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The Operative: No One Lives Forever
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The Operative: No One Lives Forever (2000)

by Monolith Productions, Fox Interactive, MacPlay, Sierra Entertainment
Platforms:
Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 2
Genres:Shooter
Themes:Action, Comedy, Stealth
Game modes:Single player, Multiplayer
Story:
No One Lives Forever is to be a fast-paced, story-driven first-person shooter that delivers over-the-top action, outrageous villains, and wry humor in the tradition of the great 1960's Bond films. You play Cate Archer an undercover operative for MI-Zero. Your mission is to arrange for the defection of a prominent East German biophysicist that goes by the name of Otto Dentz. However things go wrong when a terrorist group known as the HARM abducts Dentz during a flight to England. Assume the role of Cate Archer, an operative working for UNITY, a secret organization fighting to free the world from the clutches of H.A.R.M.. From tense subterfuge to in-your-face combat, No One Lives Forever ups the ante with 1960's-influenced spy action, vivid international locates, and deadly arch villains.
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I had a copy for the PS2 back then. I still do. It was one of those wonderful games that didn’t take itself too seriously, had a real sense of light-heartedness about it, and simply put you in a good mood – a loving, tongue-in-cheek tribute to the swinging sixties and the classic Bond adventures. Oh, and by the way, Kate was also one of the first female FPS heroes...!pepper_bros
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user avatar@pepper_brosuser avatar@pepper_bros
May 26, 2026
I had a copy for the PS2 back then. I still do. It was one of those wonderful games that didn’t take itself too seriously, had a real sense of light-heartedness about it, and simply put you in a good mood – a loving, tongue-in-cheek tribute to the swinging sixties and the classic Bond adventures. Oh, and by the way, Kate was also one of the first female FPS heroes...!
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user avatar@fanny7504user avatar@fanny7504
June 02, 2026
Played it 20 years ago and had a blast. My husband hasnt played it and I think he would like it, but you cant buy it anywhere. The game had a lot of funny scenes and good action.
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user avatar@djuree_3832user avatar@djuree_3832
June 09, 2026
I loved that 60's Jane Bond story, those german characters ;))) And those gears, my gosh!!! And the second part could be better than the first. Remember that bad guy who was always argued wthis gis mom :)))
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user avatar@TwirlyBTWuser avatar@TwirlyBTW
June 13, 2026
This is seriously one of the best games ever, I understand this game is sorted all up in rights/legal issues, but if GOG allowed users to purchase, and run this game running on modern hardware, we would ALL be very appreciative. ❤️
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user avatar@DruidFishuser avatar@DruidFish
June 26, 2026
"You look like you need a monkey" set the tone for the whole game - do you want to be a spy and listen to all the funny stuff going on around you, or run in with your gun out?
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user avatar@shakespearechimpuser avatar@shakespearechimp
June 27, 2026
My favourite FPS - an absolutely wonderful gem of a game. Brilliant atmospere, some really interesting mechanics, fun characters, a surprisingly engaging story and smooth gunplay.
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user avatar@Usm_098user avatar@Usm_098
July 05, 2026
One of the most Requested game on GOG platform but due to unresolved licensing and intellectual property (IP) dispute, this game still to this day is not available to be purchased. If GOG can make this game available somehow, that would be a dream come true.
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user avatar@Grognard87user avatar@Grognard87
July 10, 2026
I recently streamed this a few months back and at first I was not a fan until I realised that I was playing the heavily butchered PS2 version. Missing things like quick-saves, choosing what gadgets and weapons to take with you and unlocking more so you can revisit missions with tools you didn't have, reminding me of the Hitman game series. I would love to get my hands on the PC version to see how the real game feels when you can actually choose your load-out and you aren't restricted to items hidden on a level or that just don't show up at all in my experience. Considering the popularity of Austin Powers, I can see this game getting a lot of love and attention.
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user avatar@unknownuser.401user avatar@unknownuser.401
July 13, 2026
This is the closest I can get to a time machine. I love the soundtrack and the humor. Whoever did the music is a genius. I would hope that if it were ever brought back, it would at least be in HD.
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user avatar@DemonEyesJeouser avatar@DemonEyesJeo
September 11, 2026
I remember having the demo of Hitman Codename 47 and along with it was either a demo or a trailer for No One Lives forever. I'm leaning towards the latter. But I definitely replayed it so much, I always wanted to play it but was unable to buy it as a kid. Now I'd sure love to revisit this page in time and give my young self the chance to finally play it.
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