James Bond 007 Everything or Nothing

by Electronic Arts

Product Features

• The action and adventure has never been so intense - As Bond, you'll do everything from rappel down walls to controlling robots to chasing villains at over 100MPH
• New action for Bond, to help him survive shootouts - Duck or hug the wall for cover, then use the new targeting system to disable enemies
• Players can interact with Q and M -- voiced by the real actors who play them
• Think like Bond - To win you'll have to use physical skills, clever disguises, and a bold personality to save the world
• All-new amazing gadgets, straight from the lab -- like the Q-Spider, a robot that offers a new kind of gameplay

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00009X3V0
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches ; 1.6 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: February 18, 2004
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,696 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Platform: Xbox

Game Informer Review

Is there such a thing as a franchise that's too bankable? If there is, perhaps James Bond is it. It's an almost guaranteed seller, which is perhaps the reason that EA's last entry in the series, James Bond 007: NightFire, seemed to be cruising on autopilot. Sure, it was fun and breezy – I really liked it at the time – but it didn't really offer much in terms of depth or novel concepts. It almost felt like the development team had become a little too comfortable with its standard mix of FPS, track shooting, and driving.

Perhaps sensing that ennui was setting in, EA boldly chucked its 007 blueprint and opted to craft Everything or Nothing as a third-person action/adventure. Given that the last time Bond went third person, Tomorrow Never Dies, was an out-and-out disaster, this game represents a pretty big risk for the conservative gang at EA. Does it pay off? For the most part, the answer is yes.

One of the big things this title brings to the table is Bond's rappel gun, which is used frequently and adds a nice dimension of verticality to the levels. It's pretty cool to be storming down the side of a building, dodging explosions and capping enemies with glee. In another instance, you'll forgo the rappel altogether, and jump off the side of a cliff in order to save a plummeting damsel.

It's these sequences that really made Everything or Nothing for me. While the basic third-person shooting is well and good, EoN supplies the flashy, over-the-top stunts that one expects from the Bond films. I was satisfied with the old FPS-action, but this new format gives EoN a bombastic panache and a tremendous amount of variety. Whether you're running roughshod over a Central American city in a tank, using some of the cool gadgets like the spider bot, or trying to drive your motorcycle onto a moving plane before it takes off, EoN has a wicked sense of daring and a brass set of balls.

This is a Hollywood blockbuster in every sense of the word, and features some of the biggest star power ever seen in a game. Including Monty Python alum John Cleese as Q, Maxim favorite Shannon Elizabeth, professional creep Willem Dafoe, and Pierce Brosnan, this is a truly A-list cast. It's even more significant for the fact that this is an adventure unique to video games, not based on any movie project. If you still doubt that gaming is growing larger than the movie industry, here's further proof.

Despite its daring, varied design and big-time production values, it's not perfect. There are frequent problems with camera view, and the auto-targeting vacillates between adequate and maddening. However, good games can make you overlook their flaws, and on this count Everything or Nothing is a success. Is it the next great evolution of gaming? Perhaps not, but it is a step towards creating the ultimate James Bond title.

The Edge

Although Electronic Arts does a good job of making sure its multi-system games are pretty comporably across all three platforms, there are always advantages to certain consoles. Unsurprisingly, the Xbox EoN looks the best, althought it's not pushing the limits of the hardware. On PS2, there isn't as much graphical degradation as you might expect, and the four shoulders are handy in many situations. So, let's call these two a draw, which brings us to the GameCube. Nitendo definitely comes in third here, mostly due to the lack of buttons. On Xbox and PS2, you have separate buttons for hugging the wall and crouch. On the 'Cube, both moves are done with the Z-button, which sometimes means you crouch when you want to hug.

Concept:
Out with FPS, in with over-the-top third-person adventuring

Graphics:
Not an award-winner, but as solid as you expect from an EA product

Sound:
Mya's Bond theme is even worse than Madonna's; but it does feature a great score and tons of celeb voiceovers

Playability:
The usual complaints (camera, auto-aim) don't detract too much from the experience

Entertainment:
It's good to see EA taking chances with this property again

Replay:
Moderate

Rated: 8.5 out of 10
Editor: Matt Helgeson
Issue: March 2004

2nd Opinion:
Bond's new video game adventure was a lot more enjoyable for me than his last few cinematic outings. Denise Richards as a nuclear physicist? Who thought that was a good idea? While Shannon Elizabeth may not be an acting juggernaut, Everything or Nothing still feels like it could have worked on the big screen. The frequent switches in action keep it moving along at a nice pace and make it hard to put down. I especially like some of the more creative action stages, such as the free fall down the side of the cliff. The third-person shooting levels which make up the meat of the game are fun and work pretty well on Xbox and PS2, although the GameCube controls came up a bit short. While I preferred playing this title on the Xbox, it's a solid release on all three systems, and it's a great chance to see Bond in an adventure that's (a little) less ridiculous than most of his recent missions.

