Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy

 Xbox 360
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7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 73 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 73
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 73
  3. Negative: 9 out of 73
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  1. XboxCheese
    Jun 30, 2008
    7
    Fun game but don't expect a triple A game.
  2. ApocalypseBrown
    Jun 11, 2008
    6
    Good game that gets boring after a few hours. The set pieces are awesome and quite fun to execute, while the hand to hand fighting is probably one of the best seen on this generation. But the shooting, driving and general A.I. is abysmal. Which makes the game unplayable after time. Good, but six hours too long.
  3. Faroon
    Jan 12, 2011
    7
    A solid 7. The slightly tedious armed combat is offset by the great set pieces, and varied take down animations. The shooting sections want for a targetted zoom, but it's good enough. It'll only take 6 hours start to finish, and it's an easy 1000 achievement points. A solid 7.
  4. sinadoom
    Jan 4, 2013
    7
    Given it's another game based on a film, I was expecting a 4/10 game. I was pleased to be proven otherwise. In terms of quality, this game is as you'd expect - mediocre. There are some glitches here and there, and checkpoints aren't always as well-placed as they could be (especially for Assassin difficulty). What annoys me is that when you've spent 5 minutes clearing out loads of enemiesGiven it's another game based on a film, I was expecting a 4/10 game. I was pleased to be proven otherwise. In terms of quality, this game is as you'd expect - mediocre. There are some glitches here and there, and checkpoints aren't always as well-placed as they could be (especially for Assassin difficulty). What annoys me is that when you've spent 5 minutes clearing out loads of enemies and get to a cutscene, you take your hands off the controller to itch and boom, you've failed because of a quick-time event. That said, the QTEs are actually a strength of this game. There are some cool features in the game, such as the adrenaline meter for cinematic takedowns (involving QTEs) and Bourne Instinct (as adopted by Arkham Asylum). These takedowns not only make you feel like you're watching Bourne in the film but also act as a vital combat tool which adds variety and resets the pace of a heated battle. In terms of game mechanics, the Bourne Conspiracy is surprising robust. The hand-to-hand combat can be described as a somewhat basic "Cinematic Tekken". There aren't many combinations so it does get repetitive, but despite this the boss fights are intense, satisfying and make you feel like you're controlling Bourne as he is in the movies, so it does the job. Shooting-wise, the game is solid too. One big gun, one side-arm, all real weapons and good cover system. The lower field of view when your weapon is drawn and the simple dot crosshair mean there's no aim assist, and the realistic ammo capacity emphasizes accuracy. Being accurate is as difficult as it needs to be. Enemies take a realistic number of shots to die, and the hit detection is good. The controls - as with everything else in the game - are simple, but feel like they were more designed for the PS3 controller than 360 one. The achievements are exhaustive of everything in the game, and are all offline. Graphics, being on Unreal Engine 3, are standard, and do a good enough job; especially when compared to other movie-games. Overall, the Bourne Conspiracy is definitely a game you should consider if you have any interest in the classic Bourne Identity film. Some of the classic scenes are remade with the game engine and you get to play some of the parts as they happen in the movie. There are also some levels which were not in the film but give more of a background to it. It's not a straight port of the film to the game, but there are some parts of the film, which is good because you can see how the story connects and even understand the film a bit better. By nature, the game is VERY scripted and you cannot deviate from the set pieces, but then again you don't need to, since this is more of a cinematic, interactive Bourne movie rather than a free-roam game. The bottom line is, if you wanted a game which can make you feel like Matt Damon in the Bourne Identity, this does an excellent job. The difficulty is just right so it's very satisfying at points.… Expand
  5. namDa65
    Jan 31, 2012
    7
    Melee combat feels brutal and satisfying, but the same cannot be said for the shooting mechanics. Shooting feels like you just shot a thick pillow in the shape of a human. A generic shooter made better by the melee combat, I guess give it a try if it is cheap. Very dated.
  6. Brainstorm123
    Aug 13, 2014
    6
    Okay, the game is not perfect, it suffers from awful pop in and dodgy shooting mechanics, and plot feels badly recycled, but let's get to the pros. The Bourne Conspiracy is a reasonably fun game to pass the time with, it offers good graphics, okay shooting, and a brilliant hand to hand system, on of the best I've ever seen. It's a bit short, but the missions feel like there's more waitingOkay, the game is not perfect, it suffers from awful pop in and dodgy shooting mechanics, and plot feels badly recycled, but let's get to the pros. The Bourne Conspiracy is a reasonably fun game to pass the time with, it offers good graphics, okay shooting, and a brilliant hand to hand system, on of the best I've ever seen. It's a bit short, but the missions feel like there's more waiting around every corner, while I can't recommend it, it's a great game to play when you've worn out your other games.… Expand
  7. gamingisgreat
    Dec 17, 2016
    5
    The Bourne Conspiracy is a medicore movie tie-in.

