James Bond 007: Agent Under Fire

 Xbox
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
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  1. Game Informer
    93
    The character models are astounding, and some of the best I've seen in this genre. [May 2002, p.87]
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  2. Armchair Empire
    82
    EA redeems itself and the James Bond video-game line nicely with 007: Agent Under Fire, a good FPS game, notably in the extraordinary multi-player mode, that finally makes up for the mediocre-at-best duo of "007 Racing" and "TWINE."
  3. GamePro
    80
    The sharp graphics and cool sounds add to the entire Bond theme.
  5. GamePen
    80
    For the first time in a video game, I actually felt that I could relate to the character. I didn’t feel like I was controlling some generic on-screen persona, I felt that I was James Bond.
  6. Official Xbox Magazine
    79
    A fun and absorbing game. Shallow, noisy, and still slightly cool. [May 2002, p.72]
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  7. Media and Games Online Network
    79
    It simply boils down to the fact that we expect more from a console first-person shooter.
  8. IGN
    76
    The footspeed, controls, enemy AI and rate of fire in the FPS segments of Bond just don't synch up the way they need to.
  9. Xbox Exclusive
    75
    James Bond is invincible. Period. Getting shot in the game is like the enemies are just throwing tennis balls at you. You seem to live forever whether you are being shot at by machine guns, pistols or shotguns.
  10. GamerWeb Xbox
    75
    It comes respectively close to being a good game...If they don't take off some of the theme music I'm going to go on a rampage.
  11. TeamXbox
    74
    The gameplay for this title is very cinema like. It could almost be a movie in itself. But like a movie, everything is very scripted.
  12. GameSpot
    68
    Quite easy. The only really difficult spots in the game are the few instances where it's unclear what you're supposed to do next.
  13. GameSpy
    65
    Fails to deliver anything even close to Rare's seminal "Goldeneye."
  14. Games Radar
    60
    While this is no "Never Say Never Again," it's hardly "Goldfinger" either. Sorry about that, 007. [XGamer]
  15. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    52
    Gameplay is average first-person shooter fare bogged down by a convoluted control scheme – switching weapons on the fly is its biggest problem. [May 2002, p.113]
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  16. TotalGames.net
    50
    We can’t help feeling that this half-hearted PS2 port has no place on the Xbox.
  17. Xbox Nation Magazine
    40
    An oppressive auto-aim system, weak enemy AI, and simplistic puzzles keep gameplay straightforward and repetitive. [Summer 2002, p.93]
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Awards & Rankings

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#79 Best Xbox Game of 2002
45
#45 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2002
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#29 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2002

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User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 18
  3. Negative: 3 out of 18
  1. UndisputedXbox
    May 10, 2021
    7
    If you've ever played a 007 game before, you pretty much know what to expect from Agent Under Fire

    I must admit, given how old this game is    If you've ever played a 007 game before, you pretty much know what to expect from Agent Under Fire

    I must admit, given how old this game is it still holds up really well. Bond games very rarely disappoint and this is no exception. The thing with 007 games is that they are short all action thrill rides and stay faithful to the film series.

    The game consists of 12 missions, which can be beaten in about 6-8hrs. Ranging from Driving, On Rails shooter, Stealth & first person gunfights. they're positioned in just the right order so to never get boring and the Driving/On Rails sections are pure James Bond.

    The controls take a bit of getting used to, I do recommend changing them from the default option because that setting is just awful. My biggest gripe about them would have to be that you can't toggle the crouch, which I know is a bit petty but it just ruins the flow a little for me.

    The range of weapons are great (reminds me a lot of that old N64 game that i'm trying not to compare every 007 game to, so I wont). although, what's the point of having the 'Golden Gun' in the game if it isn't a 1-hit kill. That was the point of it, it takes about 4-5 bullets to take down one basic dude. It just shinier that's it!

    All in all I genuinely enjoyed this game from beginning to end. It's a good old fashioned run & gun shooter with everyone's favourite secret agent, what's not to love? If you haven't tried it or added it to your collection yet, why not? shame on you!    … Full Review »
  2. thebeachinator
    Oct 17, 2013
    7
    The first Bond game on two joysticks got the mechanics right. It is fluid and accurate. Other than that it doesn't bring anything new to theThe first Bond game on two joysticks got the mechanics right. It is fluid and accurate. Other than that it doesn't bring anything new to the table. Shoot lots of bad guys who have way less health than you and use cool Bond gadgets. They stuck with the basics here.… Full Review »
  3. Sungus
    May 28, 2004
    7
    For its time, AUF is no Goldeneye, but it does have its moments. The Bond moves are a nice touch, and the gameplay is decent. What makes this For its time, AUF is no Goldeneye, but it does have its moments. The Bond moves are a nice touch, and the gameplay is decent. What makes this game is the multiplayer. Honestly, I played Halo back in 2001 at Comdex in Vegas, and my first impression playing this game was that it was more fun than Halo. Cloaking, the Spiderman claw, jet pack, etc. Now, everyone raves about Halo, but I dont' see it. Average to me. To each his own I guess. … Full Review »
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