GoldenEye 007

 Nintendo 64
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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 870 Ratings

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  1. tom1him
    Aug 13, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Better than Perfect Dark.…........................................................… Expand
  2. Fernandogza
    Oct 15, 2020
    10
    A mí parecer el mejor Resident Evil de todos, aunque cambio el modo de juego haciendo que fuera más acción que terror, no evito que el juego logrará hacerte sentir tenso en muchas situaciones.
  3. alvir218
    Jan 6, 2021
    10
    my favorite nintendo 64 first person shooter game, there is three difficult levels to everyone to get the hang
  4. Tobstar44__YT
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    F**k Halo and all other shooter genres (except Wolfenstein) this is the perfect shooter game it is just nearly perfect. I really like the in game cheats because 00 Agent is pretty hard. The James Bond genre is pretty good at all but this is by far the best Shooter Game before Goldeneye on Wii
  5. Double_O_0wen
    Sep 12, 2021
    10
    It was the first FPS I ever played and personally I think it still holds up. Is it a better to game to let’s say Half-Life? No but the nostalgia and fun I have with this games makes up for that and more. If you haven’t played this game, check it out, it’ll be worth your while.
  6. Capitanbalboa
    Jan 29, 2022
    10
    Este juego marco una época, nos reunimos un montón de colegas con los 4 mandos que soportaba la he gran nintendo 64 .con televisores de 15 pulgadas y la pantalla partida en 4 trozos y no nos importava que tiempos aquellos
  7. neomoonsevin
    Jan 22, 2023
    10
    Great game even though I wasn't very good at this one I owned it on N64 and this was funny pow pow ahhh ( falls off the ledge
  8. MetalLiquido
    May 4, 2022
    10
    Passei raiva nesse jogo, PQP, mas não parava de jogar :D
    Marcou minha infância o modo MP, era tão divertido!
  9. Gam1ngH3ro15
    Jun 4, 2023
    10
    What a legendary and classic FPS, another masterpiece from the golden-age of Nintendo. I recently played through the game again, on the Switch, and I have to say, it still holds up really well. Multiplayer is a blast and the campaign is phenomenal.
  10. Tampasco
    Jan 23, 2023
    10
    Criou o gênero FPS de tiro, com a melhor trilha sonora que escutará em jogos de ação, pode apostar comigo uma coxinha e um caldo de cana se existe um jogo de agente secreto melhor que esse. Nem sei quem é Hitman. James Bond passa o vraú em todos.
    Nota Final: 9,6
  11. Juancazamo
    Jun 16, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Este juego recuerdos de mi adolescencia donde podíamos jugar modo cooperativo entre 4 players y que decir todos queríamos.la.golden gun… Expand
  12. Claimh
    Jul 30, 2022
    10
    Calidad por donde se lo mire este juego, misiones entretenidas, el uso de sus recursos (mando y hardware) llevados a increíbles y epicidad por donde se la mira, además de retante. El multijugador es increíblemente entretenido con variedad de mapas y armas, además de perfecta para usar todo tipo de estrategia contra los contrincantes.
  13. 113
    Apr 28, 2023
    10
    Perfect Dark is amazing, i really enjoy playing against the CPU bots, but 1 thing... F*** Purple. The Farsight is by far the best weapon in the game. It is so good and efficient at shooting that the game practically plays itself. Any person who disagrees with this assessment that i have provided adequate proof of shall be uninvited to my birthday party. Which would be a shame because i amPerfect Dark is amazing, i really enjoy playing against the CPU bots, but 1 thing... F*** Purple. The Farsight is by far the best weapon in the game. It is so good and efficient at shooting that the game practically plays itself. Any person who disagrees with this assessment that i have provided adequate proof of shall be uninvited to my birthday party. Which would be a shame because i am going to have a bouncy castle, On a side note, the game has no boob jiggle physics. and those pointy pyramids are stationary while moving which is extremely unrealistic.… Expand
  14. themandy
    Jul 28, 2023
    10
    Yeah this is an E P I C game. It basically has it all - and all of it is good.
  15. Alex-V
    May 28, 2023
    10
    Simply one of the best games ever made. A masterpiece on every level. Gameplay, sound, atmosphere. Some games just get everything right, and this is one of those.
  16. zcat5
    Jun 26, 2023
    10
    This is the most important FPS in console gaming history. An absolute masterpiece and the original console FPS. Every console FPS you play today has its origins in this game.
  17. SamAxe00
    Sep 10, 2023
    10
    So many great memories playing this game solo and with friends. Such an iconic FPS.
  18. JK
    Apr 15, 2003
    9
    Lots'o'funs.
  19. RobertC.
    Mar 12, 2004
    9
    I played all the missions literally hundreds of times. It's that engrossing of a game. Though I wonder if the sequel can even compare.
  20. RonaldW.
