GoldenEye 007 N64 box art

Nintendo 64 · Shooter

GoldenEye 007

Certified classic

SystemNintendo 64
Released1997
GenreShooter
DeveloperRareware
PublisherNintendo
Players1–4 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesJames Bond
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 33

Released for the Nintendo 64 in 1997, GoldenEye 007 is a shooter developed by Rareware and published by Nintendo.

It came out in the N64's second year on the market. Other notable N64 releases from 1997 include Star Fox 64, FIFA: Road to World Cup 98 and Diddy Kong Racing. Among the 23 N64 shooters in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.

It is part of the James Bond series. The series also appears on other systems with 007: Quantum of Solace (DS) and James Bond 007: Blood Stone (DS). Rareware also made Donkey Kong 64, Banjo-Kazooie and Conker's Bad Fur Day for the N64.

GoldenEye 007 supports up to 4 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you want to experience one of the N64's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes

What playing GoldenEye 007 is like

Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.

Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.

GoldenEye 007 gameplay screenshot on N64
In-game screenshot (N64)

GoldenEye 007 cheats & codes

5,636 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Activator 1 P1 #2D0064F48 0000
Activator 2 P1 #2D0064F49 0000
Dual Activator P1 #2D1064F48 0000
Activator 1 P2 #2D0064F4E 0000
Activator 2 P2 #2D0064F4F 0000
Dual Activator P2 #2D1064F4E 0000

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GoldenEye 007 walkthroughs & guides

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GoldenEye 007 FAQ

When did GoldenEye 007 come out on the N64?

GoldenEye 007 was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1997.

Who made GoldenEye 007?

It was developed by Rareware and published by Nintendo.

Is GoldenEye 007 multiplayer?

Yes. GoldenEye 007 supports up to 4 players.

How long does GoldenEye 007 take to play?

As a shooter, GoldenEye 007 typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about GoldenEye 007 on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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