    The game's biggest strength easily lies on it's hand-to-hand combat.Thankfully,this makes up a considerable portion of the game.You can use the environment around you to kill enemies,which helps balance the odds,as you are often fighting 5 or 6 guys at a time.That being said,the gunplay is mediocre,and the game often follows the route of    The Bourne Conspiracy is a medicore movie tie-in.

    The game's biggest strength easily lies on it's hand-to-hand combat.Thankfully,this makes up a considerable portion of the game.You can use the environment around you to kill enemies,which helps balance the odds,as you are often fighting 5 or 6 guys at a time.That being said,the gunplay is mediocre,and the game often follows the route of throwing the kitchen sink at you in an unfair way.The stealth is also awful.

    The graphics are decent,and the game runs smoothly on the 360.

    Sound design is decent,but the soundtrack leaves a lot to be desired.

    Overall,The Bourne Conspiracy is a relatively ambitious movie tie-in that could have been great if it wasn't rushed out the door.    … Expand
  8. eva3si0n
    Jan 4, 2023
    6
    Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy is a classic action game of the 7th generation of consoles. Regular B-shooter for 1-2 in the evening. You shouldn't expect something special from The Bourne Conspiracy. The usual primitive 3-person action game with QTE scenes. QTE fight scenes will annoy the player after 20 minutes of play. The plot tries to cosplay the film Bourne Identity but onlyRobert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy is a classic action game of the 7th generation of consoles. Regular B-shooter for 1-2 in the evening. You shouldn't expect something special from The Bourne Conspiracy. The usual primitive 3-person action game with QTE scenes. QTE fight scenes will annoy the player after 20 minutes of play. The plot tries to cosplay the film Bourne Identity but only partially, High Moon Studios took the initiative and added missions from themselves. But all missions not related to the film primary source are mediocre. Robert Ludlum's The Bourne Conspiracy can be recommended to fans of the genre, especially since the game takes place in 4-5 hours… Expand
  9. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Dec 22, 2022
    7
    A re-telling of The Bourne Identity that perfectly captures the feel of the movie. Despite some clunky mechanics, it's a fast and fun mix of shooting, brawling and QTE moments. I would compare it to the James Bond video game "Bloodstone". The repetitive game design kept me from scoring it higher. I would rate this with a 7.5 out of 10.
  10. ChunkDump
    Jan 9, 2021
    7
    so this story isnt canon? oh well. this was still a decent time. it was fairly short that probably explains my score for it. fun gun and hand to hand combat action pieces were not bad but could been a little better. storyline was short (depending on difficulty setting) and a blur to me, not very memorable. the game came out the same year as GTA IV...never the less its decent and worthso this story isnt canon? oh well. this was still a decent time. it was fairly short that probably explains my score for it. fun gun and hand to hand combat action pieces were not bad but could been a little better. storyline was short (depending on difficulty setting) and a blur to me, not very memorable. the game came out the same year as GTA IV...never the less its decent and worth whatever price it is now days.… Expand
  11. ursulaocc
    Aug 27, 2023
    7
    Jogo de 2008, finalizei na data que estou escrevendo, apesar da idade é jogo que tem bastante ação, na parte do tiroteio faltou refinamento vc descarrega arma com mira vermelho sinalizando que está acertando mais inimigo não morre, porém na luta corporal é onde o jogo se destaca, na ambientação achei que os cenário tem muitos detalhes como propagando cartão crédito, objetos até então bemJogo de 2008, finalizei na data que estou escrevendo, apesar da idade é jogo que tem bastante ação, na parte do tiroteio faltou refinamento vc descarrega arma com mira vermelho sinalizando que está acertando mais inimigo não morre, porém na luta corporal é onde o jogo se destaca, na ambientação achei que os cenário tem muitos detalhes como propagando cartão crédito, objetos até então bem definido, fase museu onde onde tem as esculturas no tiroteio elas se quebram, nem tudo cenário é destrutivo mais pelo ano lançado. Este jogo se fosse pouco mais refinado parte tiroteio seria ótimo mais valeu por ter jogado lembra bem o primeiro filme da trilogia.… Expand

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#91 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2008
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#57 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2008
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#37 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2008

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71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 72 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 37 out of 72
  2. Mixed: 33 out of 72
  3. Negative: 2 out of 72
  1. GameSpy
    80
    At around 10 to 15 hours, The Bourne Conspiracy isn't exactly a brief experience, but its addictive and gratifying combat can certainly make it feel so.
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  2. DailyGame
    83
    It's not that often you encounter a game that mixes genres and still manages to be above-average in quality.
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  3. Gamer 2.0
    77
    The Bourne Conspiracy, despite its shortcomings, is an example of a very good movie-licensed game.
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