TheGoldeneye 007remaster has left fans of the video game worldwide shaken and stirred as players get to step back into the footsteps of James Bond in the timeless classic. It’s one of the highest-rated games to ever be added to Xbox Games Pass and Nintendo Switch and was likely added to attract new players who are curious to find out what all the fuss is about, as well as those who played the original title on Nintendo 64 back in 1997.
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Beginner players new toGoldeneye 007may find the controls take a bit of getting used to, as movement is not as smooth as many modern FPS shooters. There are also some tricky puzzle mechanics to solve, including locked doors and a host of Bond gadgets to utilize in 007’s classic watch that even veteran players of the game may have some trouble getting to grips with again. Fortunately, there are some handy tips to help new players on their missions, plus give original game players a Q-approved refresher.
10Bond’s Watch Has Multiple Uses
Bond’s classic watch is more than just a pause menu, containing one ofGoldeneye 007’s iconic sounds. If players forget their mission objectives, they can cycle through the menu screens in Bond’s wristwatch to check their progress. It also contains Bond’s inventory, so players can view what collectibles they’ve picked up and even equip them as interactable objects by highlighting them in the menu and pressing shoot to use them in-game.
Equipping items through Bond’s watch is essential for missions like the Bunker 1 level, where players must complete seemingly tricky tasks like making a copy of the Goldeneye key.
9Make Use Of Auto-Aim When Shooting
One of the first things new players toGoldeneye 007may notice is it’s often best not to hold the aim button when shooting. Unless looking for a more challenging experience, for most weapons, it’s best to make use of the game’s auto-aim feature by just pressing the right trigger to shoot when using an Xbox controller.
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However, sometimes the manual, cross-hair aim function of holding the aim button is handy for particular weapons or situations, such as using the sniper rifle when shooting enemies at a distance. Some machine guns also have a handy zoom-in ability when holding aim, like the AK-47.
8Hide Behind Walls Rather Than Try To Strafe
Another tricky aspect ofGoldeneye 007,as an old-styleFPS game from the 1990s, is the lack of strafing and cover options. Although strafing features in the controls, it’s challenging to pull off successfully when being shot.
Instead, players may find that it’s best to hide behind walls or non-explodable objects to avoid taking fire, like the green truck in the Dam mission, while being wary of boxes and barrels which can explode. Looking out for and picking up body armor is also a handy way of reducing damage.
7Shoot Cameras Face-On To Avoid Triggering Alarms
Players must watch for security cameras hidden in sneaky places, as standing in front of a camera for too long can trigger the security alarm and waves of enemies. The most efficient way to destroy a security camera is to shoot it face-on by aiming straight for the lens, resulting in an instant explosion. It takes more ammo and time to destroy security cameras when shooting side-on.
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However, sometimes it’s worth remembering that a stealthy approach can be best by avoiding the security camera’s field of vision entirely.
6Some Security Doors Have Timed Locking Mechanisms
One ofGoldeneye 007’s puzzle mechanics is locked doors linked to security computer consoles or buttons, or rooms that require key cards to gain access. Additionally, some security doors may only remain unlocked for a limited time, so players must quickly run around to get through them before they close and re-lock, like in the Facility mission, which feels a largely faithfulvideo game recreation of the 90s movie.
If players find locked doors in the game and are stuck on what to do, they may find it handy to retrace their steps to search for dropped key cards or see what consoles are interactable.
5Players Can Activate Or De-Activate Alarms
Goldeneye 007features an alarm mechanism with red and white alarm bells attached to walls, which NPCs and players can press. However, if the alarm gets raised either by a guard or accidentally by the player, it’s not necessarily the end of the world, as the situation is reversible.
Players may more likely accidentally trip alarms positioned next to doors by touching the alarm instead of the door. However, they may avoid triggering lots of guards investigating by quickly pressing the alarm again to switch off the siren.
4Be Careful What Gets Blown Up And Who Gets Shot
Be careful what gets blown up, as computer stations and TVs, like boxes and barrels, will explode if shot too many times. Sometimes blowing up the wrong thing, whether on purpose or accidentally as one of thefunniest things to do inGoldeneye 007, results in mission failure. For instance, destroying the satellite communications link in the Dam mission may result in players having to restart the mission depending upon which difficulty they are playing.
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A similar principle to NPCs, as shooting them can result in mission failure, as some are required to complete mission objectives, such as the programmer Boris in the Bunker 1 level.
3Look Out For Collectibles
Keep an eye out for collectibles like key cards, keys, and other miscellaneous items players can walk over to pick up that are often crucial for mission success. Sometimes guards drop tiny keys or key cards that go flying and land half into walls in hilarious fashion, so it’s worth checking around for anything potentially dropped.
Sometimes players can find collectible items on tables or in safes, like in the Surface 1 mission with keys or other objects in the cabins dotted about the snow level map.
2Use Stealth Tactics To Take Down Enemies
In addition to using silenced weapons, players can avoid attracting enemy attention by stealthily taking down guards from behind. To perform a stealth kill, creep up behind an enemy with their back turned and use Bond’s karate chop hand motion, as seen in the infamous ‘Slappers’ multiplayer weapon mode. Alternatively, players can use the butt of the sniper rifle butt to stealth kill the enemy in a single hit.
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Goldeneye 007doesn’t require much stealth, even as aspy espionage game. However, stealth attacks can be a handy way of avoiding becoming overwhelmed by lots of guards at once, plus a fun way to take them down.
1Check Behind When Being Shot At
Some enemies inGoldeneye 007appear in the strangest places, like behind doors in toilet cubicles in the Train and Facility missions. However, when it’s unclear where gunfire is coming from, it’s often best to turn around, as they sometimes tend to appear behind the player.
Furthermore, when one guard shows up, there’s often more investigating nearby, and waves of enemies can sometimes be never-ending, like during the Bunker 1 mission when waves of soldiers keep appearing. In these situations, it can be a balancing act between ignoring them and completing the mission objectives, particularly when looking to speed-run levels to unlockGoldeneye 007achievements. Fortunately, Bond has always been good at multitasking and making a quick getaway.
Goldeneye 007was first released for the Nintendo 64 in 1997. It is available now on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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