In terms of action spy thrillers, no character has arguably become as iconic throughout film history asJames Bond. Agent 007 has been on several adventures spanning many decades, with multiple actors taking up the mantle over the years. The slick, suave British agent’s espionage missions have become the source of inspiration for an assortment of video game releases as well, the most notable of which being Rare’sGoldeneye 007on the Nintendo 64.
First released in 1997,Goldeneye 007wasn’t just a solid movie tie-in game, but a breakthrough achievement in console first person shooters. A genre initially reserved for PC with titles likeDoomandQuake, it wasn’t until this James Bond game that console buyers could also join in on the action. Much of this success was largely attributed to theN64’s four controller ports, allowing for frantic split screen multiplayer chaos. WhileGoldeneye 007’sstatus in gaming cannot be overlooking, it is not the only video game based on Bond to have graced players over the years, with many other worthwhile experiences hitting store shelves.
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The World Is Not Enough
Based upon thePierce Brosnan Bond filmof the same name,The World is Not Enoughfollows in the footsteps of its predecessor,Goldeneye 007. Although developed by Eurocom instead of Rare, the title still boasted plenty of similarities toGoldeneye 007as well as a set of unique features to call its own. For one, the game’s graphics are significantly improved, with added detail to character models and environments as a whole.The World is Not Enoughhad a tough act to follow, considering the game that came before revolutionized an entire gaming genre. Even if it may have been slightly overshadowed in this regard, it is still a fast paced, enjoyable first person shooter and one of the best looking games on N64.
Agent Under Fire
Serving as the firstJames Bondgame on the sixth generation of gaming,Agent Under Firecontinues the first person shooter thrills of bothGoldeneye 007andThe World is Not Enough.A main difference this time is that the game follows an original storyline not based on a pre-existing film, so players had no frame of reference to guess what would happen next, resulting in more surprises. Levels were just as diverse, the action just as explosive and the cool style of theJames Bondfranchise present as always. Vehicular sections were also added in to spice up the gameplay even further and serve as a change of pace from the shooting segments.
Nightfire
Serving as a direct follow up toAgent Under Fireabove,Nightfirecontinued theadventures of James Bondwith great success on the PS2, Xbox and GameCube. The game improved upon nearly every aspect found in the previous title, boasting a more engaging campaign, electric soundtrack and hugely addicting multiplayer. The latter category in particular made good use of the Bond franchise as a whole, with playable characters from all eras ranging from Jaws to Auric Goldfinger.
Everything Or Nothing
Switching gameplay styles up after multiple releases,Everything Or Nothingchanged the perspective from first to third person, giving the player more view of the grandiose action onscreen. This game went all out in terms of delivering the authentic Bond experience, most notable being its all star cast including Pierce Brosnan (lending his voice and likeness) as well as Willem Dafoe portraying the game’s villain. The storyline was tense, set pieces exciting and range of gadgets extremely enjoyable to tinker with. Toss in atwo player co-op modeand this is one Bond game not to be missed by fans.
From Russia With Love
Yet another movie adaptation,From Russia With Lovetranslates theclassic Sean Connery Bondadventure to the video game medium flawlessly. Building off the success ofEverything or Nothingreleased two years prior, this installment continues to third person action, fine tuning mechanics for an even more polished experience. Both stylistically and gameplay wise, this title captures this particular era of James Bond and delivers another satisfying action romp for fans of the franchise.
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