Everything is then tied up into a very neat package with the classic Bond theme and if that doesn't make you feel like a secret agent then quite frankly nothing will. This level of quality is maintained throughout the Nightfire experience with some expertly recorded dialogue (which unfortunately sounds nothing like Pierce Brosnan) and some highly atmospheric sound effects. This is evident when you first boot up the game and you're treated to a wonderful Bond-esque theme tune performed by Esthero, which is significantly better than the Madonna effort that accompanied 'Die Another Day'. The sound in this latest Bond outing is nothing short of stunning, in fact the whole experience appears to have the production values of a big screen outing. That is not to say they're at all bad, but more that Eurocom have done an outstanding job with one of the most impressive FPS engines seen on a console and the fact that it runs at an astounding 60 frames per second makes it the new benchmark in GameCube shooters. There are also a handful of driving levels, which while impressive have nothing on the FPS sections. This not only enhances the powerful visuals but also means you can use the shadows to avoid enemies and cameras. In addition some dramatic real time lighting effects create a wonderful atmosphere. Zooming in with your sniper rifle illustrates just how good the environments actually are and as well as letting you see some considerable way into the distance, it also opens up a whole world you wouldn't otherwise even notice. It is especially evident whenever game strategy means you are slower moving as the attention to detail is truly admirable. You'll wander around (still getting shot at) some of the FPS levels, just admiring the stunning visuals. EA promised that this game would address everything that was wrong with the first one but does it? We are however all still waiting for the 'Goldeneye' beater. What's even more remarkable is that, once again, 'Nightfire' is based on the Bond franchise as a whole and not any movie in particular, although the 'original' storyline features everyone's favorite secret agent in adventures that may feel familiar to those who watch the films. Obviously from a console game point of view you couldn't really wish for richer source material and this latest outing even has a licensed Pierce Brosnan likeness as the main character. Electronic Arts tap into their MGM/Bond license yet again to bring us the long awaited 'Nightfire' announced only weeks after the rather disappointing 'Agent Under Fire' was released.
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