Parents' Guide to James Bond 007: Everything for Nothing

Game PlayStation 2 , Xbox 2004
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Common Sense Media Review

By Chris Saunders , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 13+

Thrilling but violent -- not for kids under 13.

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Parent and Kid Reviews

age 9+

Based on 5 kid reviews

What's It About?

With JAMES BOND 007: EVERYTHING OR NOTHING, EA Games gives players an up-close and personal look at the fast-action lifestyle of secret agent James Bond. The game is set up like a Bond movie, where you perform a variety of challenging tasks before moving on to the next scene.

To play out the challenge of thinking and acting like Bond, players can engage in hand-to-hand fighting, using objects from game environments as weapons, as well as accessing guns and gadgets from the Q-lab. The use of firearms, which is just about impossible to resist considering the opposition is firing at Bond with an arsenal of ammunition, is the way to go in this game.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say : Not yet rated
Kids say ( 5 ):

Game features include a challenging single-player mode, two-player co-op missions, and four-player multiplayer arena modes, all set in third-person views and featuring multiple playable characters. With multiple ways to complete missions, the game can provide advanced players with hours of enjoyment.

The game will certainly provide the Bond fan with plenty of excitement. However, the amount of violence is a bit over the top. The game is rated Teen, and is not intended for younger audiences. You could play the game without using firearms, but they are brought to your attention on every screen, making them a very attractive option for players.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the gadgets that Bond gets to use. Do you think they're realistic -- now or in the future? Which of his gadgets would you want for yourself? Why?

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