Amazon.com Review

The Sims has much in common with Tony Hawk's Pro Skater: There's a great emphasis trial and error, it encourages personalized solutions to problems, and overall success comes down to both balance and timing. Also, like the Tony Hawk games, The Sims is a very addictive game.

Players micromanage the lives of a family of virtual people and influence the outcome of their lives, be it success or something akin to a nervous breakdown. The bestselling PC version of the game has, in recent years, been upgraded with elements like parties, pets, and vacations, but this iteration is closer to the basic formula.

You start the game living with Mom in a one-story suburban house. You are immediately presented with certain life tasks, such as fixing the TV and making lunch, which are aligned with the skills you'll need for the game's main challenge--keeping your sims in balance on eight conflicting categories. For example, eating will have an impact on your sim's hunger rating, but it will also impact his bladder rating. You'll have to make sure that he keeps himself and the house clean, that he sleeps to restore his energy, and that he also has time to keep himself entertained. The free will option lets your sims coast a bit, and you can also save time by stacking tasks together. Time passes at the rate of about one minute per second in the game, but you can fast-forward sim time when you need to, such as when they're sleeping.

The controls are justifiably complex, but adjusting to them is not difficult. You see your sims from an overhead perspective that you can both rotate and zoom. You direct their actions by moving a line cursor to where you want them to go or to what object or person with which you want them to interact.

The game is surprisingly funny. Neglect your sims and they'll shout and wave their arms to get your attention. Allow one's energy to get too low and he or she will likely collapse and sleep right where they were standing. When that happens, Mom is likely to serve them dinner on the floor.

Gamers may find that it takes a while to get the hang of The Sims' style and control scheme. Stick with it and you may find real time fast-forwarding by. --Porter B. Hall --The text of this review refers to the PlayStation2 version of the game.

Pros:

• Interesting, open-ended gameplay
• Lots of quirky humor
• Two-player split-screen option

• Can be frustrating for those unfamiliar with strategy games
• Controls take some getting used to
• Long save times

Reviews (38)

A much better game than I expected
When my little sister first got this game, I thought it would be like any other Sims game I played. Play it then get bored in 10 minutes. You see, I never really fell in love with the PC Sims game. Maybe it was because of the snail-slow loading times, maybe something else. But I am highly suprised with this game.

PROS: 1. The Sims are on XBOX!

2. Some good 2-player mini games

3. The Get a Life mode is a great addition.

4. And the same old Sims goodness (court wife, court neigbors wife, court neighbors daughter, court girlfriend, etc.)

5. and some more extra goodies in between (did I hear Monkey Butler?)

6, you got to earn the original sims mode and other goodies (in the original menu, it only has "Get A Life" mode)

CONS: 1. There is something missing in the graphics, but I cant tell what

2. Controls are hard to understand and frustrating

3. you've played the original sims version before

4. Only has the first 3 sims version on it (so there is no vacation mode, no pets, and no nightlife)

5. the Love Bed is locked when you start the game. THE LOVE BED!!!

6. I HATE DUDLEY LANDGRABB!!! He is so lazy! He doesnt even answer the phone! (calls it "hell's bells")

FINAL VERDICT: Avid Sims fans can sprint to the store to get this one. Casual fans can walk.

GREAT Game!!!!!!
This game is great one of the best ive played its entertaining and will keep you going for hours i once stayedup for 7 hours playing there are so many items and it never gets old i would highly recommend this game!!!

Awesome Game!
I thought this game was awesome. I have never played the PC version, but from what I have heard of it this one is just as addicting and amusing. I have not yet purchased htis game but I have rented it and every time I am glued to the game all day until it is time to take it back. I found cheats online that can unlock all of the special features and give you unlimited money so I don't really have a problem with not being able to use some things. Overall this game is very fun and very addictive. I really enjoy it. You should all purchase it.

The Best
The game is the best simulation game ever. If you love simulation games this is the game you should get.

addictive and fun
Warning: highly addictive...
I bought this game awhile ago...and it's highly addictive..I've had oodles of fun playing this game. While it's not perfect (what game is?) I liked it. The game looks quite simple, but after a few hours of gameplay..you begin to figure out that this is not the case. One has to juggle their personal needs with building up their stats (logic, fitness, etc.), having personal relationships, their jobs and their health.
I having said there are a few issues with the game. This world has you working 7 days a work, 8 hours a day. You do the math. It would be very nice if the game allowed you 2 days off in a row without the risk of losing your job. You are allowed to miss 1 day, but if you miss more than one consecutive day, you get fired and have to start your career all over again. Needess to say, this can be rather difficult..
All in all, this is a fun game...but it's not for everyone... ... Read more

Reviews (25)

This is a must for basketball fans
NBA Street Vol.2 has quickly established itself as one of the greatest basketball games ever made.

The game is exactly as it describes itself. You play NBA ball on the streets with real NBA players. Street rules are in play, so there is no travel, carrying, fouls, goaltending, or double dribble. You can do also the latest moves from the street and the rosters are fairly updated.

The thing that really sold me on the game was the create a baller option and taking him on the road. It's fun to develop him and beat the best street ballers in the world. Great option to the game.

This is a fun multi player game. I hook it up and play with my bros all the time and we always have a good time. The game doesn't get old.

Like I said earlier, this is a must for all video basketball game fans. You won't regret it.

Without question, the best basketball game!!!!!
I hate basketball videogames, all of them are boring and the same (I especially hate NBA 2k2). I heard about a sreet basketball game made by ea sports big (NBA Street), but I thought it was going to be the same, so I didn't give it a try. Then, one year later, I heard news about a sequel for this street basketball game. I started to read positive articles of the game and I got excited about it. It sounded like a big blast! Finally, on my birthday (june 17), I bought it. I started to play it and became deeply in love with it! Its a must for any gamer, you must have it in your game library. Here is why:
- You can perform insane tricks and dunks (Ea sports Big is all about that)
- A great single player experience that goes in two modes: NBA Challenge (you choose a team and you have to beat all NBA teams. About 10 hours of gameplay), and Street Legend (you create your own baller and take it to the top. Almost 20 hours of gameplay)
- A great multiplayer for up to four players.
- A nice, explanatory practice mode to learn all about Street stunts and crazy moves.
- All NBA teams, NBA legends (inlcuding Larry Bird!!), and Old School Ballers (plus you can make your own team)
- Tons of cool songs (Hip-hop)
- Unlock a secret team, which includes Nelly as a player.
- About 12 courses to slam the ball! (my favorite one is The Cage, or the Lincoln College)
- Earn reward points to spend on your created character (to increase its stats, or to improve his clothing), buy jerseys, buy players, courts, or even invented street Legends (Stretch Monroe is the best one)
- The ability to choose your own rules with the feature "My Rules"

Just buy it and dunk the ball on this must have game!

A Great game
The game is great, you get the best basketball players. The multiplayer is good. And the the story is well-built.

THIS GAME KICKS @$$
As I said above this game kicks @$$. It never gets old, even after you beat it. The legends are off da hook! You can create your own baller and take him from hometown hero to national sensation. Commentary and sound track are phat. You cannot call yourself a gamer or b-ball fan without it. It was named game of the year, but screw that, this is the game of the century!!!
Buy it and from the moment you pick up the controller you will be glad you did.

