GoldenEye 007
Main game
4.07 average rating based on 2683 ratings
- Developers
- Rare
- Publishers
- Gradiente, Nintendo
- Franchises
- James Bond
- Series
- James Bond
- Events
- 2022.09.13 - Nintendo Direct, Dai-8-kai Shoshinkai Soft Tenshikai / Nintendo 64 Spaceworld '96, +1 more2022.09.13 - Nintendo Direct, Dai-8-kai Shoshinkai Soft Tenshikai / Nintendo 64 Spaceworld '96, Dai-7-kai Shoshinkai Soft Tenshikai / Famicom Space World '95 less
- Platforms
- Nintendo 64
- Genres
- Shooter
- Themes
- Action, Stealth
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Quillshott's review of GoldenEye 007
This game dominated sleepovers, birthday parties and every single weeknight that should have involved homework. A multiplayer classic.
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My Fave FPS, 29: Goldeneye
Note: I'm talking about the N64 version, not what was released last year, because I haven't played either version.
The inclusion of Goldeneye is making me conflicted. Originally, I also didn't have this on my list because I don't think it would hold up today. And I haven't played it in a long time so I haven't fact checked that. But it seems to be a relatively common sentiment. And so I was focusing this list on games that I would still love to play today.
I was talking to my older brother about Goldeneye and the conversation convinced me to put it back on. I still don't think it would hold up, but it still has the Bond charm, banging music, great multiplayer maps, cool guns, etc. It looks good on paper.
Then I realized the main reason I wasn't including it is because the multiplayer doesn't hold up, even though I like the guns and maps. So what's bothering me so? The 4-player split-screen aspect. And why's that bothering me? Because, ultimately, what I, and many others, remember most fondly is that, and frankly, I don't think only having four players would be …
My Fave FPS, 29: Goldeneye
Note: I'm talking about the N64 version, not what was released last year, because I haven't played either version.
The inclusion of Goldeneye is making me conflicted. Originally, I also didn't have this on my list because I don't think it would hold up today. And I haven't played it in a long time so I haven't fact checked that. But it seems to be a relatively common sentiment. And so I was focusing this list on games that I would still love to play today.
I was talking to my older brother about Goldeneye and the conversation convinced me to put it back on. I still don't think it would hold up, but it still has the Bond charm, banging music, great multiplayer maps, cool guns, etc. It looks good on paper.
Then I realized the main reason I wasn't including it is because the multiplayer doesn't hold up, even though I like the guns and maps. So what's bothering me so? The 4-player split-screen aspect. And why's that bothering me? Because, ultimately, what I, and many others, remember most fondly is that, and frankly, I don't think only having four players would be much fun anymore. I wish this would have had bots like Perfect Dark did.
I wasn't a PC gamer growing up so this was probably the first game of this ilk that I fell in love with. It's hugely influential in that sense. Who doesn't have great memories of the multiplayer? So I broke my rule and included a game that might not have aged well (I haven't even mentioned technical aspects) because of its sentimental value.
I want this game to get a proper remaster. I'm talking upgraded graphics, better controls (which would be inevitable) and online multiplayer. Not some half-assed shit where they have different versions releasing on different consoles.
Is Goldeneye...not good? I booted it up on Gamepass and wow, that campaign is not as great as I remember. I think Goldeneye is a great example of a game that doesn't age well.
I recognize that it was one of the first of it's kind and I still think it's cool how much it feels like you are in the movie, but the gameplay is just not as fun as I remember. I will always have my good memories of multiplayer, but maybe this is a game I don't come back to anymore.
P.S. Defending Natalya in Control is just as un-fun as I remember though
Played this when it was added to the Switch Online service last night. Game is still fun, but it has definitely aged a bit. Controls are a bit wonky and the game in general has a lot of awkward "late 90s" PS1/N64 era choppiness to it.
However, I put in a bunch of hours despite all of this, and remembered why I loved this so much when it came out in 1997. Back then, I mostly played multiplayer mode with my friends downstairs in the basement of my parent's house, but now as a fully grown adult, I spent more time on the single player mode, which is highly underrated. A lot of very fun missions with a good amount of variety.
I'll give this a four. The N64 original is a 5 star game for influence alone, this Switch version is about 3.5 stars. Rough around the edges and dated, but still a joy to play.
Releasing on Jan 27 for Nintendo Switch N64 Online and Xbox via Rare Replay (if you own it digitally) and Game Pass.
Switch:
+ online multiplayer (splitscreen)
- lower res graphics
Xbox:
+ up to 4k res graphics
+ improved controls?
- local multiplayer only (splitscreen)
Anyone else been playing the leaked Xbox 360 remaster?
It's my first ever playthrough and it's wonderful. Plays superbly and looks excellent whilst remaining faithful... to a point.
One thing that did come to my mind was this upcoming Mass Effect 1 remaster screenshot comparison. What is it with remasters taking creative liberties with atmosphere? Granted, both reflect fundamentally unfinished products, but given the Goldeneye remake's age now, it's an interesting parallel in, to my mind, the liberties these remasters take for aesthetic clarity.
N64: For its time this game must have been revolutionary.... unfortunaly it didn't last the test of time. Nowadays this game is unplayable (at least on big tv).
PC (Emulator): Now this is what this games needs: 1080p resolution, 60 fps, mouse and keyboard controls.
6 levels in. So far I feel as though Goldeneye 007 is packed full of engaging and fun ideas which are unfortunately constrained by the very limited hardware it runs on. Limited graphics processing combined with high detail environments makes the frame rate choppy and the gameplay sluggish and imprecise. Limited AI makes the stealth gameplay feel inconsistent and unfair. The controls, whilst well executed for the time and system, feel awkward and clunky by today's standards.
I do like Goldeneye despite its roughness. There is a great game beneath the jank and it has my respect for totally revolutionising the fps genre. I'm yet to try the legendary multiplayer.
Progress:
Super Mario 64: 63 stars, currently at Shifting Sands Land with 2 more stars to go there. I'm going in level order. Still impressed with how fun this game is. The camera is a little rough, and the game's 3D visuals aren't aging too well, but it's a joy to hunt down all these Stars again.
Goldeneye 007: Working through 00 Agent. I'm up to the Frigate. I'm also impressed at how well the gameplay is holding up here. There's certainly been some major strides in the FPS genre since 1997, but there's just something special here that I wish more games did. It doesn't hold back, either. The Silo kicked my butt four times until I skated through it on the fifth, and I kinda like that.