game and discover it's trapped on The fully customizable controls get a 10 from me and it's nice to have online but this is a diamond in the rough. Generic story which doesn't develop as fully as it could've and no destructible environments are some disappointments. While this isn't the only game that does this i'm always annoyed when you get your new wii game and discover it's trapped on your wii...try to play it on another wii system and get ready to start over. Smash brawl,smash up,mario kart and this game are just some of the offenders. In the end it's nintendo who treats us like thieves for legitimately buying their games. It's like thanks for buying our game...potential thief and virtuial console games are also stuck on the wii of purchase unlike 360 and ps-3 where you can put your dl content on more than 1 system. For those controller layout and custom game options including placement of health,weapon status and even the bounding box size the conduit is truely a diamond in the rough and worth purchasing hopeing the game gets a 2nd chance to improve on weak area's in this game.… Expand
  20. RussellF
    Aug 22, 2009
    9
    The Conduit is great. Note that I didn't add 'for a Wii game' at the end of that sentence. I look at all of these low scores in confusion; what happened to these people that they couldn't enjoy the game as much as I did? The most common complaint seems to be the story of the game. I partially agree with this sentiment: the story that is presented to you is very The Conduit is great. Note that I didn't add 'for a Wii game' at the end of that sentence. I look at all of these low scores in confusion; what happened to these people that they couldn't enjoy the game as much as I did? The most common complaint seems to be the story of the game. I partially agree with this sentiment: the story that is presented to you is very mediocre. That is not all there is to the story, however. The main theme of the game is conspiracy and secrets. Thus the more interesting parts of the tale are told through the secret messages on the walls located by the ASE, and the radio chatter heard as you walk through levels. The story they tell is very deep, involving an alien race known as the Annunaki, Sumerian and Greek mythology, and American history. It's a lot in information to discover and work through, so if you are interested in hearing more of the story, you can go the this URL (NOTE: There are spoilers involved, so I'd recommend finishing the game before checking it out): http://uk.gamespot.com/wii/action/theconduit/show_msgs.php?topic_id=m-1-50295705&pid=947068&page=0 Another common complaint seems to be that the enemy AI is lacking. I've heard from many review sources that the best strategy is to "run 'n gun" through the whole game. I would only recommend this strategy if you intend to lure your enemies into a false sense of security, or kill them by making them laugh so hard that they choke. Though on some occasions faulty, the AI is smart enough to take cover, flank you, and swarm you with their numbers as the situation calls. Yes, one or two guys do occasionally get stuck, but as a whole the enemy AI is formidable, especially in the higher difficulty settings. The graphics are a mixed bag: some of the effects are excellent, even early 360 worthy. On the other hand, some textures are blurry and muddy. The character models look great, but the enviornments are bland, and in the case of the horizon laughable. Still, the graphics are decent enough to not pull you out of the experience. The game sounds great. Voices of the main characters are believeable and good, the weapons have strong bangs and electric whirs as necessary and the enemies scream and yell "THERE HE IS!" with just enough vigor to take seriously. All the way down here, and I still havent mentioned the control. This has the best control of any console FPS bar none. Every aspect is customizable, making for a great, custom tailored experience. If you have any problems at all, you can change the controls and see their effect on your play in realtime. This system will be the benchmark for FPS control on Wii, and rightly so. Online games are a snap to sign on to. The guys at High Voltage have studied the other popular online FPSs well. The system is simple, you only need to point and click, and you're online. In addition, The Conduit is the second game to utilize the Wii Speak peripheral. I've yet to use it (I lack one), but from what I've heard it works well. Friend codes rear their ugly head again, but you don't need them to play online. The Conduit can connect you to national and worldwide matches without those finicky numbers. The only issue with the multiplayer is the fact that there is no local multiplayer. So if you were interested in playing against your friend who is sitting right next to you, you're out of luck. The Conduit is a fun time. The story is deep for those who look for it, the graphics are nice, the gameplay is awe inspiring, and the multiplayer is the best on the console. If you own only a Wii buy this game. If you own any other console, at least give it a rent before trashing it on the nearest forum.… Expand
