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. 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
  2. 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
  3. JacobC
    Jul 29, 2009
    4
    There's no reason why an FPS should be this sub par on the Wii. I played a version of Quake on the Wii, and it handled fantastically, so I don't see why a company with 13 years of technological advancements can't even make a standard "vanilla" FPS on the wii.
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  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. 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.
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. MartinW
    Oct 31, 2009
    4
    I'm a single player gamer so the single gamer campaign is critical to me. Hence my score. The story was bland and the action very dated, Graphically at times it was just about superior to the original xbox, on very rare occasions but generally much weaker and to be honest 'Black' on the ps2 is more impressive most of the time.
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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.
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. MikeT
    Jul 6, 2009
    10
    Great game. Controls work perfectly and are fully customizable as well as extremely precise, thus making the game require and reward those with skilled aiming and practice (making the multiplayer and single player much more satisfying). Graphics are very well done for a Wii game and could even be at 360/PS3 level if it were not for some bland textures and low resolutions in a few level Great game. Controls work perfectly and are fully customizable as well as extremely precise, thus making the game require and reward those with skilled aiming and practice (making the multiplayer and single player much more satisfying). Graphics are very well done for a Wii game and could even be at 360/PS3 level if it were not for some bland textures and low resolutions in a few level objects. But overall, it looks great and most people will be impressed. This game sounds great also with a nice sound track and gun fire sounds that feel realistic as well as good use of the Wii remote speaker. Weapon wise, this game has many fun to use weapons that are all very balanced and useful in different situations. You won't be dissapointed in this category at all. Storyline is somewhat cliched which may discourage some from enjoying it to it's fullest extent but it is still very well done and there are plenty of hidden messages in the levels that add a lot of depth to the story. Single Player is well done and serves it's purpose nicely as a run and gun shooter that has enough action to keep most fans busy for 3-4 play-throughs, assuming they go for all the secrets and difficulty levels. It lasts about 8 hours. The Multiplayer, on the other hand, is even better and is definitely the best on the Wii so far surpassing Super Smash Brothers Brawl mainly due to the little or no connection issues players have been experiencing. Although, without a fast connection some lag may occur during full rounds but it is never anything unplayable. There are plenty of game modes and weapon sets to keep players happy and overall it is a highly addicting experience (especially with the ranking system) that can, in my opinion, easily compete with some of the more popular online shooters out there (yes, even Halo 3). Overall, this game is excellent and has well lived up to its very high expectations and hype. Aside from a slightly cliched and short storyline, The Conduit shines with a fun campaign, highly addictive online that will keep players busy for a long time, and controls that separate it from many generic alien shooting games on the market today. I recommend this game to anyone who has a Wii, or to anyone who wants a good shooting game, or even to anyone who is just interested in what all the hype is about.… Expand
  27. TimH
    Jun 24, 2009
    9
    IGN and G4TV had horrible reviews. This game was very well made. The control system is very well done with tons of room for customization. The online mode in comparison to other wii games is outstanding. I never cared for online wii games before now. This game should hopefully influence other developers to do the same. I encourage Wii owners to give it an open minded try as opposed to IGN and G4TV had horrible reviews. This game was very well made. The control system is very well done with tons of room for customization. The online mode in comparison to other wii games is outstanding. I never cared for online wii games before now. This game should hopefully influence other developers to do the same. I encourage Wii owners to give it an open minded try as opposed to deciding the game is not worth your time because the story isn't extraordinarily original as if any story these days is.… Expand
  28. carterk
    Jul 4, 2009
    10
    The game is much more fun than the "critics" are suggesting. The gameplay may not be anything new but the controls are truly revolutionary and make this game really fun. The only thing I would have liked to improved upon is the big boss battles.
  29. kd
    Jul 5, 2009
    10
    Despite what all the reviews said, this game is extremely fun every second, and that's why I have a gaming system. For only $39, this is the best money I've spent, and recommend this title 100%. Best racer I've played.
  30. 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
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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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