Well, the much-praised game has truly some points to offer that would make it as one of the best games of our time. Basically the game is an FPS. But in several occasions it becomes a new version of racer (while you have to drive a bike and a sledge), sometimes it becomes a tough judgement game (when you have to provoke an enemy by selecting your conversation, or to get information thru sly but loose talk).
At least five different missions are distributed thruout around 20 different levels. And on this occasion your character, sexy superspy Cate Archer has to visit different exotic locations including Morocco, Germany, underground USA, the Alps and even space. An entire level is designed underwater when you are moving in your scuba costume and equipments. All the locations are designed fantastically, including minor details. Cutscenes are fine and conversations are often hilarious.
Another main point of the game is that it isn't just a go-and-shoot-'em-all game. In many occasions you have to sneak into buildings avoiding guards and cameras. Shooting the guards won't help because if the camera finds any deadbody in vicinity, you're doomed. You have to use several spy gears in correct places, otherwise you can't advance. In all, NOLF is not really a female version of James Bond games. It has its own points to deliver. This is an all-new type game, a prophet in its own genre.