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Review of 007: Tomorrow Never Dies on PlayStation

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Nov 1999
Cover image of 007: Tomorrow Never Dies on PlayStation
Gamefings Score: 5
Platform: PlayStation PlayStation logo
Released: 16 Nov 1999
Genre: Third-person shooter, Stealth
Developer: Black Ops Entertainment
Publisher: Electronic Arts, MGM Interactive

Introduction

Welcome to the world of espionage, explosions, and Bond... James Bond! '007: Tomorrow Never Dies' aims to capture the suave, sophisticated thrill of being everyone's favorite British spy. But does it hit the mark, or does it more resemble a license to... well, you know? Let's break it down without getting too shaken, not stirred!

Gameplay

'Tomorrow Never Dies' promises to put you straight into the shoes of Bond himself, and boy, does it try! The game features a mix of stealth and third-person shooting, where you can walk, run, sneak, and uh, well... sidestep for some reason. The whole experience can sometimes feel like you're playing hide-and-seek with very disappointed Russian soldiers. Joking aside, as the MI6 agent, you'll do all the usual 'Bond stuff': taking out bad guys with flashy gadgets, skimming down slopes on skis like you're a secret agent version of a snowboarding legend, and driving armed cars like your life depends on it (which it usually does).

Graphics

Now let's chat about the graphics, or as I like to call them: 'a nostalgic trip down pixelated memory lane'. Released in 1999, the visuals certainly show their age. Picture Bond in a world that looks like it's stuck somewhere between a charmingly retro video game and your aunt's bad home movies. Sure, it's got a sort of old-school charm, but it's also got about as much polish as a used shoe. You might find yourself praying that blurry character models are just part of the plot (they're not).

Conclusion

In the grand scheme of gaming, '007: Tomorrow Never Dies' is a mixed bag. With a score of **5 out of 10** popped up from various critics and players, it's clear this title was riding on the coattails of its legendary predecessor, 'GoldenEye'. While it's not entirely forgettable, if you're planning to spend a night as Bond, you might want to consider going with a double because solo play can feel like an anticlimactic saga of 'meh'. If you're a die-hard Bond fan or just curious enough, give it a shot; otherwise, there are plenty of better options to keep your spy dreams alive. Just remember: not all missions can be licensed to thrill!

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