James Bond 007: Agent Under Fire

Yes, "James Bond 007: Agent Under Fire" originally began development as a PC port of the Nintendo 64 game "The World Is Not Enough." However, EA Games ultimately decided to create an entirely original storyline for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and GameCube. This shift made it the first Bond game to feature a completely original script not based on a film.

Yes, "Agent Under Fire" includes a highly praised split-screen multiplayer mode that became a staple of sixth-generation consoles. The multiplayer features classic deathmatch modes and unique maps, though it lacks online play on older consoles. Players could unlock various classic James Bond villains, such as Jaws and Oddjob, for use in these modes.

The game was developed by EA Redwood Shores (which later became Visceral Games) and published by Electronic Arts in 2001. EA held the James Bond video game license throughout the early 2000s, producing several titles. The game runs on a heavily modified version of the engine used for the "Medal of Honor" series.

Yes, the game breaks up its traditional first-person shooter mechanics with third-person driving levels. These vehicular missions often feature classic James Bond cars, like the Aston Martin or BMW, complete with gadgets like rockets and guided missiles. This blend of FPS and driving gameplay was heavily inspired by the success of "GoldenEye 007."