Just as important is a sequence taken from the The Bourne Identity, the singular car chase sequence is mildly fun, but due to poor vehicle controls, handling, and bland level design feels rather unaccomplished. The level’s conclusion has a nice Quick Time sequence that is incredible to watch, but the actual game play leaves much to be desired.
As pleasing as Conspiracy’s game play is, graphically, it isn’t the prettiest game around. Although powered by Unreal Engine 3, textures are muddy, washed out, and lack polish. There is some minor clipping present that ruins some otherwise pleasant art direction, but overall the game lacks most in the aforementioned low-res textures. Lighting is spectacular though and said lighting hides many of the texturing problems, but in dark spots, the game looks downright ugly at times. For a next-gen title, this could have easily passed for a late-life PS2 game.
But don’t let dated graphics get you down. The Bourne Conspiracy is very much so a unique, worthwhile experience. Although running very short at only 5-8 hours, it’s still worth the cash. Bourne fans will eat up every second of it, non-fans will love the nonstop action, but will probably be lost story-wise.
The Bourne Consipracy is rated T (Teen) by the ESRB for Blood, Mild Language, Use of Alcohol and Tobacco, Violence. This game can also be found on: PS3.
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