James Bond: 007 Agent Under Fire doesn't usually get as much attention as other James Bond video games like Golden Eye or Nightfire. However, it holds a special place for many fans of Bond and video games alike.
Fans who want to delve into the game's entirety often rank its levels to reflect on their favorites. Here's a level-by-level ranking focusing on aspects such as difficulty, creativity, and overall enjoyment.
The first level, "Trouble in Paradise", opens in an unusual way without the classic Bond introductions but offers fun gameplay with the introduction of multiple strategies to complete a level.
"Precious Cargo", the first on-rails shooter level, is described as explosive, especially with the unlimited rockets reward, making it a high-action experience by shooting down opponents and infrastructure adding to the chaos.
The first driving level, "Dangerous Pursuit", showcases the game's driving mechanics, which are beloved by many. Despite the potential for exploration, the level concluded too swiftly for some, leaving room for more action.
"Bad Diplomacy", a level focused on stealth, provides story moments that are exciting yet lacks the stealth satisfaction some may expect; making it a low-ranked level.
In "Cold Reception", players will explore various entry points using vents, offering diverse ways to play, with the unique difficulty where causing an alarm would trigger a swarm of guards.
One of the most beloved levels, "Night of the Jackal", is praised for action and intense opening scenes, allowing players to revisit areas from earlier in the game under renewed circumstances and ending in thrilling boss battles.
"Streets of Bucharest" are cherished for the fun of driving the Aston Martin DB5 or Lotus Esprit, offering classic Bond vehicle chaos, although the night vision enforcement dampens the latter parts.
"Fire and Water" brings a high challenge with its varied use of gadgets and navigating through a guard-filled oil rig, ending in a peculiar scene on top of the rig.
The final on-rails shooter, "Forbidden Depths", is entertaining with comic elements, strong environments, and although not frequently revisited, it delivers humor and action.
Last parts of Poseidon’s base are explored in "Poseidon" with players enjoying battling through a cloning lab and quirky endings, showcasing the unique charm of Agent Under Fire.
Despite high-stakes objectives, "Mediterranean Crisis" ends with a somewhat anticlimactic finish, being less memorable compared to others.
Finally, "Evil Summit" wraps up the game with Bond’s climactic save of world leaders, utilizing gadgets in a classic villainous base setting, culminating in a bombastic boss battle.