    Apr 18, 2003
    9
    A challenging, exciting, near realistic singleplayer mode and fun multiplayer mode. I would give this game a 9.6, but it wont let me, I just wish i still had it...(SIGH).
  21. GustavoH.R.
    Jul 4, 2005
    9
    A genuinely memorable classic for the Nintendo 64. Better than any other title ever released for this platform.
  22. ScottyP
    Jun 29, 2008
    9
    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. 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.… Expand
  23. kane148
    Aug 6, 2012
    9
    This game hasn't aged as well as I would have expected, but in its day it set the bar for FPS games. I spent countless hours playing multiplayer against my siblings and cousins, or dicking around with cheats in single player (oh the nostalgia!). As a big fan of James Bond--and Goldeneye in particular--I was disappointed by the VERY week story in the game, but the gameplay more than made up for it.
  24. emoney
    Nov 28, 2012
    9
    This game revolutionized FFS for sure. The story was great the golden gun made me **** myself and this game was for sure ahead of its time. Def one of the best N64 games ever
  25. aaronWreviews
    Jan 21, 2013
    9
    Goldeneye 007, a game that I'm sure everyone with a N64 owns and for a good reason. To start with the range of weapons was quite large and still managed to stay intresting for each gun which is impressive even by todays standards. The music in the game stands among some of the best in gaming history and always fits the mood making you feel on edge and ready to fight. The graphics are myGoldeneye 007, a game that I'm sure everyone with a N64 owns and for a good reason. To start with the range of weapons was quite large and still managed to stay intresting for each gun which is impressive even by todays standards. The music in the game stands among some of the best in gaming history and always fits the mood making you feel on edge and ready to fight. The graphics are my only complaint but not for a bad reason, the graphics get the job done and are decent (even by the N64's standards) but thats it which is slightly disapointing for an otherwise perfect game. Then there's the multiplayer which is the main reason this game is so popular, with four player split screen and loads of great maps playing them felt awesome and unique, unlike modern game's online maps which feel to familiar and boring. Other all this game is one of the best ever for it's time and even now it's easy to enjoy.… Expand
  26. artoldtonelic
    May 20, 2014
    9
    In 2013 I played this game recently and let me tell you something this game aims automatically but if you put the game's difficulty to hard you are not going to aim automatically making it a difficult ride. But enjoyable non the less it's soundtrack captivated the james bond movie feel and also it's plot. But the main attraction of this game is the multi-player mode that created fun upIn 2013 I played this game recently and let me tell you something this game aims automatically but if you put the game's difficulty to hard you are not going to aim automatically making it a difficult ride. But enjoyable non the less it's soundtrack captivated the james bond movie feel and also it's plot. But the main attraction of this game is the multi-player mode that created fun up to four players with radars to detect were the other player go to and with it's masterful graphics for it's time created an adrenaline rush to play it hours straight a day despite it's shorter than the legend of zelda ocarina of time but I consider this equal to Golden Eye a 9.255 the best n64 game of all time.… Expand
  27. SenshudoTV
    Feb 28, 2014
    9
    What comes as a nice surprise and sticks out like a sore thumb is the game's depth, atmosphere and detail. Well animated characters and intuitive AI, realistic settings and interactive backgrounds sound effects are crisp along with music based on the movie. Ricocheting bullets, the clinky-clonky noise of footsteps just gives this first-person game that feeling of elegance and there isWhat comes as a nice surprise and sticks out like a sore thumb is the game's depth, atmosphere and detail. Well animated characters and intuitive AI, realistic settings and interactive backgrounds sound effects are crisp along with music based on the movie. Ricocheting bullets, the clinky-clonky noise of footsteps just gives this first-person game that feeling of elegance and there is enough content even on 'Agent' difficulty to keep players occupied for a decent amount of time. Overall the game is executed marvelously both single player and multiplayer, it is by far one of the best shooters to grace the generation even to this day leaving players shaken and most definitely stirred.… Expand
  28. George-roots
    Aug 5, 2013
    9
    You're gonna want the Honest answer, This games Multiplayer was everything back in the day and to this day is still being played competitively, I cannot fathom how many hours, days, weeks, MONTHS was spent playing against someone with some of the most fun extras ever made in a FPS, Big head mode anyone? Paint-ball?

