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GoldenEye 007 n64 Game Reviews
GoldenEye 007
Critic Score
Metascore: 96 Metascore out of 100
User Score  
9.5 out of 10
based on 21 reviews
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GoldenEye 007 puts you right into 007's tux and bow tie in a first-person action spectacular. But there's more to it than just blowing away bad guys-- you will have to accomplish a variety of espionage objectives, like planting covert modems, copying top secret documents, and diverting the destructive course of the rogue GoldenEye satellite system. [Nintendo]

PUBLISHER: Nintendo
DEVELOPER: Rare Ltd.
GENRE(S): First-Person Shooter, Action
PLAYERS: 1
ESRB RATING: T (Teen)
RELEASE DATE: July 31, 1997

What The Critics Said

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100
Da Gameboyz
This is probably the best game you can get on the Nintendo 64.
100
Adrenaline Vault
Bar none this is the greatest console game ever made... Its mix of thought-provoking action, wonderful ambience, and perfect execution make this a must play for any gamer.
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100
GamePro
Play GoldenEye one time and you’ll be jonesin’ for James harder than Grace Jones on a lonely night. It’s one of the best movie-to-game translations ever.
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100
Games Domain
Simply the most exciting and involving N64 game to date.
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100
Game Critics
Here is a game that not only changed my perception of games, but also changed my perception of the world. Never shall I pass a security camera again without itching to disable it with a pinpoint accurate shot. Altering a person's perception is not an easy thing to do and qualities like that make for some very interesting art.
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100
All Game Guide
So if you appreciate ingenuity, realistic settings, loads of cool weapons, and some of the best artificial intelligence ever witnessed in a first-person shooter, let alone a console shooter, GoldenEye 007 is an essential addition to your N64 game library.
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100
Nintendophiles
Without a doubt, an experience like no other.
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100
Total Video Games
This is without a doubt one of the best games ever made. Every true gamer should own this game, Goldeneye is an absolute must. Personally I don’t think I will ever stop playing this game, I love it.
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100
Hot Games
One can't go without mentioning the fantastic multiplayer mode. Unlike PC shooters, where ambush seems to be the name of the game, GoldenEye concentrates on fast, frantic fun. Everyone can see each other's screen, and radar is provided for additional assistance, so hiding is a virtual impossibility.
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98
GameSpot
The type of game N64 owners have been waiting for since they finished Mario 64. It has outstanding graphics and sound, and contains a certain depth in its gameplay that really entices you to finish it on all three difficulty levels.
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97
IGN
We can say with a clear conscience that Goldeneye 007 is the best single-player first-person game on any system.
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97
TotalGames.net
Goldeneye is even better than "Mario 64." Even Oddjob could figure out what that means! A Nintendo 64 without Goldeneye is like James Bond without a vodka martini.
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95
Gaming Maxx
Is Goldeneye 007 another great game by Rare, Is 007 the best first-person shooter on any next-generation system... my answer is HELL YEA!
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95
Electric Playground
A pure classic if I've ever seen one. It is infectious fun with superb depth. This is a must buy that will keep you interested for months on end.
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95
GamerWeb Nintendo
Fans of N64 and PC games used to compare Goldeneye to games such as "Half Life," which is remarkable because Goldeneye was not only older, but running on hardware that was vastly inferior to a $2500 PC.
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94
Electronic Gaming Monthly
Truly classic, late '90s college dorm room staple, and Rare's finest moment. [Jan 2004, p.189]
91
Game Revolution
One of the best first person shooters ever.
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91
Gaming Age
Overall, GoldenEye, while being a good corridor shooter, is a corridor shooter, nonetheless. I have no problem with Nintendo releasing quality games, but I think it's time they expand the horizons of the system a little.
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90
Nintendorks
Its strategy and story mixed in with the action make it a fantastic gaming experience.
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90
Nintendojo
It has all those essential elements that good games need, and all those elements are slightly less than perfect.
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78
Weekly Famitsu
7 / 8 / 8 / 8 - 31 silver

What Our Users Said

Vote Now! The average user rating for this game is 9.5 (out of 10) based on 71 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

Derric U. gave it a10:
Goldeneye will forever be known as the game that put the FPS on the map in the home console realm. The formula goes as follows: DOOM is to PCs as Goldeneye is to consoles. Anybody that even attempts to give the title to Halo must've only owned a PS1 back in the day.

Steven D. gave it a10:
This game is the god of all games! Long live Goldeneye 007! They may keep making games but nothing will ever match to this! Long Live bond Long Live Nintendo!

Jason T. gave it a10:
This is the best FPS ever. It practically made what most FPS games are like today. ALMOST everyone i know who has a Nintendo 64 has Goldeneye and thinks it is one of the best FPS games ever made.

Barry K. gave it a10:
1998. I spent probably half the year playing Goldeneye with friends. We set up 4 TVs with cereal boxes blocking off the other screens so we could be in stealth mode. Fantastic. No game since has come close to those sessions. About 4 years ago we had a replay with the old gang. It was just as good. I'm on revver.com by the way, look for kingstar!

Mayday gave it a10:
The year is 2006 and still to this day I have yet to play a game up to par with goldeneye (rainbow six vegas?). The only game you need for the n64. Graphics are dated by todays standards though gameplay and controls are top notch. Rumor has it this game will be going online through xbox live, hope it's true. Long live the king of fps!

Jon H. gave it a10:
Goldeneye ROCKS Goldeneye kicked the crap out of EVERY playstation title ever! And kicked perfect dark's .ss!

Daniel M. gave it a10:
BEST GAME EVER!!!

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