James Bond 007: NightFire

 PlayStation 2
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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
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  1. FPSJohnFKennedy
    Mar 21, 2011
    9
    Awesome game! Single player is whatever, but the best part is playing against bots in the local multiplayer. Playing against bots is really fun and there is lots of options to make it harder/easier.
  2. 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. 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 goodThis 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.… Expand
  3. 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 more realistic, and this one has just the right blend of realism and, in certain spots, a fun lack thereof.
  4. Duffbag
    May 6, 2003
    10
    Cool.
  5. RJblake
    Sep 7, 2003
    10
    This game is great for peopl who like first person shooters.
  6. Bestgameever
    Mar 2, 2006
    10
    You can play this game multiple times!
  7. [Aonymous]
    Feb 26, 2003
    10
    DUDE! THIS GAME TOTALLY ROCKS! It needs to have multiplayer Co-Op and more! You need MORE MAPS! MORE GUNS! MORE SUITS! but then SINGLE PLAYER IS A BLAST!!!!!!!! it is great and though the loading sequence is kind of annoying it has alot of nice objectives. The games not to easy but not too hard its just rite!!!!!!
  8. RyanM.
    Apr 28, 2003
    9
    One of my favorite first person shooters ever. I love this game, but only if i owned it...
  9. LuisC.
    Oct 4, 2006
    9
    This is a very good game a bit short and irritating on the underwater missions.
  10. ChrisC.
    Dec 30, 2003
    10
    This game is the best shooting game i have ever played. I dont really like 3rd person shooting games so this is great.
  11. BarfB.
    Jun 11, 2003
    10
    It's a extreeeeem game!!!!!!!!!!!!
  12. TyC.
    Feb 23, 2004
    9
    I thought this was the best James Bond Game...Yet!!! I can't wait to try out Everything or Nothing.
  13. huwd6
    Nov 16, 2010
    10
    Nightfire is the best Bond game since Goldeneye 007 on the N64. The story mode has a great plot and numerous difficulty settings, however it is a bit too short.
    The multiplayer game is brilliant, the bots aren't brilliant but there are many characters to choose from and personalities along with game rules and weapon sets can be adjusted to a tee. While now in 2010 the graphics are slightly    Nightfire is the best Bond game since Goldeneye 007 on the N64. The story mode has a great plot and numerous difficulty settings, however it is a bit too short.
    The multiplayer game is brilliant, the bots aren't brilliant but there are many characters to choose from and personalities along with game rules and weapon sets can be adjusted to a tee. While now in 2010 the graphics are slightly dated they do stand up somewhat. A fun game.    … Expand
  14. Aguel
    Dec 7, 2014
    10
    One of the best shooters in my opinion, still holds up to this date! Incredible, fun and just awesome. i would have liked the missions to be a little longer though.
  15. Shmookpup
    Jun 3, 2015
    9
    This is a very fun game to play by yourself, but preferrably with friends. It's a true party game, as the popular gamers from James and Mike Mondays have shown us. The guns are super fun, especially the explosive ones. The story is fun from the beginning to the end, but gets hard really quickly. Cutscenes are also masterly done. One flaw is the classic aiming that is known throughout theThis is a very fun game to play by yourself, but preferrably with friends. It's a true party game, as the popular gamers from James and Mike Mondays have shown us. The guns are super fun, especially the explosive ones. The story is fun from the beginning to the end, but gets hard really quickly. Cutscenes are also masterly done. One flaw is the classic aiming that is known throughout the Bond series to be awful, exceptions being hip-aiming and snipers.… Expand
  16. Kyle_Katarn92
    Nov 15, 2016
    8
    A great shooter on the PS2. Good story, fun gameplay with lots of variety. The stages are well designed. The multiplayer is a very enjoyable experience as well.
  17. Tacticz
    May 26, 2017
    8
    I didn't grow up with Goldeneye on the N64. Instead, I grew up in this era of Bond games and Nightfire is easily the best Bond game as the controls actually hold up, unlike Goldeneye.
  18. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Sep 11, 2023
    8
    Time has been kind to this 007 classic. In fact, I would say it's the second best Bond game ever made. Only Goldeneye N64 is better. The cinematic campaign is very diverse and replayable. You can tackle it on several difficulty levels and unlock plenty of content. The multiplayer is also a lot of fun. You can play with buddies in split-screen or solo with bots. While Everything or NothingTime has been kind to this 007 classic. In fact, I would say it's the second best Bond game ever made. Only Goldeneye N64 is better. The cinematic campaign is very diverse and replayable. You can tackle it on several difficulty levels and unlock plenty of content. The multiplayer is also a lot of fun. You can play with buddies in split-screen or solo with bots. While Everything or Nothing is also very good, Nightfire is the one with the classic "Goldeneye" feel. I would rate it with an 8.4 out of 10… Expand
  19. hustlie
    Jun 7, 2019
    8
    Suit up and get ready for action because you're about to experience the life of an agent in 007: Nightfire. The 21st in the series, released in 2002, as James Bond you will combine stealth, efficiency and class as you carefully plan out approaches, strategies and takeouts all while using your secret agent gadgets to progress through each level. Unique in it's first-person style, there is aSuit up and get ready for action because you're about to experience the life of an agent in 007: Nightfire. The 21st in the series, released in 2002, as James Bond you will combine stealth, efficiency and class as you carefully plan out approaches, strategies and takeouts all while using your secret agent gadgets to progress through each level. Unique in it's first-person style, there is a myriad of weapons, machinery and gadgets to choose from, all with their corresponding uses to finishing each individual mission. Complete with explosions, helicopters, hot babes and the Aston Martin V12 Vanquish, this game is sure to take you on an immersive journey that is reminiscent of that classic cinematic style we've come to know and love in movies today.

