James Bond 007: NightFire

 PlayStation 2
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
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  1. netjak
    73
    Very mediocre.
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  2. GameCritics
    70
    A little more challenge, depth, and length with the trimming of the lame on-rails levels would have made this one a near classic. As it is, though, it's an above-average shooter with just enough variety and charm to make the familiar trip worth your time.
  3. PSM Magazine
    70
    Definitely takes a step in the right direction, but everything is still so predictable. [Holiday 2002, p.38]
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  5. Yahoo!
    70
    Just don't be surprised when you find the game length to be dangerously close to the running time of an average Bond flick.
  6. PSX Nation
    70
    Predictably-competent (but soulless and extremely short).
  7. All Game Guide
    70
    Far from perfect but always engaging, getting mileage from the equivalent of a wink and a smile even despite the obvious faults.
  8. Entertainment Weekly
    50
    It's bad enough that you have to sit there and watch as Bond does his thing, but what's really frustrating is that these [cinematic] sequences (parachuting off a skyscraper, somersaulting to avoid gunfire) illustrate precisely the kind of actions that you should be able to control. [22 Nov 2002, p.84]
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Awards & Rankings

66
#66 Best PS2 Game of 2002
22
#22 Most Discussed PS2 Game of 2002
70
#70 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2002

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User Score
8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 91 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 71 out of 91
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 91
  3. Negative: 3 out of 91
  1. DoctorSpaceman
    Jul 5, 2012
    10
    What a great game. The multiplayer to this day is tough to beat. Shooter games are one genre that I find grows less fun as it gets moreWhat a great game. The multiplayer to this day is tough to beat. Shooter games are one genre that I find grows less fun as it gets more realistic, and this one has just the right blend of realism and, in certain spots, a fun lack thereof.… Full Review »
  2. luketni
    Nov 15, 2012
    7
    I'm still playing this in 2012, that's how enjoyable it is!
    I have to say, it is probably the most enjoyable FPS I've played on multiplayer.    I'm still playing this in 2012, that's how enjoyable it is!
    I have to say, it is probably the most enjoyable FPS I've played on multiplayer. The fun is actually endless!
    The campaign itself isn't too bad, but I found it slightly too easy, and by today's standards, with gaming having moved on so much in the past 10 years (almost exactly to the day!), it is really outweighed by other games, hence why I could only rate it 7/10.    … Full Review »
  3. The1stGodfather
    Feb 14, 2012
    10
    This is an incredible game. You can get past the violence by remembering that it's James Bond. The graphics are great and seamless.This is an incredible game. You can get past the violence by remembering that it's James Bond. The graphics are great and seamless. Multi-player is chaotic and fun. The story line feels like a James Bond plot. The weapons are great, and in multi-player it is very nice to have the separate sets of weapons to choose from. The original James Bond theme song mix and the other songs are good and represent the feel of each level accurately. The underwater level has an eery feel, matched with eery music. I love how the first mission is like the opening action sequences of the movies: grabs your attention, but unrelated to the plot. This adds to the James Bond effect. I love how in multi-player you can get the golden gun, and how you can fight in levels based off settings in the movies, as well as shrunk versions of the maps in the game.… Full Review »
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