The Complete History of James Bond Games
James Bond: the ultimate spy. The secret agent that other secret agents check under the bed for at night, although that’s probably less to do with their concerns about his martial arts prowess and more about his penchant for sexual congress.
James Bond: the ultimate spy. The secret agent that other secret agents check under the bed for at night, although that’s probably less to do with their concerns about his martial arts prowess and more about his penchant for sexual congress.
Conceived by WWII British Naval Intelligence officer Ian Fleming, James Bond has evolved from his literary origins in 1953 to various forms of media. While his video game history spans over 40 years, the first unofficial Bond game, 'Shaken but Not Stirred!' for ZX Spectrum, was released in 1982 by Richard Shepherd Software. This text adventure marked the beginning of Bond's gaming journey.
In 1983, Parker Brothers released the first official Bond video game, 'James Bond 007,' for Atari, ColecoVision, and Commodore 64. The game, a side-scrolling vehicle shooter, loosely depicted scenes from Bond films. Despite its basic gameplay, the use of the Bond theme added an authentic touch to the experience.
Subsequent Bond games like tie-ins for 'A View to a Kill' and 'The Living Daylights' explored different genres and platforms, from action games to text adventures. These games contributed to the rich history of James Bond in the gaming world, offering fans diverse interactive experiences over the years.