    The main quest can be easy to progress at times. There's very few levels that will leave you stumped trying to figure out the next objective but if you happen to get stuck somewhere, the game lends a hand by giving you a simple text hint in the menu options which can be useful at times, even when you aren't stuck on a mission. Now, What I'm about to say might just be a matter of opinion but I believe the speed of the character in the general sense, is a bit slow. While the movement is fluid in nature and you have vast freedom of control... the levels that this character was designed for almost seem out of place and could be aided with the help of added mobility or speed in some parts. Although, It's very satisfying to go through each level even after completion and I think this game has earned it's spot as one with a lot of replayability.

    You might think because of it's first-person experience, there isn't much that can be done in terms of control... I whole-heartedly disagree. After a quick look at the menu options, this game makes it easy for anyone to become a pro. It comes packed with 8 different control schemes all designed to do the exact same thing in a more comfy, easy and most importantly, personalized manner that you might not find in other similar games which could be the difference maker in terms of enjoyment and whether you think that game is good or not. It even goes a step further and gives you customizable Y-Axis inversion options in cause you're naturally comfortable with what's known as "reverse controls". Once you've found your niche, it's easy to target, aim, shoot, scroll, shift, slide, strafe in whatever creative ways you can think of, so I would advise to make use of this as early as possible, as it's very important.

    The ESRB rating on the box says T for Teen which makes it very accessible to just about anyone and the theme of the game just resonates well with typical consumable media that just about anyone can get behind. Again, this game... coming from a movie background, does a good job of blending in with the industry that also doesn't stray too far away from home. It's rare to see games like this fit so well and bring new elements to the table almost shaping what could become the inspiration for the next game developer to follow in it's footsteps and recreate that cinema-style video game, almost setting a new height for the genre in the process and that, my friends, can't be overlooked.

    As for the in-game details, There are some areas in the game that do seem a bit much for the game to handle at times but it's not a nuisance in a casual sense. Driving controls and just about anything that isn't on foot can lead itself to become harder than it needs to be but the design for these missions aren't intended to be that of a racing game so keep that in mind when you play this game. More often than not, you may find yourself rushing to use some of your gadgets when you don't really need to and likewise, not rushing to use them when you should... Overall, it's well-polished and in the moment, none of these things really ruined or interfered with the experience in terms of enjoyment so take that as you will.

    Now, when it comes to cinema turned video game, there's a lot of misconceptions and bias toward the idea that some movies are better left in their lane. Some people believe in the idea that a story told through the lens of a camera just won't translate well when left in the hands of someone with a controller. Perhaps a certain game company is just lacking the resources or confidence that are essential to creating the mechanics needed or the graphics suited for a self-sustained video game?
    The problem here isn't one that a game or even film company is to blame for. The problem here is that you rarely get a group of people to go the extra mile like 007: Nightfire does. When you play this game, it is immediately eminent the time and effort put into every last detail made specifically for your personal enjoyment. I myself have not played any of the other 007 games but after this one of a kind experience, it's definitely something I look forward to mark on my calendar in the
    near future.    … Expand
  20. Bottlecaps
    Mar 24, 2019
    8
    007 Nightfire was my favorite james bond game as a kid and so when i put this on my play queue i was pretty excited to play this again after all these years. but i was a little scared it wouldnt hold up without my nostalgia goggles.

