James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing

"Ok, but could use some work"

First of all, this game isn't as bad as the score I gave it. However, there are a few areas that bring the game down. On with the review...

Graphics - 7/10
Don't expect a lot here. This is the GBA, not a console. Played from a third-person view, Bond, enemies, and the like look like faceless dolls. However, between missions when you get your debriefing, you can clearly make out the faces of Pierce Brosnan and the other actors. This is quite a nice touch, and it adds a bit of a relief since the game is fairly monotonous.

Sound - 9/10
The sound is actually quite good. You can hear the guards yelling 'Intruder!' Even the guns have different noises. Explosions are well done too.

Gameplay - 2/10
Yep, you saw the score. 2 out of ten. This game definitely sucks in this department. The story is, as usual, about some evil guy bent on world domination and always one step away from Bond. Pretty much the same as every other action game made, I would say.
Secondly, what's a Bond game without gadgets? Sure, you get some gadgets, but I had no use for any of them except the Med Kit. This isn't like some other Bond games where you NEED to use a certain gadget to continue. Nothing like that here.
Thirdly, this game is too easy. I finished it in about three hours...and that's saying a lot, considering that I usually never finish games without some sort of hint at something. I mean, what's the use of saying find a certain scientist on your own, yet your radar points to him, and when you finally see him, there's a big red indicator under him?
Lastly, this game is monotonous. VERY. The entire game can be played with the direction pad and the 'A' button. Most of the game is run, shoot, run again, rinse, repeat. There are car 'chases', but they are not very exciting, to be honest.

Replay Value - 1/10
Once you've beaten the game, that's it. No special mission or anything. Unless of course, you want to go back and get all of the Style Points, but I highly doubt anyone would do that unless they are very bored. You unlock a Blackjack minigame with a certain number of style points, but it's very simple.

Overall - 5/10
This was an OK attempt at transferring a console game to the GBA, but it fails to capture the essence of James Bond. I've had more fun playing the first James Bond game for the original Gameboy

Reviewer's Score: 5/10, Originally Posted: 03/08/04