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Apr 9, 2025
8
The Wii remake of "Goldeneye" is more comparable to "Call of Duty" than with the N64 classic. It's a first-person shooter that makes good use of the Wiimote's capabilities. But it's nowhere as great as the original. This game was developed by Eurocom, the creators of the N64 version of "The World Is Not Enough" and "Nightfire". And it's about as good as those two titles. I would rate it with an 8.1 out of 10.
Mar 30, 2025
8
A good fps for the Wii. It has some cool levels and gimmicks that add to the gaming experience. Activision knew what they were doing.
Mar 3, 2024
8
A re-imagination of the N64 classic. The game plays like a cross between "Call of Duty" and "Metal Gear Solid". It's a blend of first-person shooting and stealth gameplay. There are plenty of firearms, but no gadgets. The plot has been updated to feel more in line with the contemporary, gritty Daniel Craig movies. While it's not a masterpiece like the original game, "Goldeneye" is still very entertaining. Bond fans will enjoy the ride. I would rate it with an 8.2 out of 10.
Jan 25, 2024
8
An enjoyable reimagining of the classic genre defining title on N64. The choice to replace Brosnan with Craig's version of Bond is somewhat puzzling, and leads to a grittier tone. The gameplay also feels a bit sanded down to fit within modern standards, there's a lot less goofiness in general. With that said, this is still a very solidly constructed title with good controls and enjoyable gameplay. Though it is fun, I can see why this didn't make the splash that the original did.
Dec 10, 2023
5
Visiting this game for the 1st time in 2023 in order to compare this 007 adventure to the previous-gen titles, my overall opinion is that the game barely functions with a Wii remote+Nun-chuck. Levels drag on way too long at times and the game can offer up some pretty unfair moments whenever the controller decides to go haywire or be unresponsive. Quick-time events will also occasionally pop up without a moment's notice which is irritating at best since the game will respawn you at the previous checkpoint, making you re-view cutscenes that you cannot skip 3 or 4 times over while you figure out exactly what the game wants from you. In comparison to the N64 GoldenEye 007, there is none. The 64 version by far blows this version out of the water both in story and in gameplay. The 2010 version made head-scratching cuts both to the story and the gameplay and it has confusing controls when played with the Wii Remote+Nunchuk. I have a feeling that the developers knew the game **** with your standard wii controller, since the game was originally sold with a handheld Wii controller, much like an XBox or GameCube controller, which I assume is how the game is played best.
May 23, 2023
8
This re-imagination of the N64 classic plays like "Call of Duty" meets "Metal Gear Solid". The game has a diverse set of levels and is quite challenging at times. There are plenty of weapons, but not many gadgets. The Wii-mote/Nunchuck controls are the best way to experience the game. But a controller pad does makes things easier. Graphically, this is on par with the Xbox version of Criterion's "Black". However, the framerate does occasionally buckle at times. Overall, Goldeneye isn't perfect, but it is a lot of fun. I would rate this with an 8.3 of 10.
Jan 15, 2023
7
Attractive looking update of the groundbreaking N64 game that features all of the added polish you'd expect from the greater processing power involved. Not a classic like its predecessor, but a it's a good, solid FPS that'll please Bond fans.
Jul 18, 2022
8
If you're a fan of James Bond, and you're a fan of the original GoldenEye 007, then this game is for you. The developers really did try their best to make an immersive James Bond game, with voice acting from the movies, cinematics infused into the gameplay and NPCs that can react to the situation. Of course, it's not entirely perfect. The NPCs can see you literally anywhere, so it always turns loud when you're not careful, and it sometimes feels like Michael Bay directed the story, in a mixed way. Overall, I'd give this a solid 8/10. In a nutshell, this is super underrated. It **** that Eurocom Entertainment Software, the developers behind the game, went bankrupt with a not so good game (007: Legends) in 2012...
Jun 28, 2021
8
I think this is equally as good as the original. The multiplayer and campaign is just as fun, but ofc it was on the Wii which means you can't play it online anymore. Big sad.