    Story: Nighfire feels very much like a bond movie , the story is campy but also takes it self a little to seriously , witch is how i feel about most of    007 Nightfire was my favorite james bond game as a kid and so when i put this on my play queue i was pretty excited to play this again after all these years. but i was a little scared it wouldnt hold up without my nostalgia goggles.

    Story: Nighfire feels very much like a bond movie , the story is campy but also takes it self a little to seriously , witch is how i feel about most of pierce brosnans turns as bond and because they got his likeness this games story feels pretty authentic. it tastefully borrows elements from other bond movies like moon ranker and even die another day. its exactly what you expect from a bond movie its not ground breaking but its still fun
    story 7/10

    world building: the James bond series is not much for world building for the most part its a new bad guy every time with hundreds of expendable henchmen and this game is no exception to that . not much connects the films together besides witch actors appear in witch films . this game dose world building little better than agent under fire by having pierces likeness as well as having Zoe nightshade be a returning character from agent under fire.
    world building 7/10

    graphics: for the PlayStation 2 the graphics look great character models are really good especially for 2002. the guns and gadgets have so much detail on them its , locations are filled with detail and that is pretty impressive for 2002, the graphics hold up pretty well even in 2019 , a little dated but the graphics are very much ahead of its time. the only real bad thing i could say about it is that there seems to be delayed death animations and its made me shoot dead bodys a few times by accident
    graphics:9/10

    gameplay: nightfire has a lot of variety in terms of weapons and gadgets , the first level the exchange is probably one of the greatest video game levels of all time , you can stealth the whole level or go guns blazing . there is lots of things to use your gadgets on and plenty of secrets to find. i played the hell out of this level when i was a kid and i loved it as an adult. the rest of the levels seem to focus more on one aspect of its game play , like stealth , snipeing , balls to the wall action and of course driving. i see why i loved this game as a kid its just an incredibly fun game. i played multiplayer bots on end for hours before call of duty and the james bond series was always known for its multiplayer , skyrail is a map that devs now a days need to learn from because its just such a well designed map
    gameplay: 9/10

    sound design: the music is really good , the opening theme is really good and feels like it could be in an actual bond movie and fits the style well. the battle music is fun and memorable and the voice acting for 2002 is really good. i didn't even realize that wasn't pierce as a kid so the acting is good enough to fool a 12-13 year old. bit the best part of the sounds is how the guns sound , every gun sounds so different and it just makes them all a joy to use especially silenced guns that "slinke" just feels super satisfying.
    sound design: 9/10

    7+7+9+9+9= 42
    42/5 = 8.2
    8.2/10
    nightfire is a classic in my eyes. and im glad i replayed it and took my time with it. taking the nostalgia goggles off because this game is just genuinely good even if its not perfect i really enjoyed my self replaying it    … Expand
  21. obzorbarin
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Одна из лучших игр о Джеймсе Бонде, в которую я играл. В России больше была популярна ее пк версия, но у обоих игр есть свои сильные и слабые стороны и это именно тот случай, когда каждому уважающему себя поклоннику Джеймса Бонда при наличии у него пк или консоли надо иметь обе версии этой игры. Радует ставка на применение гаджетов, радует удобная стелс-система, радует наличие уровней наОдна из лучших игр о Джеймсе Бонде, в которую я играл. В России больше была популярна ее пк версия, но у обоих игр есть свои сильные и слабые стороны и это именно тот случай, когда каждому уважающему себя поклоннику Джеймса Бонда при наличии у него пк или консоли надо иметь обе версии этой игры. Радует ставка на применение гаджетов, радует удобная стелс-система, радует наличие уровней на различных видах транспорта и отсылок на фильмы "Шпион, который любил меня"и "Лунный гонщик". Хороший подарок всем любителям Бондианы на ее сорокалетний юбилей. А так же что по сравнению с предыдущей игрой "James Bond 007: Agent Under Fire" Пирс Броснан согласился на использование своей внешности в Nightfire.… Expand
  22. UserThomasH
    Jul 4, 2021
    8
    Blast through the Russians using gadgets, guns and a whole lotta fun. This is a cult classic (kinda) for the ps2, it can be stealthy or crazy and it has an excellent story. Personally I picked it up mistaking for perfect dark and was pleasantly surprised. Its a good game.

Awards & Rankings

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

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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
  1. 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.
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  2. PSM Magazine
    70
    Definitely takes a step in the right direction, but everything is still so predictable. [Holiday 2002, p.38]
  3. IGN
    81
    It's fun as far as it goes, but the experience can't help but feel a little limited at times -- you go there, you do this, you whack a few bad guys in between, and do it all over again once a new objective arises.
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