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The World is Not Enough

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Reviewed by Danielle L. There's something about James Bond movies that translate so well into video games. We all experienced the spectacular masterpiece called Goldeneye, and now we have The World is Not Enough. If you don't know the plot, watch the movie. Anyway, this game isn't Goldeneye, but it can definitely hold its own as a spectacular First Person Shooter.

Graphics: 10 out of 10

They're really very good. The designers even managed to make the game characters look quite a bit like the movie characters. The environments are great (especially the ski slope, everything is perfect in that one), and the graphical effects are top-notch. Even during aggressive fights and chase scenes, the frames don't skip a bit. But the best feature of all are the cinema cut scenes that mimic scenes from the movie. They are extremely done and a wonderful treat after completing a hectic level.

Music and Sound: 10 out of 10

This has spectacular sound! Best of all are the voice clips and the actual spoken dialogue during the cut scenes. They tried to make the voices sound the same way as the movie characters and came pretty close. Also, the music is great. it adds a lot of tension in the appropriate places and does an excellent job of creating mood.

Game Challenge: 10 out of 10

It gets a little rough in the levels where you have to sneak around without being seen and without hurting anybody, but that just makes it more fun. In this game, the emphasis isn't really on killing people so much as its on sneaking around. It gives it a little boost in the challenge department and keeps things interesting.

Game Play-Fun: 10 out of 10

This is great in the fun department. The levels are set up so that they remain fun to play even when they are frustrating. And, if you get sick of not being able to beat a certain mission, you can play the multi-player mode to cool off a bit. I rented this game for a weekend, and my brother and I were both glued to it the whole time. It gets pretty addictive.

Frustration

Well.... the levels where you couldn't shoot anybody were tough. And sometimes its hard to figure out what to do or where to go. The first time I played, I didn't know what to do, so I shot a guard and for some reason lost the mission. It takes some getting used to. You have to remember that the game is no longer about blasting people to pieces, and you may lose a lot of missions for killing someone.

Replayability: 9 out of 10

Its still not as cool as Goldeneye, but the missions are still fun to play again and again. There are even three difficulty levels (with your goal to finish the game on all three levels), but the highest one might be too hard. There really isn't much emphasis on collecting, and besides multi-player and playing your favorite levels, I don't think replayability is perfect.

Game Value: 9 out of 10

You can get Goldeneye for cheaper and its a better game (sorry to be biased, but it is), but The World is Not Enough is still a high-quality game. If you like shooters and James Bond, and you happen to have fifty bucks in your pocket, you might like it.

Multi-player: 8 out of 10

The bots are nearly impossible to kill! Arg! I swear, one time I shot a bot in the head twelve times, point blank (I even saw the shots ricochet off of its head). It didn't die, but it hit me once, in the gut and I died. I had full health too! The computer definitely cheats in multi-player mode, which brings me to the best part of multi-player: ganging up on the computer. Grab a friend, find some cave, and both of you wait there. Then, empty your guns into the bots as soon as they come. Its the best part of the game!

How Good is it Compared to Goldeneye: 9 out of 10

Since its a sequel, people should know. Well, multi-player is more fun on TWINE, but single player is cooler on Goldeneye. That's about it. I still think Goldeneye is better, but only a tiny bit. So, if you liked Goldeneye, you'll like this, and vice-versa.

Overall: 9 out of 10

All in all, this game rocks. The impressive sound, realistic graphics, and multi-player shenanigans make it rockin'! There are flaws, and its not as good as Goldeneye, but this game is still very, very good. So, the next time you go past blockbuster, rent this tasty little gem. You will not be disappointed!

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