Jan 1, 2021
7
Had very nice potential for a really fun multiplayer, but certain critical faults hold it back. I'll start talking about the campaign. Unfortunately I did not get to finish it, because the file got deleted. However I was pretty far into it. Throughout most of the campaign the game gives you the option to go about it in a stealth style or run/gun/cover. Bond always has his silenced P99, which is good for stealth kills. There are a bunch of enemies situated around every level such that you can go about it undercover. However, enemies can notice you very fast with just a mistake and you appear in the open, or if you shoot an enemy that is located in a group and you do not kill off the others fast enough. Personally, I always end up run/gun/cover. I find it more fun that way. I'm not much of a stealth player. The story was all right from what I've played of it. I found out the ending from reading up in forums, and I didn't see it coming. I don't know if it was really necessary for Activision to incorporate a nostalgic feel to this game to the N64 version. The story isn't even the same. Neither is the game play really. To me, they should have made the graphics better. I am sure the wii can handle much better than this. What I really want to talk about is the online multiplayer mode. I've put in a lot of play time here, roughly 11 days. I was about the 10~15th person to reach the top level(56). I think this is the best part of the game and the part that gives it the most replay value. The modes in the online multiplayer is very fun, but the gameplay suffers from some faults. The connection runs relatively smoothly unless you are the host ****. If you are the host you will lag most of the time. However some people don't lag if they have an amazing connection. My connection is pretty dam good, and I still lag. Now host lagging wouldn't be so bad if there wasn't "host quitting". Now, host quitting is when a host **** leaves. This makes the game end and no XP to be earned. Basically, when the host quits he has just wasted the time and effort you had spent in that match. Not to mention how much XP it takes to reach level 56, this just makes it even more of a pain in the ***. On average in one game, you can get 800, I would say. It is really annoying when you are doing very well and the host gets mad and rage quits. Your efforts have been all wasted. There is also a glitch on the friend list where if you add someone and they don't add you back that slot in your friend list is always going to be taken up until they add you back. So if you add someone and they end up quitting and not adding you back ever, then that slot will be forever void. In one of the modes, there is a major fault. That is Heroes mode. In that mode each player is given a chance to spawn as the hero. A hero gets extra health, and more power. Not too much though. The fault comes when each person gets a choice whether to be the hero or not. Because the perks of a hero isn't too high people do not have the incentive to spawn hero. Hence the entire match can end up having no heroes which turns into one long team conflict. This totally defeats the purpose of Heroes mode. Most important thing I want to talk about is "ADS snap". This is where the player's reticule will automatically snap to the core of the target when he or she aims down their sights. Alright, this would be completely fine if it were only in single player mode, so that novices can have a crutch. But no, it can be enabled in online play. I find this feature ridiculously broken. At a distance, without ads snap it actually takes a bit to aim and shoot for a headshot. With ADS snap, you can aim down your sights, tilt up a bit and boom, head shot, in no time. Only time it is not useful is close range combat, but overall I find it broken. Thank you for reading. If you enjoyed my review please add me and track me. I will write more.
Oct 11, 2020
8
Pretty good, but the Wii pointer isn't the best for shooters and the game feels like another covert-based shooter
Jul 16, 2020
5
In my opinion this is just bad Call of Duty clone with James Bond skin, it if you like James Bond and you might get something out of it, Best thing about it is you Can get through it on a Saturday
Jun 23, 2020
8
As a huge fan of the original, this is a fine game. One of the things that I love about this game are its motion controls. I know they get a bad rep but I think they work wonderfully here. The sound design in this game is fantastic and its really at its best in the first 2 levels. The game also has a dynamic soundtrack. When you're sneaking about the music is cool and quiet, but when things get hairy that's when things get rocking. This game is pushing the Wii's hardware to its limits and its incredible how it runs at a nearly solid 30 frames per second. The level of detail in this game is pretty impressive too. Your cover can get chewed up by enemies or by yourself and there are quite a lot of destructible environments, which is always a plus for me.
Oct 10, 2019
10
This game is great, still 9 years after launch this is one of my favourite games. Really liked it and hope Activision make some more great games like this that isn't filled with microtransactions like Call of Duty Black Ops 4 (their most recent game.) Campaing is great as well as the multiplayer (even though you can rarely find games anymore.)
Sep 21, 2019
7
This is a stylish FPS with a good campaign and fun local multiplayer. The campaign has some memorable levels, with the nightclub in particular being a highlight thanks to its great soundtrack and visuals providing a cool atmosphere. It's very linear, like a lot of shooters of its day, but the Wii controls and suave Bond elements make it really enjoyable. The local multiplayer isn't exactly unique or innovative, but fighting against a friend in one of the well designed maps can be a truly fun time. Other than some poor AI, Goldeneye 007 holds up for the most part, and is still a good game. You can see it's age, but it's refreshingly simple, with point and shoot motion controls making for a cathartic experience.