  21. EdwardG
    Aug 17, 2009
    8
    As a PC online FPS gamer (L4D, TF2, CSS, etc back to UT & Q3) this is the first console shooter I have enjoyed playing. I bought a Wii for Console Games. Not Beat em Ups: the Dreamcast and Arcade sticks still holds its own there, but Platformers, On screen multiplayer, and stuff it is fun to play with a friend even if the game is single player. The Conduit is no Bioshock as an overall As a PC online FPS gamer (L4D, TF2, CSS, etc back to UT & Q3) this is the first console shooter I have enjoyed playing. I bought a Wii for Console Games. Not Beat em Ups: the Dreamcast and Arcade sticks still holds its own there, but Platformers, On screen multiplayer, and stuff it is fun to play with a friend even if the game is single player. The Conduit is no Bioshock as an overall experience but the controls actually create a sense of immersion that is lacking (for me and many other PC gamers) with game pad FPS's on the other consoles. The visuals are not super HD FSAA x8 FSAA x 16 (lets not play the PC vs Console visuals game here) but they are good enough not to distract if you are used to playing next gen shooters. Sure the art is poor in some sections. But good in others. The AI is a bit random. More consistent on harder levels. The story is okay. This isn't an epic. It won't make you cry. But it might make you grin. And the online is a blast. Some nights I don't want to spend 30 minutes trying to get a decent L4D game and then deal with the stress of 'Am I playing well enough for my friends'. The Conduit is a perfect solution.… Expand
  22. AlexanderP.
    Aug 13, 2009
    9
    I have played through the game already. I thought The Conduit was a well-done game to be honest with you. So Gamespot, Eurogamer, and 1UP.com all said the game was generic, and multiplayer was unoriginal, but none could deny the success of the graphics and controls. With all due honesty, High Voltage Software has been putting more and more successful games and has been improving with each I have played through the game already. I thought The Conduit was a well-done game to be honest with you. So Gamespot, Eurogamer, and 1UP.com all said the game was generic, and multiplayer was unoriginal, but none could deny the success of the graphics and controls. With all due honesty, High Voltage Software has been putting more and more successful games and has been improving with each game that comes out. To be honest, the graphics are second to Galaxy, maybe Brawl. The difficulty of the game to me started off harder than most Wii games I've played, but once I got used to getting swamped by Drudges and other soldiers, I got through the game pretty quickly. Was it original like Gamespot said? I can't disagree with them, but can't the same thing be said with a lot of other shooter games on the market right now? The only thing I thought about when I played through the single player was how short the game was, I thought it could've been better with more missions and other whatnot. "Multiplayer" was fun, but the only thing they offered in their multiplayer mode was the online play. I can tell you right now, I am not very good at online multiplayer. Nonetheless, the connection was always very good every time I have played and it was always fun to play. I honestly thought there would have been an offline multiplayer mode, but I guess you can't put everything on a Wii (unless it's a double layer game). Bottomline, it's still a good game to have. With the very slow sales going on, don't be surprised if the price of the game goes down very quickly, that's gonna be a great time to pick up a copy of this game.… Expand
  23. DonK
    Aug 10, 2009
    8
    a few comments. those who rate this a 4 should probably not be playing this type of game. the graphics are technically best of wii with depth of field blur, bump mapping everywhere, glows, lighting effects, particle effects, all rendered in real time and quite beautiful. they should have hired a map creator from another company I think, that's the worst part of the game (but still as a few comments. those who rate this a 4 should probably not be playing this type of game. the graphics are technically best of wii with depth of field blur, bump mapping everywhere, glows, lighting effects, particle effects, all rendered in real time and quite beautiful. they should have hired a map creator from another company I think, that's the worst part of the game (but still as good as anything else on the best of wii such as ghostbuster, metroid 3 etc, all of which are great games but not as interesting maps imho as halo or even the Marathon series back in the day, the true forefather of fps scifi games of this type).. The music is exceptional - I can't imagine why someone would insult it. The voice acting is great, but the director of the actors didn't do a good job in helping the actors understand theirsituations I feel. Also there is some very jaded and below average script writing imho, this isn't the 80s any more... The control is outstanding - best of breed period. if you can't keep your wiimote pointed at the screen then you shouldn't