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By Erin Bell
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Non-gory first-person shooter remake feels like a new game.
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GoldenEye 007: Reloaded
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Based on 6 parent reviews
Based on 27 kid reviews
Kids say that this game is an enjoyable remake of a classic, offering a relatively mild level of violence with minimal blood and no highly inappropriate content, making it suitable for younger players compared to other popular shooters like Call of Duty. However, some parents express concerns about certain mature themes and violence, suggesting that it may not be appropriate for very young children despite many reviewers recommending it for ages 12 and up.
- enjoyable remake
- mild violence
- minimal blood
- suitable for younger players
- some mature themes
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What's It About?
GoldenEye 007: Reloaded is a revamped Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 version of the 2010 Nintendo Wii game GoldenEye 007, which in turn was inspired by the 1997 Nintendo 64 game GoldenEye and the 1995 James Bond movie of the same name. The story follows Bond's attempts to track down and disable a deadly weapons satellite through a combination of stealth and first-person shooter gameplay. The remake portrays Bond as a likeness of actor Daniel Craig and features voice-acting by Craig and actress Judi Dench as "M."
Is It Any Good?
GoldenEye 007: Reloaded is much more than a simple remake of the original GoldenEye game. It plays like a brand new experience. In addition to modernized graphics and gameplay, there's a wealth of new scenarios, cinematics, dialog, and a new set of Mi-6 missions as well as a strong multiplayer component with a four-player splitscreen co-op mode and online multiplayer for up to 16 players.
The overhaul isn't enough to keep the game from feeling a little dated when compared to the standards set by today's top shooters, but it doesn't prevent GoldenEye 007: Reloaded from being an enjoyable romp for Bond fans.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the fact that this game is a remake of an older game. Is this something that you would like to see more often? What games can you think of that might benefit from a modern-day overhaul?
Families can also talk about whether first-person shooters have to be overly gory to be compelling. This game features far less gore than the average shooter. How did that impact your experience?
Game Details
- Platforms : PlayStation 3 , Xbox 360
- Pricing structure :
- Available online? : Not available online
- Publisher : Activision
- Release date : November 1, 2011
- Genre : First-Person Shooter
- ESRB rating :
- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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