Game Details
| Size | 263 MB |
| Region | USA |
| Genre | Racing |
| Format | 7z / Bin |
| Year | November 20, 2000 |
| Console | PSX |
007 Racing (2000) is a unique entry in the James Bond gaming library. Instead of the typical first-person shooter action found in GoldenEye, this title focuses entirely on the legendary gadgets and high-speed pursuits of Bond’s famous motor pool.
Story & Premise
The game features an original storyline that weaves together elements from various Bond eras. A high-ranking European diplomat is smuggling top-secret NATO weapons to international terrorists, and it’s up to Bond—and his cars—to stop them.
The Missions: You aren’t just racing laps. You are completing objectives like destroying a chemical plant, intercepting an escape vehicle, or navigating through a minefield. You’ll visit locations like New York City, Mexico, and the Swiss Alps, all while receiving briefings from M and technical support from Q.
Back Cover Description
“GREETINGS, 007. YOUR CAR IS READY.”
“Behind the wheel of the world’s most famous cars, the road is your battlefield. 007 Racing puts you in the driver’s seat of the Aston Martin DB5, the Lotus Esprit, and the BMW Z8.
Equip your vehicle with Q-Branch’s finest gadgets: surface-to-air missiles, oil slicks, smoke screens, and dual machine guns. From high-speed chases through city streets to underwater tactical missions, you must use every horse-power at your disposal to thwart a global conspiracy.
Remember, 007: try to bring it back in one piece.“
Key Gameplay Features
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Iconic Car Roster: Play as the classics, including the Aston Martin DB5 (Goldfinger), the submersible Lotus Esprit (The Spy Who Loved Me), and the BMW Z8 (The World is Not Enough).
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Q-Branch Gadgets: You have a limited supply of gadgets per mission. You’ll need to manage your missiles, mines, and EMPs carefully to survive.
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Voice Acting: The game features the voices of the actual cast members from the films at the time, including John Cleese as R (Q’s assistant) and Desmond Llewelyn in his final performance as Q.
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Two-Player Mode: Includes a split-screen multiplayer mode where you can go head-to-head in vehicular combat arenas.
Short Review: Mission-Based Mayhem
The Good
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The Bond Fantasy: There is something incredibly satisfying about flipping a switch to reveal hidden rockets in your headlights.
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Variety: The missions are varied; one moment you’re stealthily tailing a car, and the next you’re jumping across a broken bridge in a hail of gunfire.
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Authentic Presentation: The menus, music, and mission briefings feel like they were pulled straight from a Bond film.
The Bad
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Difficult Controls: The “tank-like” handling of the cars can make precision driving frustrating, especially in tight city environments.
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Graphics: Even for a late-cycle PS1 game, the environments can look a bit “blocky” and the draw distance is quite short.
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Difficulty Spikes: Some missions have very strict time limits or “instant fail” conditions that can be demoralizing.
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