REVIEW: James Bond 007: From Russia With Love
Featured review by Matt Swider, contributing editor
Presentation: B
Gameplay: B-
Overall: B-
When it comes to international espionage, no one does it better than
James Bond, and when it comes to James Bond, no one did it better than
Sean Connery. With that in mind, Electronic Arts takes us back in time
by releasing From Russia With Love,
starring the original 007. Based on the 1963 film of the same name, the
PSP game captures the classic Bond just like the console versions did
late last year. The port to the handheld isn't perfect, and the console
versions weren't without problems to begin with, but James Bond's first
outing on the system is at least worthy to check out if you consider
yourself a 007 diehard and are more mobile than Bond himself.
Fans of the From Russia With Love movie may find it
slightly disappointing that some of the story was altered for the game.
However, they can take comfort in knowing that the basic plot is still
intact and that the presentation is just as classy as their favorite
Mi6 agent. The well-produced cutscenes in between the movie-based and
original levels set up the plot involving a beautiful Russian double
agent and her possession of the Lektor, a Soviet decoding device she's
willing to exchange for a chance to meet Bond. Of course, with traps
and old enemies waiting in the wings, the drama doesn't stop there, and
neither do the women or dry martinis.
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Source: Underground Online