Street Vol. 2 is WAY Better than Vol.1
Street Vol. 2 is awesome. First you can make a team of Bobbito a long-range shooter, Dr.J., and Michael Jordon! Anyway you can make your own team and player. Try to unlock Legends by winning the NBA Challenge games. If you can't quite do Back2 Papa, Off the Heezay, or a turbo dunk go to Street School. For graphics out of 10 stars I'd give it 8.5 *s. For gameplay 10*s. So overall I'd say it would be 9.5*s. But heck just buy it ALREADY!!!! ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

Tee up with Mickey, Goofy, and friends in Disney Golf, in whichplayers of all ages and abilities can step onto the magical Disney links, wherethe fun never ends. Disney Golf features six colorful and entertainingcourses, such as the picturesque landscape of the American West, a plush islandparadise, and an airy course in the clouds. This game also offers many magicalhidden secrets, such as power-ups that boost characters' duffer skills and funmoves like hitting miracle drives that turn golf balls into footballs. ... Read more

Reviews (9)

Fun for all ages
I bought this for my six year old but was surprised how much I enjoyed playing this game with him. The graphics are colorful and the characters (though you only have 8 of them) are fun to play with.

My biggest disappointment is that the game does get too easy quickly. Luckily there are more challenging courses, but those can be easy after playing once or twice. That makes this a great game for young children because they will be challenged longer. There is no violence and most definately deserves the 'E' rating. It is also nice to have a game that more than one person can play at a time.... in fact you can even have up to 4 players playing.

There are other challenges like the Long Drive and Closest to the Pin competitions. These are fun, challenging, and a great way to put in a "quick game".

For children I would most definately recommend it. For adults, I would recommend playing with them. But if you want something more challenging, there are other golf games that are better and have more characters.

Disney Golf by Electronic Arts
I purchased this game for my three grandsons. They are 7, 4 and 3. The three year old is still having a little trouble, but the others fight to keep it away from ME!!! I love this game. It is great to teach the children eye-hand control. But it is equally fun for me. This is something we can all enjoy.

BIRDIES, EAGLES AND A DUCK NAMED DONALD!
You might approach Disney Golf and laugh for a certain period of time thinking it will be childlike and brightly shallow. You might even expect the odd sing-a-long, taking golf balls or giant weights falling from the sky to crush underperforming golfers. But suprisingly it is a very playable golf game.

Of course, this isn't an entirely straight game of gold. There are several recognisable and realistic modes of play; Strokeplay, Matchplay and Skins, plus combination play for a pair of two-player teams, Long Drive or Near Pin contests and a challenge option where you play against AI(computer) characters.

Each toon has there own playing style as well, for example Donald Duck is a good all-rounder, while Goody is a power player with a hefty swing.

MY VERDICT:

THE GOODS:
-Real golf games suck the fun out of ball-thwaking

LET DOWNS:
-Only eight characters, only six courses.

Graphics: 8/10
Sound: 6.5/10
Gameplay: 7.4/10
Life span: 6.2/10

OVERALL SCORE AND THOUGHTS:
-6.4/10 64%
PGA Tour Golf + Walt Disney toon icons = a suprisingly enjoyable and playable game

Great for 5-year-old and 34-year-old
Just opened this game tonight and I played with my 5-year-old son. I've played other golf games before, so the play mechanism was familiar to me -- aim, click to start the swing, click to determine your power, click to determine accuracy. Very fun and easy for me, and even my 5-year-old had picked up on it by the 2nd hole. I've been looking for a game for him so he can start using the PS2 to develop hand-eye coordination, and this is the one -- he REALLY enjoyed it and as I said, picked it up very quickly. He has trouble with other games on the PC, but this one is just perfect for him. The graphics are very good, and overall it's just a lot of fun. We didn't get into the whole thing with coins and power-ups, but what's cool is that you don't have to do that stuff if you don't want. Highly recommended. Great game.

The Golf Game Made for Entertainment.
Disney golf brings fun characters, unbelievable power ups, and terrific courses to the game of golf. My 5 year old is even learning to keep score when he watches real golf on TV.
OK, here's the deal. Select a Disney character with a particular strength (i.e. power, skill) and play head to head with another character (though you can play doubles). Earn coins by defeating your opponent and bonus coins by hitting the ball full power, landing an approach shot within 10 feet, sinking a chip-in or long put, or landing your ball in a secret area. Use these coins to purchase power-ups that can be used to up your game or hinder your opponent's. The use of your power ups is monitored by an energy meter. If your out of energy, you can't use your power ups.
All I can say is fun fun fun. This is the first golf game I've ever sunk an ace on and the pay off was more than a feeling of satisfaction (347 coins!) The game gets harder as you progress, but not too difficult to beat. Right now, I'm working on saving enough coins to purchase the elusive "turn your ball into a walnut" power up. 9999 coins. Yikes. Wonder what it does for you.
Great game! Fun courses! Slam your opponent with defensive power ups! Not a sim, just tons of fun for a combo mini golf with full scale golf. ... Read more

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An excellent chapter in the James Bond legacy
Keeping with the tradition of its forefathers, Agent Under Fire delivers another action-packed adventure with 007 as its star. While GoldenEye for the N64 will be the first and best James Bond RPG (perhaps ever), AUF is pretty close. It's all here, the weapons, the locales, the enemies, the music. One thing bothers me. With the advancement of video games and their controls, the action within the games becomes more complicated. There have been a few times (during a heated confrontation) that I've tried to access a weapon or gadget only to have to scroll through all of them at least twice in different directions to find what I'm looking for. And many times, I've found that the AI (artificial intelligence) of the enemies isn't up to par. With that said, I will complement the game makers on the storyline, graphics, replayability. The player scores with different bonuses including ammo efficiency, enemies subdued, damage taken, and special Bond moves that are performed with various gadgets, cars, and pure skill). The higher the score, the more special bonuses you will unlock (such as the Golden P99, and unlimited missiles) There are both Gold medal bonuses (for unlocks during regular play levels) and Platinum medal bonuses (for unlocks during multiplayer levels). What was great about GoldenEye is that with the increased difficulty level came more objectives that needed to be completed. In AUF, increased difficulty merely increases the scoring. Overall, Agent Under Fire is a worthy installment in the James Bond RPG legacy and is certainly worth buying.

A good start.... but that's about it
The first Bond title for the game cube is a good start, but falls shot. First the good things
*Amazing Graphics : The Graphics on this game are top notch.

*Strong controls : although this game lacks in many areas... the controls aren't one of them

*The car levels are quite fun

now.... the bad things

*The AI in this game is absoloutly terrible! If you're a fan of Goldeneye and Perfect Dark, you'll be dissapointed to find out that you won't be able to sneak around to complete your objectives. This game is a good looking Doom.

* Although the Charactor voices do a very good job.... the story is full of holes and sometimes you'll find yourself playing the game wondering... what the hell is going on!

* For a Bond game it certainly doesn't have a Bond feel. There are a grand total of 4 Gadgets in the game (yes I said 4)

* Here's the final draw.... The Multiplayer levels are a joke!I'm a huge fan of the Perfect Dark multiplayer and this game can't even hold a candle to it. The levels are ridiculously small and to top that off.... they aren't even fun to look at.

over all this game seems rushed. it deffinitly could have been A LOT better. Agent Under Fire is deffinitly a renter. If you're dying for a first person shooter, I say wait for Metroid or Pefect Dark Zero. But hey... if you're a doom fan... by all means get this game.

