GoldenEye: Rogue Agent

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 38 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 38
  3. Negative: 8 out of 38
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  1. XGP Gaming
    72
    This is a totally new and different game (notice the capital "E' in Eye), and to that I say thank God, because why make a sequel to an already perfect game (especially since an entirely different developer and publisher created it (Nintendo/Rare) almost 8 years ago).
  2. Gamenikki
    70
    Taken as just another game, rather than as a part of the larger Bond iconography, it's really a fairly enjoyable time. Rogue Agent doesn't go on the "best ever" list the way "Everything or Nothing" did, but there are worse ways to pass a Saturday afternoon.
  3. BonusStage
    70
    Unappealing because you are a villain that doesn't seem like a villain. I mean, you are taking orders from Goldfinger like Bond does with M. The villain concept could've been thrown out of the whole picture, and Rogue Agent could've been a bit of a better game.
  5. AceGamez
    70
    Then there's the mostly drab level design, the 'who cares' story and the often repetitive gameplay.
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  6. PSX Extreme
    70
    More of a disappointment, than it is a bad game. It’s entertaining, but there was so much to work with here that the end result is unfulfilling.
  7. Game Informer
    68
    It tarnishes the hallowed GoldeneEye name that gamers have held close to their hearts since 1997, and is the equivalent of tossing a martini into Bond's face and then shooting him in the family jewels with a tranquilizer dart. [Jan 2005, p.114]
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  8. WHAM! Gaming
    67
    The repetitiveness of the levels and sub-par AI makes the 8 missions seem a lot longer than they should be.
  9. IGN
    65
    An empty vessel of a game missing personality, charm, story or any kind of distinguishing character.
  10. PSM Magazine
    65
    The simple fact is that the bar has been raised. A basic FPS with average graphics, very rough edges and under-realized features can't compete with titles such as "Killzone" and upcoming releases like "Project: Snowblind," and "TimeSplitters: Future Perfect." [Holiday 2004, p.76]
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  11. Play.tm
    65
    It's a simplistic run and gun gameplay requires less of the spatial awareness and mental agility that the more refined games can dishearten youngsters with.
  12. GameSpot
    63
    An uninteresting story and lackluster gameplay, both online and off, leaves this latest adventure feeling rather flat.
  13. Inside Gamer Online
    62
    The single player campaign of Rogue Agent leaves a lot to be desired, if you were thinking about buying this game for the story mode, do yourself a favor and ditch that idea.
  14. Gamer.tv
    60
    Hardly groungbreaking, but it is a laugh. In an increasingly bleak world ("Killzone"), that's enough for us.
  15. Game Power Australia
    60
    Rogue Agent does feature a fully-fledged multiplayer component, but it's just not much fun. The maps are poorly designed and the game modes are somewhat limited ' at least Xbox Live and PlayStation 2 online play seems relatively lag-free.
  16. GameZone
    60
    Not one videogame fan I know disliked GoldenEye on the N64. Unfortunately this version of the classic title was a big disappointment.
  17. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    60
    Unfortunately, slick powers, moderately competent A.I., and amusing deathtraps can't save Rogue Agent from being bland, linear, and repetitive - it tends to give too much of the mediocre and not enough of the awesome. [Feb 2005, p.88]
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  18. Armchair Empire
    51
    I'd go so far as to say the single player mode is almost entirely worthless.
  19. GameSpy
    50
    A lackluster package of average single-player and slightly better multiplayer. Unless you're a huge and/or irrational Bond nut, it offers nothing that competing games don't do better.
  20. eToychest
    50
    Playing as a villain should lift away the restraints that normally accompany the good guy role, and thus provide for a more liberating and refreshing gaming experience. Instead, EA has given gamers a window into mediocrity, and an affair that simply isn't fun.
  21. PSX Nation
    50
    Despite carrying on the legacy of one of the greatest First-Person Shooters of our time, GoldenEye: Rogue Agent fails to match up to the N-64 classic in almost every department... well, as far as a fun factor goes.
  22. Edge Magazine
    50
    Rogue Agent is the result of design by committee: a safe, reasonably accomplished but uninspiring offering which neither excels nor progresses its genre in any way. [Christmas 2004, p.82]
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  23. Play Magazine
    50
    The production's decent enough, but there's such a sense of mechanical design, with flat personality and little flair. [Jan 2004, p.67]
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#53 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2004
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#45 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2004

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User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 41 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 41
  3. Negative: 8 out of 41
  1. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Aug 15, 2023
    6
    This isn't based on the movie or a sequel to the N64 game. In fact, it doesn't even feature James Bond. Instead, it's a non-canon scenario setThis isn't based on the movie or a sequel to the N64 game. In fact, it doesn't even feature James Bond. Instead, it's a non-canon scenario set in the Bond movie universe. The protagonist is a mute antihero that gets a literal golden eye, hence the title. The game isn't exactly great, but it delivers some mindless fun. With all the different weapons and deathtraps, it's enjoyable if only in a generic sense. Eventually, the action can get repetitive. Still, fans of Bond will probably like the inclusion of all the classic villains. Overall, this is like "Halo 2", but nowhere as great. I would rate this with a 6.5 out of 10.… Full Review »
  2. storygamer
    Nov 18, 2020
    6
    The moment I saw GoldenEye: Rogue Agent in the shop shelf, I was thrilled and expected a remake of the tremendous N64 GoldenEye game. QuicklyThe moment I saw GoldenEye: Rogue Agent in the shop shelf, I was thrilled and expected a remake of the tremendous N64 GoldenEye game. Quickly I realized that is wasn´t, but nevertheless it is an okay game. The shooter gameplay is fun, the graphics are beautiful and the game comes with a lot of innovative ideas. But it has some flaws that spoil a lot of the fun. The story is boring and the missions become repetitive pretty fast. But the couch multiplayer is highly addictive. A good game for shooter fans, but I recommend the Xbox version due to better graphics and controls!… Full Review »
  3. Kyle_Katarn92
    Jul 9, 2016
    6
    An average shooter for the PS2. Honestly, I can't recommend this title. Nothing about the game is outstanding in any way. The gameplay isAn average shooter for the PS2. Honestly, I can't recommend this title. Nothing about the game is outstanding in any way. The gameplay is somewhat enjoyable, but repetitive. The graphics and presentation are the game's strong point, however, some of the environments are very dark and unappealing. The story is uninspired and by the numbers. The character is supposed to be a James Bond villain. However, you never get a chance to take on the MI6 and James Bond. Instead, the game pits you against Dr.No, while working for Goldfinger.… Full Review »
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