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. GameNow
    100
    To my shock, Nightfire is every bit as good as "Goldeneye." [Dec 2002, p.56]
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  2. Electric Playground
    85
    While not the best first person shooter on the Xbox, Nightfire does an admirable job of capturing the essence of a Bond film and should please the majority of 007 fans.
  3. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    85
    It's not the nice visuals that make NightFire worth playing - the amazing gameplay is the main draw. [Jan 2003, p.196]
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  5. GamingTrend
    85
    With a truly Bond like storyline and atmosphere, excellent graphics, solid sound, and fun multiplayer, EA has a winner on their hands.
  6. Official Xbox Magazine
    84
    Incredibly short. [Jan 2003, p.63]
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  7. IGN
    82
    My only real complaint is with the vehicle missions, which seems to serve as nothing more than an interruption from what Eurocom has done so well -- creating a solid FPS.
  8. Xbox Nation Magazine
    80
    The graphics are damn fine, with richly detailed environments, a speedy framerate, and accurately modeled polygonal ladies providing splendid eye candy. [Winter 2002, p.89]
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  9. GMR Magazine
    80
    Does an admirable job of re-creating the feel of the films. [Feb 2003, p.95]
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  10. Total Video Games
    80
    Without the 'Bond atmosphere', it'd feel somewhat empty.
  11. GameZone
    80
    Probably the best Bond game since, but not better than, "Goldeneye 007."
  12. TotalGames.net
    80
    It's not GoldenEye, let's get that clear; but there is plenty in the game for it to stand up and be counted as a genuinely class title.
  13. TeamXbox
    80
    The best way to sum up the graphics of James Bond 007: Nightfire is to say that this is a game that is developed cross-platform, but looks as though it could be an Xbox exclusive.
  14. GameSpy
    80
    A good solid Bond game -- but there should have been more of it.
  15. GamePro
    80
    The A.I. is much brighter, and the difficulty levels are scaled more smoothly. The controls could use a crisper auto-aim and more efficient item management, but otherwise handle great.
  16. Maxim Online
    80
    Stealing the best gadgets and characters from the movies, NightFire lets you decide how to topple the requisite megalomanical villain: Use stealth and gizmos (like Eurobabe-revealing x-ray specs-thanks, Q!) or go in guns blazing.
  17. G4 TV
    80
    It's true that it won't make you forget "GoldenEye 007", but it's the closest a Bond game has come to that level of quality in years.
  18. Play Magazine
    80
    The game has a razor-sharp edge that creates space and mood with the slickness of the big-budget films from which its ideas were borrowed. [Jan 2003, p.72]
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  19. Cheat Code Central
    80
    From the opening theme song to the realistic gun pops, you will not be disappointed with the sound.
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  20. GameSpot
    79
    While NightFire is hurt by its relatively short length, the game's single-player mode is well constructed, and its multiplayer mode is good too.
  21. Game Informer
    78
    Not a bad game, but it's nothing more than what you're expecting. [Jan 2003, p.108]
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  22. Playboy
    78
    Much like the many potshots you'll take throughout play, it's a very hit or miss endeavor.

Awards & Rankings

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#50 Best Xbox Game of 2002
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#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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