James Bond 007: NightFire

 Xbox
Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
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  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.
  2. Kombo
    70
    If you are fan of the James Bond games, then check it out. If you are looking for the next Halo you will not find it here.
  3. 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.
  5. All Game Guide
    70
    The arcade-style atmosphere goes a long way in creating an immediately playable game, but in light of titles like "Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell," there's a strong desire for more involved missions (NightFire's attempt at stealth is almost silly in comparison).
  6. Into Liquid Sky
    67
    The weak link of the game is the single player mode.
  7. Gamestyle
    60
    For those unexcited by the prospect of actually being Bond, some problems, the most predominant of which is the games failure to engage or innovate on any other level than being an above average jaunt through an enormously exciting fictional world, may be too much.
  8. Adrenaline Vault
    60
    The short life span of the single-player campaign and the lack of any outstanding features make this offering falter when compared to other first-person shooters like "Halo" and "Timesplitters 2."
  9. eToychest
    60
    Blatant lack of innovation and anything particularly new.
  10. 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

50
#50 Best Xbox Game of 2002
24
#24 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2002

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 27
  3. Negative: 3 out of 27
  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. Thisjfk66
    Nov 5, 2021
    9
    Gameplay - 9

    Story - 9

    Entertaining - 9

    Graphics - 9

    sound - 9 good port
  3. wiredspore44
    Dec 28, 2020
    9
    Good game. Don't play on xbox 360 though as it won't let you access driving levels.
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