If there were any question about how much the recently released Goldeneye title for Nintendo Wii closely resembles its N64 predecessor -- regardless of the source material -- this video from RewindReplayTV certainly cements it. Beyond the game's setting and characters, there are shot-for-shot moments that directly recreate the original game (albeit with far more detail and polish).
Also, if you needed a stirring reminder of how much a Nintendo 64 game can age over the years, Goldeneye 64 is perhaps the pinnacle among available examples. Seeing it against Eurocom's sterling Wii effort only serves to highlight the ravages of time all the more. See for yourself below the fold.
One thing that stands out to me is how amazing the N64's scoring was. I'm surprised whoever made the video didn't shoot off the guy's hat in the stall first. That was my favorite thing to do because they never noticed
It didn't and it wasn't, and Archi I don't know if you aren't old enough to remember or what but the N64 sold itself on "graphics power" to compete with the PS1's full motion video's popularity. What was that about visuals not mattering? Oh, right, in that other dimension that isn't the one we live in where we can recall or research history.
Nothing of the sort, though in retrospect my comment does come off as demeaning the game. No, what I mean is that I miss the days where a game did not solely rely on the quality of graphics in order equate itself as being fun or at the very least entertaining, or to exaggerate a bit, worth it.
I may speaking personally here as opposed to a wider crowd, but as a kid I never found myself asking "I wonder if the graphics are any good?" but rather "Is the game any fun?." To add, I miss a time where a game had good graphics as complimentary component, not a basis of.
We can agree that Goldeneye was "the pinnacle of realism at the time" but is that what we really remember it for? Before my point gets any more confusing and complex, I just miss when the only thing that was important in a game, other than it working, was it being fun.
I admit my memory is a little hazy (or some cases none existent) during the time of the N64 reign, if you will, so I can't say in concrete that the graphics capabilities weren't flaunted as they are today; but I'm glad I don't though, cause the only thing I know now is this: games are fun to play.
Clearly you and I grew up in different generations.
I remember day after day in elementary of going to war against my Super Nintendo owning friends. It was my goal in life to prove that the Genesis' Mortal Kombat 2 graphics were better than theirs.
It didn't stop when the X32 came out, though I never had a chance when comparing it to the N64. I moved from the X32 to the PS1 to gain an edge on those Nintendo folks. Then inevitable war of my PS2 vs the new XBOX. Then it lead to where I am today with PS3 vs. 360.
All in all I think it's to each his own. I wasn't about graphics until the Genesis and the Super Nintendo came out. I've been that way ever since...
@KiraXD "Now, you might feel a little robbed that Daniel Craig is taking over for Pierce Brosnan, and the game's scenario has been almost completely rewritten. According to Activision, GoldenEye 007 is a reimagining of the GoldenEye story, just as Casino Royale shook things up with a much more gritty version of the James Bond character. GoldenEye still retains the basics of GoldenEye's story, but retells it in a way that makes sense with Daniel Craig's interpretation of James Bond. "
I'm actually quite glad they're not trying to "clone the legend". We've all seen that done so many times, and we know it fails. A clone of an old gen game in a new gen system would leave little to the imagination.
Its actually an excellent FPS. Sure its only on the Wii but besides the graphics, the game holds up high against other games out there. Everything in First Person view really is awesome, especially all the melee moves. I love my hardcore FPSs on PC and 360 but this version of Goldeneye stacks up very well. Just my 2 cents :)
Am I the only one that gives a crap about music in games? For goodness sakes devs just don't seem to get it.
Part of what made goldeneye memorable was its music. Without a decent score for the wii version it just seems without any soul. There's a small chance that the music was down for the wii version but I wouldn't be surprised if it truly was that underwhelming.
Music can really make an average game stick out and an above one go down a notch. Hell, look at Titanic, not a game but still media, if it didn't have the score it did, I know it wouldn't have done as well as it did. It still would have done well but love it or hate it, the music in it defines that movie. For a better perspective, look at Star Wars and its music. Some of the scores even made the Prequels more bearable. While the original trilogy defines the term Classic. Had that music not been there I know that movie wouldn't have done as well as it did, either.
It just really steams my clams when devs piss away the music bits of games. Having no clue whatsoever.
