So while GoldenEye 007: Reloaded is quite different from its namesake, it is still a rather enjoyable alternative to the Call of Duty style of multiplayer.
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The game even has a movie style opening credits song and sequence, which is not only a nice touch, but an excellent throwback to an old Bond movie tradition. The voice acting stands out though, as Daniel Craig and the always awesome Dame Judi Dench reprising their roles from the movies. The weapons all have a nice kick to them. That said, there were some nice tributes to the N64 version of the game, particularly one at the end of the Train level. There is the occasional section where the game opens up, but even then it still feels constrained, because the original game had so much to explore. The original had you exploring large areas, and even the enclosed levels were sizable and had multiple pathways. This may be the most disappointing thing about the game, its linearity. Gadget use feels forced, as you use your smartphone instead of your watch bodies still disappear but whole sequences have been replaced by cinematic moments where control is mostly taken from you there are still secrets to be found and secondary missions to do, unfortunately they all take place along the surprisingly linear path of the game. This is apparent in almost every aspect of the game. Overall, the gameplay comes off as if the developers, Eurocom, were unsure of just how closely they were to follow the original Rare game. When you're discovered, the shooting sections become surprisingly easy, as the AI isn't that bright and weapons are appropriately powerful. The stealth sections really stand out, because so long as your stealthy, the game is both more fun and actually presents a challenge. Petersburg while killing hundreds of Russian soldiers is not exactly the best way to clear your name when you have been framed, though it was fun. Stealing a tank and driving it through St. While the story in the N64 version was unclear, it made the levels work, here, with a clearer story, Bond appears borderline incompetent at times.
However, while Bond is supposed to be suave and cool, the game makes him seem rather clumsy and not at all subtle. Further, the combat sections are actually broken up rather nicely, whether it is walking around a posh club with your phone held in front of your face to find a contact or the surprisingly enjoyable (though not perfect) stealth sections, there is some surprising variety in the game. I'm not sure if that is a good thing or a bad thing though, as the combat in the single player can be pretty easy. Overall the combat feels surprisngly old-school in spite of its dual sticks nature. The guns are all somewhat similar, but are actually fun to use. The actual combat in the game is solid, though the AI seems like it was just taken straight from the N64 game, with enemies allowing you to line up headshots and the like.