James Bond 007: Agent Under Fire
This is the best 007 game in all of 007 history not to leave out the best multi-player games. Might I suggest to try combat training with the "Q-Claw" on the town level and be Spiderman and get on the roofs to snipe the others out of buisiness.

Best Available Multiplayer Game for the Gamecube
The multiplayer for Agent Under Fire is what I would consider a foil for the Halo multiplayer. Both setups are fun, but very different. Halo has epic, sweeping maps, but is very confined to the ground and is a more standard approach. Agent Under Fire utilizes compact maps with plenty of places to duck behind, and with the rocket packs turned on, is extremely three-dimensional. You'll need to learn to aim and as you're flying through the air. I have yet to find a game comparable in multiplayer quality for the Gamecube.

The singleplayer mode leaves something to be desired, and is very linear with minimal unlockables. It's also rather short.

The breakdown:

Graphics: 9/10
Replayability: 10/10
Controls: 10/10
Multiplayer: 10/10
Singleplayer: 6/10

good but some flaws
I would have gave it a 5 if it had more levals, better graphics, and more stuff to do. Other than that it is fun and has a good multiplayer mode. ... Read more

Reviews (67)

Decent

One of the main reasons I bought 007 was because the last Bond game I played was Goldeneye on the N64 - which is a great game as far as the N64 was concerned. With the vast improvements in game systems since the N64's development I figured Agent Under Fire would be pretty amazing. Not exactly true.

The graphics are pretty damn good. Sound is fine, nothing spectacular. The weapons are decent, you have a good amount of gadgets and there are even a few levels in which you get to drive some tricked out Bond cars.

The big let down is the length of the levels and the overall length of the game. The missions are pretty short and everything is spelled out for you. One of the great things about the latest generation of 1st person shooters is the ability to explore your environment - not so with Agent Under Fire. These two elements combine to make the missions not only short but fairly boring as well.

If you enjoy first person shooters and have an itch to kill a lot of digital-bad-guys, buy Halo or wait till November and buy Medal of Honor.

An insult to the world of bond.
I thought this game would be good. I was very wrong. It is terrible. It is the worst game i have ever played. It is a shame EA had to make this abysmal game. We have yet to invent a word or phrase in the english language to describe how painfully horribly terrible this game is.

Graphics: 0 out of 5

The graphics are extremely bad. It looks like a bad cartoon. Bond is NOT a cartoon! The guns look horrible. Every single one is automatic firing! Even the pistol fires like a machinegun! You also see lines of light go towards the people when you fire. The reloadings are quick and pointless. The PPK reloading is 3/4 of a second long. This game looks like a cheap imitation of a 1970s arcade game.

Gameplay: 1 out of 5

Extremely linear gameplay. You go forward in a strait line. Your objectives go along the path. There is absolutely no exploring to be done. The guards, when shot, go flying backwards like it's a bad steve seagal action movie. The controls are extremely hard and terrible. This game is not fun at all.

Sound: 1 out of 5

A baby with a rattle could make better sounds than what is in this game. The deutshe d5k sounds like a bad laser gun from outer space. All of the other sounds are muffled so you can't hear them and they all sound alike. The voice acting is okay, although there is almost no voice acting. You mainly here the grunts of baddies when shot. The only reason i'm giving sound a 1 out of 5 instead of a 0 out of 5 is because it actually has sound.

Multiplayer: 0 out of 5

It is so terrible that this game would've been better if they left it out. The movement and action is quick and stupid, and the maps and levels are small, linear, and painfully terrible. The horrible control scheme just makes it worse.

Lengthitivety: 0 out of 5

This game is so terrible that you will quit playing it before you are even half done with the first level.

Overall score: .4 out of 5

Wow. Four-tenths out of 5. That is pitiful.

Rent or Buy?

You shouldn't even waste your money to rent this game! It is so horrible. The reason EA probably made this game is just to make a few easy bucks. I will consider anyone who doesn't play this game to be a hero of the world.

This game is horrible. As I said earlier, we have yet to invent a word or phrase in the english language to describe how painfully horribly terrible this game is. If you want to play a good bond game, play goldeneye or nightfire. Those games are fantastic. The world is not enough is also good. But do yourself a huge favor and stay far away from this game. It is very bad. This game isn't bond. It is nothing to me.

A good game, but VERY SHORT!
I found 007-Agent Under Fire a good game, but it was too short; just 5 hours long. The missions were fun, and you get to drive the tricked out James Bond cars with the machine guns and the rockets, and a whole lot of gadgets; the watch laser, and the list goes on. The missions are fun, especially when you are driving the Soviet T-80 and using the gaulting gun with the 80 MM gun barrell killing the bad guys. The missions take you all over the world to Romania, the UK embassy in Hungary, and the list goes on. A good game, but it could of been better.

Playable
James Bond, as the N64 proved, has awesome potential for being made into a video game, with all the hi-tech gadgets, fast cars and innovative bad guys, why can't these guys make another great James Bond game? This game is, at best, mediocre, the graphics are fine, not great and not poor, just fine, sound is the same.

The missions are playable, if unrealistic, you just don't get the James Bond feeling from this game, it's really a waste of time.

Multiplayer can be fun however, not to the N64 Goldeneye limits, but good none the less.

2 Stars

Wasn't the best, but it was pretty darn good!
This game wasn't that bad, it was pretty good. The single-player missions were good, and the multiplayer was great! The weapons and gadgets were really cool, plus they really helped you in a few missions. The weapons and gadgets were, of course, not as good as GoldenEye for the N64, though. The main reason I didn't give it five stars was because of the low replay value. Sure, the game was fun, but it is so easy to beat on all the difficulty levels, plus the good multiplayer doesn't really save this game. All of Electronic Arts' James Bond games have really low replay value (this game only has twelve extremely short missions), and that is one of the main reasons people prefer GoldenEye. Anyway, the car missions were pretty fun, plus the shooting was fun as well. It did get a bit repetitive. The music was also not too good for a Bond game. If you can overlook these problems, or you just really like 007/shooting games, you will like this game. But for die-hard gamers, shooting games for the XBOX that you will like include: Halo, Max Payne, and other games like that. Die-hard gamers will probably want to play long games that give tham a real challenge and make them think and use strategy. This game is mostly targeted at James Bond fans and I guess people that are new to shooting games might like this game, due to the easy difficulty level.

I'm not the best at gaming, but I'm pretty good. I gave this game a pretty high rating, though. That tells you that this game is pretty good, and experienced games may get a kick out of this game. The main reason people might buy/rent this game is that it's just 007. Well, I guess this game was pretty good. I probably don't recommend buying it, but it may be worth a rent. Try it out. ... Read more

Features

• Groundbreaking hitting control makes it possible to pull the ball down, or swing for the fences -- all swing types included
• Total control on the field -Leap over the wall and rob home runs, hook slide to avoid tags, and take out the catcher at home
• Pick a park - each stadium has its own personality, from unique crowd chants to personal lighting
• Control your franchise on every level -- play the game or become a manager & take players from the minors to the pros

Reviews (40)

Finally, a baseball game meant for playing baseball!
Obviously, I'm writing this review before even getting a taste of this game, but from what I've seen at EAsports.com, this game is a sure-fire winner. The graphics have always been a constant at EA, and this year is no exception. With the Pure Swing hitting system, users are allowed to take full control of the seing, whether it's driving an outside pitch to the opposite field or pulling an inside pitch over the wall, MVP Baseball 2004 gives the hitter maximum control. Another new aspect to this game is the Big Play Control on the bases and in the field. While in the field, the user has more control over exactly he or she wants his or her fielder to do. Whether its diving and a sinking line drive, leaping for a ball going over an outfielder's head, or robbing that bomb heading over the fence, the game is now in the user's hands, not the computer's. While on the bases, users are now allowed to hook slide, plow catchers in a play at the plate, and takeout the second baseman in a crucial double play situation. This game is making out to be Sports Game of the Year, and I haven't even discussed the Franchise mode...

