The game's graphics were widely praised for their long draw distance and smooth frame rate. Critics also noted the game's believable environments, texture quality, animations, and highly detailed explosions and particle effects. The soundtrack and sound effects received similar praise. Game Revolution said that the background themes "make for excellent espionage", while "Nintendo Power" observed that the spoken dialogue "adds a cinematic touch" that "GoldenEye 007" does not feature. "GamePro" stated similar pros, but criticised the plot for being confusing and "too complex for its own good."