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Platform: GC, PS2, XB Genre: Action Publisher: Electronic Arts Developer: EA Games ETA: Fall 2003
Related Links: Review: Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb (XB) Action Figure: James Bond (Die Another Day)
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James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing
Ever since Pierce Brosnan's first outing as Bond in GoldenEye, game makers have attempted to match the game based on that movie. GoldenEye (N64) is a reference point for console shooters the same way Half-Life has become a benchmark for shooters on the PC. Many have tried and failed to match the success and notoriety of GoldenEye, but that never stopped anyone from milking a well-known license. Which isn't to say that Everything or Nothing (EoN) will suck. The summary and listed features should peak any Bond fan's interest, especially with the mention of a two-player co-op mode.
Here's the official word from EA:
Returning
as James Bond is Pierce Brosnan, who will lend his cyberscanned likeness
and voice to the character. The rest of the cast will include new Bond
girls as well as old and new Bond villains. The original script will
take players through exciting locales in four continents including the
Valley of the Kings in Egypt and the French Quarter in New Orleans. To
play out the challenge of thinking and acting like Bond, players will
make choices ranging from direct confrontation to subtle misdirection
when interacting with enemies. When it comes time for combat, Bond can
engage in hand-to-hand fighting, using objects from game environments as
weapons, as well as accessing a guns and gadgets. The discerning player,
however, may find a multitude of different options ranging from disguise
to distracting guards to using cover-and using these Bond-style tactics
to outsmart the bad guys will reward the player with special
enhancements including Q-Lab gadgetry. Other
new features include two-player co-op missions and four-player
multiplayer arena modes, all set in third person views and featuring
multiple playable characters. Features: New
third person perspective that showcases Pierce Brosnan as James Bond. Multiple
ways to complete missions, with player rewards for completing objectives
with Bond style by using disguise to temporarily take the identity of a
defeated foe, misdirection, and other spy tactics rather than brute
force.
New
over the top hand-to-hand fighting that includes the use of
environmental objects such as bottles, chairs, tools, boards, etc. Original
single player storyline that immerses the player in the world of James
Bond with classic villains, exotic locations, beautiful girls, fast
cars, and high-tech gadgetry. Missions
that span exotic locales in four continents, including the French
Quarter of New Orleans, a mountain fortress in Peru, a secret facility
in Egypt, and Red Square in Moscow. Seamless
transitions from on-foot exploration to piloting interactive vehicles
including cars, motorcycles, helicopters, and tanks. Over
20 weapons and gadgets including the ability to rappel up or down any
wall. New third person multiplayer modes including two-player co-op missions and arena-style combat with up to four players.
In motion, EoV reminds me of Indiana Jones and the Emperor's Tomb. Although the camera seems to be more firmly fixed directly behind Bond, the "over the top hand-to-hand combat" and being able to use items in the environment to dish out some serious hurt ring true to what's found in Emperor's Tomb.
One point of concern might be the use of "misdirection, and other spy tactics rather than brute force". I'd really like to see this statement in action. Too many times this promise has fallen flat. Stealth turns out to be nothing more than killing them before they kill you.
James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing is expected Fall 2003.
- Omni (August 10, 2003) |
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