Best Baseball Game!!!!!!!!!!!
This is going to be the best baseball franchise for many years. All star baseball sucks because it takes no skill to pitch and on top of that hitting is impossible.Mvp now has change the batting system so when your in tight situations you can come through the clutch. It also has freestyle mode in fielding and base running,how cool is that.They even added minor league teams so you can have total control of your franchise.The graphics look amazing and you now can get beaned. Gamecube now finally has a great baseball game.Did i forget to mention that you have the option to charge the mound but will have dire consiquences. Also you can visit the mound as a manager and help your pitcher if he's struggling or in a tight situation. I can not wait until this game comes out because EA has made a lot of improvements.

MVP Baseball Rocks!!!
By far the best baseball game ever! I'd recommend starting in the dynasty mode on rookie level. As you better yourself with pitching, batting, and fielding jump up to pro. This is where the game gets really good, and as you master pro, go to all-star! I love this baseball game, and I don't think I'll ever have to buy another one for at least 2-3 years :0

MVP 04' Is The Best Baseball Game Out There!!!
If your looking for an outstanding baseball game then you need not look further! This game is the best! The graphics are second to none and the game play is smooth with very, very few glitches. I've played other new MLB games, like All-Star 2005 for example, and the camera angles make the easiest plays seem difficult. You control every aspect of the game from the swing, in the EA Pure Swing System, to the type of slide into the bag, to the different dives, snags, leaps, and bounds on defense! MVP 04'also includes legendary players/teams, reto uniforms, and even the classic stadiums! In the new Dynasty mode you're able to build a franchise from the minors to the majors, with the Free Agency, for up to 120 years, through typical play, sim, and the new manage mode! The new manage mode allows you to control the games every moves from a manager's view through commands! Aside from the classic extras included like the Home Run Showdown, and player editor MVP 04' includes a Pitcher Showdown, a race for K's, and a scenario editor, where you pick the situation (the inning, # outs/runners/runs, the pitcher, and the batter)! Also, just like in EA's Madden series MVP 04' has an EA Bio, Gamer Levels, Accomplishments, Profiles , and rewards! It's no wonder why MVP is the #1 selling MLB game! This game has it all! Truely, the only thing missing is online play, which is availible on PS2. I highly recommend this game to any baseball fan or casual sports gamer! Do yourself a favor and buy this game! There's so much to do its unbelievable! If you don't believe me then rent it, but you'll just be wasting $5 and valuable time that could be spent on buying the game! MVP 2004 is the BEST BASEBALL GAME TO DATE! Don't let the 2004 date fool you either when compared to other games with a 2005 date, the rosters are current as of Feb 2004, so! Buy this game! You won't regret it!

MVP is For someone who looking for and likes Baseball games
I believe this is a very good game and if you care about Baseball it is truely enjoyable. It has unique old school players and you can play in the minors. GOOD by my standereds. ... Read more

Features

• Action game featuring intense brawling combat
• Go from bouncing drunks to saving your friends
• Three different characters to play
• Multiple gameplay modes
• For one player

Reviews (164)

it¿s not as bad as everyone says
This is a really fun game if not a little short. You get attached to your characters and it has OK replay value.
Graphics: 10/10 I've never seen better on a PS2 game. Movie and game graphics alike.
sound:7/10 Everyones voice acted really well except for the main character, but he gets better as you go along.
story:8/10. They turn a simple story into a complex one with this game.
replay:7/10. You can play arcade, 2 player or a weird 4 on 4 thing. (or the story) The replay is better than everyone says.
cut cinemas:10/10 That's what this game is. Movies. And at the end of the beginning movie when he hits the stairs and then the bouncer logo comes on the screen. Damn that's sweet!
overall fun: 8/10 It's a big movie and you can play in the battles. I think it's great but if you don't have the patience to wait through lots of movies, then theres almost no point in buying this game.

I Like it
I like this game just for the fact that you CAN beat it in less than an hour.I don't have much time to play video games,and when i do find time it's only about for an hour or so.Why is everyone complaining that it's too short? How long does it take to beat a Street Fighter game? or a Mortal Kombat game? or any fighting game for that matter? About a half an hour? Granted you only have 3 characters to choose from,but you also have the survival mode which gives you about 15,and the Vs mode,but you need the multi-tap for that.If you have a dual-shock 2 controller it's pressure sensitive,which means,the harder you hit the buttons,the harder your character hits.The replay value is great,cuz of the extra game,which allows you to keep all your stats and special skills from the previous game,You can just keep playing the extra game over and over until all your characters are maxed out with all their special moves.The graphics are really good and so is the story,and the FMV sequences are like watching an anime movie.Personally i think this game is worth getting for the replay value and the graphics.But if you spend a LOT of time playing video games it's worth just a rental.

auesome!!!! but short......
The Bouncer is an auesome game where Sion Barzahd(not Hazard like that other dome review says!!)and his buddys Volt Krueger and Kou Leifou(Hurst)go on a rescue mission to get Dominique Crossfrom the evil clutches of the Mikado Group.This game is extremely good except for 2 things:1.too short 2.once you get to the garden or on the galeos,its really hard too see.otherwise though,this game rocks!!!!i thought this game was about bouncing up and down at first(i was only 8!)until next time,kenny >_<

A fun...short time
Okay, so the game is only a little longer than one hour. That i have to put it down for but only because its really fun! Ofcourse you can always play it again and again until you've completely leveled everyone up to their full potential and seen every different storlyline possible... which is what i did. The graphics are awsome, as expected from squaresoft. The character designs are also very nice to look at. The storyline itself is about Sion saving his love who is actually a robot from the enemy, Duragon C. Mikado. (i might have spelled that wrong) The control system is simple and easy. Ofcourse its always fun to be sion and use your punch move multiple times giving the effect that your juggling the person in the air. But thats not all.. you can also combine everyone and do one move, some of them.... well you wouldn't want to be the enemy ^_^ The best part is that when you've defeated a set of enemies...usually security, robots, and the other ppl..who are evil, you earn points that you can use to learn a new move, or strength, or defense. You want to even it out but its really fun and easy. I'd reccomend this game to someone who just wants an easy time, its not at all challenging which is probably why many people didn't give it all its stars but i think its just a good time...

Shows Off the PS2's Graphics, but There's No Game Here
Boot-up of SquareSoft's The Bouncer shows that even a few short months after the Playstation 2 has become available, developers are making games that look great, meaning that even more great looking games are yet to come. Unfortunately, The Bouncer looks amazing, but that's mainly what you do in this "game" - look.

The graphics, both foreground and background are completely amazing. The character designs are first-rate, with details adding to the realism, like the wisps of hair that bounce around on Sion's head, to the spiked horns sprouting from Volt's head. The emotions revealed through facial expression are great, but I really felt that I was watching a movie, rather than a PS2 game.