    And sadly that is the only bold statement of this game, because frankly    You're gonna want the Honest answer, This games Multiplayer was everything back in the day and to this day is still being played competitively, I cannot fathom how many hours, days, weeks, MONTHS was spent playing against someone with some of the most fun extras ever made in a FPS, Big head mode anyone? Paint-ball?

    And sadly that is the only bold statement of this game, because frankly aside from the Dam level, the use of the watch laser on the train and the final level, I cannot remember all too well the single player experience, that was an experience RARE perfected in "Perfect Dark".

    But still does that matter? Obviously if you heard the story behind development, Nintendo stopped funding it, Multiplayer was added in as an afterthought, The game was literally filled with bugs, how this game did not fall down to the ranks of generic movie tie-In game is beyond me!

    Only RARE could salvage it, which I bring up for the sole purpose that other than the fairly well made Wii remake, Every bond game has either not lived up to the bar this one set, Or every Goddamn remake of this game for Xbox360/PS3 was incredibly disappointing!

    Final Verdict: Out of all the problems RARE faced, they delivered one of Video Games most fondest social gaming memories of all time before online reigned supreme! Great game, even greater memories 9/10.    … Expand
  29. JJTX
    Jul 2, 2018
    9
    Easily the best first-person shooter on the Nintendo 64, and one of the best games of its generation. I spent many hours with my college roommates enjoying the stellar split-screen multiplayer. The single-player campaign is brilliant fun, combining elements of stealth with good old-fashioned gun blazing action. The soundtrack is pure Bond. A must-own for every Nintendo 64 collector.
  30. Andjelico
    Nov 6, 2014
    9
    Perfect Dark is my favourite FPS game, but Golden Eye is without doubt on my top 3 FPS-list. Memorable and classic graphics, awesome music, nice weapons with great sounds!
  31. Shady313
    Mar 22, 2015
    9
    9/10 (It doesn't hold up nowadays) ...................................................................................................................
  32. Andjelico95
    May 26, 2015
    9
    Perfect Dark is my favourite FPS game, but Golden Eye is without doubt on my top 3 FPS-list. Memorable and classic graphics, awesome music, nice weapons with great sounds!
  33. CodyZamboni
    Nov 28, 2015
    9
    groundbreaking game
    so addicting
    played this sucker when it came out in 1997
    weapon variety, action, story, all so good
    my favorite weapon : The Golden Gun
    one shot one kill
    too much fun
  34. Wander22
    Feb 17, 2019
    9
    Gameplay/Mechanics: 8.5
    Sound/Music: 10
    Graphics/Art: 9
    Design/Atmosphere: 9
    OVERALL: 9.1/10
  35. thealexmott
    Mar 27, 2017
    9
    Nothing was more amazing than Goldeneye multiplayer back in the day. Now you should play Goldeneye Source if you get the chance, but if you can get used to the control scheme, this game still holds up, especially in terms of the campaign, which is plenty difficult.
  36. evolution98
    Oct 17, 2017
    9
    One of THE best licensed games ever made to one of the best Bond films of all time.

    Look everyone knows that movie licensed games suck now but back then this was something extraordinary. This is one of the games that helped define the first person shooter genre that Wolfenstein 3D and Doom already made popular. The game is a classic. The graphics were amazing back then but obviously    One of THE best licensed games ever made to one of the best Bond films of all time.

    Look everyone knows that movie licensed games suck now but back then this was something extraordinary. This is one of the games that helped define the first person shooter genre that Wolfenstein 3D and Doom already made popular. The game is a classic.

    The graphics were amazing back then but obviously would age badly over time. The iconic soundtrack by Rare composer Grant Kirkhope is perfect. It matched the feel of being James Bond. Every stage theme sounded so exquisite. The story is extremely faithful to the film minus a few alterations to the plot. The gameplay was so addictive and fun. It made you want to replay it over and over. You were given more tasks on higher difficulties which made the game more fresh. The controls took a good bit of time to get used to but they are not as bad as avid gamers claim they are.

    Of course the famous multiplayer added by Steve Ellis himself before the game was released. It is one of THE best multiplayer games in video game history. Various modes, unlockable cheats, classic unlockable weapons and villains from the Bond lore in story mode made multiplayer a staple in the gaming community.

    The only things I hate in the game that could have easily been fixed was the poor frame rate, the stupid ai, unbalanced difficulty and terrible aiming system.

