GoldenEye 007
1997 • Rare
9.2/10Nintendo
First-Person Shooter
James Bond's N64 adventure featuring split-screen multiplayer and movie-based single-player campaign.
Gameplay
First-person shooter with stealth elements, objectives-based missions, and legendary 4-player split-screen multiplayer.
Historical Context
Developed by Rare as a movie tie-in that exceeded all expectations, creating the template for console FPS games.
Fun Facts
- • Based on the 1995 James Bond film
- • Popularized console FPS games
- • The multiplayer modes became legendary
Cultural Impact
Brought FPS games to consoles and established split-screen multiplayer as a must-have feature for shooters.
Review
GoldenEye 007 proved that first-person shooters could work perfectly on consoles while delivering exceptional multiplayer gaming.