Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #4349 in Computer & Video Games
• Brand: Electronic Arts
• Released on: 2005-11-18
• Platform: Xbox

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Finally the James Bond games have done what the films should’ve done years ago: they’ve gone back to the ‘60s. From Russia with Love doesn’t seem to have all that much to do with the film of the same name (it seems an odd choice anyway since it was the least gadget heavy of all the movies and even vaguely realistic in parts) but it is highly evocative of Connery era Bond in general.

Even ignoring the ‘60s angle, the fact that the game is obviously trying to distance itself from the risible GoldenEye: Rogue Agent is another obvious boon. It’s a third person adventure much more in keeping with Everything or Nothing, with a similar mix of on foot and vehicle combat, with particular emphasis seeming to be given to the jetpack from Thunderball.

Although Bond looks and sounds (thanks to newly recorded dialogue by the man himself) like Sean Connery the game also has a role-playing element where you can customise your character according to your preferred style of play. There’s also an online and split screen multiplayer mode for you to compare these settings with friends.

Alas there doesn’t yet seem to be any sign of a mini-game allowing you to ferret out bad guys according to their incorrect choice of wine at the dinner table, but in all other respects this is shaping up to be the ultimate retro Bond game. --Harrison Dent

This preview is based on an incomplete version of the game; features or problems mentioned above may not appear in the finished game.

Manufacturer's Description
James Bond 007: From Russia With Love will be the first game to put players in the universe of the classic James Bond film. Set in the original 60's Bond era, the game features movie-based missions as well as original, action-intensive sequences, a broad and deep variety of gameplay, fully-integrated vehicles, social multiplayer experiences, gorgeous women, and classic, upgradeable weapons and gadgetry with modern mechanics.

Players will create and manipulate Bond in a living world based on the timeless fiction of the classic James Bond movie. Invest in your character and customize the ultimate Bond for a whole new level of gameplay options.

Sean Connery, the original Bond, reprises his role as the dapper Mi6 agent in this innovative, retro-styled and highly anticipated console title from the infamous Bond franchise.

Customer Reviews

Brilliant Bond!
I have spent all Christmas evening playing Bond. It’s awesome; it’s even got Connery!

From the moment that you rescue the PM’s daughter (Natasha Beddingfield) to killing archrival Red Grant it’s a non-stop breathless roller coaster ride of Bond excitement. I loved it. Again and again I found myself saying, look at that, and the thrill of driving THE Aston Martin DB5. What more can you want on Christmas day.

The game is a cross between Red Dead Revolver and Splinter cell but with a hugely atmospheric classic Bond feel. You feel totally immersed in the movie; there are tense moments of sneaking up behind Russian thugs, and light-hearted interaction with Q.

This is a must for every Bond fan, I hope that it is a hit and that EA bring us more of Classic Bond

THE BEST JAMES BOND EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I've played some good james bond games in my time but this one tops the scale! This game puts you in the shoes of sean connery following the story and the film of the classic bond film 'from russia with love'. But obviosly there are some bad sides to the game like disappointing graphics, all very small things. But-in-all a brilliant Game!

James Bond 007 - From Russia With Love VG (Bond is Back)
FRWL is thrilling. Bond returns from an original movie from the 60's (1963). Sir Sean Connery, the original 007, reprises his role as the suave agent. He lends his voice to the VG as well(It is a bit muffed, but, nobody's perfect) All the characters are here from the original. Romanova, Bey, Klebb, Grant, Q, M, Moneypenny etc. There are two new characters that come to the game. Natasha Bedingfield, who plays Elizabeth Stark (The Primeminister's daughter) and Maria Menounos (Eva, Red Grant's evil henchwoman).
The game is set in the 60's Cold War era. You are able to upgrade on gadgets, weapons and even clothing. The mission's are movie based (with the exception of some) and are fairly easy. The new Bond focus is a good technique to destroy enemies, but is hard to control.
The best part of the game has to be the fact that Connery does the voice of Bond, and you're playing as him. It is thrilling game that any Bond fan should have.
The downside is that the levels are really too short, and it shouldn't take more than a weekend to complete. If not a Bond fan, rental would be perfect.