The Operative: No One Lives Forever

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User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 253 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 222 out of 253
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 253
  3. Negative: 11 out of 253
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  1. JakeM.
    Oct 10, 2001
    7
    This game would have got a perfect 10 if it wasn't so buggy. This game constantly freezes. But I suppose if you had an awesome computer system you would love this game.
  2. OdinoO.
    Dec 16, 2004
    7
    This game is outdated, and was when it came out. Deus Ex has better graphics AND gameplay already and it looks extremly poor these days. The levels aren't anything special, some missions are interested but the characters are ugly rendered, interaction is done poorly, some dialogue is extremly boring and makes you skip them even the first time you play and finally the stealth part is This game is outdated, and was when it came out. Deus Ex has better graphics AND gameplay already and it looks extremly poor these days. The levels aren't anything special, some missions are interested but the characters are ugly rendered, interaction is done poorly, some dialogue is extremly boring and makes you skip them even the first time you play and finally the stealth part is fun and all, it hardly needs to be used and brute force is most effective against everyone. The intel items are pointless, rankings are pointless and overall there is no real reward for being a good spy. I have to admit that I had already seen NOLF2 before this game and I am obviously not impressed, but even so this game could have been polished some, 2000 is post-Quake3 people.… Expand
  3. DenisBerger
    Jun 29, 2020
    7
    Игра хорошая, но у нее есть большая проблема со стелсом, он тяжелый и не интересный, проще пробежать с пушкой в руках всех убивая, чем пытаться скрыться от читерского ии, а как шутер игра крутая. Вторая часть, как по мне, намного лучше.Игра хорошая, но у нее есть большая проблема со стелсом, он тяжелый и не интересный, проще пробежать с пушкой в руках всех убивая, чем пытаться скрыться от читерского ии, а как шутер игра крутая. Вторая часть, как по мне, намного лучше.
  4. Izoeros
    Jul 17, 2022
    7
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  5. LesMiserables
    Sep 4, 2023
    6
    + Good/Funny writing and Kate Archer still destroys any "strong" female character they've written in the last 10 years
    + Level design is pretty good
    - Stealth is terrible due to the insanely inconsistent/clairvoyant AI which wouldn't have been an issue if... - The combat wasn't so mediocre either . Kate is super weak and enemies have laser and pixel perfect accuracy which leads to you    + Good/Funny writing and Kate Archer still destroys any "strong" female character they've written in the last 10 years
    + Level design is pretty good
    - Stealth is terrible due to the insanely inconsistent/clairvoyant AI which wouldn't have been an issue if...
    - The combat wasn't so mediocre either . Kate is super weak and enemies have laser and pixel perfect accuracy which leads to you baiting their braindead AI to come at you single file while you're waiting at corners

    Play it since it's free and it can run on a potato . Despite it's weaknesses and certain things not aging all that well it's still a fun game    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

5
#5 Best PC Game of 2000
12
#12 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000
23
#23 Most Shared PC Game of 2000

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. IGN
    91
    While it's not quite up to the complexity of "Deus Ex," NOLF combines a first-rate plot, grandiose explosions, superb dialogue, and plenty of trigger-happy action to make for one of the best gaming experiences we've had all year.
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  2. Gaming Age
    91
    A shining example of bringing together a wide variety of different ideas, executing them with a ever-engaging style, and delivering a polished product that is a thrilling experience from beginning to end.
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  3. CNET Gamecenter
    80
    May feel more like a classic Bond Marathon on TBS, rather than the instant-gratification spy movies we have seen in recent years.
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