be using a wii, stick with a dummy proof console that doesn't take skill to operate (the wii IS tougher to use than a simple joystick and button control system after all). the aliens are I'm quite certain purposely sort of dumb at easier skill settings. how else would it be an easier setting? Set the skill to high (severe? I can't recall the term they use in the game) and the enemies are extremely smart, more so than in call of duty 2. my summary of comparison points with Medal of Honour 2: online: the BEST online setup comes from EA games on the wii. COD:2 does NOT use friend codes. Neither does fifa, madden, nhl, etc etc etc, all from EA. EA invented the only true way to avoid Nintendo's nasty friend code system, and only EA games support it unfortunately. Setting up online on this game is tougher and not as good an experience as with Medal of Honour 2. world: the environment in Medal of Honour 2 is VASTLY superior to that in the conduit when talking about beauty, complexity, and believability (outside world, trees, buildings etc, all better). Not technically as well done I think though, bump mapping etc isn't everywhere, lighting effects are pretty dull in COD2, but the overall experience is more immersive and believable I think. But then, it's real world compared to sci fi I suppose. Still, while the conduit might do more amazing coding things, the actual playing experience is more enticing in COD2. If you're into historical fps world war games at least... game pace: pretty slow (but you get used to it fast, and there's plenty to do and it gets hectic later on, so not dull, just slowish at times), kind of like metroid prime 3 in that way although generally a little faster and more intense than metroid imho. COD2 is faster, more intense, more exciting in the single player campaign. conduit improves in multiplayer mode though since all humans tend to go nuts in multiplayer online LoL, this is no exception. Still, a well paced game, grows in difficulty. story: average. background story is interesting, based on lots of real stuff you can read about online, but honestly... for me it's kind of like I just don't have time or inclination to bother reading up about it. A good idea though, using conspiracy theory stuff from all over the web within the game, and some people will love that. At least it doesn't matter for the gameplay so I can safely ignore it since the actual info isn't supplied to the player in the game itself, otherwise it would be a pain to lookup on google something that was required knowledge to pass a certain point in the game. wait a minute, actually, that might be kind of cool... overall: it's like marathon updated like crazy, moved from the mac to the wii many many years later with the obvious improvements in technology that have come along since then. Really, that's what it's all about to me. If you love metroid (or even just like it a lot) you'll love this game. So far I slightly prefer this to metroid 3 (gasp!), because there aren't stupid, difficult, completely unbelievable in their sheer existence... boss fights at the end of every "level". I dislike boss fights in a fps - ftp is about immersing the person an artificial reality. in reality, if we're trying to escape from or fight etc a bunch of baddies, do we encounter one single super baddy every 25 minutes? nope. The conduit as a result has a much more even and gradully increasing (until close to the end...) difficulty that is far more believable as a plot. It's really a very good game. On the wii I give this an 8.5 or a 9 even. On 360 I'd give this a 6.5 or maybe a 7. it's passable and fun and enjoyable on any platform (if it wasn't wii only), and on the wii assuming you don't own another console then this is one of 3 or 4 best of console fps games. But then I also like onslaught, so maybe I'm just into fps games even if they don't have much content.… Expand
  24. MattN
    Aug 5, 2009
    8
    Oh, The Conduit, where do I start? First off, great effort, High Voltage. Very connected to the community and a job well done for your first non-shovelware title. Now to the big things. The game controls extremely well, with very few slip ups. As most of you know the game's controls can be mapped to a huge extent (only minor exceptions). The voice acting is great, and the graphics Oh, The Conduit, where do I start? First off, great effort, High Voltage. Very connected to the community and a job well done for your first non-shovelware title. Now to the big things. The game controls extremely well, with very few slip ups. As most of you know the game's controls can be mapped to a huge extent (only minor exceptions). The voice acting is great, and the graphics and combat are very inspired. The realism style works well here. And all you nay sayers, honestly, I don't see what there is to say nay about. There are no huge minuses besides the lackluster story and somewhat linear story. I've seen comments such as, "the Wii isn't suited for an FPS," and, "It's good...for a Wii game." Heck, I've even seen, "This game sucks and so does the Wii." Honestly, me and millions of other Wii owners are ready to usher in a new era of FPS controls. Dual analog is done, and for motion controls, this game is flawless. Well done, High Voltage!… Expand