Intros ranged from a few seconds to several minutes. They were great to watch, but as the game progressed, they became longer while the parts where having a controller in-hand became shorter.

When the controller was in-hand, fighting enemies, the fighting isn't much ahead of Final Fight, or even as far back as the Double Dragon series. While you did have the incentive of beating them to see some more breath-taking scenes, the more you play, the less you want to watch, or even play.

Additionally, the camera angles often were pretty bad, with you running toward the camera, making it impossible to see where the enemies were up ahead. There were also times in the subway scene, where you're running aimlessly to keep ahead of the closing doors and out of the times I did, it never got caught once. There was little challenge here. I think they were included so they could add more time to what was actually interactive on this title.

Had I bought this one, I'd be sorely disappointed, because a DVD action movie has a cheaper price tag. SquareSoft incorporated Dolby Digital 5.1 sound during the cinematic scenes and it sounds wonderful, but again, the Matrix is cheaper and more entertaining.

The game isn't even that challenging. I've beat the game with one character within a couple hours of booting it up and am working through with another, but the storyline really doesn't change enough (there are parts, but it's just not enough) for this one to be worth much more than a couple hours of play. The local used game store had several copies of it, and now I see why. There's little replay value in this one.

The Bouncer really makes a good showoff piece for the PS2, but SquareSoft forgot about putting some game in there. If the cut scenes had ended up having more actual game play in between, it'd be a must-have for the PS2 collection, but as it is, it's a maybe-rent. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

EA Sports has dressed up its bestselling boxing title for the newmillennium and has kindly added enough new features to make this game a knockouton the PlayStation2... no pun intended.

The raft of changes that has been added to this version of Knockout Kingsincludes a new way to throw punches, aptly called Dynamic Punch Control. Thisfeature allows you to control and put together punch combinations that willoutwit the other fighters you face. The limitless combinations add a new levelof replayability to the title that didn't exist in previous installments.

You can create dream bouts using some of the best boxers the world has everseen. The lineup includes Smoking Joe Frazier, Muhammad Ali, Marvelous MarvinHagler, Roberto Duran, Joe Louis, Rocky Marciano, and Julio Cesar Chavez. Betteryet, put them up against some of boxing's current stars such as Oscar De LaHoya, Lennox Lewis, or Michael Grant.

EA Sports has left no stone unturned when it comes to the sweet science ofboxing. New fighting styles now allow gamers to create boxers with attacks thatmimic those of boxing's legends, such as Ken Norton's crab style or RockyMarciano's slugger style. --Todd Mowatt

Pros:

• New haymaker punches
• Signature moves of famous boxers

• Learning curve of this boxing simulation may turn off arcade gamers justlooking to rabbit punch a couple of palookas

Reviews (44)

Rent this game first
I'll tell you right now, rent this game first before you buy it. One thing that will really dissapoint you is the audience. The audience looks TERRIBLE! The audience contains only like 10 people but they are multiplied probably 20 times!! So your basically looking at 10 BLURRY figures in the audience. Also as mentioned above the loading time is terrible. 75% of your time will be speant at the loading screen. Another thing I was uncomfortble with was the training. The training is very very very boring. There is one segment that I could never get through just because the controls were toooo hard...im pretty sure that some of you will know which segment im talking about...One thing I really didnt understand was why couldnt you fight another made up boxer?? I remember playing Evander Holyfields Boxing game for Sega Genises and it probably had the same options(if more) than this game has and the graphics are probably better too!! I have to say, the only good aspect of this game is it contains many many well known boxers, it is fast paced, and it has excellent music. That is why I gave it three stars...again rent it first, I borrowed it from my friend and was happy to give it back.

A pleasant surprise
I was amazed at how fun this game was; it has a lot going for it: good graphics (although not spectacular), awesome career mode, loads of fighters, realistic boxing (ie: use strategy to win) and punches. The downside? Loading takes forever (even between cutscenes!), maddeningly difficult at times (when you fight legends, for example, even if you have the best possible fighter, your opponent will still throw and land punches faster than you).

Overall, I highly recommend it, especially as a change of pace from the ultra-unrealistic Tekken and SF series. A thinking man's fighting game!

OK Boxing Game
This game is just average in my opinion. Also, I simply don't understand how "Felix Trinidad" could be missing?!! As I recall he was the best fighter when this game was released. Kind of a disappointment.

The Ps2 version is much much better!
I like this game because it's a good boxing game, and I like the Ps2 version because it's better than the Ps1 version is. I don't mind the time it takes to load, but this game is rather enjoyable, and the commentaries that are provided during the fight are awesome. What makes it even more interesting is the illegal moves in this game such as Low Blows, Kidney Punches, Elbowing, Head butting, and of course the all too femiliar Ear Biting. I also like how you can create a fighter, and take him up through to the title. I highly recommend this to future gamers. I have this along with KO Kings 2002.

Good Times
This game is the best boxing game I've ever played. It has the most great boxers ever assembled in one game. Dempsey, Louis, Marciano, Just some of the names. I have played every boxing game and this is the best one. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

NBA Street is the best arcade basketball title available. Period.Why? No refs, no clocks, no fouls. Players will knock you over, and theypractically live for blatant goaltending throughout the game. Realistic? No, butit's always fun--even if you hate basketball.

Street has two different game modes--City Circuit and Hold the Court--yetthe differences here are minimal. Both feature three-on-three games of 21, inwhich you must assemble a squad composed of (initially) NBA players. Soonyou'll play against street legends (read: bosses) that, once defeated, can beadded to your team. Your ultimate goal is to defeat the biggest legend ever:Michael Jordan.

To survive the streets, you must learn which buttons to mash as you masterspecific stunts. This will add special points to your score and give you accessto different ways to score. Though similar to NBA Jam and its sequels,Street is deeper, and sports a surprisingly developed finesse game.

Street does commit some fouls, though, with its over-the-top, repetitivecommentary and lack of play modes. However, even if you hate arcade-stylebasketball, you'll find Street differs from the pack, making it a solidMVP contender.

Pros:

• Good controls and gameplay
• Pleasantly cartoonish graphics
• Arcade approach makes it fun for those turned off by very technicalbasketball simulations

• Horrific commentary
• Only 2 very similar gameplay modes
• No 4-player support

Reviews (194)

A killer basketball game, but with a few jagged edges.
NBA Street is basically what basketball games should be. I hate to be cliche and compare this to NBA Jam, but it's unavoidable; NBA Street is basically NBA Jam on steroids, with less catch-phrases.

The graphics really are awesome... If you're a basketball fan, it will be really easy to recognize players in the game. It looks like they actually spent time on the player models individually... Nice touch.

If you're going to play the game, I highly reccommend going through the tutorial. It's really helpful and informative, and it shows you everything you need to know. A lot of the gameplay is based on using the top shoulder buttons to perform super-dunks, and fancy-pants moves to fake out defenders. It's really fun once you get the hang of it, and it becomes second-nature faster than you can imagine. The whole system really makes it a ton of fun.

But, the game has a few things about it that weren't so great. First off, the load times. Holy CRAP this game loads a lot. It takes a full 5 minutes to get this game loaded, then it loads when you choose a mode, loads your profile, loads the teams, loads the courts, loads the players, etc etc etc. I really think there could have been a way around this, but whatever.

