[Intro]

Well, in all fairness, Quantum of Solace does at least nail the essentials. The genetics of the Call of Duty 4 engine it's built around are instantly apparent, and given that game's calibre that's no bad thing. Never straying too far from the series' blueprint of eking slowly forward amidst an onslaught of enemy fire, Treyarch has understandably watered down the formula, and the result is a shooter that's clearly playing to a more casual crowd, and at times it feels as if Quantum of Solace has more in common with Virtua Cop than it does Call of Duty.

[Closing Comments]

A true blockbuster of a game, Quantum of Solace is loud, dumb but sadly all-too-forgettable. The Bond licence goes a good way to hiding the game’s lack of ideas and for the four hours the single-player campaign lasts there’s no denying it’s a solid blast, but ultimately there’s better ways to spend your money this autumn.