007: Agent Under Fire

Game Overview

007: Agent Under Fire introduced Nintendo GameCube players to EA’s original vision for the James Bond universe. Moving away from direct film adaptations, the game established an independent continuity featuring an original Bond persona (voiced by Andrew Bicknell) while retaining the hallmark elements of the cinematic franchise: exotic locations, high-tech gadgetry, villainous criminal syndicates, and iconic luxury vehicles.

The story follows MI6 agent James Bond as he investigates Identicon Corporation, a biotechnology firm covertly led by Malprave, the leader of a global criminal syndicate. Bond discovers Identicon is creating human clones of world leaders to infiltrate top-level governments and industrial conglomerates. From high-tech research labs in Bucharest to oil rigs in the South China Sea and underwater bases, players engage in classic first-person shooter combat and gadget-based puzzle solving, alongside intense vehicular pursuit levels driving the gadget-equipped Aston Martin DB7 Vantage and BMW Z8.

Quick Specifications

Key Features

• Original Espionage Campaign: Travel across 12 globe-trotting action levels, blending tactical gunplay, stealth infiltration, and high-speed driving set pieces.

• Q-Branch Gadget Integration: Utilize iconic MI6 technology built into Bond's cell phone and pen, including a laser cutter, grapple hook, decrypted keycard skimmer, remote decryptor, and micro-dart launcher.

• Vehicular Driving Stages: Command signature vehicles—such as the Aston Martin DB7 Vantage and BMW Z8—firing forward rockets, oil slicks, and EMP charges in dedicated driving missions using EA's Need for Speed engine.

• 007 Performance Rating System: Earn "007" score ratings on missions by performing stealth takedowns, finding hidden "007 Icons," using gadgets creatively, and maintaining high shooting accuracy to unlock secret weapons, golden guns, and multiplayer options.

• 4-Player Local Multiplayer: Battle in customizable 4-player split-screen matches featuring classic weapons (including the One-Hit-Kill Golden Gun), modifier toggles (such as low gravity and jetpacks), and AI-controlled bots.

Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Q: Is 007: Agent Under Fire based on a James Bond movie?

A: No. Agent Under Fire features a completely original storyline created by Electronic Arts, featuring original characters like antagonist Malprave and CIA ally Zoe Nightshade.

Q: Does Pierce Brosnan voice James Bond in Agent Under Fire?

A: No. While Bond's visual design was modeled to resemble a hybrid cinematic Bond, voice actor Andrew Bicknell provided the character's voice acting for this entry.

Q: How do you unlock bonus multiplayer characters and cheats?

A: Unlocks are earned by achieving high score thresholds and earning Gold or Platinum "007 Ratings" on campaign missions. High scores unlock extra weapon loadouts, multi-stage arenas, modifier toggles, and character skins (such as Stealth Bond, Guard models, and Zoe Nightshade).

Q: Can you add AI bots to local multiplayer matches?

A: Yes. The GameCube version allows up to four players (or a combination of human players and AI bots) to compete in local split-screen match types, including Deathmatch, Protection, and Golden Gun modes.