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. frederik1478
    Feb 10, 2021
    4
    Hey you do you want a game with respawning enemies and invisible mines Then you so have to stop moving and scan the environment for the 20th time this is a game for you.
    I had High Hopes the beginning was really good just Killing enemies moving from room to room , **** like you have to scan you can open the stupid door , The worst part is that controls and how it feels to play this    Hey you do you want a game with respawning enemies and invisible mines Then you so have to stop moving and scan the environment for the 20th time this is a game for you.
    I had High Hopes the beginning was really good just Killing enemies moving from room to room , **** like you have to scan you can open the stupid door , The worst part is that controls and how it feels to play this good it feels like a good wii shooter , All the bed gameplay decisions just made it tedious    … Expand
  3. Raknner44
    Oct 19, 2020
    2
    Si el juego va a correr a 15 fps o menos para eso ni hagan el juego en Wii, tiene gráficos de ps3, sí, pero para que funcione con esa fluidez es mejor no jugarlo. Con una jugabilidad que ya de por sí es bastante acartonada, se nota que no se tomaron el tiempo de hacer un buen control, lo que solamente complica más el juego con la falta de fluidez. No puedo seguir jugando está cosa porqueSi el juego va a correr a 15 fps o menos para eso ni hagan el juego en Wii, tiene gráficos de ps3, sí, pero para que funcione con esa fluidez es mejor no jugarlo. Con una jugabilidad que ya de por sí es bastante acartonada, se nota que no se tomaron el tiempo de hacer un buen control, lo que solamente complica más el juego con la falta de fluidez. No puedo seguir jugando está cosa porque simplemente no es jugable.… Expand
  4. 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
  5. NeoconTom
    Sep 28, 2019
    7
    This is great FPS game for the Nintendo Wii, the devs actually put a lot of effort into it.
  6. 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
  7. BaronMonaco
    Feb 12, 2017
    6
    The Conduit was supposed to be THE FPS for the Wii, based on the call of duty model it was supposed to offer an intense campaign and an addictive multiplayer.

    First lets speak about the technical performance, the graphics are okay within the limitations of the hardware yet it is another of this game on the Wii that is too dark and you'll have to play with your luminosity settings to be    The Conduit was supposed to be THE FPS for the Wii, based on the call of duty model it was supposed to offer an intense campaign and an addictive multiplayer.

    First lets speak about the technical performance, the graphics are okay within the limitations of the hardware yet it is another of this game on the Wii that is too dark and you'll have to play with your luminosity settings to be able to clearly see the screen. The motion controls work well and I didn't encountered any bugs or framerate drops. Unfortunately the art direction is rather uninspired with ridiculous enemies and weapons.

    Concerning the gameplay it is the most classic FPS you can see in its game design, you will move from room to room and kill relatively common class of enemies with nothing to truly diferentiate itself from the other FPS, except of course that it is available for the Wii and that the motion controls are fitted for the genre, but it doesn't make them exceptional neither.

    The story is very poor and it does serve you all the classic clichés but you may like it anyway for what it is (like a Steven Seagal movie) a pretext to be badass. The campaign is very short (6 hours) and the multiplayer is obviously empty so don't expect to extend your time with the game thanks to it.

    In conclusion The Conduit is a dull FPS that achieves the minimum to not be qualified as a failure but it does lack quality in all departments to be truly recommendable, except if you don't have any other hardware and that you're craving for a FPS, if not you can do better.    … Expand
  8. TharosTheDragon
    Nov 4, 2016
    5
    I can't for the life of me understand why this game has such a high score. The only reason to play this game is because it doesn't have a lot of FPS competition on the Wii. But that's kind of silly because the Metroid Prime games were already out. And if Metroid isn't your thing, well Red Steel came out in 2006.

    I kept thinking I was enjoying the game the way I'd enjoy crappy indie game    I can't for the life of me understand why this game has such a high score. The only reason to play this game is because it doesn't have a lot of FPS competition on the Wii. But that's kind of silly because the Metroid Prime games were already out. And if Metroid isn't your thing, well Red Steel came out in 2006.

