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Play as Sean...Sir Sean

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 44 / 54
Date: November 01, 2005
Author: Amazon User

EA finally landed the right mixture of Hollywood polish and fun gameplay two years ago when it released Everything or Nothing, a 007 game that not only featured the likeness of Pierce Brosnan and the entire movie cast, but also their vocal talents as well. Now, after the horrible bore-fest that was Rogue Agent, EA has released From Russia With Love. This game is an expanded version of the classic Bond film, and one-ups the coolness of playing as Pierce Brosnan by allowing players to become Sean Connery.

Personally, playing as Connery is the coolest thing in the world for me as a Bond fan. Years ago Rareware's GoldenEye for the N64 teased players with an "all Bonds" cheat that would enable Connery, but this turned out to be fake. Now we get the real deal, complete with Sir Sean's vocals. He sounds a lot older naturally, and the accent is deeper and thicker, but would you rather have 007 himself, or some nameless actor doing an impersonation?

The core gameplay has not changed from Everything or Nothing, just boosted a bit. You still get a mixture of 3rd-person action and stealth levels, and also vehicle missions. A notable new toy is the jetpack from Thunderball, and it adds a new level of mayhem. Some of the minor frustrations still exist with regards to targeting and aiming, but if you made it through the last game you should be fine here. There's also some nice upgrades and unlockable content to go through, as is now standard with all EA movie-licensed games. (Note that the original name of SPECTRE is still off limits to the Bond franchise itself, hence the new name Octopus).

Overall I'm impressed with EA's effort here. The game does justice to the laid-back nature of the old 007 flicks while injecting doses of 90's-era explosions and effects along the way. It's not meant to be a huge, innovative game, and it shouldn't be compared to the next-gen stuff creeping around the corner. A must-buy to all Bond fans, and a very strong recommendation to anyone remotely curious about playing as Sir Sean himself.

Classic Bond

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 32 / 41
Date: November 03, 2005
Author: Amazon User

As a lifelong Bond fan, especially the classic films, this game is a real treat. Following in the footsteps of 'Everything or Nothing' this title allows you enter the world of James Bond as the original Bond, Sean Connery.

The graphics, gameplay and overall feel of 'From Russia With Love' is very similar to it's predecessor but with that classic touch and feel to it. The game is not overly challenging or difficult but it's pure 007 fun. The sound and music are also top notch as well. If you enjoyed 'Everything or Nothing' and are a Bond fan, this is a game that's not to be missed.

Finally - A James Bond Love Rush

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 16 / 19
Date: November 07, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Oh my goodness! A 007 game worth the money and all of the hype. Lets face it, since Goldeneye for Nintendo 64, only Nightfire and No One Lives Forever were decent follow-ups. The others were total garbage.

I've only played the first four missions, but everything seems to be in order for a fun adventure. The controls are easy to learn and the graphics are good. It's nice to play as Sean Connery since Pierce is no longer Bond.

I like the fact that it'll save throughout different points in a mission, so you don't have to totally redo them from the beginning if you should happen to die. I wish you could retrace your steps back to a previous section to pick up needed armor in case you go into it less than 100%. The driving takes a little getting used to since it's very sensitive. I also like the ability to upgrade your weapons by earning bonus points by performing Bond moves.

Since the game is a direct adaptation from the movie, it makes you want to go out and rent it. Since they've hired an unattractive (nice way of saying downright ugly) actor to play as the next Bond, I'm not sure if I'd want to see his face on anything other than the cover for an Extreme Makeover. This Bond will have to go celebate.

Kudos to Electronic Arts! You did the 007 franchise justice.

A Bond game since N64 Goldeneye with great multiplayer!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 14 / 16
Date: March 06, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This 007 game is the best one yet for the PS2! It features all of the story line, characters, unlockable secrets, and action that you would expect from a Bond game, but this one adds more depth and better graphics.

Now, on another note, this game is the first in the Bond series since Goldeneye on Nintendo 64 to offer intense multiplayer action with up to 4 players! Just as you might expect, there are many arenas to choose from along with other options to fully customize your head to head battle experience!

Highly recommended to all!

Not bad. Not bad at all.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 7
Date: November 13, 2005
Author: Amazon User

Ever since I heard that there was a new James Bond coming, I prayed that I would be the one to play it and write a review about it first. I guess I bought it a little later.