Aug 10, 2019
9
This is my favorite game on the Wii and one of my favorite FPS games of all time. I have spent so many hours into this game and I've enjoyed playing it every single time. I love the campaign mode, it's not too long or too short it's just perfect. The graphics are, in my opinion, really good for being on the Wii and being released in 2010. The online mode was a blast with lots of gamemodes to choose from. I never stumbled upon any hackers or modders either. It was easy to play with motion-controls and it has Gamecube controller compatibility if you don't like playing with a Wii remote. But since the servers shut down a years ago it's really sad that you can't play online anymore. The game was really good for it's time but isn't holding up as good now.
Jul 9, 2016
8
The only good Bond game Activision made. The motion controls work really well. The story is serviceable, they rewrote it to make it more up to date. Its nothing special and I prefer the original plot, but it does the job. The gameplay is exciting enough, however there is very little replay value.
Oct 12, 2015
10
This is the best fps game ever created. It has memorable levels and weapons. Single player is very fun and doesn't get boring. Online multiplayer is super fun. I have played it a lot, I mean a lot.
Nov 27, 2014
9
Much like GoldenEye Reloaded, the Wii version is a game that you will either really enjoy or hate. To be honest GoldenEye 007 Wii is less of a James Bond game and more of a solid first person shooter which is rare among Wii games. The game's single player is solid with a good mix of stealth and firefights. Some gamers might not like that the story has been modernized and that the cast is different from the movie but if you can accept this fact, you will probably enjoy the game. The game has fourteen missions with four difficulty settings to choose from including 007 classic which means that you must pick up body armor to prevent yourself from being wounded. This health system is exactly the same as GoldenEye N64, The World is Not Enough and Nightfire. The other difficulty settings have your health regenerate but personally, I never liked the regenerating health system especially for first person shooters. There are also time trials for each mission but unfortunately they don't unlock anything. While the single player was good, the multiplayer was the real highlight. The multiplayer maps were good and the weapons were balanced out nicely. The shotguns weren't overpowered like in GoldenEye Reloaded or Quantum Of Solace or underpowered like in Blood Stone. Instead you get a good selection of gadgets, weapons and weapon attachments which you get by leveling up. This process ends at level 56 and which takes most gamers about 8 days to reach so it's rewarding when you get there. The only problems I had with the multiplayer were the hackers, the lack of a host migration, the occasional glitches and lag and the fact that everyone had access to the grenade launcher. Still, in terms of modern multiplayer James Bond games, GoldenEye 007 Wii is the best one by far.
Feb 23, 2014
7
Extremely disappointing. It is quite a good game, I must admit, but it is definitely not the game N64 players such as myself were hoping for it to be.
Dec 17, 2013
8
Finally,Activision made a descent first person shooter yeah,maybe its not like goldeneye 64 but hey its a good game. with a good music and a fun gameplay i like that
Nov 29, 2013
7
The game is played quite cheerfully and uses Wiimote on purpose, sometimes the truth is quite a pain management. So zhehochetsya say that the game is shorter than the original 2-3 hours. But in general it poredelenno worth your attention.
Nov 20, 2013
9
The game plays like call of duty but for some reason I like this more. The game doesnt follow the original game it follows more closely to the movie and the online is actually pretty good and there are people that still play after years of release
Oct 29, 2013
9
An engaging storyline, multiple difficulties, and several different control options give this game an incredible replay value. The option to play the game with the GameCube controller is what really sealed the deal for me, though. The multiplayer mode allows you to play as characters from the game as well as previous Bond villains, like Oddjob and Mr. Scaramanga. All in all, a great game.
May 26, 2013
8
Not that many FPS games do that well on the Wii. But there are some exceptions, and Goldeneye 007 is one of them. The story for this game is the same as the movie, so what can I say: it's the same good story with a fresh coat of paint. I was skeptical at first on how the Wii was going to handle gameplay like this with Wiimotes and nunchuks, but somehow, it manages to work in this game. the gameplay is pretty addicting too: I like how I can choose to either take out my enemies stealthily or go into a firefight with them. The voice acting in the game is great; Daniel Craig and Judi Dench do an excellent job as Bond and M like always, and the other actors cast do very well with their performances. The multiplayer is pretty cool as well. in all honesty, the only thing I didn't like about local multilayer was that some areas would be sealed off, but open in online multiplayer. As for online multiplayer, it's does fairly well, but isn't real fun, since the friend system requires the whole "Friend Code" thing, and no voice chat supporting the game baffles me. There were some aspects, however, that I did not like as much. The graphics are ok, but sometimes look a bit glaring. I find myself lost sometimes because of really dark or really bright areas. other than that, character models and settings look very nice for a Wii game. Overall, the game is a nice remake that I believe manages to improve on single player, but not so much in multiplayer. if you're going to get this for the multiplayer, forewarning: it won't be as fun as the original N64 game. if you're looking for a better single player, I'd recommend this game.