  25. DouglasC
    Aug 2, 2009
    9
    This really is a great game! The controls are spot on, the graphics are great. I cannot believe the amount of detail that went into the characters and modeling. The story is fine, too. I think some reviewers are just copy and pasting their reviews to make their lives easier. There is a lot of Background to the story, you just have to search for it. The difficulty is great, as you can see This really is a great game! The controls are spot on, the graphics are great. I cannot believe the amount of detail that went into the characters and modeling. The story is fine, too. I think some reviewers are just copy and pasting their reviews to make their lives easier. There is a lot of Background to the story, you just have to search for it. The difficulty is great, as you can see the AI change at different difficulty levels. It can be as easy or challenging as you want. The weapons are also a lot of fun. I keep thinking I have found my "Favorite weapon", and then another pops up that I like! Buy this game, you will not be disappointed.… Expand
  26. AdamH.
    Jul 23, 2009
    8
    Ah, the conduit. i found this to be a very enjoyable experience. The campain is rather dull in a sense. Its extremely tedious at times. and the strange fluxuation in difficulty gives it a certain unpredictable vibe at times. the story may not seem like much but the real story is told through all the hidden messages and radio broadcast scattered through out the game. most reviews simply Ah, the conduit. i found this to be a very enjoyable experience. The campain is rather dull in a sense. Its extremely tedious at times. and the strange fluxuation in difficulty gives it a certain unpredictable vibe at times. the story may not seem like much but the real story is told through all the hidden messages and radio broadcast scattered through out the game. most reviews simply look at the most obvious parts of the game and say "cliche" but its takes some digging to really appreciate the story to any degree. a fair use of symbolism is used as well. If they had presented it in a less cryptic way it may be much more entertaining but sadly they went all out for the multiplayer leaving the campain short and the story with a feeling of being wasted when it had so much potential. hopefully in the inevitable sequal they will capitalize more on how deep the story really is. and if you dont think the story is deep just listen to the radios scattered around every level then find all the hidden messages. then google everything you find. it will make sense (mostly). so from the campain bland level design, repetative enemy types, and lost potential in the story subtract from the score. the multiplayer would be the big draw here. no other wii game has a multiplayer this good. 12 player frag fest can cure any disease. the online play will vary depending on youre connection. most reported glitches are the fault of poor connection such as spawing in an orange/brown/white/ bare room/wall is the fault of connection. laggers are a big problem too. if someone does manage to get connected and they have an awful connection then they will probably win. through the simple fact that you can kill them 20 times over but the damage will take so long to register that they could kill you,youre team mate, your friends, and your grandma before they die hackers are a major problem as well. i cant imagine who would have the audacity to hack the best online game for the wii but they should be strung up high for it. level design for multiplayer is a little bit better than the campain but the weapon sets are poorly balanced. the explosive set gives you the rocket launcher as a defualt weapon. so now as soon as the game starts an earthquake ensues. the multiplayer is this games strength. but it isnt perfect. a poor connection will leave you covered in glitches and getting disconnected constantly. laggers and hackers also hurt it but thats not the fault of the developers. but if you get in a full group of players and you and everyone else has a good connection and there are no hackers then you will be in heaven with this multiplayer. controls are simply the best. if there is something you dont like then simply change it. anything at all. it can be changed/tweaked/adjusted/lowered/increased/altered or anything else you can think of. the graphics are uneven. the character models look great, the weapons look great, the A.S.E looks great. but the enviroments are very blocky and bland. although bump-mapping is absolutly everywhere. so all in all a very enjoyable game. the MP is the best on wii and i think in the sequal we could see alot more done with it. the campain is short with a deep but hard to reach back story. enviroments are bland and the number of character models is small but they look really good. weapons are just what you think "point and shoot" certain ones do have interesting effects. one bounces off of walls, another follows your cursor, and there are some others. all in all great game.… Expand
