GoldenEye 007

 Nintendo 64
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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 870 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 36 out of 870
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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Mamodman123
    Oct 3, 2013
    10
    Laid the foundation for every FPS that came along after it. The fact that games of today are still trying to live off it's name will tell you all you need to know. Bear in mind this game was made in 1997 so don't compare or expect HD graphics.

    Maybe possibly one of the first games that was not truly on a set course? There are empty rooms, and rooms or corridors that lead to no where or    Laid the foundation for every FPS that came along after it. The fact that games of today are still trying to live off it's name will tell you all you need to know. Bear in mind this game was made in 1997 so don't compare or expect HD graphics.

    Maybe possibly one of the first games that was not truly on a set course? There are empty rooms, and rooms or corridors that lead to no where or have no relation to the game at all. It follows the movie well and is everything you could ask for in a FPS.

    Unlike todays FPS it actually gets challenging on the 00 agent setting. I still have nightmares about Bunker 2 and Control.

    Considering the multiplayer was an afterthought, has it been bettered? Maybe by Perfect dark. Back in an age when you used to actually have friends round your house, instead of sitting in a dark room alone with a silly headset on.

    Good times.....    … Expand
  4. jjas01
    Oct 8, 2014
    10
    A game that defined a generation of gamers. Widely recognized as one of the greatest titles across any platform. Truly a treasure of my childhood, i'm just grateful I got to experience it during it's prime. Usually movie rip offs are horrible, this was better than the movie (and the movie was pretty good too). This will forever be with me until my last days and I thank theA game that defined a generation of gamers. Widely recognized as one of the greatest titles across any platform. Truly a treasure of my childhood, i'm just grateful I got to experience it during it's prime. Usually movie rip offs are horrible, this was better than the movie (and the movie was pretty good too). This will forever be with me until my last days and I thank the publishers/designers who developed this game, you should be extremely proud. Your game will sit in the Video Game Hall of Fame forever.… Expand
  5. Ibanez89
    Jan 6, 2014
    10
    The game that introduced me to FPS gaming.
    I still call it a god of video games and one of Rare's master creations.
    I guess anyone who played this game would believe me when it say it was pretty much flawless. Even recently i've hit up a few N64 games and this is definately one of them. The story is pretty much identical to the movie, the action is insane (AI is funny to look at today    The game that introduced me to FPS gaming.
    I still call it a god of video games and one of Rare's master creations.
    I guess anyone who played this game would believe me when it say it was pretty much flawless.
    Even recently i've hit up a few N64 games and this is definately one of them.
    The story is pretty much identical to the movie, the action is insane (AI is funny to look at today though lol), a great wide range of levels with heaps of variety, missions are very challenging and I still wonder how I 100%'d the game back then.
    What I admire most about the game, is the unlockables. Remember the days where you played instead of paid? this is a prime example. (yes I got this off a meme I come across haha)
    You EARNED your cheats
    You EARNED Aztec and Egyptian
    Ill never forget how hard it was to unlock invincible on Facility. Beat it under 2:05 on 00 Agent!!
    But for every cheat you unlocked, you were always satisfied and felt some sense of achievement.

    This was the reason why many shooters exist.
    It is a fantastic game and there was never a dull moment.    … Expand
  6. jct400thz
    Jan 30, 2014
    10
    the team wasn't even flipping experienced, and it still got international acclaim! you are the only person in the United States, who says that game is total crap. what the F........ ugh. that game ruled. i wish i could still have my flipping N64 so i could blow enemies up and run over them. i started playing this game, at 5. seriously a freaking masterpiece. it's the 3rd most bestsellingthe team wasn't even flipping experienced, and it still got international acclaim! you are the only person in the United States, who says that game is total crap. what the F........ ugh. that game ruled. i wish i could still have my flipping N64 so i could blow enemies up and run over them. i started playing this game, at 5. seriously a freaking masterpiece. it's the 3rd most bestselling game in the world for N64, and the 3rd most popular game. the aiming system is so great, but it was a nuisance to have 2 controllers controlling Bond's aiming and moving.. ah, Damn it, this is the Nintendo 64! Gotta love the Death match!!
    effing awesome! no one really picks Oddjob. why did they even put that effing midget in there? aiming might make you shoot Oddjob, but nevertheless annoying. the rest of the game makes up for that. oh how i loved invincibility, all weapons, double weapons, paintball marks, all that stuff. i would never get bored with that. and i am 12. why you are even trolling on solid gold, make no flippin' sense to me. you don't have the GRACE to describe exactly why you hate it and you sound completely retarded. no wonder there is only one person who even likes you review out of 60.    … Expand
  7. dengaimer1998
    Mar 19, 2014
    10
    одна из лучших частей 007 похождения бондианы. Имеет сложность ну так на 10 потянет
    Мне очень понравилась эта игра
    но на андроиде не очень на эмулятор
  8. joaopontesvaz
    May 25, 2014
    10
    Graphics: 10 Sound: 9.8 Gameplay: 9.8 Fun/Story: 10

