On the other hand, GoldenEye was in fact one of the first FPS games to be developed exclusively for a console alongside Turok, and carries itself differently compared to its PC-based run-and-gun peers. To be sure, GoldenEye was by no means the first major FPS to appear on consoles: Wolfenstein 3D and Doom enjoyed fairly decent Super Nintendo ports, and they did quite well for themselves.

In spite of that, GoldenEye’s unique design decisions amount to a surprisingly intelligent game, whether those decisions came from smart design or serendipity, which makes it still worth looking at today. However, those very same qualities that made GoldenEye stand out are what earns it scorn from dedicated PC players, who are more used to the demanding, fast-paced action of Doom and Quake. To this day, GoldenEye continues to be a contentious game in many respects: As one of the first major console-exclusive FPS games, it codified many design elements that would define the console FPS, from slower-paced gameplay to generous auto-aiming.

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