  27. ShannonW.
    Jul 19, 2009
    9
    Finally a great shooter for the Wii. I love shooters and have played thousands of hours or single player and online shooters dating back to Tribes and this was truly one of my favorites. The abilty to customize the controls and to play free online has had me locked on this game for hours since I bought it. Finally a new way to play shooters so that I don't have to buy something that Finally a great shooter for the Wii. I love shooters and have played thousands of hours or single player and online shooters dating back to Tribes and this was truly one of my favorites. The abilty to customize the controls and to play free online has had me locked on this game for hours since I bought it. Finally a new way to play shooters so that I don't have to buy something that plays just like all the other shooters on consoles. Thank you High Voltage Software, Sega and Nintendo for finally bringing something new and fun to the shooter arena.… Expand
  28. LukeS.
    Jul 19, 2009
    10
    A fun game, with great graphics and a solid overall presentation. The Conduit has been a lot of fun to play online, once you've beaten the single player game. I really like The Conduit. It fits perfectly in my Wii library right alongside Mario, Zelda, and Wii Sports.
  29. JoH
    Jul 17, 2009
    8
    While i am very happy that nintendo is making titles that take more than a week to design and attract an audience over the age of 7, i was still a little dissapointed. The game had like 12 kinds of enemies and about 10 weapons to use. There were only ten levels and the movement was so fast and hard to use i had a headache after5 minutes of playing. On top of that, the plot was so generic While i am very happy that nintendo is making titles that take more than a week to design and attract an audience over the age of 7, i was still a little dissapointed. The game had like 12 kinds of enemies and about 10 weapons to use. There were only ten levels and the movement was so fast and hard to use i had a headache after5 minutes of playing. On top of that, the plot was so generic it was like the game designers used the story line of the imaginary adventures their kids had while plaing in the back yard. I give the game an 8 but only because it gives hope that nintendo will makd more titles with decent graphics and maybe even M ratings as opposed to dishing out simulation crap games like candy mints. Seriously. The biggest nintendo game thats out now is go play lumberjacks? How sad is that.… Expand
  30. JoseRubioRubio
    Jul 10, 2009
    9
    This should've deserved better scores. What are the critics thinking. I think the reason why it got some low scores is because they compare it to the 360 and PS3. So like what? nintendo can't have great third party games with great graphics.
    bunch of Wii critic haters r just scared cuz the wii will return to the hardcore market
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#85 Best Wii Game of 2009
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#3 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2009
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#41 Most Shared Wii Game of 2009

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69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 79 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 79
  2. Mixed: 41 out of 79
  3. Negative: 4 out of 79
  1. Nintendo Power
    80
    The best pure first-person shooter on the Wii. [July 2009, p.84]
  2. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    76
    Nowhere near classic status, but this is a welcome companion to "Metroid Prime: Corruption." [July 2009, p.78]
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  3. IGN
    86
    While the game does not turn the genre upside-down, it is innovative in certain areas -- for example, it features the most customizable, precise and enjoyable controls of any console shooter created, hands down.
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