GoldenEye 007

 Nintendo 64
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8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 870 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 764 out of 870
  2. Mixed: 70 out of 870
  3. Negative: 36 out of 870
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  1. sympathy4saren2
    Apr 2, 2012
    10
    I spent so much time with this game its insane. I don't even know how many playthroughs and missions and multiplayer and hundreds of hours. All I know is that for me, this game was revolutionary are absolutely brilliant. Don't let ripoffs of the name on inferior titles deceive you...this game was outstanding and a masterpiece. Way ahead of its time. It's assuredly a classic, and I'm glad II spent so much time with this game its insane. I don't even know how many playthroughs and missions and multiplayer and hundreds of hours. All I know is that for me, this game was revolutionary are absolutely brilliant. Don't let ripoffs of the name on inferior titles deceive you...this game was outstanding and a masterpiece. Way ahead of its time. It's assuredly a classic, and I'm glad I can give it the 10 / 10 it undoubtedly deserves.… Expand
  2. RichH.
    Aug 28, 2007
    10
    This game stole 3 years of my life. It still plays amazingly today (unlike Perfect Dark, which has aged badly). Perfection.
  3. 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
  4. AxewhipeS.
    Nov 23, 2007
    10
    Still years after the release I play this game, although there are many other games out today, this was one of the best games ever and is still the best movie to video games ever & was revolutionary for FPS games alike. This game got me into 007 movies.
  5. BillJ.
    Nov 16, 2007
    10
    This game has everything, invidivual music for every level, bosses, large levels, challenges, multiplayer and many unlockables. Will keep you hooked for months, possibly years! Buy now!
  6. DBZ19
    Nov 28, 2011
    10
    I'd always loved this game me and my cousin would play this all day amazing game. i haven't played it in years and i guess it would be extremely bad.
  7. JK
    Apr 15, 2003
    9
    Lots'o'funs.
  8. CameronS.
    Jun 6, 2005
    10
    This game is the best game ever!
  9. RayP.
    Feb 5, 2002
    10
    I bought this game the first day it came out and I still enjoy playing it. This definitely is the best first person shooter.
  10. SimonT.
    Jul 7, 2004
    10
    An outstanding game which cobines solid 3D graphics and interesting gameplay. the multiplayer is also one of the most addictive ever! All in all a brilliant game.
  11. DanielM.
    Aug 9, 2006
    10
    BEST GAME EVER!!!
  12. DerricU.
    Jun 3, 2007
    10
    Goldeneye will forever be known as the game that put the FPS on the map in the home console realm. The formula goes as follows: DOOM is to PCs as Goldeneye is to consoles. Anybody that even attempts to give the title to Halo must've only owned a PS1 back in the day.
  13. DavidH
    Sep 2, 2009
    10
    Best game I've ever played. I still play it now, despite having brought it over 10 years ago.
  14. RobertA.
    Jul 15, 2004
    10
    Best multiplayer game! EVER!
  15. Sam
    Aug 12, 2004
    10
    Yes, the single player is great, ut multyplayer is where this gem is truy unvieled. In my (and just about evrybody elses) this is the best 007 game ever and second best first person shooter ever.
  16. BenG.
    Feb 4, 2005
    10
    Still [2005] better than any first person shooter. Even better than Halo and Halo 2!
  17. LawrenceC.
    Jun 13, 2005
    10
    The game have the best cheats for nintendo64, is better than zelda.
  18. Mayday
    Dec 11, 2006
    10
    The year is 2006 and still to this day I have yet to play a game up to par with goldeneye (rainbow six vegas?). The only game you need for the n64. Graphics are dated by todays standards though gameplay and controls are top notch. Rumor has it this game will be going online through xbox live, hope it's true. Long live the king of fps!
  19. Mr.Orange
    Nov 7, 2007
    10
    This game did for console FPS what Half-Life did for PC FPS.
  20. 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
  21. RichardJ
    Nov 22, 2009
    10
    I've never encountered a game that had me (and friends) coming back again and again and again with each experience being fun and different. Still the best game ever in my eyes. Newer games undoubtedly are technically better, but none have had the all round fun, challenge, excitement, all with that Bond cool.
  22. LukeR
    Jan 21, 2010
    10
    Goldeneye is the reason there are first person shooters on consoles. It showed that it was effective. Before goldeneye the fps genre was mainly a pc thing. halo fanboys thank the nintendo 64 for their success.
  23. MichaelJ.
    Nov 26, 2004
    10
    This game was "frickin' amazing".
  24. JohnB.
    Apr 27, 2005
    10
    There's no doubt, GoldenEye 007 is the greatest game ever to come out for any system. For being a Nintendo 64 game it's awesome. The gameplay is sweet and as old as it is, the graphics are sweet too, and multiplayer mode is just as fun. Any person with a Nintendo 64 needs to get this game.
  25. JeremiahT.
    Jan 17, 2008
    10
    The first person shooter that, made an impact on the consoles. Without 007, you wouldn't have Perfect Dark or Halo. The game is a load of fun and introduces us to some new original ideas. One of the best games on the N64 and possibly, one of the best games ever.
  26. 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
  27. ArkonBlade
    Jul 12, 2011
    10
    i mean wow this game hits a home run big time for 2 reasons one it takes a movie based game and does it way better then the actaul movie and 2 it made the stagnent FPS market fun again after all the doom clones. this game is just hands down lots of fun . outside of just a fun story mode i had so much fun just messing around in the missions with the cheats . plus you have the first real funi mean wow this game hits a home run big time for 2 reasons one it takes a movie based game and does it way better then the actaul movie and 2 it made the stagnent FPS market fun again after all the doom clones. this game is just hands down lots of fun . outside of just a fun story mode i had so much fun just messing around in the missions with the cheats . plus you have the first real fun 4 player FPS multiplayer game . before Halo came out on the xbox this is what me and my friends would sit for hours and hours and play and just have so much fun doing it . this game maybe old and dated by todays standerds but i can still break out the N64 from storage and play this from time to time. that says alot about a game thats 13 or 14 years old now.… Expand
  28. Tubie
    Jan 19, 2011
    10
    Incredible. This game was perfect and the recent remake proves it's still perfect and proves you can't go back and tr to recreate a masterpiece. Even in gaming.
  29. Guivera
    Mar 1, 2011
    10
    The best shooter of all time, it will never be replaced! The campaign is long, challenging (if you choose a harder difficulty) and the cheats you can use add hours more gameplay. A great story and the gameplay was unrivalled for its time, and is still one of the best games of all time.
  30. Yankeee007
    Oct 17, 2013
    10
    Goldeneye is one of the best games in history And the best first person shooter ever. Single and multiplayer are fun The presentation and level design are phenomenal This game is near flawless it's my first perfect 10/10 this is way better than any COD or halo
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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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Metascore
96

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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