"The World Is Not Enough" received generally positive reviews from critics, who frequently compared it to Rare's critically acclaimed Nintendo 64 games "GoldenEye 007" and "Perfect Dark". It was also considered superior to its PlayStation counterpart because of its level design and inclusion of a multiplayer mode. Matt Casamassina of IGN felt that Eurocom did "an amazing job recreating the cinema experience for the Nintendo 64 owner, perhaps more so than any other movie-to-game license to date." In a less positive review, Shane Satterfield of "GameSpot" stated that "The World Is Not Enough" "belongs in the upper echelon of Nintendo 64 software", but it lacks the gameplay delicacy of "GoldenEye 007" to reach classic status. "Edge" concluded that, while the game lacks innovative elements, it "still offers plenty of enjoyment for those who have exhausted Rare's masterpieces." "Next Generation" agreed, stating that "The World Is Not Enough" is far from a bad game.