    A must buy for any gamer and Bond fan. A classic indeed.
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  37. NintendoMan9987
    Dec 16, 2017
    9
    Goldeneye 007 is a fun n64 shooter game developed by RareWare. It has amazing graphics, wonderful gameplay, good controls and an excellent soundtrack. The game will keep you occupied for hours. A must have for any person.
  38. Onioncreature
    Feb 5, 2023
    9
    Goldeneye is one of the most legendary and celebrated licensed games ever made, and for good reason. It's fantastic. I recently got the chance to properly play this title for the first time on Nintendo Switch, and I can certainly see the appeal. It's quite easy to look past the dated elements, as the core experience is very strong. I have only really played the single player campaignGoldeneye is one of the most legendary and celebrated licensed games ever made, and for good reason. It's fantastic. I recently got the chance to properly play this title for the first time on Nintendo Switch, and I can certainly see the appeal. It's quite easy to look past the dated elements, as the core experience is very strong. I have only really played the single player campaign which I thought was amazing, even though the multiplayer is the more famous aspect of the title. I highly recommend giving Goldeneye a shot, though some have made the bold claim that it hasn't aged well or was never good, playing it yourself proves that is most definitely not the case.… Expand
  39. Flashyboy89
    May 19, 2023
    9
    GOLDENEYE 007 was the FPS game that changed everything. The first FPS game to use an analogue stick and amazing graphics and very entertaining gameplay and split screen couch 1 v 1. Good times
  40. maximushell
    Feb 21, 2023
    9
    Впервые поиграл на XboxSeriesS в 2023 году в этот шедевр. Я просто в восторге, как-же я мог пропустить такой интересный проект. В общем если играли в Medal of Honor 1 - 2 на ps1 - тогда там будет знаком этот гемплей и стиль. Это практически тоже самое по ощущениям, эта игра прям дает точно такое-же послевкусие, и это хорошо, очень хорошо! В игра приятная стрельба, дизайн уровней, музыка, аВпервые поиграл на XboxSeriesS в 2023 году в этот шедевр. Я просто в восторге, как-же я мог пропустить такой интересный проект. В общем если играли в Medal of Honor 1 - 2 на ps1 - тогда там будет знаком этот гемплей и стиль. Это практически тоже самое по ощущениям, эта игра прям дает точно такое-же послевкусие, и это хорошо, очень хорошо! В игра приятная стрельба, дизайн уровней, музыка, а так же противники. Сюжет конечно клюква, но большей части основан на одноименном фильме про 007. В целом повторюсь это тоже самое что и Medal of Honor 1 - 2 (ps1) только про 007. Однозначно стоит поиграть. Заслуга разработчиков что они смогли такое сделать в 1997 году на Nintendo 64.… Expand
  41. Nautendo
    Dec 18, 2019
    9
    This was one of the games I played most on my Nintendo 64. A great first person shooter, and even more fun when you're playing with friends. Never really got into the story mode, because I am in love with multiplayer games.
  42. obzorbarin
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    поиграл в эту игру только в 2019 году и скажу я вам, что и сейчас она играется бодро и весело. Порадовало, что разработчики некоторые ситуации из фильма переиграли под другим ракурсом, чем это было в фильме, да и управление для геймпада Nintendo 64 более чем удобное и интересная фишка с ношением в двух руках определенного вида оружия и что у Бонда разные руки в зависимости от того, во чтопоиграл в эту игру только в 2019 году и скажу я вам, что и сейчас она играется бодро и весело. Порадовало, что разработчики некоторые ситуации из фильма переиграли под другим ракурсом, чем это было в фильме, да и управление для геймпада Nintendo 64 более чем удобное и интересная фишка с ношением в двух руках определенного вида оружия и что у Бонда разные руки в зависимости от того, во что он в конкретной данной миссии одет… Expand
  43. grimreapersims
    Jan 11, 2022
    9
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  44. Puptent
    Feb 24, 2022
    9
    I haven't played this game in 15 years so I don't know how much pure nostalgia is playing into my ranking. Me and my brothers and my friend used to play this all the time... no oddball allowed obviously
  45. Tomplexthis
    Jul 7, 2022
    9
    Perfect Dark is better, and always will be. this is one of the best and top n64 games out there.
    But for its time it was great, but has aged terribly, compared to perfect dark.

    Everyone loved this game back then, but time moves on, and that age is gone.
    better represent the classics yo! PD > 007....
  46. Tongxi
    Oct 9, 2022
    9
    Not aged well classic shooter. Besides this a great game at the time of his release. Playing it with other people... Memories..
  47. Stankshop
    Mar 16, 2023
    9
    After replaying about half of the single player with the new Xbox release, this game still holds up. Best fps ever created by a mile. Beyond revolutionary for its time, but still enjoyable years later for the massive nostalgia blast.
  48. BennettM.
    Oct 8, 2002
    8
    Very action packed and complex, but the replay value is below expectations.
  49. YanniT.
    Jan 11, 2004
    8
    This game was way ahead of its time. I n64 was still as big as it was at its release than it would be considered the second best shoot em up game ever!
  50. TomN.
    Sep 10, 2007
    8
    A once great game forever to be remembered as the FPS genre's one and only true revolution, instead of evolutions made by Halo and Half Life. Goldeneye regenerated and reformed an entire genre all on its own and at time of release it surpassed all other shootemup games. However, by today's standard it is generally a poor game, and can no longer complete. Despite ageing badly and A once great game forever to be remembered as the FPS genre's one and only true revolution, instead of evolutions made by Halo and Half Life. Goldeneye regenerated and reformed an entire genre all on its own and at time of release it surpassed all other shootemup games. However, by today's standard it is generally a poor game, and can no longer complete. Despite ageing badly and being nothing special by today's standards, it gets a good 8 considering what an important game it was. Kids of today will never see what the fuss was all about, but those who grew up with it will always remember how great a game it was.… Expand
  51. Uter
    May 23, 2003
    8
    It's got great depth. The feeling of being bond is also done well. I think it is a bit over rated though. There are at least 10 better games on the system.
  52. shprea
    Jul 9, 2013
    8
    At the time of its release, GoldenEye 007 might have been the greatest game ever made. Everything about it was just awesome. However, after a decade, it just hasn't aged well. Regardless, it's still one of the best and most influential games around.
  53. TheDarkKnight22
    Sep 4, 2013
    8
    Yes i have fun playing this game once and a while but the controls are clunky, the textures give some modern gamers headaches. but don't forget this is one of the first games that really got the first person shooter genre some deserved attention. If you want to play a 007 first person shooter i either recommend golden-eye reloaded or 007 nightfire
  54. PeterAlexander
    Jan 6, 2016
    8
    Whilst I was not there to play it at a young age, it is a game I fully appreciated and enjoyed even years after it's release. Whilst the campaign is intriguing and challenging, it is the split screen multiplayer that won it for me.
  55. arostislavna
    Mar 9, 2019
    8
    This game is fantastic, but I strongly believe Perfect Dark's multiplayer options are vastly superior.
  56. SketchesofPlain
    Jul 5, 2017
    8
    If you liked it when it came out, you will still like it today. It's still fun. One of my favorite features has always been that the different difficulties give you different mission objections (in most levels).

