From Russia With Love

 GameCube
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 20
  3. Negative: 1 out of 20
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  1. Games Radar
    70
    Despite the missteps, the whole of FRWL satisfies with a combination of excellent graphics, (literally) jazzy tunes, and varied gameplay.
  2. AceGamez
    70
    At the end of the day, it has quite a compelling story and where else are you going to hear Sean Connery in a videogame.
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  3. N-Europe
    70
    Lacks the appeal of picking up and playing all the way through and sticks too close to the safety of the established third person shooter concept that has been in place for way too long now.
  5. Total Video Games
    70
    Everything that was in "EoN" is back albeit with a contemporary 1960s setting including the gadgets, yet there's something distinctly lacking that fails to bring the game close to living.
  6. GameSpot
    70
    A game of enjoyable moments that are, unfortunately, far too easy to breeze through.
  7. Nintendo Power
    70
    It might be OK for a movie to show the same location over and over, but as a video game, the repetition gets old. [Jan 2006, p.116]
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  8. Cheat Code Central
    70
    In an effort to appeal to a wide range of gamers the gameplay is less than difficult. It's a lot less than difficult but it's not so much challenging as it is meant to be entertaining. Do I have to bring up the phrase "interactive movie" again?
  9. WHAM! Gaming
    70
    Even the novelty of playing as Sean Connery's classic Bond can't overcome the feeling of been there, done that.
  10. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    62
    It all makes for an action game kinda like your typical Bond girl: fun to look at but shallow. With simple mission objectives, cinch puzzles, and autoaim (that you can tweak for more skillful shots if you like), this game practically plays itself.
  11. Maxim Online
    60
    Though challenging, it's also sometimes pedestrian, with a host of uninspired levels and dim bad guys ruining what could have been the triumphant return of 007.
  12. Computer Games Magazine
    50
    There's not much here that's more challenging than slicking your hair into a Pierce Brosnan pompadour. [Feb 2006, p.93]
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Awards & Rankings

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#39 Best GameCube Game of 2005
28
#28 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2005
37
#37 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2005

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User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
  1. thejonez
    Jan 1, 2011
    10
    From Russia With Love is the third-best Bond game ever! The first being James Bond 007: Nightfire for the Nintendo GameCube, and the secondFrom Russia With Love is the third-best Bond game ever! The first being James Bond 007: Nightfire for the Nintendo GameCube, and the second being James Bond 007: Nightfire for the PC. Finally there's a Bond game with Sean Connery, instead of Daniel Craig all the time. This game has everything required for the perfect game. It has jet packs, the Aston Martin DB5, Q Copters, a flawless aiming system, a remarkable replayability rate, a wide range of weapons, an amazing multiplayer play, and the best thing, of course, is Sean Connery as Bond. I don't have any idea how this game could get any better; besides if Sean Connery, himself, played it with you.… Full Review »
  2. AlanH.
    Mar 26, 2006
    10
    The game was absolutely one of the best James Bond game EA has ever made. This game was addicting, and just plain fun. There are so many The game was absolutely one of the best James Bond game EA has ever made. This game was addicting, and just plain fun. There are so many weapon and gadget upgrades that the replay value for this is tremendous.… Full Review »
  3. JeffA.
    Nov 18, 2005
    10
    This game captures Bond at his best. Although Connery's voice isn't quite as young as it used to be, using him as voice talent for This game captures Bond at his best. Although Connery's voice isn't quite as young as it used to be, using him as voice talent for the game was a great move on EA's part. Connery adds authenticity to this game which also features excellent gameplay, controls, sound effects, and storyline. Capures the aura of 1960's Russia perfectly. There are many weapons and gadgets that can be upgraded as well. Superb game.… Full Review »
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