Apr 23, 2013
1
Having bought this game for only £10 I thought it would be a great addition to my new nintendo wii collection, even if it was a poor game it would still be worth £10... Right? Well I have to say sadly I am wrong, don't get me wrong the campaign seems alright and follows the movie script pretty close, however if like me you want a good online shooter then this game is just awful! One thing that gets me is that the game can't decide what it wants to be, either CoD or N64 Goldeneye, then tries to be a mix of both and ends up feeling all wrong! It uses the CoD health system (in which your health regenerates) and yet tries to give it self more **** and run feel, I can't help but think this game should have brought back the old health pack and body armor way of FPShooters. The thing that most annoys me about this game is the stupid connection or lag the seems to plague my system... and by the look of some of the reviews I'd think it was only mine, till i reliese its purely down to host connection. I can't tell you how many times I have emptied an entire clip on someone only to hit them once or twice (With burst fire BTW) then have them turn around and waste me! All the guns other then shotgun are junk, meaning that the people who pick the shotgun with more often then not prosper, to be fair thou there is such a lack of guns in this game its unreal, its like the makers of the game wanted to keep true to the 64 game that this game mocks just by being one minute and then be modern the next with weapon scoping... What with like 5 guns! I hate the way that when you scope the game locks on to someone, however because no one in there right mind would stay still... especially after taking a few hits it really ends up doing more harm then good, Very frustrating. No Wii speak, No way of keeping in touch with people you meet on like, no fun to be had. Only saving grace is that there is still always a game to be had, but for the price you would be silly to not get CoD Black Ops if you want a Wii FPS
Jan 26, 2013
3
I wanted to love this ... I didn't. First, the re-imaging is hard for me -- I don't believe in re-writing history. Second, the controls are dreadfully bad-- still don't know what people are talking about. Just move along, there's unfortunately nothing to see here ...
Dec 1, 2012
9
Classic FPS with motion controls and I love the on-line. Goodbye Dual analog sticks you got love DP3 plus Golden Gun. Daniel Craig makes not only good movies he makes great video games. Activision finally impressed me.
Nov 18, 2012
8
The graphics and sound are great for a Wii game. The game does suffer some framerate drops here and there. The gunplay is satisfying with the wiimote and the controls work well. The AI is overall good and the mission structure works well. The level design is also impressive. The game features plenty of online modes and a four player splitscreen option. One of the best wii shooters.
Nov 18, 2012
9
Brilliant!! Verdict: If you think this is just a remake think again. The storyline is completly diffrent. The music is catchy and the Multiplayer is amazing. The Graphics are very good for the wii but at some points the framrate will drop when the scene is hectic. It also comes with a classic controller so it feels like the PS3 and Xbox360.A must have in you collection. Presentation:9.5/10 Gameplay:9.5/10 Sound:9/10 Graphics:8.5/10 Replay Value:10/10 Overall:9/10
Jun 20, 2012
9
This is easily one of the best Wii shooters made. Do not expect a remake though; this is a reimagining. It is a great shooter in its own right, with a modernised story and a new cast of voice actors, along with Daniel Craig as Bond. It has a great campaign, with a variety of stealthy and run-and-gun missions. And that's before the multiplayer. The split screen is fun and has provoded me and my friends with hours of kicking each other and throwing proxys around. There is also a meaty online portion, although the level up is slow.
Feb 13, 2012
7
A great game on the Wii. Multiplayer is fun and very competitive. Problems I have is that you can't chat with other players. Also, it is very easy to spawn kill. The single player is fun. Graphics are pretty good considering it's a Wii game. They could be a bit better.
