James Bond 007: NightFire

Mac Fank
	02.12.2002

James Bond 007: NightFire Platform: PS2, Xbox, GameCube, PC Genre: Action Publisher / Developer: Electronic Arts / Eurocom, EA Canada, Savage Entertainment Timeless image of a British spy for 40 years, inspires and captivates audiences around the world. But if the screen 007 - the embodiment of perfection, the world of computer games, he shared the fate of most popular characters. Only the talented developers are able to competently move cine superhero in a virtual space, and just such work as a team Rare. In the 97-m, they released for the Nintendo 64 legendary GoldenEye, setting a new standard in the genre of platformers FPS. Since then, a game series about James Bond, with mixed success developing company Electronic Arts. James Bond 007: NightFire - this is the second game, with the participation of 007, published for the next-generation platform. Like Agent Under Fire, this project is not based on any of the films, although the main character - a copy of the actor Pierce Brosnan (Pierce Brosnan), who played Bond in the last part. All the fuss in NightFire broke because of being a simple thing: you will think someone stole the secret technology of guided missiles. However, this unfortunate incident alarmed officials, and they quickly found a scapegoat, Kojima became a businessman Rafael Drake (Raphael Drake). It was then in the case and enter James Bond, given the task to check the Alpine castle of potential terrorists. Adventure invincible spy, of course, not confined to stay on a ski resort, because you have to go through a dozen missions, scattered in different corners of our sinful world. Fate will throw you in Japan, to Earth orbit and plunge into the ocean depths. Walking levels contain spyware tasks to perform which has a wide arsenal of weapons (more than 20 titles) and branded gadgets. Unnoticed way through enemy territory, it is best not to use a rocket launcher type Stinger, and a pistol with a silencer or a sniper rifle. But the itch to shoot down the helicopter if it is better to use a grenade or a rocket with a hand-guided. Sly lotion greatly simplify the lives of skilled saboteur. Get at least watch that go by price list as the laser and electric in one bottle. Sadly, X-ray glasses and a mini-camera will not help you spy on the babe, but linger for a moment and chat with them, no one forbids it. You are free to choose how to perform certain missions. For example, the lock can enter two ways: you can try to sneak in unnoticed, or else to rush ahead, then you most likely will bring forward into the legs. The apogee of the arcade are the episodes that resemble a shooting gallery. In such situations, you should only fly direct and shoot, because the hero moves in automatic mode. Your health threatened by a variety of enemies, including a ninja with a sharp razor-skating. Their artificial intelligence is pretty good, but does not stand out against other FPS.Shooting, the enemies do not stand as pillars and hide behind corners and roll on the ground. A significant role to play NightFire trips to a variety of vehicles. A good half of the levels you have to drive a car, snowmobile or airplane. This side geymlpeya separately engaged in just two development teams: Electronic Arts Canada and Savage Entertainment. The most stylish mode of transportation is a car brand V12 Vanquish Aston Martin, which also can be seen in the latest Bond film called Die Another Day. Of course, a game version of "Cars" is slightly different from that found in retail stores. She can shoot missiles and transform into a submarine! In NightFire has lots of multiplayer options, some of which are open during the passage of a single regime. Here is the usual deathmatch, missions that require steal the enemy flag, or to deprive the enemy's secret drawings. Through split-screen at the same time can fight just four players, in addition, you can connect up to four boats. Graphics done for quite a decent level: for example, detailed scenery of the first level, sprinkled with snow and tinted a yellowish light of lanterns, the atmosphere of a winter holiday. In such a situation and wants someone to kill ... This, incidentally, will bring a special aesthetic pleasure, as the dying, enemies make a very dramatic gestures. Spoil the idyllic picture of some weather events: for example, rain in contrast to the snow does not look very realistic. Maybe someone will be upset, but I still say: Pierce Brosnan is not the voice of his character in the game. Nevertheless, sound design, satisfactory due to good music and various sound effects. Sure, James Bond 007: NightFire - Best Bond game, which appeared in recent years, but to the great GoldenEye, it still falls short. Too straightforward gameplay and transience (all mission could take hours for 10) - are the most obvious shortcomings. But it is obvious that the developers really tried to make a good thriller, and fans of the 007 is certainly appreciated.