While some of us have muscle memory ofGoldenEye 007because we played it constantly as 1990s kids, the aging population of gamers has to realize there is a generation of players who didn’t grow up with the game. GoldenEye 007 has some secrets and tips that can make playing the game much easier.
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Since the game was made in 1997, it is missing some modern-day comforts that other games might have, but you can quickly overcome that.Rareput a lot of depth into their Nintendo 64 shooter, allowing you to do many things while saving the day.
8Destroy The Security Cameras
If you see a security camera in GoldenEye 007, you should shoot it or avoid it together. If the camera sees you, an alarm will go off, and you’ll have more guards to contend with. That isn’t a very stealthy approach for a spy like Bond. Since these cameras are usually in interiors, a big influx of guards can mean a lot of bullets getting hurled your way, which can mean you dying at greater difficulties.
Luckily, these cameras only need a few bullets hurled their way and aren’t that difficult to get rid of if you see it before it sees you. Since Rare made everything explodable in the game, these cameras will have a satisfying explosion to indicate they have been disabled.
7The Controls Are Going To Be A Problem
GoldenEye 007 was designed with the uniqueN64controller in mind. Ported to modern consoles, however, the scheme can get clunky. The Xbox release of GoldenEye 007 has the best controls, while the Switch controls have been changed very little from its N64 predecessor. This can feel clunky to even people that grew up with the game.
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It would help if you took advantage of the auto-aim feature, as Bond will track enemies in front of him - making the gunplay much more enjoyable. While the game has a primitive “down-the-sights” aim feature, that should be used to snipe and not in a modern way. The aiming feature is too slow and doesn’t automatically pick up on enemies, so don’t pull it up in the heat of the moment.
6Don’t Use The Klobb
GoldenEye 007 has a wide selection of unique and iconic weapons. The sniper rifle you know - Bond’s own wood-grained doom-bringer - probably inspired love from the Halo series in this game. While most weapons have their own merits, there is one you should avoid: The Klobb.
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Named after one of the game’s designers, its small bullets, rapid-fire and tiny magazine make this just a bucket of pain. You’ll spend more time reloading and getting shot at while your Klobb bullets do pitiful amounts of damage. This weapon has a duel-wielding feature, but that means it just chews through ammo faster.
This may seem like a no-brainer, but since GoldenEye 007 doesn’t have a cover feature, you’re in big trouble when your guns run out of ammo. Due to the varied nature of the guns in the game, some weapons have larger mags than others, so keep an eye on that.
Dual wielding may seem like a cool thing to do in the game, but one thing to keep in mind is it chews through ammo, and you’re reloading animation will occur more often. It’s best to always reload before turning a corner or going into an area you know will have action.
4People That Play As Oddjob Have An Advantage
If you want your multiplayer matches to be fair, do not allow people to play as Oddjob. This multiplayer character is areference to classic Bond moviesand is shorter than the other characters in the game. You must use inadequate control and aiming schemes to line up your shot against him.
Having one person who is harder to shoot, as Oddjob was, is considered by most to be cheating. Rare developers even said as much. While GoldenEye’s multiplayergameplay is legendary, ensure you shame anyone who says they’re really good at GoldenEye 007 and then plays as Oddjob.
3There Are Extra Body Armors On The Towers Of The Cradle
You end up taking a lot of punishment in The Cradle level of Goldeneye 007 from both Trevelyan and his henchmen. Get some extra protection, as there is body armor on both the elevator tower you start on and the elevator tower on the opposite side of the level. This gives you plenty of protection when facing up against one of the tougher challenges in the game.
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Remember that these body armor pieces might be more scarce in higher difficulties. Even on Agent difficulty, you’ll see your health bar go down fast unless Trevelyan goes down to the Cradle’s platform quickly. Stock up and then finish the job.
2There Is An Awesome Wii Version
If you want a more modern GoldenEye experience, there was aWiiremake of the game featuring Daniel Craig as Bond instead of Pierce Brosnan. It was one of the best first-person shooters on the Wii and lovingly paid homage to the original game, down to remaking parts of original levels.
The game has been brought into theCall of Dutyera but still has a large amount of nostalgia added in. While other games carryon the GoldenEye tradition, this one feels like a love letter to the original.
1Use the Lean Control Feature And Corners
Since there is no cover feature, enemies can hurt you badly out in the open. It’s recommended to find something to get behind when confronting guards firing out. Make sure these obstacles aren’t going to explode, either. The control scheme has a lean feature that lets you peek around corners, and while it’s clunky, it can limit your exposure to fire.
Also, use corners to shield yourself from guard fire and dispose of them when they come running by. This approach will help you stretch out Bond’s health, especially when you reach higher difficulties.
