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. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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
14
#14 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2002
19
#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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