Screen Critics dives into the mirky world of James Bond video games. Which entry is the least disappointing of the entire bunch?
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I couldn't even name a Daniel Craig 007 game.
I play games still and constantly listen to video game podcasts but no Craig games are popping in my mind.
It's crazy because Brosnan had many that come to mind.
You already can’t purchase some of the games anymore. Bond games are notoriously horrendous with their licensing.
Casino Royale was pretty good, kinda downhill from there though IMO. Just let Bond die with dignity.
It’s been a while since the video game world was blessed with a James Bond title.
There were a few non-film ones back on PS2/GC that were really good.
I can imagine the cinematic elements of those games would look even better now.
Everything or Nothing is my second best Bond game behind Goldeneye 64, followed by Nightfire.
we have a lot of great video games and we have a lot coming out this year...lame
What's happened to the James Bond franchise in general?
It, much like Star Trek, Star Wars, has had too much of the "real world" shoved down their throats. That plus people with agendas hijacking them thinking they can use brand value to deliver "transformative" messaging while lacking the awareness, the creative talent, needed to make them entertaining at even a base level.
Also, getting back on subject, doesn't help that movie studios don't see gaming studios as equals who need as much if not more time to do their jobs right.
Yeah, come to think of it. Maybe their absence can be attributed to the falling popularity of the videogame adaptation or even the licensed franchise tie-in, as well as the gaming landscape being quite different now than it was. The Bond titles filled a niche of FPS-action titles, the likes of which are not exactly uncommon nowadays. That said, the Bond games were a fun take on the genre that I'd like to see return one day.
That's true. You couldn't get past the PS2 days without a movie tie in. Now, I can't think of the last game tie in.. even Star Wars was different
James Bond may have many videogame outings, but which were the best in screen Critics opinion?
Goldeneye standard the best by far I did actually enjoy quantum of solace game a little golden gun mode etc online was pretty cool but come on no James Bond game let alone movie tie in has been as great as goldeneye it is just class from start to finish.
I thought Bloodstone was terrific, I was looking forward to another one by the same team, the driving brought a lot to the game. Although it was loaded with QT events, I thought it was exactly what a bond game should be
Nightfire was the best after Goldeneye
Even the theme song was pretty good...and if it had online elements to the multiplayer it could have been great.
Nightfire is the best bond post Goldeneye, in my opinion. I found Agent Underfire to be decent, but overall it just felt like a lesser template of Nightfire. Everything or Nothing, had great missions and sets pieces, but wasn't mechanically strong, and didn't have death match. I really miss the Goldeneye-Esque shooters, that were decently popular during the late 90s to early 2000s.
Another list that only goes back to 1998. James Bond games go all the way back to the Atari 2600.
Everything or Nothing should've been higher, but otherwise it's a good list. That game is easily better than From Russia With Love, and is up there with Blood Stone which was also good. I'm happy to see it got a good placement.
Nightfire is so low
I thought it was one of the better games after Goldeneye. Way better then Bloodstone, hell I'm pretty sure that was a huge letdown back when it launched.
Goldeneye by RARE was not only the best James Bond game but the only one worth playing. Unfortunately, the rest is rubbish.
Shamefully, without having played Goldeneye (shocking as GE is my favourite film). I would say Everything or Nothing, then Nightfire, Bloodstone and finally Agent Under Fire.
EDIT: I need to play From Russia with Love too...