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GoldenEye 007


9.5

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GoldenEye 007 puts you right into 007's tux and bow tie in a first-person action spectacular. But there's more to it than just blowing away bad guys-- you will have to accomplish a variety of espionage objectives, like planting covert modems, copying top secret documents, and diverting the destructive course of the rogue GoldenEye satellite system. [Nintendo]

PUBLISHER:	Nintendo
DEVELOPER:	Rare Ltd.
GENRE(S):	First-Person Shooter, Action
PLAYERS:	1
ESRB RATING:	T (Teen)
RELEASE DATE:	July 31, 1997

All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...

100

Da Gameboyz

This is probably the best game you can get on the Nintendo 64.

100

Adrenaline Vault

Bar none this is the greatest console game ever made... Its mix of thought-provoking action, wonderful ambience, and perfect execution make this a must play for any gamer.

100

GamePro

Play GoldenEye one time and you’ll be jonesin’ for James harder than Grace Jones on a lonely night. It’s one of the best movie-to-game translations ever.

100

Games Domain

Simply the most exciting and involving N64 game to date.

100

Game Critics

Here is a game that not only changed my perception of games, but also changed my perception of the world. Never shall I pass a security camera again without itching to disable it with a pinpoint accurate shot. Altering a person's perception is not an easy thing to do and qualities like that make for some very interesting art.

100

All Game Guide

So if you appreciate ingenuity, realistic settings, loads of cool weapons, and some of the best artificial intelligence ever witnessed in a first-person shooter, let alone a console shooter, GoldenEye 007 is an essential addition to your N64 game library.

100

Nintendophiles

Without a doubt, an experience like no other.

100

Total Video Games

This is without a doubt one of the best games ever made. Every true gamer should own this game, Goldeneye is an absolute must. Personally I don’t think I will ever stop playing this game, I love it.

100

Hot Games

One can't go without mentioning the fantastic multiplayer mode. Unlike PC shooters, where ambush seems to be the name of the game, GoldenEye concentrates on fast, frantic fun. Everyone can see each other's screen, and radar is provided for additional assistance, so hiding is a virtual impossibility.

GameSpot

The type of game N64 owners have been waiting for since they finished Mario 64. It has outstanding graphics and sound, and contains a certain depth in its gameplay that really entices you to finish it on all three difficulty levels.

IGN

We can say with a clear conscience that Goldeneye 007 is the best single-player first-person game on any system.

TotalGames.net

Goldeneye is even better than "Mario 64." Even Oddjob could figure out what that means! A Nintendo 64 without Goldeneye is like James Bond without a vodka martini.

Gaming Maxx

Is Goldeneye 007 another great game by Rare, Is 007 the best first-person shooter on any next-generation system... my answer is HELL YEA!

Electric Playground

A pure classic if I've ever seen one. It is infectious fun with superb depth. This is a must buy that will keep you interested for months on end.

GamerWeb Nintendo

Fans of N64 and PC games used to compare Goldeneye to games such as "Half Life," which is remarkable because Goldeneye was not only older, but running on hardware that was vastly inferior to a $2500 PC.

Electronic Gaming Monthly

Truly classic, late '90s college dorm room staple, and Rare's finest moment. [Jan 2004, p.189]

Game Revolution

One of the best first person shooters ever.

Gaming Age

Overall, GoldenEye, while being a good corridor shooter, is a corridor shooter, nonetheless. I have no problem with Nintendo releasing quality games, but I think it's time they expand the horizons of the system a little.

Nintendorks

Its strategy and story mixed in with the action make it a fantastic gaming experience.

Nintendojo

It has all those essential elements that good games need, and all those elements are slightly less than perfect.

Weekly Famitsu

7 / 8 / 8 / 8 - 31 silver

The average user rating for this game is 9.5 (out of 10) based on 91 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

James Bond gave it a10:
Mr. Koolaid doesn't seem to realize that Perfect Dark was the follow up to GoldenEye, so OF COURSE it'll have more options, better graphics, more guns, etc. You don't have to be a genius to understand this, unfortunately Mr. Koolaid isn't even intelligent enough to get it. GE007 is without a doubt the bench mark for all first person shooters. It completely and single-handedly changed the way first person shooters were viewed. It wasn't just a run and gun sort of game if you didn't want it to be, you could act stealthily and slip in and out of cover, no one the wiser of your presence. Half-Life took this evolution of the FPS genre a step forward in its cinematic and ground breaking story telling, but GoldenEye truly is responsible for the beginning of truly immersive gaming.

Scotty P gave it a9:
Goldeneye certainly lives up to its FPS legend status and is a must for all shooter fans. Where shall i start? Satisfying if basic level design, superb graphics, AI which tries very hard and has some devekopers personality, great gadgets that dont hold your hand and let you use your imagination, excellent replay value with a still fun 4 player mode, cheeky and fun feedback from your HQ. Overall this game puts most last gen ( xbox / ps2 ) games to shame. Its not all great tho' - Weapons are quite poorly weighted ( a pistol will kill quicker than an AK47 or M16 ), there's certainly linearity of play which may put people off, its a bit too easy and some levels take only 3 mins to finish--and thats not a speed run attempt!! Overall a 94% personal score for me. This game has a lot of personality and is a must for any gamer, including all next gen boys looking for a satisfying blast of FPS heaven.

Jeremiah T. gave it a10:
The first person shooter that, made an impact on the consoles. Without 007, you wouldn't have Perfect Dark or Halo. The game is a load of fun and introduces us to some new original ideas. One of the best games on the N64 and possibly, one of the best games ever.

Axewhipe S. gave it a10:
Still years after the release I play this game, although there are many other games out today, this was one of the best games ever and is still the best movie to video games ever & was revolutionary for FPS games alike. This game got me into 007 movies.

Bill J. gave it a10:
This game has everything, invidivual music for every level, bosses, large levels, challenges, multiplayer and many unlockables. Will keep you hooked for months, possibly years! Buy now!

Mr. Orange gave it a10:
This game did for console FPS what Half-Life did for PC FPS.

Mr Koolaid gave it a6:
Perfect Dark has a much better storyline, far more multiplayer options, much more innovative weapons, and better music than Goldneye..it's not so much as Rare's fault as it is that it's a James Bond game. If your mommy didn't let you play Perfect Dark and you are thus biased, then get a life and quit spewing misinformed crapiola on the netz.