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With the excitement of the Project 007 announcement on Nintendo Switch 2, it’s the perfect time to revisit the best James Bond video games.
James Bond games stand as an iconic entry in the action-adventure genre over the decades. There are many games out there featuring the legendary spy. But only some of them really captured the essence of the character and delivered extraordinary gameplay.
IO Interactive, the developers of Hitman, are currently developing a new James Bond game, tentatively titled Project 007. The highly anticipated title has been confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2 during the latest Nintendo Direct. As the announcement brings a lot of hype surrounding the upcoming game, let’s take a look back at the best James Bond games that have ever been created.
Join us as we rank the 5 best James Bond games of all time that captivated the fans of the spy character as well as action gamers.
5) James Bond 007: From Russia with Love
Released in 2005, From Russia with Love is based on the 1963 movie with the same name. Although based on the movie, the game introduces new characters and features various scenes that blend with the original story. Unlike the first-person approach of most Bond games, From Russia with Love stands out by featuring gameplay based on the third-person perspective.
The most notable aspect of the game is that Sean Connery, the Legendary James Bond actor, reprises his role after twenty-two years, featuring a younger likeness along with voicing the character.
4) James Bond 007: Blood Stone
James Bond 007: Blood Stone, released in 2010, features an original narrative. Blood Stone is a considerably short game, which gives the feeling of a true interactive James Bond Movie. It features cinematic car chases and intense hand-to-hand combat, contributing to its fast-paced gameplay.
Moreover, Bizarre Creations did a perfect job on staging the environments, characterization, and the musical scores. In addition to these, the stellar voice acting of Daniel Craig, along with Judi Dench and Joss Stone, truly sets it as one of the immersive James Bond games.
3) James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing
James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing remains a fan favorite even after two decades. Released in 2004, it is arguably the best James Bond movie with an original narrative rather than focusing on a movie. The game takes advantage of the unique third-person perspective gameplay. It blends the usual aspects of all other games like stealth, action, vehicle chase, and gadget-play—all in a perfect mix.
It features a star-studded cast of Pierce Brosnan, Willem Dafoe, Heidi Klum, Misaki Ito, and Shannon Elizabeth. Moreover, the game features a co-op campaign for the first time in the franchise alongside the traditional competitive play.
2) James Bond 007: Nightfire
Before the James Bond franchise shifted to third-person mechanics, it delivered several best first-person games, with Nightfire being one among them. Released in 2002, James Bond 007: Nightfire includes the best environmental designs featuring various locations. The multiplayer mode in Nightfire still remains a favorite and memorable among the fans due to its intricate map designs and game modes.
Although the game features the likeness of Pierce Brosnan, the protagonist was voiced by Maxwell Caulfield. Although released for consoles and PC, both versions feature notable differences.
1) GoldenEye 007 (1997)
The classic GoldenEye 007 (1997), released on Nintendo 64, tops the list of the best James Bond games even after almost three decades. It is also widely considered one of the best video games ever made. Based on the 1995 movie of the same name, GoldenEye 007 became the third best-selling Nintendo 64 game of all time. Moreover, the game won various accolades, including BAFTA Interactive Entertainment and Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences.
GoldenEye 007 defined the genre of first-person shooters on consoles, featuring extraordinary world designs, gameplay depths, and detailing levels ahead of its time. Along with an immersive single-player campaign, the game is popularly known for its multiplayer mode. In 2010, Activision released a remake of the game with the same title, which also turned out to be a huge success.
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