The only other thing about this game is that once you beat the single-player mode, you're basically done with it... There's really no reason to keep playing by yourself. However, this is an excellent party game, so if you've got people to play with, this is a safe bet.

Overall, this is a game for any basketball fan, and anyone that likes a great party game. It's got a few hiccups, but it's definitely worth the money.

Excellent Game! Get this one quick!
NBA Street is the most fun basketball video game that I have ever played. It reminds me a little of NBA Jam, but its much more three dimensional than that. Typically, I am not a fan of Basketball games, but this one has kept me occupied for quite some time. The gameplay is a blast, and the control is dead on perfect. The action can get pretty fast paced, and completing tricks to get your Gamebreaker shot adds a new challenge to a pretty competent 3 on 3 game of 21. All of the NBA teams are nicely represented, and once you beat a team, you get to pick one of their players to add to your own team. I've been playing with Michael Jordan, Shaq, and Kobe Bryant for a nearly unstoppable trio.

Bottomline...if you are a basketball or NBA fan, you are going to love this game. It is a blast to play. This title is part of EA's BIG line, and it is a sure fire BIG HIT! Buy this one!

fun game
NBA Street is an awesome game, Joe "The Show" Jackson is the announcer in all games. You get to play in Pacific Boulevard in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, South Beach in Miami, Florida, Route 66 in Phoenix, Arizona, Beacon Hill in Boston, Massachuttsets (if you beat Biggs (Lewis Barker) in the circuit), Broad Street in Philadelphia, Pennslyvania (if you beat Bonafide (Carlito Vargas) in the circuit), The Loop in Chicago, Illinois, Fort Point in San Fransisco, California, Yakatomi Plaza in Los Angleles, California (if you beat Takashi Sato in the circuit), Rucker Park (if you beat Stretch or MJ in the circuit) and The Cage in New York City, The Yard in Detroit, Michigan (if you beat Drake Evans in the circuit), and Venice Beach in California (if you beat Donovan Jones in the circuit)!

very good game.
This isn't is good as the 2nd one but it is a good game. You could unlock Street legends like stretch, takashi, and bonifide.In the season mode when you beat a team you can take a player from their team. It has courts like rucker park and many more. I would get this game if i was you.

The Street Legends
NBA Street is one of these Basketball games that you play. There are 6 regions, and 7 street challenges (ex. Biggs) to beat. To get them you must first accomplish the regions, then, you go head-to-head. If you win, you get the court you just played on, the legend, and 100 create balla points. But when you get to the final challenge, you will now have to fave MJ. If you beat him you win the whole City Circuit (and the whole game if you played through Hold the Court). I`m on the second challenge, so keep practicing if you`re stuck! ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

In 007: Agent Under Fire, the player must defeat the evil criminal mastermind Malprave, head of a rising terrorist organization that is bent on ruling the world with an army of clones. Helping players along the way in Agent Under Fire is the gorgeous Zoe Nightshade and a cast of familiar characters. Each of the more than 10 exotic locations around the world contains a generous offering of challenging, well-balanced missions and objectives.

Agent Under Fire lets players accomplish mission objectives by blasting through with high-tech weaponry, or by relying on state-of-the-art gadgets and nerve-tingling stealth. The driving levels will feature an array of 007-inspired exotic cars and automotive combat from the Bond movies. Other key features include the all-new story line that builds on the Bond legacy with villains and allies, both new and familiar; three well-balanced gameplay experiences for the single player (action, stealth, and driving); a full arsenal of Q-lab weapons, gadgets, and autos; and fluid action inspired by the 007 films.

There are also enormous, detailed 3-D environments to be experienced through the eyes of Bond. Agent Under Fire will utilize next-generation console technology to help bring life to the full environmental physics and environments, including a massive deep-sea oil rig set atop a secret underwater base. The game includes single-player and multiplayer modes (with support for up to four players). ... Read more

Reviews (178)

Amazing game
wow, I can't begin to say how much this game has been bashed by reviews and other people, and there is one reason why, because of its constant comparison to goldeneye, well as we all know goldeneye was one of the best games on N64 but this game despite flaws such as it being a bit easy and too many gadgets this game excels just like goldeneye did. It has tons of action in 1st person shooter and takes skill to complete and in the driving levels which are incredibly fun you get action and the cars loook amazingly sweet, plus I would also like to add that despite the 1st player mode being easy to complete you can still go back and get higher medals that give you extra stuff on the level and make it fun to complete plus you also get to utilize the multiplayer aspects which are amazing and the graphics are extrememly top notch and well done, I think the games biggest flaw is its title Bond:agent under fire because of the bond part it is held up to a standard that it should have quality and graphics that surpass goldeneye or at least rival it and once you get past the fact that its not goldeneye you can really enjoy the game which has amazing cut scenes in addition to great action and multiplayer. I hope I have said my piece and that people will understand how great this game really is.

Live and Let Spy
Agent Under Fire is not based on a James Bond movie.The game has 12 levels.Your in Hong Kong,Romainia,Switzerland,the South China Sea and the Mediterranean Sea.Your assignment is to stop Adrian Malprave from taking over the world by making a clone army.Malprave's henchmen are Carla the Jackal and Nigel Bloch.Bloch is the the perfect henchman.He is totally evil.But,Bond's face looks TERRIBLE![especially compared to Nightfire]While some missions are easy,levels like level 11:Mediterranean Crisis are hard.There are four driving missions.Two you drive, one automatic transport system,and one someone else drives for you.For levels 5-12 you need to put it on 00 Agent difficulty if you want to get a gold medal score.Gold medals unlock special rewards.Platinum medals unlock special multiplayer maps,powerups and characters. The multiplayer is okay.You can't use characters from other James Bond movies like Nightfire.This game is good but I prefer Nightfire.

Just OK
I hated this game at first but now I think it's OK.The graphics are fine and the sound is solid,apart from the horrible dialogue(blech)in this game.The gameplay is allright,except I would've liked to see some more off-road exploring but otherwise it isn't so bad.And the A.I espicially needed some work.The multi-player arenas are also kind of small(but none the less fun.)
I still reccomend Nightfire or Everything or Nothing over this one though(which are both much better than this,but overall,not a bad way to spend an afternoon.

yeeeeeeeeehaaaaaaaaaaawwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!
Not very relistic? Stupid enemies?! MEDIOCRE GAMEPLAY???!!!!! Now look here, you children who are writing reviews; those of you who are making negative comments on this game must be so crazy, that you hate [almost] everything. This game is the most fun game Iv'e ever played, and for a good reason. It may have parts in it that are really hard, but if everything went smoothly and easily in the game, it would be no fun. Unfortunately, most of you people don't think first before you write your reviews. You write about how there are very tough areas in the game, as if it's a bad thing. Then you probably learn from your mistaken belief, but 2 LATE!! Your misleading review is on this website, and will stay on for years. Anyway, these weapons are ones that you should use:

The Dartgun:
Downs 'em in one shot!!

The 017:
50 round clip, and good gun!

The KS7:
Fun to shoot because of rate of fire! Good gun, too!

The P-Cannon:
HOMING AMMO, WHICH DOWNS 'EM IN ONE SHOT!!!!!!

All of the pistols are good

The UGW:
Good rate of fire, good power. Nice scope!

Grenade Launcher:
You all know this one well!

