Conclusion:

This game is far from being perfect, but instead of pointing out the flaws and complaining about the short and somehow linear story or the lack of innovative concepts, Quantum of Solace should be praised for the consistent and thrilling narration that acts like a bond between Casino Royale and its sequel, offering a different and more exciting approach to the regular FPS.

Gameplay: 81

Perhaps the most significant drawback of Quantum of Solace regarding gameplay is the sheer size of the campaign which can easily be completed in a single session of around six hours. The satisfaction generated during this rather short period is substantial though, there is no time to get bored and the fact you've got virtually unlimited freedom in deciding whether to choose stealth of brute force in annihilating the threat, further improves the gaming experience.

Graphics: 86

With so many scenes imported from the original movie, and Casino Royale, Treyarch really couldn't go wrong with the environment, and it's quite a delight to enjoy the carefully designed rooms of the Casino, the luxurious interior of the train racing through Montenegro, or the busy building site in Madagascar. Some textures look a bit bland though, and while the resemblance of Bond and the main characters with the real life actors is uncanny, the enemies look pretty much alike.

Sounds: 87

Thanks to Daniel Craig's decision to lend his voice for the main character in Quantum of Solace, the realism of this title was further enhanced; the dialogues and the cut scenes sound great and give the entire story a more cohesive look. The soundtrack is of course stellar and will linger in the corners of your mind long after the 6 hours of gameplay become no more than a distant memory.

Multiplayer: 80

Those who find the singleplayer campaign way to short and are hoping to spend more time in Quantum of Solace, will find the multiplayer to be a welcomed addition. While the deathmatch modes are less compelling, the Bond Versus, Evasion and especially Golden Gun can provide the gamer with the adrenaline rush only a player vs. player confrontation can generate.

Hardware: 79

The game is pretty demanding, a bit too demanding for what it has to offer so it would be wise to try it on the standard settings if you don't won a powerful machine. The frame rate frequently drops dangerously low and if you are greedy by setting the visual effects too high, than it's most likely you'll experience some problems.