James Bond 007: NightFire

 GameCube
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
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  1. Nintendo Power
    88
    Smooth movement, great music and a captivating story line will keep Bond fans coming back for more. [Jan 2003, p.170]
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  2. GameCube Europe
    88
    This is undoubtedly the best outing for Mr. Bond and Co. to date and the fact that it's all based around an incredibly solid engine makes it essential for any GameCube owner.
  3. Nintendojo
    87
    If you like Bond, first-person shooters, or just a bit of action, you should definitely check this one out.
  5. IGN
    85
    while I admire EA's decision to mingle several gameplay types into one package, I would have preferred it if NightFire were a first-person shooter and nothing else because frankly, that's where it excels.
  6. GameZone
    80
    Does a great job bringing in the Bond-spy factor into the first-person shooter genre, and is a fun, although short, game.
  7. Game Informer
    80
    Unfortunately, it's also very short, which means that you'll have to get your money's worth in the excellent multiplayer modes. [Jan 2003, p.102]
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  8. Nintendophiles
    80
    It feels enough like Bond and plays well enough for players to forgive any technical issues.
  9. GamePro
    80
    If you're considering purchasing NightFire, make sure you have at least three friends or you'll miss out on the lasting appeal of a Bond game that can actually stand up against its N64 predecessor.
  10. Maxim Online
    80
    Stealing the best gadgets and characters from the movies, NightFire lets you decide how to topple the requisite megalomanical villain: Use stealth and gizmos (like Eurobabe-revealing x-ray specs—thanks, Q!) or go in guns blazing.
  11. Play Magazine
    80
    The game has a razor-sharp edge that creates space and mood with the slickness of the big-budget films from which its ideas were borrowed. [Jan 2003, p.72]
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  12. GameSpot
    79
    Those purely looking for a first-person shooter won't find that NightFire is the best choice around, but as a Bond game, NightFire successfully re-creates the style, presentation, and action of its source material.
  13. TotalGames.net
    79
    Everything about this game sounds better on paper. The locations, range of vehicles and even the zero gravity final show down all fall short of their billing.
  14. GameSpy
    79
    It does a decent job of holding its own against other Bond games from the past.
  15. Playboy
    78
    Much like the many potshots you'll take throughout play, it's a very hit or miss endeavor.
  16. GameCritics
    70
    A little more challenge, depth, and length with the trimming of the lame on-rails levels would have made this one a near classic. As it is, though, it's an above-average shooter with just enough variety and charm to make the familiar trip worth your time.
  17. Yahoo!
    70
    Just don't be surprised when you find the game length to be dangerously close to the running time of an average Bond flick.
  18. Entertainment Weekly
    50
    It's bad enough that you have to sit there and watch as Bond does his thing, but what's really frustrating is that these [cinematic] sequences (parachuting off a skyscraper, somersaulting to avoid gunfire) illustrate precisely the kind of actions that you should be able to control. [22 Nov 2002, p.84]
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Awards & Rankings

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#34 Best GameCube Game of 2002
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#14 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2002
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#19 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2002

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User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 68 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 56 out of 68
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 68
  3. Negative: 2 out of 68
  1. BrendanO.
    Aug 29, 2004
    10
    Fantastic!!! Smooth! Everything you hope for in a Bond game. It's got everything. A true Masterpiece!
  2. thejonez
    Jan 1, 2011
    10
    James Bond 007: Nightfire is my absolute favorite Bond game! It has everything and then some! It has awesome guns and gadgets, amazing drivingJames Bond 007: Nightfire is my absolute favorite Bond game! It has everything and then some! It has awesome guns and gadgets, amazing driving levels, an exciting multiplayer mode, and, best of all, Pierce Brosnan as James Bond. The only three negative things about it are the following: it was hard to aim at the guys; but a after while you got used to it, the health bar is really confusing, and last; there needed to be more checkpoints that save the game. The missions aren't replayable at all, but the multiplayer redeems the replayability because it will have you playing it for many hours. The best thing about multiplayer is that you don't need more than one player (contradicting the the name "multiplayer," but whatever) because it has six other bots you can play with. If you have a Nintendo GameCube and you are looking for a Bond game, I highly recommend this game; as long as you keep in mind my warning about the three negative things!… Full Review »
  3. RyanK.
    May 17, 2005
    9
    "NIGHTFIRE" has the 007 formula for action and adventure and especially for the full-throttle car chases, so 007 should be proud since "NIGHTFIRE" has the 007 formula for action and adventure and especially for the full-throttle car chases, so 007 should be proud since "NIGHTFIRE" was better than "AGENT UNDER FIRE" and by a long shot!!!… Full Review »
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