    I kept thinking I was enjoying the game the way I'd enjoy crappy indie game with all its indie charm, but there's nothing indie about it. By the time I got to the end, it was clear it was just a regular bad game. The complete non-resolution of a cliffhanger was just insulting. Definitely not worth suffering through all the mediocre repetitive gameplay and bare-minimum linear level design.

    I'm very good at searching for secrets, but I couldn't find all the secret messages in any of the 9 levels. I have no idea what I was doing wrong.    … Expand
  9. notoco42
    Apr 18, 2016
    5
    I had really great hopes for this game and damn, do I feel disappointed. On finishing it, there is no sense of accomplishment, no pride that comes with completing a game. Instead, I regret wasting my time, which gives this game a bad enough name. Is it all that bad? Well, no. Technically, it is quite solid. The premise is pretty basic and, sure, it won't break any new grounds but it hasI had really great hopes for this game and damn, do I feel disappointed. On finishing it, there is no sense of accomplishment, no pride that comes with completing a game. Instead, I regret wasting my time, which gives this game a bad enough name. Is it all that bad? Well, no. Technically, it is quite solid. The premise is pretty basic and, sure, it won't break any new grounds but it has worked out well in many games before the Conduit and afterwards. Alien invasion. Government conspiracy. You as a one-man army to prevent bad guys from taking over the world. You tell yourself you can turn a blind eye to the plot's shortcomings and enjoy the gameplay but after a couple of minutes you realize that the devs couldn't have gotten it more generic.

    Let's start from the beginning, though. I've already written that I don't mind a mediocre story. However, the Conduit has the most mediocre storyline of the most mediocre storylines ever conceived, a true definition of mediocrity, indeed. The voice acting is not even cheesy, it just... is. All lines, maybe except for Adams', are read out without any emotion or character, whatsoever. By contrast, in Resident Evil actors are so bad that they are fun to listen to. Here... well, look it up on youtube and listen for yourself, as it is difficult to describe something so bland in execution. Which brings me to another issue, namely - where the hell are all the cutscenes? Why am I being forced to read chunks of texts as if it was Doom 1 or 2? If only acting was a little better, then it might be justifiable, but sadly it isn't.

    Gameplay is equally generic, and for several reasons. Guns, for the most part, feel underpowered. Mind you, they do damage, but when you fire them, you don't have that sense you wield any kind of power in your hands to bring about the destruction of your nemesis. On the contrary, they feel like pop guns. A lot of them, especially the alien weapons, are more gimmicky than they need to. Overall, for a shooter, the Conduit gives little pleasure in gunplay, accompanied by soundtrack of short tracks looped over and over. But I digress... I also couldn't help but notice that there's a slight aim assist, even when you do not auto-lock on enemies. Whether it's good or bad, depends on your preferences. However, it makes the game more casual, if you ask me.

    There's a shortage of varied enemy types. Matter fact, they get very repetitive after a short while, as they are recycled level in, level out. On top of that, they usually charge at you, which - coupled with their being, oftentimes, released in swarms - makes them very annoying. It's evident that the devs were of two minds whether they wanted to make a corridor or an arena shooter. Fighting dozens of enemies is fun when you've got plenty of space to maneuver, not when you are confined to claustrophobic corridors. This increases the difficulty during some sections of several levels, especially toward the end. Honestly, I had to lower the difficulty because after relatively easy, walk-in-the-park segments of the game I could no longer handle without frustration.

