GoldenEye: Rogue Agent

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As an aspiring 00 agent dismissed from MI6 for reckless brutality, the player is hired as an enforcer by Auric Goldfinger, the wealthy super-villain with a...
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PS2

Xbox

6.8

good

CRITICS SCORE

6.4

(34 ratings)

GAMER SCORE

7.1

(1146 ratings)

Game Overview

As an aspiring 00 agent dismissed from MI6 for reckless brutality, the player is hired as an enforcer by Auric Goldfinger, the wealthy super-villain with a lust for all things gold. Goldfinger is locked in a ruthless war against his archenemy, the brilliant scientist Dr. No. The prize is control of the world's greatest criminal organization. A brutal encounter with Dr. No costs the player an eye, but Goldfinger's technicians replace it with a gold-hued, synthetic eye, earning the player the name 'GoldenEye'. Players have the ability to customize and upgrade their villain persona and wreak havoc as they make their unrelenting rise through the ranks.

The Good

Good weapon variety.

The Bad

Uninteresting story, Unbalanced eye powers, AI doesn't put up a very smart fight, Game's name feels like a dirty trick.

The Bottom Line

Why save the world when you can rule it? Going where no previous James Bond game has dared to tread, GoldenEye: Rogue Agent breaks all the rules by transporting players to the dark side of the Bond universe to experience life as a high-rolling, cold-hearted villain. As an aspiring 00 agent dismissed from MI6 for reckless brutality, you hired as an enforcer by Auric Goldfinger, the wealthy super-villain with a lust for all things gold. Cross paths with such legendary allies and enemies as Oddjob, Scaramanga, Xenia Onatopp, and, of course, Pussy Galore on globe-spanning missions of vengeance and demolition as you make your unrelenting rise through the ranks to the top of the villain world. Featured modes include story-driven campaign missions, deathmatch style simulator trials, and objective-based war games for single and multi-player play.

Expert Reviews

63/100

score

An uninteresting story and lackluster gameplay, both online and off, leaves this latest adventure feeling rather flat.

80/100

score

Rogue Agent is rated "T" for "Teen," but the gameplay is no less violent than "Halo 2", minus the blood and gore. Humans are most vulnerable to headshots, something that the game pretty much encourages. I'm not complaining, I just want it to be clear to g

63/100

score

An empty vessel of a game missing personality, charm, story or any kind of distinguishing character.

Game Features

Will GoldenEye: Rogue Agent be the Return of a Nintendo 64 Classic or The Birth of a New Legacy? "We knew the expectations would be high and comparisons would be made if we didn't deliver something that could live up to that legacy."

ESRB Game Ratings

This game is Rated: Teen
Content is most suitable for children ages 13 and up. This game may contain violence, gambling, suggestive themes, crude humor, or some strong language.

Content Descriptors:

Suggestive Themes, Violence