GoldenEye 007

The game is played from a first-person perspective, with missions centered on reaching objectives rather than simply defeating enemies. Players move through linear-but-exploratory stages, collecting key items, disabling devices, escorting allies, and infiltrating secured areas. Combat revolves around aiming, shooting, weapon switching, and managing alert levels; silenced weapons are especially useful for stealthier approaches. Single-player features multiple difficulty settings that add objectives and enemy pressure, while local multiplayer supports split-screen deathmatch-style modes with unlockable characters, rules, and weapons for replay value.

James Bond

The player-controlled MI6 agent who carries out the covert operations.

Natalya Simonova

A key ally and story figure who assists Bond during the campaign.

Xenia Onatopp

A major antagonist known for her ruthless and dangerous tactics.

Alec Trevelyan

Bond’s former ally and one of the story’s central adversaries.

Learn each mission’s objectives first, since many stages are about finding items or activating switches rather than clearing every enemy. Silenced weapons help reduce alarms and keep patrols under control. On harder difficulties, prioritize cameras and enemies that can trigger reinforcements. Tight corridors and doorways are safer places to engage groups of opponents. In multiplayer, controlling weapon spawn points is often more effective than chasing kills.

Completing certain missions on higher difficulties and with better performance unlocks extra content and challenges.

Some multiplayer characters and rule sets are unlocked by clearing specific single-player missions or meeting conditions.

Tips and tricks

• Study mission objectives before trying to clear every room.
• Use silenced weapons to handle patrols before they raise alarms.
• On higher difficulties, cameras and alert-capable enemies should be removed first.
• In multiplayer, controlling weapon spawns matters more than reckless chasing.