    I see a lot of reviews mention the terrible controls: while they are not great, they do not make the game unplayable. Anyone younger than a certain age or who started gaming    If you liked it when it came out, you will still like it today. It's still fun. One of my favorite features has always been that the different difficulties give you different mission objections (in most levels).

    I see a lot of reviews mention the terrible controls: while they are not great, they do not make the game unplayable. Anyone younger than a certain age or who started gaming after a certain year will think they are terrible because they are not dual-joystick. Yes, we all know that the dual-joystick configuration changed the FPS genre for the better. Unfortunately, it didn't exist until a certain point. Also, anyone mentioning mouse-and-keyboard can shut up since comparing a console-only game to PC gaming is a waste of time. The controls are fine if you are a true gamer. It would be one thing if the game's control scheme was messed up, but you can't say a game is bad because the controller that was made for a console isn't great. That isn't the fault of the game. In any case, I played through this game this week, on my N64, on 00 Agent, and beat it all the way through. So, the controls definitely don't make it unplayable.

    The music is good and most of the levels are fun. It's definitely worth replaying if you liked it before, but I would also say it's worth giving it a try if you have never played it before (unless you are one of these idiots that can't play old(er) games because of some whiny complaint like graphics or something).    … Expand
  57. NeoconTom
    Sep 7, 2019
    8
    One of better FPS titles on N64, the game still has quite a lot of charm, even if its showing its age. Solid multiplayer, and a good campaign make this must-have title for any N64 owner.
  58. DarCbrGr
    Jun 28, 2021
    8
    One of the best campaigns and multiplayer experiences of any shooting game ever. Only problem is that the graphics suck ass.
  59. Toasty87
    Jul 11, 2020
    8
    Very rough and laggy today its still fun to play with the amazing soundtrack.
  60. Casualxboxplay
    Jun 11, 2021
    8
    Great game, really ahead of its time. I spent a lot of time in multiplayer. Its super fun even today!
  61. Torment3837
    Jul 12, 2021
    8
    Goldeneye 007 is a dated shooter. I can see its influence on console gaming and console first-person shooter but in a few years nobody remembered Goldeneye anymore, that's because Goldeneye played it safe, there was nothing memorable or special about it but it offered great fun for N64 players. It's still worth experiencing today but not something to be sad about. Just play it with anGoldeneye 007 is a dated shooter. I can see its influence on console gaming and console first-person shooter but in a few years nobody remembered Goldeneye anymore, that's because Goldeneye played it safe, there was nothing memorable or special about it but it offered great fun for N64 players. It's still worth experiencing today but not something to be sad about. Just play it with an emulator if you can.… Expand
  62. Yojimbo2015
    Jul 9, 2023
    8
    Doom may have been the original ground breaking FPS, but Goldeneye provided all of the embellishments that made them what they are today. Missions that required marksmanship and stealth as well as a fast trigger finger and its cinematic storyline that stays true to the film were watershed moments in gaming evolution. It does have some niggles; the graphics are definitely showing their age,Doom may have been the original ground breaking FPS, but Goldeneye provided all of the embellishments that made them what they are today. Missions that required marksmanship and stealth as well as a fast trigger finger and its cinematic storyline that stays true to the film were watershed moments in gaming evolution. It does have some niggles; the graphics are definitely showing their age, the witless AI means that many enemies can't even cope with an open door and all of the scenery explodes as if its made of dynamite regardless of what it is, but it still presents a challenge with a one-more-go-factor that hasn't dulled with age. One of the few truly classic N64 games.… Expand
  63. Hate_
    May 15, 2023
    8
    The classic analog stick FPS. Here's a secret: if you plug in a second controller, you can play with two joysticks for the single player mode. However, the right stick moves your vision up and down and strafe left and right, while the left stick moves your vision left and right and move forward and backward.
  64. M1sfiT
    Sep 3, 2023
    8
    Gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaameeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees!!
  65. DanielP.
    Jun 20, 2006
    7
    This game is okay, but it is oershadowed sooo much by Perfect Dark it's not funny. Perfect Dark's multiplayer KILLS Goldeneye's. It's single player is a bit better though.
  66. JimB.
    Mar 31, 2005
    7
    First half decent FPS on a console. Highly ovverated compared to PC games of the same genre, level design and gameplay is 2 dimensional compared to Half-life.
  67. JoshH.
    Oct 22, 2007
    7
    It's a fantastic game, but Perfect Dark is still, to this very day, a much more enjoyable experience.
  68. JoannaD.
    Aug 24, 2009
    7
    Actually, Mr. Bond (and John P.), Goldeneye is not the reason Perfect Dark and Timesplitters exist. The reason Goldeneye/PD/TS exist is because of Doom/Wolfenstein. You can thank PC developers for what was accomplished by Goldeneye (as far as gameplay elements go, anyway). However, I still think that Goldeneye improved on the forumula with great graphics and decent multiplayer (for its Actually, Mr. Bond (and John P.), Goldeneye is not the reason Perfect Dark and Timesplitters exist. The reason Goldeneye/PD/TS exist is because of Doom/Wolfenstein. You can thank PC developers for what was accomplished by Goldeneye (as far as gameplay elements go, anyway). However, I still think that Goldeneye improved on the forumula with great graphics and decent multiplayer (for its time). On the contrast, PD brought to us multiple weapon modes (that were actually awesome), an interesting storyline (unlike Goldeneye), great music (Goldeneye was OK here), the 'laptop gun' (Goldeneye/other FPS titles had NOTHING like this), Psychosis gun (Again, GE/other FPS had nothing like this), bots (not in Goldeneye either--and, with some degree of uncertainty, other PC FPS's preceding PD), etc etc etc Goldeneye was great, but it wasn't the template for FPS's succeeding it. Rather, it was merely a way for console gamers to access what PC gamers had been playing YEARS prior. Perfect Dark blew Goldeneye out of the water because it was a new template for following FPS's, and because it extended FPS's into dimensions BEYOND gameplay (with its great story, voice-acting, and music). Try bringing a cogent argument to the table next time, Mr. Bond/John P...you know, other than 'Goldeneye is a superior game because mommy wouldn't let me play M-rated titles when PD came out'. Again, not denying that GE was a good game, but that it wasn't what following shooters were based on (THAT argument only holds true if you really ARE waste of genetic material).… Expand
