James Bond 007: Agent Under Fire

 GameCube
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
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  1. Game Informer
    93
    One of the only games to really succeed at incorporating multiple gameplay styles into one package and doing all of them well. [May 2002, p.85]
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  2. GameZone
    87
    Even though it is on the easy side, this game will keep Bond fanatics coming back till the next game.
  3. Nintendojo
    81
    Really fun!...In the end, this game is nothing like "Goldeneye." That’s a good thing in my opinion.
  5. GameSpy
    80
    What really breathes longevity in Agent Under Fire is the bot support, something missing from the PlayStation 2 version.
  6. GamePro
    80
    There's decent action and above-average variety of gameplay.
  7. IGN
    77
    It's not "GoldenEye," but I think Bond fans will find it has its own charm. It's absolutely a better version over its PS2 predecessor.
  8. Nintendo Power
    72
    Don't expect "GoldenEye 007"--the first-person shooter levels are basic and require little stealth. It's the vehicle levels that are a blast. [Apr 2002, p.146]
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  9. GameShark
    70
    As far as the graphics are concerned, PS2 owners can be both jealous and egotistic. The Game Cube version features a hell of a lot less jaggies, as well as smoother looking characters, but there's some weird slowdown in a cinema or two, and the movies look a bit lower in quality.
  10. Adrenaline Vault
    70
    Electronic Arts has managed to capture the Bond ambience, due in no small part to the overuse of his theme music, but the single player experience, which is a very important part of a 007 title, is ultimately too simplistic for a super spy.
  11. Yahoo!
    70
    The game is severely crippled by awkward controls, inexplicable design decisions, and arcade-like sequences that reveals way too much about how to breeze though the twelve brief missions.
  12. All Game Guide
    70
    The biggest gripe is the missions aren't very long or difficult, even on the hardest setting. Enemies always appear in fixed locations, so players will be able to breeze through levels for the most part until the very end.
  13. GameSpot
    68
    A short game...its lackluster level design, poor enemy AI, and easy level of difficulty pile up to greatly detract from what it does offer.
  14. Gamer.tv
    66
    While "GoldenEye" was the videogaming equivalent of "Citizen Kane," Agent is just another dumb Hollywood blockbuster.
  15. Electric Playground
    65
    The game world doesn't provide quite enough in the way of possible control schemes, so you're left with an awkward one no matter which you choose.
  16. TotalGames.net
    64
    So, it’s a mixed bag then – some great shooting and driving levels marred by the lacklustre fps sections.
  17. netjak
    54
    I found the games uninspiring, difficult to control and choppier than Steak-Ums.
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#54 Best GameCube Game of 2002
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#16 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2002
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#55 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2002

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User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 42
  3. Negative: 8 out of 42
  1. PasiMetaAho
    Jun 17, 2022
    7
    Decent shooter, however it is extremely unforgiving and many levels require trial and error to complete which completely destroys immersion.
  2. evolution98
    Jan 17, 2018
    8
    The first Bond game I owned and one of my favorite Bond games. This game is the black sheep of the Bond games. This one is the best version.The first Bond game I owned and one of my favorite Bond games. This game is the black sheep of the Bond games. This one is the best version.

    I liked the voice acting and story for single player. I liked the graphics. The music is generic but I love it. The gameplay was simplistic. The controls aren't as bad as people claim they are. Control setup 3 is the best to use. I liked the car missions. The guns were impressive as well and were accurate for the most part. There were no loading times at all.

    The multiplayer saved the game. it gave us a lot of maps and game modes, the amount of customization for weapon lists, multiplayer characters, gadgets and the bots were good for multiplayer. The multiplayer I think is much better than the world is not enough for the Nintendo 64. The unlockables for multiplayer from single player after getting a platinum medal by playing the missions again and finding all 007 icons gave the game a bit of replay value.

    I loved the classic Bond references such as the BMW Z8 from The World Is Not Enough, the Lotus Esprit from the Spy Who Loved Me and Mr Somerset from From Russia With Love.

    The main flaws of the game is that it was WAY too short with only 12 missions and the AI was terrible.

    It's a good game. If you want better multiplayer, get James Bond Nightfire.    … Full Review »
  3. ChrisMC36SSR
    Nov 27, 2014
    8
    While Agent Under Fire was hurt by its relatively short length, it still was a great game even though the game's controls don't hold up veryWhile Agent Under Fire was hurt by its relatively short length, it still was a great game even though the game's controls don't hold up very well today. Agent Under Fire has twelve missions including first person, driving and on-rail missions. While there weren't many driving levels, they were one of the games bright spots for sure! Come to think of it, I think Agent Under Fire has the best driving levels of any James Bond game. You get a lot of freedom with those levels and the cars handle very well. The on-rail segments were also very good and were actually better than the on-rail segments from Nightfire. The first person missions however could have been a little better. The AI wasn't very smart. They just charge you which is a bit annoying. A bright spot though is that there are many different ways to approach these levels. You can go in gun blazing or you can use a stealthier approach. Your gadgets come in handy and also offer an additional route to take. Between that and Malprave's plan to clone eight world leaders and you have got everything you expect from a bond game. But let's not forget about the multiplayer. The multiplayer offered many different maps and a few different game modes including combat training, golden gun and top agent to name a few. The game also offered several different options such as zero gravity, jet packs, q-claws and several other boosts that you get from achieving high scores in the single player missions. In short the game had a good amount of replay value. If you like high octane action than this might be a game for you. If you prefer spy based games, you might want to give Nightfire a look as well.… Full Review »
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