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58 of 60 found the following review helpful:
A View to a ThrillNov 28, 2001
By Mark
"arch-nerd"
In 1997, Rare breathed new life into the genre of first-person shooter games by releasing Goldeneye. To this day, some gamers feel that Goldeneye was the best game on the Nintendo 64.Soon after, EA bought the rights to the James Bond franchise and released the lackluster Tomorrow Never Dies, The World is Not Enough, and 007 Racing for the Playstation. After three flops, gamers wondered why Rare lost the Bond license in the first place. Fortunately, EA pulled its act together for James Bond's first outing on the Playstation 2. Entitled "007: Agent Under Fire," this is an original game that finally gives Goldeneye a run for its money. EA created an original story for the new game, and they've succeeded on that front. Agent Under Fire has everything that a 007 game should have: Bond girls, Q gadgets, heavily armed cars, and over-the-top villains. Seasoned gamers will first notice that the controls for 007: AUF are the same as those in Medal of Honor. Seeing as how Medal of Honor was one of the best first-person shooters on the original Playstation, that can't be bad. But 007: AUF can't be classified as a simple FPS. Several of the missions have the player driving Bond's Aston Martin, firing at enemy vehicles. In other missions, the computer controls the driving while the player fires the weapons at oncoming enemies. These missions are very exciting, and they're a fresh playing experience that adds interest to what would have been a straight FPS. EA has done an excellent job recreating the feel of the James Bond films. The graphics are very realistic. You will look twice at the digital Bond to make sure that it's not the real Pierce Brosnan. Players are rewarded for discovering secrets and using the Q gadgets creatively. And 007: AUF captures Bond's personality perfectly in the cut scenes that tell the game's story. The player is just a dry martini away from becoming Bond. One of the things that made Goldeneye great was the multiplayer mode. 007: AUF repeats this tradition. The multiplayer levels are alright, and there's plenty of variety in the multiplayer missions. Some force the players to diffuse bombs, others are variations on the game of Capture the Flag. But Goldeneye still has the better multiplayer mode, thanks to its use of classic Bond villains. The characters EA created for 007: AUF just aren't as exciting as Jaws and Oddjob. 007: Agent Under Fire is a good first outing for Bond on the Playstation 2. The game offers a lot of variety and plenty of plot, which are rare in most first-person shooters. People who have played their share of first-person shooters will find enough depth in the game to come back for more, while casual gamers will be blown away by the entire experience. This game lacks the innovation of Goldeneye, but it's still not to be missed.
14 of 14 found the following review helpful:
 Amazing, Outstanding GameOct 17, 2001
What starts out looking like a perfectly rendered, but easy, shooter game gets tougher, longer and more exciting with each level. You've never seen graphics, sounds and stories like this. Each level flows perfectly to the next, there is a mix of shooting, driving... everything you could want. Easily the best playstation 2 game I've ever played. Ever.
12 of 13 found the following review helpful:
 EA could do better...May 17, 2002
By J. C. Arizaga
"jc"
No matter what, 007 Goldeneye for N64 (developed by Rareware), will be the best first person shooter for this classic series. Not only because of the high fun factor, but also because of the high replay value it has. You can play it again and again, not to mention the multiplayer mode, which is great. 007 Agent Under Fire, by EA Games, tries to get close. Levels have great graphics and details, and there are different modes including driving the BMW Z8 in the streets, but the game itself is not very challenging. Multiplayer is fun, after you get the hang out of it, but the only nice thing of this game is that its a Bond game. To synthesize: Highs:
- Cool graphics
- Nice weapon arsenal, very detailed
- Great multiplayer mode
- Two words: Bond Girls. Lows
- The bad guys IQ's are an insult for gamers
- Bodies disappear after you have shot them
- Only 12 levels in the whole game
- Bond's face is horrible
- Sorry, but the cellphone gadgets are stupid. Miss the omega watch... Verdict:
You'll definitely finish the game fast (even in Agent mode), and its also a fare multiplayer game. Unfortunately, being the only 007 PS2 title at the time, this is the closest you'll get to Goldeneye. Fun factor (3/5)
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Very Good, But Not GreatApr 20, 2002
I have been a long-time fan of the Bond franchise, and when I saw this game for PS2 I knew I had to have it. It looked impressive and in the end I have to admit, it was very entertaining, but certainly not a masterpiece. Now don't get me wrong, "Agent Under Fire" will provide you with hours of fun as you step into the shoes of secret agent, James Bond. Your objective: through a series of twelve missions investigate a clone conspiracy and take down the people in charge. You can do this using a variety of weapons and gadgets while sometimes driving souped up cars that incorporate machine guns and rocket launchers. Sounds cool, right? It is, and the great multiplayer action (which is as good if not better than Goldeneye's) only adds to the excitement you'll experience. The graphics are amazing as well providing realistic face expressions and environments. However, if you are looking for a game that requires a brain to complete and a more interesting and complex plot, I would recommend "Metal Gear Solid 2", because if you face the facts, "Agent Under Fire" is simply a typical action game with a shoot-em'-up-bang-bang premise. Entertaining:YES
Must-Have:NO
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
yeeeeeeeeehaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!Dec 08, 2003
Not very relistic? Stupid enemies?! MEDIOCRE GAMEPLAY???!!!!! Now look here, you children who are writing reviews; those of you who are making negative comments on this game must be so crazy, that you hate [almost] everything. This game is the most fun game Iv'e ever played, and for a good reason. It may have parts in it that are really hard, but if everything went smoothly and easily in the game, it would be no fun. Unfortunately, most of you people don't think first before you write your reviews. You write about how there are very tough areas in the game, as if it's a bad thing. Then you probably learn from your mistaken belief, but 2 LATE!! Your misleading review is on this website, and will stay on for years. Anyway, these weapons are ones that you should use: The Dartgun:
Downs 'em in one shot!! The 017:
50 round clip, and good gun! The KS7:
Fun to shoot because of rate of fire! Good gun, too! The P-Cannon:
HOMING AMMO, WHICH DOWNS 'EM IN ONE SHOT!!!!!! All of the pistols are good The UGW:
Good rate of fire, good power. Nice scope! Grenade Launcher:
You all know this one well! Missile Launcher:
Explosions galore! And Much More! The graphics are great, the sound is unbelievable, and the gameplay is best! Buy it, buy it, buy it, buy it, BUY IT!
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