007 Legends

 PlayStation 3
User Score
4.1

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 56 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 56
  3. Negative: 31 out of 56
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  1. JDConspirator
    Nov 12, 2012
    3
    This year marks the 50th anniversary of Ian Flemming's James Bond big screen adaptations. What a way to celebrate, by having a game which grabs hold of some of the most memorable moments of the franchise and squashes them in to an entire game that barely lasts six hours. The problem is the game is as convoluted and nondescript as the rank and file of those Bond dispatches. The biggest dingThis year marks the 50th anniversary of Ian Flemming's James Bond big screen adaptations. What a way to celebrate, by having a game which grabs hold of some of the most memorable moments of the franchise and squashes them in to an entire game that barely lasts six hours. The problem is the game is as convoluted and nondescript as the rank and file of those Bond dispatches. The biggest ding in 007 Legends is to do with the sheer repetition and aggravation derived from the gameplay. The fact that it mimics COD isn't the problem, but the way it does nothing original, whilst packing in waves upon waves of mindless AI drones is a sickening letdown. The game also shares very clear similarities with its predecessor Goldeneye Reloaded. That is to say, the same animations for kills are repeated over and over and the bullet soaking AI are infuriatingly persistent. Stealth could've been Legends' savior, were it not for the fact that you can be caught by simply shooting a silent pen dart at a scientist, even when other AI's aren't aware. They simply have superhuman perception. The game forces you to play in a specific way too, whilst also ensuring that it tares off COD setpiece ideas and calls them their own. Eurocom should know better from their work on the franchise in the past. Most of all this game wants us to thaw Bizarre Creations out of cremation and produce original Bond games like Blood Stone- which is a very underrated third person shooter.… Expand
  2. grahambill
    Dec 25, 2012
    6
    Voice acting, boss fights and graphics are largely terrible but there's enough fun in it to justify a play through. Multiplayer is pretty good too (though mainly because its the same as COD)
  3. Mavillain
    Nov 4, 2012
    7
    42 overall? Let's just get this out of the way, yes 007 Legends is familiar to Call of Duty! This is a obvious seeing as Activision helped with the developing alongside Eurocom. Another thing, nearly every first person shooter on the market these days has an eerily similar control scheme to COD so why is it that this game is getting so hit on this basis? Hypocritical comments are42 overall? Let's just get this out of the way, yes 007 Legends is familiar to Call of Duty! This is a obvious seeing as Activision helped with the developing alongside Eurocom. Another thing, nearly every first person shooter on the market these days has an eerily similar control scheme to COD so why is it that this game is getting so hit on this basis? Hypocritical comments are abound nearly everywhere I look, but with that said here is what I though overall of this game..

    Campaign = 6.5 - To start, 007 Legends had an ambitious goal at hand here, which basically was to celebrate the 50th anniversary of our beloved James Bond by tying in some memorable films to coincide with the release of Skyfall on November 8th. Being a huge Bond fan all my life, I liked the sound of what Eurocom was trying to do here, unfortunately though the campaign soon crumbles under it's own weight after about the third mission as each level consists of Bond running from point A to B gunning down baddies. Still, there are some interesting ideas abound such as the new emphasis on gadgets and detective work. It's just too bad these elements weren't put to better use and fleshed out a bit more. The campaign runs roughly from 5-6 hours depending on the difficulty you choose and has a good variety of missions drawing from some classic bond films (Goldfinger, OHMSS) and some not so classic bond films (Moonraker, Die Another Day). Overall the mission structure is usually fairly predictable and consists of a few objectives that differentiate from others. Another odd, yet interesting aspect is the fight mechanic which wears thin after it's opening intro which basically has you using the analog sticks to fight against any number of bosses in each section of a mission. The element seemed fresh at first, but after doing this nearly 20 times total, it got old real fast and came off as more of a quick throw on from the developers. With all this said, the campaign is quite mediocre with some flashes of greatness and some fun vehicle sections, it's just too sad that it's so short and uninspired for the most part. Still, for Bond fans its almost irresistible to not smile at some of the moments throughout with a good variety of locations to help kick away boredom.

    Gameplay = 7.5
    - The gameplay for 007 legends is fairly by the numbers, but it's finely tuned as you'll notice the gunplay is tighter than that of Goldeneye Reloaded. I found some of the weapons in Goldeneye Reloaded to be unresponsive and somewhat lacking, 007 Legends thankfully adds more weapons, a decent perk system to upgrade during the campaign, and a greater variety of action than that of Reloaded. Some standouts though come from the AI as it's still about as dumb as can be, with enemies lingering out in the open and hiding behind little to no cover. It will suffice though, especially once reinforcements come. The stealth mechanic in the gameplay is delved into somewhat with sections in missions that basically require you to sneak from one section to the next. Given, you can use stealth at any point in the campaign, it still feels like a tinkered down aspect as it's nearly impossible not to alert guards thus sending an army of foes in which you will most likely spend another five unwanted minutes trying to subdue. Overall, it's finely tuned with some good ideas, but the AI still is frequently unaware or just plain suicidal at some of the more intense moments.

