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James Bond 007: NightFire

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James Bond 007: NightFire

Reviewed: 29 Apr 2026

PC · Game Boy Advance · GameCube · macOS · Xbox · PlayStation 2

Gearbox Software · 2002

Ludograph rating

B

Good

61 /100

James Bond 007: NightFire is an action shooter that builds problem-solving, strategic thinking, and hand-eye coordination, though it contains moderate violence and suggestive themes.

06010030BenefitLow riskB 44 · R 1
The Ludograph reading, plotted from the published benefit and risk sub-scores.

Growth (BDS)

44

Risk (RIS)

1

Daily limit

Age guidance

17+

Developmental benefits

B1Cognitive
0.54
B2Social-emotional
0.13
B3Motor
0.65

James Bond 007: NightFire offers engaging action and strategic gameplay, challenging players with problem-solving, critical thinking, and precise motor skills through its varied missions and gadget use. The game encourages players to think strategically to overcome obstacles and defeat enemies.

Design risks

R1Compulsion-loop pressure
0.00
R2Monetization
0.00
R3Social risk
0.06

The primary risks in James Bond 007: NightFire stem from its content, including moderate violence and some suggestive themes. While online multiplayer is present, the absence of stranger chat and manipulative design mechanics keeps social and compulsion-loop design risks low.

Content (not in risk score)

R4.1Violence Level
1.00
R4.2Sexual Content
0.33
R4.3Language
0.33
R4.4Substance References
0.00
R4.5Fear / Horror
0.00

Content risk is displayed separately and does not affect the time recommendation.

Regulatory design checks · DSAAssessed: meets criteria·GDPR-KAssessed: meets criteria·ODDSAssessed: meets criteria

  • DSA:What Ludograph checks: whether the game's design gives minors the transparency the EU Digital Services Act expects: plain terms, honest defaults, and clear reporting routes.: Estimated from review data. No dark pattern or child-targeting concerns found.
  • GDPR-K:What Ludograph checks: whether age assurance and consent flows are designed for under-16s, in the spirit of GDPR Article 8.: Estimated from review data. No privacy or child-targeting concerns found.
  • ODDS:What Ludograph checks: whether paid random-reward drop rates are disclosed, as required in China, Japan and South Korea.: Estimated from review data. No paid random-reward mechanics found, so drop-rate disclosure requirements do not apply.

These reflect Ludograph's assessment of the game's design practices against each framework's criteria, not a legal compliance determination.

Parents ask…

Is James Bond 007: NightFire safe for kids?

Ludograph gives James Bond 007: NightFire a rating of 61/100, recommended for ages 17 and up. It offers solid benefits but needs parental guidance on the risks.

What age is James Bond 007: NightFire appropriate for?

Ludograph's rubric recommends a minimum age of 17+ for James Bond 007: NightFire, based on benefits, risks, and content review. That is stricter than ESRB T, because our assessment weighs behavioral design risks, not just content.

How long should kids play James Bond 007: NightFire?

We don't publish a daily session budget for James Bond 007: NightFire: its design-risk score sits in our highest band, where limiting time alone doesn't address the risks. For children we suggest choosing an alternative instead.

What are the main risks of James Bond 007: NightFire?

The primary risks in James Bond 007: NightFire stem from its content, including moderate violence and some suggestive themes. While online multiplayer is present, the absence of stranger chat and manipulative design mechanics keeps social and compulsion-loop design risks low.