Dec 12, 2011
9
Goldeneye is a great first-person shooter that is a brilliant addition to any gamer's library. With fairly great graphics, tight single-player and good on and offline multiplayer, anyone who likes a good shooter- or even a good game- should buy this! PRESENTATION:
The graphics in Goldeneye 007 Wii are quite impressive- most models are well detailed, there are a lot of particle effects and textures are well done. The graphics do take something of a hit in multiplayer but even then they are good- better than most Wii games at least. The soundtrack is very appropriate and is pleasing when putting bullets into your enemies. The story is also well-constructed, following the Bond movie of the same name. GAMEPLAY:
The single-player campaign on Goldeneye 007 is a great blast, full of cinematic shots and bullet-storms. The Wii handles the constant shots from everywhere very well, and the shooting is very good. With multiple control methods, there will definitely be something for you: I prefer the Classic Controller Pro but many like the IR pointer controls. The multiplayer is also a great experience which runs really well. There are a good quantity of modes and maps, allowing for a variety of gameplay styles. Are you a sniper? Go play 'Jungle'. Like intense fire fights? Sewer's for you! This game is also pretty long- the campaign will last you 8 hours but the multiplayer will **** hours from your life! Play this game. You have to. This re-imagining of the N64 classic is well worth the money, with tight, long-lasting gameplay. 9/10
Dec 6, 2011
9
Excellent game!One of the best 1st person shooters on th wii! Absolutely love it!I didn't play the original so i wont compare but this game stands on its own two feet
Nov 21, 2011
8
I'm about a year late reviewing this. I think this is easily one of the best shooting games for the Wii. It does not equal the excellence of Goldeneye of N64 but on its own merit, it is still a very good game. Great controls, good single player, and a surprisingly fun multiplayer mode that has a COD like unlocking system (the more levels you gain, the more weapons, etc. that unlock). The only downsides are the graphics, which are a bit subpar even for a Wii game, and the lack of voice options in multiplayer (although I don't miss it too much because the voice chat on other systems can be annoying and downright obnoxious). If you're looking for a good shooter for the Wii, look no further. After being out for one year, I still pick this game up and play. And at $20 at most places now, this game is an absolute must for fans of first person shooters.
Nov 15, 2011
7
This game is Identical to the recent Call of Dutie series since modern warfare. It features the same aim and shoot mechanics, and the reward system in the multi-player is extremely similar. The campaign, splitscreen, and online play are quite solid and decent, but if you have any access to Call of Duty 4, or World at War, for either 360, or PS3, you're better off getting those, because they're exactly the same, except they run at 60fps, and have more options. For exclusive wii owners, however, this is undoubtedly the best and most solid shooter on the wii. The multiplayer maps and guns are decent, and the campaign is generic, but still the best on the wii.
Sep 18, 2011
5
This title falls short of its very dated predecessor in terms of pure entertainment value. Although I disliked the auto aiming in the original and the choppy manual aiming, during it's inception these things were actually not a problem. In fact if you have an old Nintendo 64 it is still as awesome as it ever was. In terms of a modern game, I expected to play 007 Goldeneye on the Wii. It in fact felt more like a Call of Duty game, not Goldeneye. I did like the graphics and some of the levels were alright but the multiplayer was non existent online and the split screen just didn't work out well with the Wii Controls it seems. The cover system was not enjoyable and totally a step away from the Goldeneye universe in my honest opinion. I paid full price for this game and now it's on sale for 15.00 - 20.00 online. It is worth that so pick it up and try it out, play a few rounds with your friends. Or if you have steam you can check out the GoldenEye: Source mod for Half-Life 2, which seems very promising. (only requires 1 installed game from the list of 16 on steam, and Half-Life 2: Deathmatch is only 4.99) The source mod is free, just FYI.
Aug 31, 2011
8
As far as graphics are concerned the GoldenEye 007 is a looker on the Wii, despite its constant straight lines and lack of curves on weapons (maybe this is due to its licensing limits, the only licensed guns are the AK-47 and P99 and even the AK-47 isn't completely accurate in terms of curves and straight lines). Call me a kid, but I haven't played the original GoldenEye so I can't really make any judgements on the new installments stealth functions. However from a CoD and BF background I must say that they were good and different from what I was used to at the same time. Definitely worth checking out, but make sure you have a Classic Controller Pro handy.
