Xbox

007: Nightfire

Even though the game itself is quite easy, the multiplayer is strong and keeps you coming back for more. There are of course hidden unlockables to find and extend the life of the game. Overall, Nightfire is a huge treat for a true Bond and FPS fan. It will last you until the next stellar Bond game comes out with its ultra impressive multiplayer and in-game movies. I must add that I have played all the Nightfire versions fully through (GCN, PC, PS2 & Xbox) and I have found that not only is the Xbox version the easiest to get used to, but it does have slightly better graphics than the others. Add to that, the GameCube version has terrible controls and you come with the conclusion that you should buy the Xbox version of the game if you own more than one next-gen console.

Auch in seinem neuesten Abenteuer schafft es James Bond nicht, an alte Goldeneye-Zeiten anzuknüpfen. Bond-Atmosphäre ist dank schöner Frauen, zahlreicher Gadgets und vor allem den Pierce Brosnan-Texturen zwar zur Genüge vorhanden und auch die immer wieder eingestreuten Fahr- und Geschütz-Abschnitte bringen Abwechslung, doch unter dem Strich ist Nightfire nur ein Shooter unter vielen - allerdings ein empfehlenswerter Vertreter. Insgesamt ist der diesjährige Bond zwar unterhaltsamer und anspruchsvoller als die letztjährige Ausgabe, doch wesentliche Neuerungen muss man mit der Lupe suchen. Auch die technische Seite kann nur eingeschränkt überzeugen.

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. I know I'm stacking it in my "keeper" pile.

NightFire is a fun Bond game. It's a hell of a solid 007 outing, too, whether it's a great first-person shooter or an enjoyable racer you're after. And yet, while I admire EA's decision to mingle several gameplay types into one package, I would have preferred it if NightFire were a first-person shooter and nothing else because frankly, that's where it excels.

The James Bond franchise has had us hooked since the N4’s GoldenEye wowed us all, and Nightfire certainly continues to hold our interests in what’s to come next. However, Nightfire was a bit short, even though you could play the game at different difficulty levels. If you play through the game on the easier setting, it is worth it to go through the game on the harder settings, but you will still find that the game is relatively short, leaving you wishing for a few more levels to fulfill your craving for what the game does so well…entertain you while making you feel like the Bond man himself. If you were a fan of GoldenEye, but have felt that recent Bond titles have fallen short, pick up Nightfire for a recharge in what we hope will be a new era of Bond action.

007 Nightfire is not a bad game at all – in fact; you’re in for a nice adventure. The single-player mode is fun and varied, and the multiplayer mode is solid, if a little lacking. Don’t hesitate to check it out if you’re longing for some James Bond action, or maybe just a new action game; it may be the best Bond title since Goldeneye 007.

In its previous 007 titles, EA banked more on the quality of the license than on the quality of its games. With NightFire, EA reverses that trend and deploys a solid first-person shooter. It's still not a landmark game, but it's at least a good one.

NightFire is a good solid action game that 007 fans will enjoy. It looks, sounds, and plays the best on the Xbox, so if you're looking for an interesting and fun alternative to the other FPS titles out there, NightFire is a sweet single-player experience with a decent amount of replayability. Twice as many stages would have been nice, but you'll come back for more and more if you're truly a wannabe spy at heart.

Voor spy wannabees is dit een aangenaam en gelikt Bond avontuur. Het is nog geen GoldenEye maar beduidend beter dan Agent Under Fire.

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. If you're a fan of multiplayer first-person shooters, NightFire has a nice selection of options, though a multiplayer-focused game like TimeSplitters 2 does a better job in this department. Those purely looking for a first-person shooter won't find that NightFire is the best choice around, but as a Bond game, NightFire successfully re-creates the style, presentation, and action of its source material.

Nightfire is a game full of payoffs; that is, it makes all the right moves in all the right places. But that’s all it does. If a game could be shoved through a cookie-cutter and placed on store shelves, NightFire would fit the bill perfectly. That being said, if I’m going to play a game built around focus-testing and corporate bureaucracy (“Gentlemen, we need a game that will make us a lot of money. Suggestions?” “How about a James Bond game that has something to do with nukes?” “Brilliant, Johnson! You’re getting a big raise!!”), I’m glad it’s from EA. Trite or no, this is a decent title from a company that has continually shown a tradition of gaming excellence.

007: Nightfire is classic Bond at its best. Every aspect of the game just screams BOND, from the superb single-player to the addicting multi-player. This year's incarnation is every bit of fun as last year's. You'll quickly be drawn into the game as you flip through your Q-gadgets and arsenal of weaponry while infiltrating enemy bases. The wide assortment of items at your disposal makes Nightfire also very strategic.

Det känns som om Electronic Arts får bråttom att introducera så många olika spelstilar som möjligt. Vi får bekanta oss med undervattensfärder, flygning, rally och rymdresor i en rasande takt. Och så helt plötsligt får spelet ett snopet slut. Därmed är det inte sagt att Nightfire är fattigt på upplevelser. Tvärtom. Gillar man att leka med Q:s alla tekniska finesser, skjuta skurkar på löpande band och flambera onda kvinnor med rymdraketer så passar det här spelet alldeles förträffligt. Det är som sagt ett typiskt massmarknadsspel som levererar action utan innovationer, anpassat för alla.

Nightfire is exactly what I expected it would be. Full of Bond clichés and all of the predictability one would expect from the franchise, it's an unsurprising yet satisfying revisiting of the GoldenEye 007 gamplay formula. 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.

On reste finalement pas mal déçu de ce nouveau James Bond. L'absence de véritables nouveautés associée à une réalisation plutôt quelconque nous font une nouvelle fois regretter l'époque bénite où l'espion se produisait sur N64 dans Goldeneye.

Sure, it makes a few mistakes along the way and it's certainly not the greatest FPS game around at the moment, but NightFire is easily the best non-GoldenEye Bond outing since TWINE on the N64. Well worth a look, even if you're not a huge Bond fan.