    Great graphics, sound and multiplayer (i spent lots of hours with my friends playing it when multiplayer means split screens)
  9. 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.
  10. dinosauryoshi
    Jun 30, 2014
    10
    Normally when I rate games it's either more as a multiplayer experience (Super Smash Bros) or a single-player experience (Mario 64); this however, was both. The single-player really sucked me in, the visuals were great at the time and the soundtrack is still one of my favourites in game history. On the multiplayer front it was amazing for it's time, I had countless games with my family asNormally when I rate games it's either more as a multiplayer experience (Super Smash Bros) or a single-player experience (Mario 64); this however, was both. The single-player really sucked me in, the visuals were great at the time and the soundtrack is still one of my favourites in game history. On the multiplayer front it was amazing for it's time, I had countless games with my family as a kid and the game enjoyed a comeback in my second year of university when me and my housemates regularly played it. Sure everyone seemed to have massive amounts of health but the gun modes, game modes (man with the glden gun) and maps are all top drawer. Yet another classic N64 game.… Expand
  11. reboredo23
    Feb 25, 2018
    10
    The best FPS ever made! Remarkable! The atmosphery of the game, the soundtrack, the style.. Everything is perfect in this game! 21 years later and I still discovering new things in Goldeneye!
  12. SiAScORCH
    Nov 4, 2014
    10
    This game was one of the greatest for the N64 era. The campaign or w/e it's called is challenging and you have to play different places several times to unlock stuff, some of which can be difficult to achieve. The best part though is the multiplayer, it's awesome and when we were kids, nothing could come close to it. I often miss playing this because it brings back so many memories. ThisThis game was one of the greatest for the N64 era. The campaign or w/e it's called is challenging and you have to play different places several times to unlock stuff, some of which can be difficult to achieve. The best part though is the multiplayer, it's awesome and when we were kids, nothing could come close to it. I often miss playing this because it brings back so many memories. This is a must have game if you own a N64 and if you can manage to get some people to play multiplayer with you then you'll have a blast.… Expand
  13. XandWacky
    Feb 2, 2015
    10
    I grew up on this game and I still listen to the music today. Holy crap. This game, first off, follows the movie but also creates its own side story that goes well with the movie. It has great weapons, great level design, great gameplay, and great mechanics. I can't see a single flaw with this game.
  14. DonChuy
    Nov 3, 2014
    10
    A must have for any N64 Collectors or casual players. A thrilling experience with impressive controls and kick-ass soundtrack! Definitely one of the best first person shooters and overall games of all time! I would give it more than 10 as a score. Superb from beginning to end.
  15. 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!
  16. TheLooseHunter
    Dec 4, 2014
    10
    I bought this game because of the poster.
    Those are all my arguments. Enjoy the game,.... AND the poster.
    I miss the N64. And the good gaming critics....
  17. 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!
  18. 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.
  19. 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
  20. EpicLadySponge
    May 16, 2016
    10
    Hands down, the best James Bond game you can ever get. Based on the GoldenEye movie, it's only safe to say the video game is a lot better than the movie although the movie is still great to watch.
  21. Robert10101
    Mar 5, 2016
    10
    One of the best games of all time, Goldeneye brought the FPS to home consoles. It's mechanics of stealth and careful aiming are amazing. It's multiplayer is fun and frantic.

    However, it is not perfect. If you haven't seen the movie, the story can be a bit confusing. You can't move while aiming and you aren't the most mobile. Compared to modern FPSs it has several flaws. However modern    One of the best games of all time, Goldeneye brought the FPS to home consoles. It's mechanics of stealth and careful aiming are amazing. It's multiplayer is fun and frantic.

    However, it is not perfect. If you haven't seen the movie, the story can be a bit confusing. You can't move while aiming and you aren't the most mobile. Compared to modern FPSs it has several flaws. However modern FPSs have a lot more capabilities, so the comparisons aren't fair. The flaws are small, and there are several "It would be nice if"s but nothing obvious or annoying.

    Inside it has many unlockable and wacky cheats. While most of them are rather boring weapon cheats, there are few interesting ones that make the game have another layer. It would be nice if they're were more, but it is nice touch that most FPS's don't have.

    There isn't a lot to say that hasn't been said, but not getting this game would be a big mistake. Nearly 20 years after came out, I am still playing it    … Expand
  22. Barnes1987
    Mar 6, 2017
    10
    This is the game that set the standard for 3D FPS and still amazingly playable to this day. Everyone that had an N64 owned this game and with good reason. One of the greats.
  23. Wander22
    Feb 17, 2019
    9
    Gameplay/Mechanics: 8.5
    Sound/Music: 10
    Graphics/Art: 9
    Design/Atmosphere: 9
    OVERALL: 9.1/10
  24. GamecubeLover
    Aug 6, 2016
    10
    007 is a great game and started a great series. This is the best and this one is fun to play with and you get mad like great games are like mario party and mario kart.
  25. arostislavna
    Mar 9, 2019
    8
    This game is fantastic, but I strongly believe Perfect Dark's multiplayer options are vastly superior.
  26. Arthur123
    Apr 11, 2018
    10
    Ótimo jogo para se jogar com os amigos,diversos personagens a escolha armas,mapas ,muito divertido e viciante possui uma campanha bem legal recomendo para quem ainda não jogo esse clássico.
  27. 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
  28. Panzidane
    Mar 24, 2017
    10
    This game is a nice shooter. I think he is so contemporaneous, make me come back to my childhood. I really want a truly remake of it, whit new mechanics. I strong recomend.
  29. lalorocks
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    The best FPS of that generation, The music, gameplay, multiplayer, arms, challenge, It was very amazing, I remember too many hours of my life invested in this game
  30. 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.
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#1 Best N64 Game of 1997
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#1 Most Discussed N64 Game of 1997
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#1 Most Shared N64 Game of 1997

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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
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  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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