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Review of 007: The World Is Not Enough on PlayStation

by Jay Aborro Jay Aborro photo Nov 2000
Cover image of 007: The World Is Not Enough on PlayStation
Gamefings Score: 6.1
Platform: PlayStation PlayStation logo
Released: 07 Nov 2000
Genre: First-person shooter, Stealth
Developer: Black Ops Entertainment
Publisher: Electronic Arts

Introduction

the 90s! A time when video games were beginning to evolve and the era of badass heroes like James Bond were on the rise. With *The World Is Not Enough* making its way from the big screen to the PlayStation, developers Black Ops Entertainment hoped to capture the charm and suave of everyone's favorite British secret agent. Was this just another license cash-in, or did it bring something fresh to the table? Grab your martini, and let's dive in!

Gameplay

In *The World Is Not Enough*, you'll take control of James Bond through 11 thrilling missions. From infiltrating enemy hideouts to awkwardly playing blackjack at a casino-yes, you heard that right-this game is packed with diverse objectives! Your tools of seduction include a concoction of not-so-secret gadgets, like the Credit Card Lockpick that would make even a burglar blush. The first-person perspective ramps up the intensity, but you may find your aiming skills tested as you'd expect from a game of this era. Combat involves everything from submachine guns to rocket launchers-because who wouldn't want to blow stuff up while looking dapper? Plus, dodging bullets and mashing buttons never felt so exhilarating... or chaotic! Sadly, the AI of your enemies ranges from "I see you, running right at me" to "Wait, is that a shadow?" making things occasionally hilarious in that unintended sort of way. Just remember, patience is a virtue-unless you're a Bond villain, then it's just bad luck.

Graphics

Now let's talk about the visuals. Given the limitations of the PlayStation hardware, the game does a decent job of visual fidelity. Character models bear a resemblance to the film's actors, and the environments are reasonably detailed. That said, it's as if they ran out of memory halfway through so expect some texture pop-ins that are about as jarring as your mom yelling at you during a 2 AM gaming marathon! Overall, it's not groundbreaking, but it's serviceable - and those cutscenes are delightful nods to the film, even if they look like they were rendered on a toaster.

Conclusion

So, should you pick up *007: The World Is Not Enough*? If you're a fan of the franchise or just cravin' some retro shooter action, this game may scratch that itch. Just be prepared for a short campaign that doesn't dive as deep as the pool of villains Bond faces. Critics have panned its lack of multiplayer-because who doesn't want to see their friends die dramatically while trying to save the world, am I right? The game ultimately serves as a decent but flawed homage to a classic film. It's not quite *GoldenEye*, but it can definitely help ease your secret agent cravings. Pour a martini, kick back, and have fun-even if it's just for old times' sake!

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