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.

Tips and tricks

Use silenced weapons to handle patrols before they raise alarms.

Tips and tricks

On higher difficulties, cameras and alert-capable enemies should be removed first.

Tips and tricks

In multiplayer, controlling weapon spawns matters more than reckless chasing.

User Reviews

A landmark N64 shooter with great mission design and strong Bond atmosphere.

User Reviews

The four-player split-screen mode is still memorable and hugely entertaining.

User Reviews

Some controls feel dated now, but the stage design remains excellent.