Missile Launcher:
Explosions galore!

And Much More!

The graphics are great, the sound is unbelievable, and the gameplay is best! Buy it, buy it, buy it, buy it, BUY IT!

Nightfire better, still good
Agent Under Fire is a new and improved BOnd game that allows you to take control of a variety of weapons and gadgets AND allows you to drive Bond cars, the Aston Martin DB5 from Goldfinger and my personal fave, the BMW Z8 from The World Is Not Enough.
You play, of course, as British Agent 007 James Bond.
YOu're up against a powerful enemy, Adrian Malprave and her henchman, Bloch, and Carla the Jackal.
You're allies include R (substitute for the late Q), M and CIA agent Zoe Nightshade, who gets killed at the end of the second mission, unfortunately. But then you get a new babe, who ALSO only features in two mission Dr Natalya Damescu.
PRos:
Car missions,
pretty good graphics,
perfect difficulty setting for missions,
moves like a real Bond movie

Cons:
THe explosions are terrible, so 2D, and they don't get improved upon in the successor Nightfire.
The makers were so lazy the took everything from Agent NIghtshade, the skirt, the ID card, the COWBOY BOOTS, and makes Dr Damescu, who is exactly the same only the clothers are black and her hair's a different colour.
BOnd's face looks horrible
And, to a lesser extent, directed again at the makers, resurrected Nightshade for Nightfire.
However, it was VERY good, well worth the dough. ... Read more

Product Description

Medal of Honor Underground is a prequel to the successfulMedal of Honor. You play as Manon, a young French girl recruitedby the French resistance fighting against the coming German onslaught.The Nazis will use suppressive firing, squad tactics, tanks, half-tracks,and motorcycles to try to stop you. The game features 22 levels spreadthroughout seven missions, with 12 authentic weapons, including the pistolcrossbow and the Panzerfaust. A new disguise mode allows Manon accessto the Third Reich's most evil secrets. Artificial intelligence-controlledfellow agents will assist by battling the Gestapo, cracking safes, anddriving vehicles. After fighting the Nazis across Europe and NorthAfrica, try battling your friends in Medal of Honor Underground'ssplit-screen multiplayer arenas. ... Read more

Reviews (57)

Vive La Resistance-Medal of Honor Underground
What a great game.Probably the best 1stperson shooter I've ever played on PS1 and I've played practically all of them.Where to start hmm...
-Hauntingly Real Sound enemy footsteps are insanly real(One of the reasons I almost crapped my pants playing this game at nite)
-Awesome and realistic
WWIIweapons,stens,smg44s,panzerfausts,sniper rifles,Big Joe crossbowes and all sorts of cool stuff
-Ferociously smart enemys who are all over and lots of fun
-Very good graphics for a PS1 game
I must warn all whimpy gamers who are not up to such an enjoyable challenge as this.My only scrap with this game is that sometimes your enemies can hear you from miles away and occasionally can hit you through walls or various other obstacles.No blood when you shoot up the bad guys either so it's acceptable for most of the kiddies.Beat this game on regular mode before you get all the cheats and have fun with it with all of them.-Definately a keeper.

The greatest! Breathlessly recommended!
Medal of Honour : Underground is a huge improvement on the first game with a variety of enemies, levels and weapons. New weapons like the STEN machine gun are exciting just to fire. I finished the game recently and the only complaint I have that there weren't any more levels. The game is not as challenging as the first but in about five of the twenty-something levels you fight alongside a partner. The fights with the tanks are very tense and the undercover missions are excellent. The graphics are very realistic and the enemies are 'smart' with the introduction of AI. The multiplayer has a much wider selection of weapons and levels and much better gameplay.

If you liked the first one, you will LOVE this one. If you haven't played Medal of Honour, now is a good time to start.

Breathlessly recommended.

perfect
this has to be one of the best games ever and the last mission at the end is pretty funny and kind of spooky I have a german shepherd and to see those things holding rocket launchers and machine guns freaked me out and i still have nightmares about Panzerknaukers

Pretty cool until the final.
I rented this game sometime ago and thought it was cool. Great graphics, sound fx, everything. Then I reached the final mission. Now I'm all for having an unexpected twist at the end but this was beyond corny. This game is based on reality. You are in the french restance in WWII. You get the picture I'm sure. Shooting German soldiers, blowing tanks appart, but the final mission is when it gets stupid. First of all you suddenly have to use a totally new charector instead of the one you used through the rest of the game. Next you have to fight through guard dogs that come out here and there. I called it quits when these dogs began comming in walking on two legs and firing machine guns at me. If that doesn't sound silly to you now, then by all means play the game. When you reach the final mission; you'll see what I mean.

Overcomes the First Title's Shortcomings
This game is enormous fun. It's programmers have indeed surpassed the limitations of the hardware and created a game with such detail that every minute is pure fun. Changes from the first medal of honor? You can now fight vehicles and have a few 'buddies' along the way. the bonus "Panzerknacker Unleashed" levels are a pleasing comic addition. the A.I. and character animation is surprisingly well done, displaying a lot of varied reactions to Manon, and the maps are very large considering the limited amount of RAM. Top notch. The game needs better multiplayer, split screen Cooperative two player on the single player maps would have made this game so memorable it'd be on my shelf for the rest of my life. As it is, however, it's still going to rest there for quite some time. ... Read more

Reviews (34)

Sim Theme Park
There isn't much I can say about this game. You build a park for people and that is really it. I mean this game is actually kind of fun. I mean making a Theme Park doesn't sound like much fun but it kind of is. But the bad thing about this game is that it is kind of hard because you have a limit amount of money, your workers go on strike and when your workers go on strike your rides blow up and other things like that. If you use a cheat though this game is fun because then you can buy all the stuff you want to. But then again like all games this game does get old after a while

Sim Theme Park
Sim Theme Park is a really fun game. I enjoy building the parks and watching the people play games and ride rides. One of my favorite features on this game is "Ride". With this featur, you can get a front seat view riding the rides. It's fun to watch and helps you improve your rides. Overall, I think this game is really fun and exciting.

Wonderful
I played this on my friend's playstation, and It is awesome! I loved it. I feel that it is better then the PC version of this game because in the PC version, you can't actually walk around the park like you can in the playstation version.

Another great thing about this game is that it is different. You don't go around killing people in a blood bath. My mom is always complaining about those type of games. Anyway, this is a must have for any gamer out there!

AWSOME GAME!
Sim Theme Park is a great way to make a boring day into a great day!It will make you smile,laugh and even make your'e own Theme Park--------the way you want it!I reccomend this game to you,get it on PC too!

My Favorite Game!!!!
Sim Theme park is great. it is fun and chalenging. You can even ride roller coasters and walk around on paths. But I think they should have made it easier ... Read more

Amazon.com Review

The latest installment in the James Bond series, 007: NightFire is a worthy sequel to 2001's outstanding Agent Under Fire. The game retains the overall look of its predecessor--including some familiar recurring characters and gadgets--but is designed to feel more like an actual Bond movie than a video game. After the familiar gun-barrel opening shot, you're introduced to the game via a precredits action sequence through the streets of Paris that leads into an original theme song with corresponding surreal imagery.