    Controls = 7.0
    - Like said before, it's eerily similar to COD with few glances of any real difference. But also like said before, it feels a little more responsive this time around and who's going to complain over a game you can pick up and play off the bat?

    Graphics = 7.0
    - 007 Legends holds some decently fleshed out graphics with locations in License to Kill and OHMSS showing an upgrade from the previous Eurocom game. Still though, the frame rate drops at times and most enemies look fairly bland. The bosses though, spot on! Overall the graphics will suffice, just don't expect Battlefield 3 beautiful.

    Multiplayer = 8.0
    - For the online component of 007 Legends, I will say that I was fairly entertained with the few matches I found online. The maps seems fairly basic, but they do cover the various game modes in a great way, showcasing all the necessary requirements for a great time online. The perk system is basic with weapon upgrades and attachments being helmed, but in what other game can I go online as a Bond villain/character? None as refined as this online! Overall, the strongest element of this game is the multiplayer, with 4 player split-screen returning for those fun old days reminiscing on the N64 and a great online component that will surely entertain. Still wish the challenges were multiplayer though!

    END CONSENSUS = 7.0
    007 Legends is an ambitious feat that succeeds in some areas and falls flat in others, still an entertaining game that will pass the time...    … Expand
  4. Nerdbasher2000
    Apr 26, 2013
    8
    There is a distinct lack of decent first person bond games for the ps3, I have just finished playing through this one last night, overall I think it's a good effort, funny enough goldeneye reloaded scored better in the reviews than legends even though essentially they play the same. This is what I like, thanks to the COD engine the gameplay is butter smooth, the action is fast and furious,There is a distinct lack of decent first person bond games for the ps3, I have just finished playing through this one last night, overall I think it's a good effort, funny enough goldeneye reloaded scored better in the reviews than legends even though essentially they play the same. This is what I like, thanks to the COD engine the gameplay is butter smooth, the action is fast and furious, the weapons are varied and detailed, the production is of a very high quality although some cutscenes are slightly lacklustre and the level design is brilliant. What I don't like, quick time fight scenes, critical stealth sections, poor stealth mechanic and a lack of context in the storyline, it would have been better to play the entirety of gold finger or moonraker as a complete story than just the highlights of a particular story mashed together in no particular order, still it's a bond game and makes you feel like bond and for me that's enough. A must have for any true fan of the genre.… Expand
  5. Giar
    Oct 28, 2012
    3
    Absolutely awful. There may be many games but they are all terrible. Why Daniel Craig is in all of them I don't know either. It lacks atmosphere and any playability. Don't buy it!
  6. Kadeemluvmusic
    Nov 6, 2012
    0
    Bond is back in Skyfall, looking forward towards IMAX this weekend. For 007 Legends, this is one of the worst Bond games to celebrate 50 years of a spy who'd always shaking. But as far as the game goes, it's stirring into a big bowl of hurt. It's one of the worst games of this year since Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor for the Kinect. Don't spend your money playing a sloppy 007 game, justBond is back in Skyfall, looking forward towards IMAX this weekend. For 007 Legends, this is one of the worst Bond games to celebrate 50 years of a spy who'd always shaking. But as far as the game goes, it's stirring into a big bowl of hurt. It's one of the worst games of this year since Steel Battalion: Heavy Armor for the Kinect. Don't spend your money playing a sloppy 007 game, just keep on playing Goldeneye 64 and save your hard earned cash for Skyfall.… Expand
  7. ransom34
    Oct 16, 2012
    2
    Don't believe the fake user reviews - this is a really terrible game. The game mechanics are tired, the graphics suck, and it's extremely disconcerting to "relive" Jame Bond legendary experiences.. that not only never even happened, but take place in the present and star Daniel Craig. 007 Legends is more aptly-titled "Alternate Universe James Bond in a cheap CoD/Punch-Out Clone". Skip it.
  8. mjfan97
    Mar 21, 2013
    5
    This game just borders on the verge of mediocrity. A lackluster storyline, horrendously bad and rushed acting, broken gameplay elements, mandatory stealth sections which entirely miss the point of Bond. The game is short aswell, clocking in at about 6 hours and the MP is borrowed almost entirely from other generic shooters, including loads of connection issues. There is not one memorableThis game just borders on the verge of mediocrity. A lackluster storyline, horrendously bad and rushed acting, broken gameplay elements, mandatory stealth sections which entirely miss the point of Bond. The game is short aswell, clocking in at about 6 hours and the MP is borrowed almost entirely from other generic shooters, including loads of connection issues. There is not one memorable moment in this game. Not one thing that makes James Bond as a franchise so likeable. Is it fun? For the most part, yes. Does it have a load of discrepancies with the storyline's of the films? Yes. But I did have fun with this game and you have to give them props for atleast trying. … Expand