  69. Incarta
    Feb 7, 2014
    7
    Personally, I found this a bit boring. Maybe it just didn't hook me in like other more exotic and fantastical shooters were doing at the time. People who like a pure no nonsense FPS will enjoy this more
  70. thejonez
    Feb 2, 2013
    7
    GoldenEye 007 is a prime example of a game that aged terribly. Through no fault of its own, more advanced and evolved games have been made in the first-person-shooter genre since 1997. So, on its own, if it were released today; it would not stand a whole lot of a chance. For the time, though, it was pretty legit. The story mode kept true to the great movie and was also fun for the mostGoldenEye 007 is a prime example of a game that aged terribly. Through no fault of its own, more advanced and evolved games have been made in the first-person-shooter genre since 1997. So, on its own, if it were released today; it would not stand a whole lot of a chance. For the time, though, it was pretty legit. The story mode kept true to the great movie and was also fun for the most part (excluding the missions "Silo", "Train", and, "Control") The graphics were decent and it is relatively replayable to an extent. The multiplayer was varied and makes for a good time. The music is genius and sets an appropriate atmosphere. All of this, though, does not negate the fact that the game is way too overrated by nostalgia-blind fanatics. Some of the missions were repetitive and bland, such as "Silo". It wasn't very easy to keep track of health during gameplay because it would only show up when you were hurt and it wasn't very precise with its unshaded coloring. The friendly AI is infamously poor and made a few missions feel broken. Furthermore, the awkward Nintendo 64 controller made the controls feel lopsided, but GoldenEye 007 can't change the controller, so no blame to the game there. Overall, I would not suggest this game to someone today, but it has a good deal a moments to be played, though. The story, music, multiplayer, and impact are all of its key points to be enjoyed.… Expand
  71. GoldenSilver
    Aug 23, 2022
    7
    One can't fault the game for its tightly programmed stage layout, flexible controls, or its multiplayer mode, all innovative for their time. In objective terms, there is some needless frustration in the higher difficulty settings, which will stifle unlocking secrets and cheats—the only reason to play this game once its story mode has been completed. Barely repelling the infinitely spawningOne can't fault the game for its tightly programmed stage layout, flexible controls, or its multiplayer mode, all innovative for their time. In objective terms, there is some needless frustration in the higher difficulty settings, which will stifle unlocking secrets and cheats—the only reason to play this game once its story mode has been completed. Barely repelling the infinitely spawning battalions of enemies is made worse by a stuttering frame rate, obviously the result of eschewing sprites in favor of polygons at the conceptual stage. Despite the highly praised effort from British developer Rare, it is clear that Konami would have done better with this material.… Expand
  72. Toothlessninja
    Aug 28, 2014
    7
    This game WAS good. The keyword being WAS.
    Back then, it was a really amazing game with stellar graphics, but today they look like polygonal versions of puke.
    Back then, it had revolutionary controls, now it's about as controllable as a wolverine with rabies. Back then, it had amazing multiplayer that was very competitive, but now you have to use a PC mod for HL2 to make sure your    This game WAS good. The keyword being WAS.
    Back then, it was a really amazing game with stellar graphics, but today they look like polygonal versions of puke.
    Back then, it had revolutionary controls, now it's about as controllable as a wolverine with rabies.
    Back then, it had amazing multiplayer that was very competitive, but now you have to use a PC mod for HL2 to make sure your buddies don't screen-cheat on a 20 inch TV.
    Back then, it was difficult and challenging to beat some of the levels, at least THAT hasn't changed.
    Back then, I would have given this game a better score, but now it just can't hold up. Basically, I'm saying that this game WAS good. It has a lot of things wrong with it. Fortunately though, it's still a good game. It has a lot of good things for the time. I give this game a 7 for the sakes of nostalgia.    … Expand
  73. bigchocolate69
    Jun 28, 2022
    7
    The first great first-person shooter game ever made, but gameplay doesn't hold up anymore.
  74. CodaHensley
    Mar 26, 2023
    7
    A shooter this old should not hold up as well as Goldeneye does, but this game is still incredibly satisfying to play, even more entertaining than most modern shooters on the current market. I think it accomplishes this due to the diversity of locations and objectives, sound design, and npc animations. While a few segments don't live up to the legendary status of this game, the highs itA shooter this old should not hold up as well as Goldeneye does, but this game is still incredibly satisfying to play, even more entertaining than most modern shooters on the current market. I think it accomplishes this due to the diversity of locations and objectives, sound design, and npc animations. While a few segments don't live up to the legendary status of this game, the highs it offers even to this day are incredibly commendable.… Expand
  75. MrKoolaid
    Oct 22, 2007
    6
    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.
  76. nintendo-sekta
    Nov 7, 2018
    6
    Игра к себе не притягивает. В игре управление средние и не удобное. Игра может удивлять или удивила бы только графикой. Есть само наведение что делает игру более удобной.
  77. soler2121
    Apr 29, 2023
    6
    When I was young, I was left with an n64 hand me down console. I hadn't ever played a fps to that point as I was 8 years old, And I felt how bad this game controls and didn't like it, I have given it some more chances over the years but till this point I still see it as clunky especially looking back. pretty cool tho
  78. JimmyThickNThin
    Dec 22, 2014
    5
    Without benefit of nostalgia goggles, a perfectly mediocre game.