The pacing of the game is natural, with each objective leading smoothly to the next. You even get to holster your PPK, don a tuxedo, and infiltrate a cocktail party at your adversary's mansion, making small talk with his henchmen, flirting with female party guests, and eavesdropping on secret conversations. Of course, within minutes you'll be shooting your way out of the place to make a daring escape in true 007 fashion, complete with Bond's trademark one-liners. The story line combines espionage, action, and innuendo in just the right proportions to evoke a real Bond-movie atmosphere.

The game's overall playability is improved by some nice attention to detail, not the least of which is the addition of smarter and less predictable villains (they can hear you coming, they communicate with each other, and they're better at finding cover and sneaking up behind you). You also have more tactical options (there are many ways to reach each objective, so the game is highly replayable) as well as a better arsenal of gadgets and weapons. And best of all, the multiplayer mode incorporates classic characters from many Bond movies. More than any other 007 game to date, NightFire was designed with the die-hard Bond fan clearly in mind. --Maile Bohlmann

Pros:

• Well-developed story line
• Authentic Bond-movie atmosphere
• Great graphics, sound, and music
• Smart, crafty villains
• Wide range of controller settings

Cons:

• Precredits action sequence is far too easy
• They still don't have Bond's voice quite right (Maxwell Caulfield?!)
• Fans of nonstop action might not appreciate the extended cutscenes

Note: This review refers to the PlayStation2 version of this game. ... Read more

Reviews (49)

Great single player, poor multiplayer
As the title of this review suggets, the single player aspect of nightfire has quite a lot to offer. The game touts good graphics, smooth action, and pretty good sound. It does a ggod job mixing up the action (first person shooter with a bit of driving crazyness thrown in to boot) and fans of Medal of Honor will appreciate the "i am riding in a vehicle shooting a big gun" parts of nightfire. The AI of the enemies is pretty good, but not much of an improvement over what the originator of the bond series (goldeneye) had to offer. The array of gadgets is fun to play with and the weapons are well balanced. All of these things are well implimented and run together smoothly adding up to a decent, though very average, first person shooter. What saves this game from this fate and makes the single player a great experience is the non-linearity of the levels. There are several ways to complete most of the levels, and this added depth, with its emphasis on stealth really adds alot of depth to the gaming expereince that nightfire offers. All in all it makes quite a fun little game.

The multiplayer is another option, however. There were some good ideas implimented in the multiplayer portion (bots and lots of cool senarios). However, there is one glaring problem, the weapons are poorly balanced. There are far too many WAY too powerful weapons. I belive that weapons balancing is one of hte most critical parts of a good multiplayer game. Poorly blalanced weapons turns most matches into a game of who has the big gun, not who is the better gamer. It also makes the enjoyment of the multiplayer highly dependent on the set of weapons that you choose, thus eliminating much of the variety that could have been offered. This is pretty much ruined the multiplayer aspect for me.

All in all Bond is an above average game; a great single player game teammed up with a truly disapointing multiplayer game.

But, that is just my opinion.

BEST BOND EVER! BETTER THAN GOLDENEYE!
This is the first Bond game that is actually better than Goldeneye. It has it all! The graphics are extremely well-done, the sounds are amazing, the music is also well done with the famous bond-theme and other bond-like tracks. There are many weapons to collect, choose from, and fire at enemies!

Graphics: 5 out of 5

The graphics in this game are superb. The models look exactly like the actors and actresses (except for Q, I don't know what they did with him). The weapons are astounding! You get BOTH a PP7 AND PPK! Awsome!

Sound: 5 out of 5

The weapon sounds are awsome, the soundtracks are even better! The only problem is that bond's voice doesn't sound ;like bond, but it's not that bad. The other sounds make up for that.

Multi-player: 5 out of 5

Multiplayer is awsome. You get many many many game types to choose from. You also get many James Bond Characters to choose from, such as:

Bond (obviously)
Goldfinger
Scaramanga
Nick Nack
Oddjob
Pussie Galore
Renard

Electra King
Christmas Jones
Jaws
Baron Samedai
Wai Lin
Max Zorin

and more! You also get classic bond places to choose from such as:

Fort Knox (from Goldfinger)
Atlantis (from The Spy who Loved me)
Missile silo (from The World is not enough)
Submarine (from The World is not Enough)

and more!

Lengthetivity: 4 out of 5

Although you will be playing this game for months, the single-player isn't that long.

Fun Factor: 5 out of 5

The best bond game ever.

So, buy this game if you are a bond fan! My only complaint is that you don't get the Soviet AK-47, like in all other bonds (especially goldeneye), but the superb weapon designs and sounds make up for it. Buy now!

007 Nightfire
This is one of my favriot X-box games ever! I am an avid Bond fan and have enjoyed all the games EA has put on the market over the years. This enticing first person shooter game combines action packet missions with an excelent plot line. The Guns and gadgets in this game are the best ever (in Bond Games)! But of course, there are bond girls (every guy's favriot part) and in my opinion, the best in any of the games, and movies for that matter. But Guys, please control your selves, as they are not real people (although they seem as they could be). In conclution, best game for X-box you can get for twenty bucks.

awesome multiplayer action, good singleplayer action
This game is a lot of fun in multiplayer mode. you can just play with the bots or have your friends play with you or against you in addition to the bots. good replay value.

DATED AND MUCH TOO EASY
The only challengs this game offered was in the silly sequences where Bond has to fight off the entire underworld while stuck in something which limits his ability to use stealth. Start to finish at the "most difficult" level it took me less than 8 hours. The look and feel are VERY POOR in 2004 -- maybe it was impressive when it first came out but in today's market ...

Save your money. Borow it from a friend. It is not worth a repeat play. ... Read more

Reviews (3)

Incomprehensible on Advance
This game, even in this trimmed down version, is still to perplexing for a gameboy. I played this game for about five minutes and then gave it away; it was like flying a helicopter for real! Some games are just too complicated for a Gameboy;

fighting games, pinball games and side scrollers - yes
complex RPGs, strategy/action games, multiple windowed games - no

good game
this game has a real good story first of all. there is a madman somewhere in the middle east that is trying to take over the world. You fly a appache helicopter and complete campanges each with several missions. the game has a large variety of enemy vehicles and aircraft each with its own armor level,fire power, and reload speed. One great part of this game is that the missions arent repeatitive and every campagne has something new to do that takes different stragety. It has good graphics and weopons and vehicles are pretty acruate to the real thing. im not to sure how many campainges are in the game because i havent finished it but trust me- itll be a lot of fun game play before you beet the game. It is one of the realistic and challenging fun game ive played.

Huge difficulty, solid mission and combat, same game as SNES
For those of you who have played the classic "Strike" series, this is the exact same game that was released in the early 90s. Nothing at all has changed, same controls, same passwords and so on. For those of you who have not played Desert Strike, you are an Apache helicopter pilot, on 30 missions into 5 levels of Desert Storm! This is a pretty nice game, with an overhead view of the helicopter and land, making it not for everyone, especially anyone under 13. Another reason this game is not for everyone is because of its intense difficulty. Limited missiles, fuel, armor, lives and so on make each stage difficult. Each stage has several missions that you must follow. The missions are anywhere from destroying enemy radars / airports (with guns, hydras and missiles) to capturing commanders and saving hostages all from your apache helicopter. There is pretty good gameplay, however just one helicopter, if you get destroyed, that is it, so you collect hostages and drop them off to replenish your copter's armor. One final thing is this game is not worth [full retail], wait until a price drop. ... Read more

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