  9. chrismars8
    Apr 16, 2013
    4
    thank god I rented this game its very short bad graphics bad storylines half of it wasn't even in the movies I love james bond but this is not how james bond should be represented
  10. ckfraser
    Jun 16, 2013
    1
    This game is a shame to the 007 license. There is absolutely no fan-service, the mechanics are broken, the game is glitchy, the dialogue is awful, and the graphics are hideous. Coming from a lifelong Bond fan, don't buy this game.
  11. PlaystationRyan
    Dec 29, 2013
    4
    This game is pretty much an exact replica of Call of Duty when it comes to the multiplayer aspect. The campaign is enjoyable as you can play as James Bond in some of your favorite 007 films, but more stealth should have been incorporated. There are lots of game modes they added in for multiplayer, but if you try to join a lobby, you'll find yourself all alone. Every online player isThis game is pretty much an exact replica of Call of Duty when it comes to the multiplayer aspect. The campaign is enjoyable as you can play as James Bond in some of your favorite 007 films, but more stealth should have been incorporated. There are lots of game modes they added in for multiplayer, but if you try to join a lobby, you'll find yourself all alone. Every online player is constantly on Team Conflict or Conflict, which translates to Team Deathmatch and Deathmatch for Call of Duty players; what they're used to. The game developers spent lots of time on this game most likely, but overall, not worth the buy.… Expand
  12. jarrett658
    May 26, 2014
    3
    This bond game looked like a quickly made game and it showed when playing it... its first person hand to hand fights where anti climactic and left you feeling very underwhelmed and with deadly accurate AI, made the game very annoying. nothing worse that getting mauled by mediocre AI on an low difficulty. I am one to judge a game on not mainly the graphics but the overall gameplay and howThis bond game looked like a quickly made game and it showed when playing it... its first person hand to hand fights where anti climactic and left you feeling very underwhelmed and with deadly accurate AI, made the game very annoying. nothing worse that getting mauled by mediocre AI on an low difficulty. I am one to judge a game on not mainly the graphics but the overall gameplay and how it felt playing it. i think that if they are going to make any more bond games, then they should hire Ubisoft and Havok (Producers of Splinter-cell) to create a game with there mechanics to create an excellent bond game with excellent multi-player to help boost the games overall play.… Expand
  13. TheSnitchfather
    Sep 9, 2020
    7
    7/10, generic as all hell, then again it's James Bond, so I don't really mind. I loved the concept of the game, what I however f*cking hated, was that they only chose to let you control Daniel Craig. I just wish they would've let us control whoever was Bond at the time, and not just make some weird ass mix out of it. Same controls and graphics as 007 GoldenEye Reloaded, kinda pathetic7/10, generic as all hell, then again it's James Bond, so I don't really mind. I loved the concept of the game, what I however f*cking hated, was that they only chose to let you control Daniel Craig. I just wish they would've let us control whoever was Bond at the time, and not just make some weird ass mix out of it. Same controls and graphics as 007 GoldenEye Reloaded, kinda pathetic since they're literally 2 years apart.… Expand
  14. expe160
    Apr 22, 2021
    1
    Naprosto zbytečná hra,kterou vytvořil někdo komu je úplně jedno jak by měla vypadat hra z univerza 007.Hrůza

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Metascore
41

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 22
  3. Negative: 15 out of 22
  1. Gamers' Temple
    Dec 19, 2012
    40
    The only thing legendary about this game is the mess it makes of the Bond franchise.
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  2. Hyper Magazine
    Dec 17, 2012
    20
    The worst possible anniversary tribute to a character that deserves so much better. A turgid, tragic piece of sh.t. [Jan 2013, p.79]
  3. Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
    Dec 4, 2012
    52
    The biggest problem is the god awful graphics. Even the Bond logo on the background of the menu looks like it was imported directly from a PlayStation 1 game. And that's just the menu screen, the actual game doesn't look much better. [December 2012, p.88]
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