James Bond
The playable British MI6 agent, code-named 007.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Control Stick | Move and aim |
|---|---|
Z | Fire the equipped weapon |
A | Interact with objects and perform context-sensitive actions |
B | Change or select weapons |
C Buttons | Adjust movement or view according to the selected control scheme |
Control notes
GoldenEye 007 offers multiple control schemes in its options menu.
Button functions can vary by the selected control scheme.
How it plays
How does GoldenEye 007 play?
Players view the world from Bond’s first-person perspective and complete missions in locations drawn from the film. Objectives can include recovering items, photographing evidence, rescuing allies, activating equipment, or escaping after completing the main task.
Bond can move, aim, use firearms, interact with mission objects, and occasionally employ gadgets. Missions are grouped into difficulty levels, with higher settings adding objectives and making enemies more dangerous. The game also includes split-screen multiplayer modes with selectable arenas, weapons, and match rules.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play GoldenEye 007?
Study the objective list before engaging enemies, because many missions require specific tasks in addition to reaching the exit. Use accurate single shots when possible, conserve ammunition, and avoid triggering alarms when stealth is part of the objective.
On higher difficulties, search rooms carefully for key items and use cover around doorways. In multiplayer, learn spawn points and weapon locations, and choose routes that provide both escape options and line-of-sight control.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Alec Trevelyan
Bond’s former ally and the leader of Janus.
Natalya Simonova
A systems programmer who assists Bond during the investigation.
Xenia Onatopp
A dangerous Janus operative and assassin.
General Ourumov
A senior Soviet general involved in the GoldenEye plot.
Documented inputs
What cheats and unlocks are documented?
Mission unlocksCompleting missions on the specified difficulty unlocks additional campaign missions and bonus stages.
Cheat optionsMany cheat settings are unlocked by completing designated missions under time limits on the required difficulty.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Use the objective list as a checklist rather than treating every mission as a simple shooting stage.
- 2
Headshots conserve ammunition and reduce the chance of alarms.
- 3
In multiplayer, memorize weapon locations and avoid predictable routes.
Editorial context
What do players highlight?
A landmark console first-person shooter known for its flexible objectives and exceptional four-player split-screen mode.
The controls and frame rate can feel dated, but the level design remains highly influential.
Community discussion
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