Genre: Action / Shooter
Publisher: Domark
Year: 1987
System: Atari 8-bit
Description:
James Bond 007: The Living Daylights is an action game inspired by the 1987 film, combining various gameplay styles across multiple missions. Players control James Bond as he undertakes covert operations involving shooting, driving, and infiltration. The game features side-scrolling shooting sequences, vehicle chase scenes, and hand-to-hand combat, providing a varied experience aligned with the film’s narrative.
The Atari 8-bit version includes several stages where players must navigate enemies, avoid hazards, and complete objectives such as rescuing hostages or destroying enemy installations. Controls rely on joystick and keyboard inputs, with gameplay emphasizing timing and precision. The graphics aim to represent the cinematic settings within the system’s limitations, and sound effects support the tense atmosphere. The game was part of Domark’s licensed Bond series, offering an early adaptation of a popular movie franchise to home computers.