    The AI is as crude as, say, Doom's, but much less responsive. Never seen characters flatly ignore so much carnage around them. Plus, the AI lacks any features that lead to interesting mechanics (c.f. Doom's monster infighting). They run up & shoot & no more. While it gets the job done, it's bizarre to see the AI praised.    Without benefit of nostalgia goggles, a perfectly mediocre game.

    The AI is as crude as, say, Doom's, but much less responsive. Never seen characters flatly ignore so much carnage around them. Plus, the AI lacks any features that lead to interesting mechanics (c.f. Doom's monster infighting). They run up & shoot & no more. While it gets the job done, it's bizarre to see the AI praised. GoldenEye did nothing to advance the art.

    Shooting is surprisingly satisfying for a game with no gore, thanks to varied, hilariously flamboyant hit reaction & death animations, yet the extraordinarily rapid infinite respawning of enemies quickly sucks all the joy out of dispatching them. Run-n-gun is quite fun here except that it's trivial, and the only real threats are (spawning forever) behind you. You need eyes on the back of your head. Stealth elements feel tacked-on, and just bog down the game. The counter-intuitive marriage of arcadey shooting (GoldenEye's light-gun game roots show) with stealth may be possible, but Rare botched it.

    Level design has a couple high points but through most of the game it's either too linear or pointlessly expansive, in the latter case mostly via extremely repetitious, boring, & constricted 90-degree-angle interiors. It's so easy to get lost, because everything looks identical. The few moments where there's real room for flexibility are welcome. GoldenEye kicked off the unfortunate trend of "realistic" level design and is one of the worst examples of its use. Objectives are mostly unobtrusive thematic fluff, but some of them are vague (copy the key?) or frustrating (the ole' escort-the-dumb-bullet-sponge objective again & again). Doesn't help that there's zero saving within missions, automatic or manual. Oh, and unmarked exits that abort your mission and force a restart, they're fun too.

