Gadgets
Frag Grenade
It's the latest in stealth munitions from Q's laboratory: A small
coin that delivers a surprisingly large explosion. This weapon (disguised
as a coin) is great for hitting targets stubbornly stuck behind
walls or boxes. It can be thrown in a general direction without
aiming but it's more effective when locked on to a specific target.
Despite its small size, the blast can be strong enough to injure
multiple foes.
Strobe Grenade
Q delivers yet another amazing feat of engineering with this coin-sized
device. This weapon is similar to the Frag Grenade but instead
of damaging foes, it stuns them with a bright flash of light.
It's a great tool to use to get past a crowd of enemies. It is
also a vital tool in missions where ammunition limits are in place
(Platinum 007 objectives) - use of the Strobe Grenade does not
count towards your ammo limit!
EMP Grenade
The final variation of the coin-sized grenade design, the EMP
does not harm enemies but its electromagnetic-pulse blast will
knock out devices within its radius such as security cameras and
Nano Suits. This device is also extremely useful for deactivating
Nano Suits worn by enemies in the final missions of the game.
Nano Suit
The technology used in the Porsche Cayenne's Q-Cloak gets implemented
in a new stealth device that'll prove very useful to Bond. Like
the Q-Cloak, the Nano Suit maps a picture of the surrounding and
"paints" it onto Bond's body- effectively making him
invisible to enemy forces. While not a weapon per se the Nano
Suit will help Bond move past guards and security cameras undetected.
It's a great aid when performing stealth attacks. It's drawbacks:
It uses up battery power quickly and it is deactivated when you
perform quick movements such as firing a weapon or running. Smart
use of the Nano Suit may help Bond complete several Platinum 007
objective - especially those limited by time or ammunition.
Thermovision
More of a weapon aid than a weapons, Thermovision allows Bond
to see heat signatures in dark environments - cool objects such
as walls and inanimate objects show up in shades of purple of
blue, while people show in shades of orange and red. This feature
makes Thermovision invaluable during combat in low or no-light
situations. It can also be used to detect enemies wearing Nano
Suits since their bodies emit hear even when camouflaged. However,
because the device detects heat in any form, explosions and fires
create a distraction in Bond's field of vision.
Rappel
The versatile rappel allows you to run up and down walls. Look
for smooth ledges to ascend, then walk toward the wall to climb.
To rappel down any structure, just jump off a smooth wall face.
Once on a wall, Bond also has the ability to switch direction
at any time.
Q-Spider
The Q Spider is a small remote control device that lets Bond explore
small areas and passageways too large for people. It's invaluable
for finding secret areas; however it will self-destruct if it
falls off high ledges. Variants of the Q Spider give the device
greater offensive potential: explosive capability, Sleeper Darts
and even a cloaking feature. These latter models are useful for
scouting out hostile areas and dispatching enemies from a safe
distance. When Bond is in control of the Q Spider, he can choose
to equip different variants as the situation warrants - for instance,
he can use the spider's sleeper dart function to disarm several
foes, the detonate it to complete an objective. Multitasking with
Q Spiders is an effective way to use them - especially in mission
where they are in short supply. The Q Spiders can be easily damaged
- if detected enemy soldiers will shoot at them, so care must
be taken to ensure that they are not destroyed prematurely.