From Russia With Love

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  • Summary: Inspired by the 1963 movie of the same name, From Russia with Love lets you play as the classic James Bond as portrayed by Sean Connery. You can drive in classic cars and use upgradeable weapons and gadgetry to complete the game's nonlinear missions. From Russia with Love also lets youInspired by the 1963 movie of the same name, From Russia with Love lets you play as the classic James Bond as portrayed by Sean Connery. You can drive in classic cars and use upgradeable weapons and gadgetry to complete the game's nonlinear missions. From Russia with Love also lets you invest in and upgrade your character to customize his performance.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 34
  3. Negative: 1 out of 34
  1. Xbox Solution
    87
    The levels were well thought out and most have more than one way through them which is refreshing to see.
  2. Pelit (Finland)
    81
    A rather straight-forward action game. There are a few minor quibbles, but on the whole the action is smooth and frantic. Looks, sounds and feels like Bond. [Nov 2005]
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  3. Times Online
    80
    Drive the Goldfinger DB5, fly the Thunderball jetpack and fight some classic baddies in challenging environments. It's enough to make you toss your trilby on to a hat-rack in delight.
  4. Detroit Free Press
    75
    While it lasts, Bond fans should fall head over heels for From Russia With Love.
  5. GameSpot
    70
    It lacks any measure of challenge, playing out more like a shooting gallery in spots than a proper action game. And above all else, it simply lacks that spark--that thrilling feeling that wasn't just one key part of "Everything or Nothing," but rather, was the entire essence of what made that game so enjoyable.
  6. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    62
    It all makes for an action game kinda like your typical Bond girl: fun to look at but shallow. With simple mission objectives, cinch puzzles, and autoaim (that you can tweak for more skillful shots if you like), this game practically plays itself.
  7. games(TM)
    40
    It's harmless mass-market entertainment; the kind that any discerning gamer should already know to leave well alone. [Christmas 2005, p.116]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
  1. GerardoG.
    Oct 31, 2005
    10
    Tons of fun!
  2. PratikP.
    Nov 2, 2005
    10
    It's got Sean Connery as Bond - what more needs to be said?! The game itself is pretty good and I had a lot of fun playing it.
  4. DaveN.
    Nov 3, 2005
    10
    Beautiful game.
  5. MickeyS.
    Nov 2, 2005
    9
    Feels a lot like the classic Bond. A little slower than Everything or Nothing, but I think the fighting is more fun.
  6. UndisputedXbox
    May 10, 2021
    8
    Often overlooked, this has to be one of the best 007 games of this generation. It plays very similar to 'Everything or Nothing' but works soOften overlooked, this has to be one of the best 007 games of this generation. It plays very similar to 'Everything or Nothing' but works so much better, everything just seems more polished and fluid.

    The game is an adaption of the classic Bond film and mirrors it almost perfectly apart from some over the top driving sections and some levels feeling a bit drawn out. the whole thing plays out in the 1960's setting and the level designs feel true to the time.

    The combat is still your basic 'Run & Gun' affair, with some on-rails & driving sections mixed in, but as always it works beautifully. everything is spaced out so that it doesn't feel repetitive & samey.

    One thing I do have to mention is the voice acting for Bond. it's so inconsistent, I'm certain that a lot of it is just Sound bytes from the film, and the extra scenes are done by a bad impersonator. Although the game says "Starring Sean Connery" I'm guessing this is for likeness, I refuse to believe that it's actually him in these scenes, they're abysmal at times.

    Overall, If you're a fan of 007, you have to add this to your collection, one of the best in the series and a joy to play through.    … Expand
  7. SamP.
    Nov 2, 2005
    8
    Good first level, takes you right into it but doesn't quite match Everything or Nothing. Far better than GoldenEye: Rogue Agent though!
  8. Broyax
    Mar 31, 2017
    0
    On reconnait bien Sean Connery ! mais à part ça ? euh... rien. Juste un fatras pathético-merdo-vidéo-ludique. Quoique le "ludique" soit deOn reconnait bien Sean Connery ! mais à part ça ? euh... rien. Juste un fatras pathético-merdo-vidéo-ludique. Quoique le "ludique" soit de trop en vérité. Si j'étais le grand Sean, j'intenterais un procès pour diffamation diffamatoire et piétinement de mon piédestal de mon image de marque, car en effet seule la jaquette du "jeu" est réussie.

    Consolation (!) : le film du vieux jambon original est tout aussi nul à chier que ce non-jeu, injure au genre TPS... Mais comme disait mon arrière-grand-père : avec de la merde, on ne peut faire que de la merde !    … Expand

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#100 Best Xbox Game of 2005
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#56 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2005