@Mmmmz I totally agree with you. The case in point I have is Bioshock. I think the music in that game really drove the whole feel and atmosphere. When you watch the dev diaries for that, it's clear that music was essential.
@IrateGamer By all means point me towards some good pieces. From what I've seen in gameplay videos it's too muted and subtle. This is an action game not a mystery game. The music sounds competent but totally misplaced and poorly conceived for the game and especially considering the game it's trying to mimic and "honor".
I'm always happy to be proven wrong, though. Especially when it leads to enjoyment.
Thank you thank you thank you. I saw half the video and came to post that the soundtrack of the original >>>>>> this new version.
Ugh. I hate how every single shooting game tries to make everything so dark and "mature" and "edgy" now.
Goldeneye for 64 had that amazing music. I guess it has to do with the current re-imagination of the movies, where the Craig Bond is a lot darker than previous ones... but I think Bond is supposed to have that light, humorous tone to it and not be all dark and serious.
Might give it a shot, Never did get into GoldenEye on the N64.
But then my only experiences was trying to choke down the 4 player split screen after experiencing the glory that was 32 player, fullscreen, GL Teamfortress.
SSSSSSH! The console gamers here get angry if you remind them that their precious "groundbreaking games" were badly outdated pieces of shit with nothing innovative when they launched.
@ThePenIsMightier We always had one up on PC gamers: We were right next to each other. Nothing beat kicking the person sitting in front of you when they screwed you over.
Of course, nowadays - two major consoles are trying so hard to be the PC, they tend to fall flat on their face. Thank goodness for exclusive games, otherwise the PC would destroy the 360 and PS3.
Lol the only good console mulitplayer experience I had before all the major consoles fully adopted online play was a LAN between two Xbox for a round 8 player Halo. 2x 4x split screen..... not really a challenge.
And then only because I saw someone sneaking up on of the cliff side paths... So I cut them off by driving an ATV up the other side (thing barley fit) and just as they were coming around one of the blind corners. With all the perfect stealth of a large cat .... on an ATV. I launched them off the cliff with the in question, ATV following close behind and watched as they fell...... teach them to try to be sneaky on my watch.
The moral of the story is I got to hear them scream like a girl from the other room as they plummeted to their inevitable death, ATV in tow.
continue sitting on your butt, but deal with it...LAN, Online options, big screen...etc don't forget the extra weight you gain for being the whole day sitting in front of a keyboard and a mouse, nothing beats the interaction, I don't see the PC doing that....
About your thoughts -Was this in the same fictional time that dinosaurs and cavemen lived side by side?
-SSSSSSH! The console gamers here get angry if you remind them that their precious "groundbreaking games" were badly outdated pieces of shit with nothing innovative when they launched.
I didn't get an n64 until 2004 and i didnt get 007 for it until last year. And once i got it I only played some multiplayer lol I bought the wii version and it's been great so far.
I wouldnt call it a pantry.... =p But I have kept myself relatively spoiler-free from a lot of old game i havent played. From ocarina of time to half life 2. All games I am deeply interested in but hadn't had a chance to play until now. Little by little i will catch up :]
and i was joking about goldeneye, I have no clue where the story goes but im not mad about spoilers. I already forgot about them!
@hardbread Lol I've gotten to the point where I know when a downvote is inevitable. In some cases I'm disappointed when a prognosticated downvote doesn't occur.
A surprising amount of DV results from blind nostalgia and irrational fanboi tenancies. So don't let it get you down, personally I have learned to enjoy predicting the actions of others.
With eight million copies sold and a legion of passionate fans worldwide, the Nintendo 64 version of GoldenEye defined multiplayer gaming for a generation of gamers in 1997.
Now, a new take on the legendary James Bond adventure arrives with Activision Publishing's all-new GoldenEye 007, which was unveiled at Nintendo's press briefing, held today during the Electronic Entertainment Exposition in Los Angeles.
Developed exclusively for Wii and based on the GoldeneEye film, GoldenEye 007 gives players the chance to use the lethal, gritty style of Daniel Craig's James Bond to outwit, outmaneuver and overtake an arms syndicate that threatens the world in an innovative, modern take on the legendary GoldenEye movie adventure.
