James Bond 007: Blood Stone review (2011)
PC Gamer reviewed James Bond 007: Blood Stone, a 2011 action game based on the iconic spy franchise. The review concluded that the game was a short and uneven experience that failed to meet expectations for the Bond license, with the critic stating “Bond deserves better than this, and so do you.”
The review was notable for being one of the critic’s early pieces at PC Gamer. The reviewer recalled having to borrow a PC from the office to complete the review, as their personal system was insufficient to run the game. The critic also spent considerable effort attempting to incorporate spy-thriller wordplay into the piece, referencing attempts to work in the phrase “squeezing blood from a stone” — a reference to the game’s title.
The review made a comparison to another Bond game, Quantum of Solace, suggesting the critic held it in low regard, though they noted uncertainty about their feelings toward that title in retrospect.