    A constant bugbear is a low and wildly inconsistent framerate, where the drops often have nothing to do with the on-screen action. Even in 1997 this was no technical masterpiece. Aesthetically it's a mixed bag. Some environments play to the strengths of the hardware, while others are just awful. Throughout, the artistry behind textures is mediocre.

    Many fondly recall GoldenEye for its multiplayer. Can't comment on that. For certain, the single-player is far from timeless, versus its contemporaries & ancestors. GoldenEye's innovation and influence can't be denied, but glowing praise of its quality per se is even more dubious today. A console FPS, what'll they think of next!

    FWIW I first played GoldenEye around 2003, having been an FPS fan since the early 90s. I came in with enthusiasm & high expectations due to so much lavish praise, and left disillusioned. It's an instructive example of naivete about other peoples' opinions. There were legitimate reasons why people loved GoldenEye. Quality is bottom of the list.    … Expand
  79. Brentinitis
    Jan 24, 2019
    5
    This game is only worth playing for the multiplayer, the campaign is kinda terrible. Campaign mode is extremely frustrating to play. There's little to no direction on what to do or where to go at any time. I spent sometimes over an hour just wondering through overly large maps trying to figure out what to to. The enemies are also extremely annoying. There were plenty of times when I wasThis game is only worth playing for the multiplayer, the campaign is kinda terrible. Campaign mode is extremely frustrating to play. There's little to no direction on what to do or where to go at any time. I spent sometimes over an hour just wondering through overly large maps trying to figure out what to to. The enemies are also extremely annoying. There were plenty of times when I was in a empty room with only one way in or out and when I go to leave, I get shot in the back of the head and get insta killed. It's not that the game is hard necessarily, so much as it's unfair and frustrating to have enemies constantly spawn behind you all the time. I wanted to like this game but the campaign is just no good. I'd give it like a 3/10 without the multiplayer, it's the only thing that makes this game worth owning.… Expand
  80. JakubTyszko
    Feb 14, 2021
    5
    Was fun to play against friends. Story and missions are very simple and boring however.
  81. CGPLAYZ
    Mar 1, 2023
    5
    The game was a huge stepping stone for fps and multiplayer but the controls and A.I just failed to deliver, making it a deal breaker
  82. dylansgaming48
    Jul 1, 2023
    5
    not that fun of a game very boring after a little bit the controls are very clonke just not fun
  83. how_are_u
    Jul 28, 2014
    4
    Not really that good, especially for an FPS game ( a genre of media I generally love). The control scheme and graphics are not great, and people calling it the "best game of all time", like many people do, obviously haven't played too many good titles as this is a bad one. Dissapointed with the quality of this game, Nintendo.
  84. nonostalgia
    Dec 10, 2016
    4
    Let's all take of the nostalgia goggles for a minute here and give this game a fair analysis. I'm willing to say that there's a lot about this game that is really good. Almost everything, to be exact. Almost. So why is this game bad? One reason. The controls. The controls are so god awful, that they make the game pretty much unplayable. The N64 controller was not meant to play shooters.Let's all take of the nostalgia goggles for a minute here and give this game a fair analysis. I'm willing to say that there's a lot about this game that is really good. Almost everything, to be exact. Almost. So why is this game bad? One reason. The controls. The controls are so god awful, that they make the game pretty much unplayable. The N64 controller was not meant to play shooters. If you want to play this game in all it's glory, download the keyboard and mouse patch for it. Then you'll probably be able to play it the way all the nostalgia-blind people remember it.… Expand
  85. LFG199YT
    Feb 3, 2023
    4
    Really not worth the hype, unreasonably hard story mode and dogwater controls.
  86. TwillyFSniper
    May 2, 2014
    3
    Nope. How is this game so highly regarded when it's just a failure of an FPS?

    The weapons are improperly balanced, the game-play was absolutely terrible, and everything about this game just has "overrated" all over it.
  87. RobertoT.
    Mar 16, 2003
    0
    This is the worst game i ever play it has no story and the targeting system stink and the movie stink i wish this game was never created stay away from this garbage.
  88. Magic_Dash
    Mar 13, 2021
    0
    By far my favorite n64 game. This is definitely a pioneering game in the realm of 4 players. insanely amazing.
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Universal acclaim - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 21
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  1. Weekly Famitsu
    78
    7 / 8 / 8 / 8 - 31 silver
  2. Nintendorks
    90
    Its strategy and story mixed in with the action make it a fantastic gaming experience.
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  3. Da Gameboyz
    100
    This is probably the best game you can get on the Nintendo 64.
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