    To recap, what the Conduit has in store for your is poor story, no cut scenes, bad voice acting (but not in an entertaining way), generic gunplay, enemies recycled on and on... Surprisingly, in spite of all its flaws, this game can be entertaining sometimes. All the same, it certainly does not live up to the hype and you are better off playing the first Red Steel or the worst Far Cry of all time, Vengeance. Honestly. I'll revisit the Conduit in several month. Who knows, maybe then I will change my opinion. Until then, though, I give this game 5 out of 10.    … Expand
  10. 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
  11. 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.
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. SwoopTrust
    Oct 26, 2011
    0
    This game was terrible. Felt like as i was playing nothing, lifeless and boring. Controls, while customizable, are still bad, and making the game so graphics focused was a HORRIBLE decision on High Voltage's part. The game actually looks bad, because there's no stylization whatsoever, and realism just isn't for the Wii. And the plot. My god, the plot has to be the worst i've seen in aThis game was terrible. Felt like as i was playing nothing, lifeless and boring. Controls, while customizable, are still bad, and making the game so graphics focused was a HORRIBLE decision on High Voltage's part. The game actually looks bad, because there's no stylization whatsoever, and realism just isn't for the Wii. And the plot. My god, the plot has to be the worst i've seen in a current generation game. It's like they didn't even bother to make a decent singleplayer. Multiplayer is also broken due to cheaters.
    Pass this one up, isn't worth it at all.    … Expand
  16. BlogDog123
    Sep 16, 2011
    6
    First of all, lemme say that I like first-person shooter; I just don't go fanboy over them. The Conduit suffers from a very cumbersome control scheme and wildy uneven difficulty. One mission will have you breeze throught it, and then the next you hit a brick wall. The graphics are gorgeous, but the blood looks like spray-paint. The Conduit isn't bad but it's not good either.
  17. 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
  18. muzziklover
    Jun 29, 2011
    5
    Really disappointing. I was hoping for a really decent FPS game on the Wii and I thought The Conduit would do it for me. I was very wrong. Though the graphics are kind of nice to look at and the controls are easy and very customisable, the overall gameplay and story is repetitive as hell. Enemies always look the same every time, the story is forgettable and boring and the overallReally disappointing. I was hoping for a really decent FPS game on the Wii and I thought The Conduit would do it for me. I was very wrong. Though the graphics are kind of nice to look at and the controls are easy and very customisable, the overall gameplay and story is repetitive as hell. Enemies always look the same every time, the story is forgettable and boring and the overall experience is just too easy to pass up. The multiplayer is the only redeeming factor but that doesn't save the fact that it is a completely mediocre game.… Expand
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. cadda82
    Jan 17, 2011
    7
    I bought this game for £13.50 which is a good price for what i got. The pros are it has good graphics, fast paced gameplay, nice selection of weapons. There are some serious difficulty spikes in the game though, so be warned one section in particular had me losing lives endlessly even on normal difficulty. I dont mind a challenge but this was ridiculous. this aside a good gameI bought this game for £13.50 which is a good price for what i got. The pros are it has good graphics, fast paced gameplay, nice selection of weapons. There are some serious difficulty spikes in the game though, so be warned one section in particular had me losing lives endlessly even on normal difficulty. I dont mind a challenge but this was ridiculous. this aside a good game that was very entertaining and worth the asking price. Overall a 7.… Expand
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. YosefM
    Nov 14, 2009
    7
    I thought the campaign mode was alright and interesting enough to play with, but the online gameplay--decent at best. I give huge props to HVS for putting effort into the game, and revolutionizing customizable controls, wii speak support and pretty graphics on a first person shooter--however, I feel like HVS focused TOO MUCH on innovative stuff, and less on overall gameplay. Online mode I thought the campaign mode was alright and interesting enough to play with, but the online gameplay--decent at best. I give huge props to HVS for putting effort into the game, and revolutionizing customizable controls, wii speak support and pretty graphics on a first person shooter--however, I feel like HVS focused TOO MUCH on innovative stuff, and less on overall gameplay. Online mode has a lot of glitches--especially concerning respawn glitches, also the art design of the maps are nothing special.. If anything.. It's just boring, because they're mostly symmetrical for the most part. Also I could have sworn HVS promised a party system--but it never ended up being in the final retail version. Other small things such as not being able to play private matches with yourself to test out maps, like MOH:H2 and WaW Wii really bugged me.… Expand
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Awards & Rankings

85
#85 Best Wii Game of 2009
3
#3 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2009
41
#41 Most Shared Wii Game of 2009

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Metascore
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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