From Russia With Love (PlayStation 2, 2005)

This game is a good Bond in the sense that it is different, but at the same time, that is what makes it marginal. Some of the things that work for the changes are:
1) The gadgets and gizmos that the game introduces are nice.
2) The characters introduced are good.

Some changes from traditional Bond that did not translate so well:
1) The 3rd person view.
2) Camera angles which accompany the 3rd person view.
3) Multiplayer = not cuttin' the mustard.

This game just does not live up to Goldeneye for N64!

~Jason

The problem with all James Bond games post-Goldeneye is that they all essentially played the same. With one exception: they were not near as fun. From Russia With Love actually delivers a fun, challenging, and deep third-person shooter. The story mode is pretty long and offers multiple difficulties to beat it on. There are also challenges in each mission that allow you to earn medals that unlock bonus levels that don't directly pertain to the story. The multiplayer mode is the highlight of the game and features unlockable characters like Goldfinger and Dr. No (obvious omissions from Goldeneye).

Too bad killing people in this game is SO EASY it's ridiculous. Some people will like the arcade style of locking onto someone and shooting them and watching them go down. Others will be very bored by blowing through enemy after enemy without having to aim (unless you want to score Bond points to buy unlockable things). The AI is not the smartest either so there are no fun shootout moments. There are also "Bond Moments" that you can do in each mission. This is a double edged sword.

Example

Cool Bond Moment - Using a grappling hook to swing across a building, through a window, and smashing into an enemy guard!

Wtf Bond Moment - Walking into a room with extra ammo and body armor...


Overall, this is a fairly easy game with not a lot of challenge for seasoned shooter fans. Some parts feel very "Bondish" while other parts seem very "Wow Sean Connery really sounds old...that's kinda weird." On the other hand, this game would have rocked my world had I never played Socom, Splinter Cell, or Resident Evil 4. But if for no other reason get it for the multiplayer mode which can even entertain you and one other friend for a few hours. I can't even say that about Socom.

Look up Sean Connery on IMDb.

Go ahead, I'll wait.

Like me, you'll find that one of Connery's last listings before "retirement" is his work in this video game. And good thing, too, because what better way for Connery to end his celebrated career than by returning to the role that brought him international fame.

In addition to seeing (and hearing) Connery as Bond, "From Russia With Love" is an excellent Bond game — one of the best since "Goldeneye." The game has all the cinematic value of "Everything Or Nothing," but with simpler controls and an improved interface.

While the multi-player mode leaves something to be desired, you'll have as much fun playing the game as you did watching the classic movie.

Yes, you get to use the PPK. And yes you get to drive the DB5. However, the most interesting part of this game is customising your gameplay.

Starting out you get the standard Bond white tuxedo jacket and black slacks (and poofy red flower), armed with a PPK. As you progress, not only do you pick up new weapons and ammo, but different outfits, weapon upgrades, and new gadgets. Rappeling using the special gadget belt is easier than before, and the special bond focus option alsos the player more of a chance to do the game with some stealth. Three levels of difficulty as usual, I found 00 agent to be challenging enough to make the gameplay fun hands down.

If you need to see for yourself how this game preforms, I would recommend at least renting it to see what I'm saying. Previous Bond games had you do missions with what was available on that one perticular level. This game does a better job of letting you "make" your own James Bond.

...one last thing, you want to test drive the wheel spikes on the DB5. >:D

IT was a good game, it followed the movie close, but wasn't exact. definately is a challenge without being too hard. great game for any james bond lover like myself

My hubby is the gamer around here and he really loves this game! He's a huge oo7 fan & he loves this game! He sometimes plays it for 10 hours at a time! The graphics are good & the game is really challenging & interesting!

The poorest game from the Serie 007. Even close the others 007 games. Poor aim for shooting enemies. Easy killing style. Very easy to play. Doesn't have any difficulty.

The game is in great shape and the experience with the seller was fast. The seller sold a product that was described right and the tranaction was quick. I think that playstation need to make more games like this one because I find it to be challanging and fun.

My children wanted this game so I decided to purchase it for them!!! They absolutely love this game!!!!! Was brand new, in wrapper, for them!!! Everything works great and would buy again!!!!!!!!! A must have for the "gamers"!!!!! Enjoy!!!!!!!!!

This is for my son's Bday present. He loves it. I am guessing the game replay ability may last a while but I am sure he will finish in a couple days. LOL

I am a James Bond Fan. I collect the games and movies I have already beat this game. The graphics for this game was excellent and I must say the storyline was right up there with the movie. Sean Connery was James Bond in this game no matter he does what he does best shoot and take names later. You will enjoy the game give it a try.

I say excellent because the game plays good. I've always liked the James Bond games.
But I found that I have a problem wuth this game and I just forgot to send an e-mail to the people I got it from.
I
m at a certain point in the game and it won't go to the next level. It just keeps repeating that same level.
When I agree to over write the last level with the one I just completed all it does is start that same level all over again.
So my review is good for the game and poor for the quality.

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I hate to say it, but this is one of my two least favorite Bond games to date. The concept was good, take an old movie and turn it into a game. Even got the old actor to do the voice, which sounded good at first, but not in the game itself.

This is yet another 3rd person shooter. I really don't like that fact, and found that I enjoyed the 1st person Bond games much more. Sure you can roll and stuff, but that's really not a big deal to me.

While the idea of using Connery for the voice overs was good on paper, it didn't come out as well in the game, in my opinion. Why? He is an old guy now and is voice doesn't sound like it did back in the 60's and so on. It was really weird hearing the old Connery doing the part of his young self having watched the Bond movies many times myself. For those who have never seen them, you won't know the difference.

The game play is sort of fun. Jet packs, boats, etc. That all makes for some fun times, but the 3rd person and voice really annoyed me. The training missions did to, as I am more of a jump-right-into-the-game-and-play typer person.

Overall, a 3 out of 5. Any Bond fan will want to have this game, but I highly recommend getting Agent Under Fire or Nightfire first. I enjoyed playing those two games much more than I did this one.

very nice 007 action 60s stile a great game that have you involve from the beginning this game is a great adicion to a colection

crazy game.. it has the best things.. from gadgets to weapons.. sweet....
but its kinda short.. but it has bonus levels.. nd other things.. so its good

I am happy with my product. It came quickly and it works great. This product was in great condition.

This game is crazy with better graphics and more detail. You can customize almost everything if your reading this i say that you get it! You wont regret paying for it.

I bought this game because it is a well developed game with great graffics and story line. I bought it off ebay because i knew i would be getting a quality product at a fraction of the cost of a department store thanks ebay