Anyway, I loved the game. The graphics were great. Except for Tatiana. She looked like she was wearing a wig. But other than that EA captured the existence of the essence. Since Elizabeth and Eda(or Eva, I don't remember) were the bond girls, I wanted to see a bigger contribution to the game by them. I almost thought that Tatiana was the Bond girl. The missions were fun. Especially the Gypsy Camp and Sniper Alley, and all the other Istanbul missions (what do you know I'm a Turk). I would like to congratulate EA for writing the words in Turkish as it is always written and the statue of Atatürk.

Overall the game was good and I liked the ability to upgrade your weapons and gadgets. I haven't tried the multiplayer yet but I think it would have been better if they added a co-op multiplayer like in Everything or Nothing. We could have used Kerim Bey and it would have been fun to use him and James together don't you think?

Another Awesome 007 Game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 6 / 7
Date: November 25, 2005
Author: Amazon User

I got this game for my birthday and I loved it. The 3rd person view had me disappointed for a while, but I got used to it and I think it's got a Grand Theft Auto kind of feel to it except with better gadget and gun control. The game isn't too hard or too easy and has alot of levels where you're on foot and not in a vehicle and some levels have both. The game in single player is fun, but I think the multiplayer sucks. There's not that many levels, there's no sound and you can't play as Bond. If you want a game with multiplayer, buy or rent 007 Nightfire. It has the best multiplayer ever and you don't need two people to play it. It can be you and the people you choose to play, and the levels are huge.Anyway, I think it was worth the money and I am glad I got it. I just hope the next game is 1st person view.

best bond even better than every thing or nothing

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 10
Date: November 30, 2005
Author: Amazon User

this is the best bond game ever made the graphics are excellent well for a PS2 any way if your a serious bond fan then rent first then buy as quickly as possible the stellth missions are ok but its to easy to get from point A to point B this could even be better than the movie but be advised watch the movie first cause the game is some what diffrent.

Classic With Modern Technology Added

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: June 28, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This game loosely follows the script of the "From Russia With Love" film hit. What I mean by loosely is that it does follow the script, but adds more depth and detail to it that there was not time for in the movie. Most of your missions are played "inbetween the pages" of the film's script. That being said, however, it is indeed playing as the true James Bond (Sean Connery). He was more than willing to participate for new voice clips in the game (as you will learn by unlocking the Sean Connery bonus trailer). They also take old clips from the film and mix them in, making for a very cool approach to an old classic. The game setup is the standard James Bond game setup that has been around since the N64 days, and none of the old features have been removed. But, new stuff has been added, like points systems to upgrade weapons and gadgets, or to unlock trailers, clips, and interviews for the making of the game. Also, this is the first fully customizable Bond game yet-you can literally press the "Select" button and use weapons, gadgets, or change Bond into his several classic ensembles (including the famed white tux) at any time during game play. So, a classic has been brought forth into this exciting era of interactive animation. But, they've also got a modern touch to classic Bond, where you have weapons and gadgets that would only be found in our modern times. It's hard to judge between which Bond game is better...this or "Everything or Nothing." I guess it's just up to who you'd rather be-Pierce or Sean!

SEAN CONNERY BRINGS CLASSIC VIDEOGAMING BACK TO THE JAMES BOND SERIES

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: August 31, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This game really impressed me in terms of graphics, fun, challenges, and multiplayer. From Russia with love had a cool story line in which you flew in jetpacks, rode in cars and other vehicles. The one thing that I DIDN'T LIKE, though, was that you couldn't create and AI computer players, and you could only do 1 on 1. This greatly disturbs because, since the last game I had, Nightfire, had that feature, I was used to playing with AI.
But anyway, in multiplayer mode you can ride in jetpacks and cars. Overall this GAME WAS A HIT! BUY IT!

This has been a pleasure to play

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 3
Date: October 08, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Most kids won't even think about this game, because it's based in the 60's. It is an interactive version of the film of the same name. The controls are challenging, but doable, even for the casual player. The voice acting is great. Connery doing a young Connery is a real treat. The music and the character renderings are superb. Get it while you can!

I will now try Brosnan's "Everything or Nothing". I hope TPTB will make a Roger Moore "Live and Let Die" GAME!

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