Rated: 8.75 out of 10
Editor: Jeremy Zoss


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Product Description

James Bond 007: Everything Or Nothing - In this huge new 3rd-person action shooter, you'll experience multiple modes of gaming, from stealth action to shooting to the most intense driving anywhere. At every turn, you'll be made to think like a super-spy. The way to succeed is to ask: What Would Bond Do? It wouldn't be Bond without the chase scenes - Choose to drive the classic Aston-Martin, a Porsche, and other vehicles equipped with more firepower than tanks Travel to realistic version of exotic locales -- from New Orleans to Peru, from Egypt to Moscow All-star cast provides characters with fantastic voice-acting -- you'll feel like you're really in a classic Bond film!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Simply Awesome, November 26, 2004

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Tedman Hillman (Irwinton, GA) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: James Bond 007 Everything or Nothing (Video Game)

i must say that this game was simply outstanding I love the storyline,the weapons,and the characters(including singer Mya & Nadia from Apple Pie). This game is similar to splinter cell as far as the smooth movement of the characters and diffcult of levels.Every level is very detail and layout perfectly. This definitely a must have for any 007 fan.

Graphic - 10/10
Sound - 10/10

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything or Nothing? It is has everything., June 13, 2004

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Ponsy (Hell, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: James Bond 007 Everything or Nothing (Video Game)

Everything or Nothing is the newest and most diverse edition to the James Bond video games. Instead of being a first person shooter it's more like Syphon Filter. You lock on to your targets and shoot. You can duck, hide behind objects, use multiple vehicles, rapel onto and off from buildings, knock out opponents without switching weapons, use a wide variety of weapons and gadget, and much more. There are over thirty levels, some of which are vehicle levels. EoN has a multiplayer campaign mode and an arena mode, in which up to four players can face off. This new edition to the James Bond series is both challenging and entertaining. I recomend this game to pretty much anyone. I preffer ninja games and I loved this game.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything or Nothing has Everything, February 25, 2004

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Robert NIckel "Rob" (Mount Vernon, Ohio United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: James Bond 007 Everything or Nothing (Video Game)

This is what true Bond fans have been waiting for. It blows all other Bond games away, best since Goldeneye. It starts out with a typical intro serquence just like in all the Bond movies, only you actaully control this intro sequence! The 3rd person view may seem like a bad idea at first, but once you play, its surprisingly easy to use. The control configuration is very simple and easy to get used to. You get a very good assortment of weapons, some of my favorites like a Walther P99, Desert Eagle, MP5K, SIG 552, AK-74, SPAS 12 Shotgun, Rocket Launcher, If theres more, I havent got to them yet. Theres also an innovative hand-to-hand combat system, ever wanted to bash someones face in with there own gun then knee them in the stomach and watch them fall to the floor? You can even peek around corners and pick the guy off before he knows what hit him. The evasive roll is a good way to quickly move in on an enemy and take him out with a good move if your out of ammo or just wanna do something fancy to the eye. You even have a repel chord cord you can use to scale up or down flat surfaces. If all this sounds to confusing, not to worry, the game makes you take a MI6 training course that teaches you these skills quite well. The levels for this game are not very hard either and there not too long. They are very creative and action packed though. In some levels you get to choose which vehicle you would rather drive. Some vehicles include a motor cycle, SUV, V12 Vanquish or "Vanish", Army Tank, Cargo Truck, even a helicopter! The entire video game actually makes you feel like your watching a Bond Movie. You even get Q briefinggs at MI6 headquarters in Scotland. What perhaps makes this game is the use of actual actors and there voices. Yes, that means Pierce Brosnan actually does the voice in the game, John Cleece as Q, and some other well known actors such as Shannon Elizibeth, Heidi Klum, and an old friend, Jaws is back! Played by Richard Kiel. With all this great stuff what could be wrong with this game? Maybe its just me, but the story line seems kind of vauge. And the way the cars drive, its difficult to control sometimes. Ammo shortages are another problem, maybe thye'd rather you use the combat system sometimes though. Overall id give this 4.5 stars out of 5. This wont be a waste of money!

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