Aug 29, 2011
9
I do think this is a great remake. The graphics could be better but they are ok. In some stages, particularly in the end, it can look really beautiful. The gameplay is awesome and the accuracy of the wiiremote plus as a gun is really good. The only thing missing is the classic intro where James shoots the screen ;)
Aug 20, 2011
5
Let's be clear: This is Call of Duty wearing James Bond's suit. James Bond is a secret agent, not a soldier. Where are the gadgets? Only a smartphone which can only be realistically used after clearing a zone, never under pressure. Regenerating health on a stealth game? It discourages being stealthy and encourages shoot-and-camp playing. And so on. So why is it called "GoldenEye 007"? Activision had a great idea to make more money: Make yet another Call of Duty style shooter, but call it "GoldenEye 007" to trick the gamers who never played the well-reputed N64 version to buy this. That's a great money-making move, but hardly a way to create a good game.
Aug 3, 2011
4
I really wanted to like this game, honestly I expected to love it, but it has so many flaws I couldn't help but hate it, first off this feels more like a Call of Duty game than a James Bond one, and while there are several control options of the ones I had the options of using all were flawed, which is sad because I had always thought that the controls would have worked really well with the Wii controller, but they don't, having to drag the reticle around the screen to turn hurts your reaction time, so I used the GameCube controller most of the game which had some responsiveness issues, I've never played the N64 version, but I have seen the movie, and this is definitely a re-imagining of the movies plot made to fit more with the Daniel Craig interpretation of Bond, so you'll notice twist on familiar characters or moments from the movie, the graphics are decent for a Wii game, and the voice acting is awesome, the guns in this game aren't really enjoyable, some are completely overpowered, I was able to drop an enemy with one shot halfway across the map with one shot with 90% of the shotguns, other weapons feel completely useless, and the campaign also contains a tank driving level which was the most fun part of the campaign, and I actually found that the tank controlled a little bit easier with the Wii controller and Nun-chuck, also it does have multiplayer but the control problems are also here, and the maps aren't really impressive, there also isn't any voice chat option, but that's a minor disappointment, honestly I really thought I was going to love this game, but I can't recommend this to anyone, avoid at all costs.
Jun 29, 2011
8
A pretty damn good Wii shooter. Controls are much better even if too similar to the Call of Duty control scheme, Multi-player is still as fun as the N64 Goldeneye, either online or offline split screen and the story is a decent Bond story and probably better than the film. Though faithful to the original, it does have some issues. Online multi-player has some lag issues at times and doesn't have any form of communication, especially in team games and the story mode has a very small replay value but overall, it is the best shooter the Wii has to ever offer.
Apr 25, 2011
8
I didn't play the original but this was a very enjoyable game on its own. Particularly good was the stealth based missions. The game overall plays like Call of Duty, except that you are alone for pretty much the entire game and you need to sneak around a lot, which is definitely a huge plus for me. I just wish the campaign was longer (overall about the same length as a typical CoD game). I'm not big on the multiplayer and I'm generally not big on any FPS multiplayer other than the Battlefield. As a PC gamer I'm not impressed by the generic cut & paste deathmatch type game but the controls and gameplay are smooth if you are into that kind of thing. Overall the singleplayer was hugely enjoyable for me, so definitely worth a playthrough in my opinion.
Mar 16, 2011
9
This game was a huge surprise when it was announced last year. Everyone expected Nintendo to announce great new games at E3 2010, but nobody expected to see this. GoldenEye came completely out of nowhere, so obviously, all Wii owners got really hyped when it was announced. Instead of releasing the original GoldenEye onto Nintendos Wii VC, Activision basically said, let's do something better than that. How about a whole freakin remake? An amazing idea in my opinion. So, without further distraction, let's jump into it. When I play a remake of a favorite game, what I expect to see is everything that the original had, but with new content. Does the remake do it? Absolutely. Some people might be sidetracked by the graphics and think the graphics are downgraded because of the fact that it's on Wii. On the contrary. Activision actually confirmed that they could've made the graphics alot better if they wanted to, regardless of the fact that it's a Wii exclusive. The reason they made the graphics like this is because they wanted to make the game feel like the original as much as possible, even graphics-wise. Smart move in my opinion, because most of the time if a remake has enhanced graphics, it ruins the feeling the original had. Even if the graphics are primitive compared to this gens games, the graphics still look great. But I'm a guy who doesn't give a crap about realistic graphics, so it's probably just me lol. The gameplay mechanics run more on the Call of Duty engine this time, so if you play alot of Call of Duty, you'll instantly become familiar with how the game plays. You also have a choice between 4 different controllers to use. GoldenEye Wii can be played the Wiimote and Numchuk, the Wii Zapper, the Classic Controller Pro, or the Gamecube controller. If that's not enough controller choice for you, you're just being difficult. Most people, however, will go with the Classic Controller Pro, since it's much like a PS2 controller, and unlike the regular Classic Controller, the Classic Controller Pro has trigger buttons that are meant for shooters. WIN! In my opinion, the Call of Duty engine works great with this game, and it's even better that the motion controls are completely optional for those who hate the motion control gimmick. Then of course you got the campaign. I have to say, the campaign is the weakest part of this game. I personally enjoyed it until I got to the final boss. The final boss is too long and alittle too hard. It took me about 20 tries before I finally beat him on NORMAL mode. lol. Then of course you got the multiplayer. Guess what? It has online multiplayer!! A very epic win!! Now some people might think the games multiplayer is horrible because of the Wiis laggy online. I have been playing this game online for months now, and I have yet to experience a laggy game at all. The online actually runs very smoothly in this game, and the best part is, it's harder to hack a Wii game than it is to hack a PS3 or 360 game, so you'll run into VERY few hackers and modders and cheaters in this game. The problem with the online though is, of course, trying to play with friends online. That's always a ploblem with the Wii's online, and of course the game doesn't support Wii Speak, so it's impossible to talk to players online while playing. These are a couple of bummers, but the game mainly promotes split screen, which I think is great. After all, playing online is fun for sure, but we all know that getting together with friends, and playing multiplayer on the couch, is way more fun than playing online. The problem with games today is that they mainly just do online multiplayer, some of the big favorites of today don't even have a split screen option. So the fact that there is a really great game out there that mainly promotes classic split screen is awesome. I mean, I love online multiplayer. But I still love split screen too. Split screen opens up to game parties, or just hanging with your beer buds. Bottom line, the game is fantastic. And though it lacks in the campaing and online areas, it's still alot of fun to play. And for those of you out there who are complaining that this game isn't on 360 or PS3, STOP BEING A FANBOY AND GET A LIFE!! The Wii is a great system, and it has great games, and this is one of them. If you can't handle the fact that the Wii has a great shooter that you guys want, why not just lighten up and buy a Wii? Fanboys..... Anyway, GoldenEye is great, doesn't really meet the greatness of the original, but it comes close. 9/10
Mar 11, 2011
8
God, I didn't expect such a great effort on the making of this game. It was completely worth every penny. The campaign is awesome and badass, Daniel Craig was a good replacement Bond, and even though I played the original game and knew all the plot twists coming up, I was still shocked at most of them! The multi-player is as good, if not better, than the original, and you can play online! It's Call of Duty with the same GoldenEye feel. I wanted to rate this game a perfect ten if it wasn't for a couple of things. One, that is not Natalya, may have the same annoyance factor, but that's not Natalya. Two, the insanely difficult 007 Classic mode. Now, I love a good challenge, I love 'em. But seriously! Only people who have beaten Legend of Zelda without the sword could have a possible chance at beating it! Other than that, it's as good as gold. Get it?
Feb 25, 2011
10
I personally think that this game is better than the N64 version.
The AI is improved GREATLY, there are more weapons, the controls are better, and quite frankly, I like Daniel Craig more then Pierce Brosnan.
The multiplayer is as good as ever.
I only wish the modifiers could be used online. That would have been awesome.
Either way, this is a must buy.
Feb 25, 2011
8
An excellent remake to an old classic, call it a tribute to the old times with all the thrill and excitement brought to life by a new James Bond. Thoroughly enjoy playing it for a long time to come.
Jan 19, 2011
9
Goldeneye 007 for the N64 was my favorite games ever when I was a kid, when I heard the remake is coming for the Wii, I was excited and can't wait for it. When I bought it, I was amazed and enjoyed it. Most of the people disliked it because of the graphics, I'm a gamer that only cares about the gameplay, controls, and story. Not the look of it. The gameplay is very cool, like in the other 007 titles, you have a chance to either use combat or weapons. The story was phenomenal, just like the N64. I was worried about the controls, every FPS on Wii doesn't have good controls. But, this game has it perfectly balanced and great, it surprised me. But, the only issue that I have with this game is the actor James Bond is played by Daniel Craig instead of Pierce Brosnan, who is from both the movie and original game on N64. I just like things originally designed from the classics. But overall, still great gameplay, controls, and story. So this game is a MUST HAVE on your Wii Collection.