The operative no one lives forever

A story-driven, first-person adventure delivering over-the-top action, tense subterfuge, outrageous villains, and wry humor in the tradition of the great 1960's spy films and TV shows.In the game you will become a super spy Cate Archer. Kate’s task is not an easy one - saving the world from powerful madmen striving for world domination. Diplomacy and eloquence are useless here, and so Kate has the most powerful weapons and uniforms in service. Enemies are fierce, fighting is dangerous, but for the sake of saving the world it is worth a little patience.More InfoDeveloper: Monolith ProductionsPublisher: Sierra Entertainment / Fox InteractiveGenre: Action, Shooter, 1st PersonLanguage: ENTreatment: IncludedRelease Date: 2001Minimum System RequirementsCPU: Pentium 800 MHzRAM: 256 MBOS: Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10Video Card: 128 MB VRAM DirectX 9.0 or higherFree Disk Space: 400 MBGameplay Trailer & Screenshots The Operative: No One Lives Forever (2001) 1. Mount ISO Images and install the game2. Copy content of the folder "Crack" to the installed games directory3. PlayNo One Lives Forever 2: A Spy In HARM's Way (2002) Official Stores:

The Operative: No One Lives Forever Retrospective -A Spy-Fi Classic In Need Of Resurrection In lieu of Monolith Productions shutting down as of late, we had our guest writer Munira Mustaffa dish out her thoughts on one of the games that shaped her tastes in interactive entertainment: The Operative – No One Lives Forever (abbreviated to NOLF as the title is a mouthful to type over and over). Growing up, I was besotted with spy fiction across all media, from classic Bond films, and Mission: Impossible along with the admittedly cheesy Alias television series to more cerebral fare like Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy and The Sandbaggers. The comedy stylings of Austin Powers tickled my fancy too. Not since Guy Ritchie’s slick reimagining of ‘The Man from U.N.C.L.E.’ have I experienced anything that scratched that particular spy-fi itch.When first booting up No One Lives Forever during its initial release, I was immediately captivated by its protagonist and narrative arc. The game’s psychedelic ’60s aesthetics paying homage to the Austin Powers films, whilst maintaining the espionage gravitas of the 007 franchise. What stood out wasn’t merely that it was a spy-themed first-person shooter, but that it featured a female lead—following the trailblazing path forged by Lara Croft.While not revolutionary in gameplay mechanics, NOLF broke new ground with its immersive world-building as experienced through the eyes of protagonist Kate Archer.Shaken, Not DeterredAs orphaned agent Kate Archer, you work for UNITY (an obvious homage to U.N.C.L.E.) against the nefarious organisation HARM, spearheaded by Russian villain Dmitrij Volkov. Although the shooting mechanics weren’t particularly groundbreaking in an era dominated by the Quake series & Half-Life, NOLF distinguished itself through exceptional storytelling and atmospheric world-building.Set in the 1960s amidst the second wave of feminism, Kate navigates workplace misogyny and chauvinism from colleagues and superiors alike. Only her mentor Bruno demonstrates genuine faith in her abilities. Rather than being hampered by sexism, Kate cleverly weaponises it, using feminine charm and capitalising on enemies’ tendency to underestimate her.What truly sets NOLF apart from other shooters of its era is Kate’s delightfully innovative arsenal which blends traditional firearms with spy-craft gadgetry disguised as feminine accessories. Instead of simply wielding the standard machine guns and sniper rifles (though those are available too), Kate carries an array of ingeniously concealed weapons within her signature bright orange outfit that would make Q Branch envious.Among the most memorable are her explosive lipsticks that function as potent grenades with various effects, knockout perfume atomizers that silently incapacitate unsuspecting guards, and a powder compact that doubles as a camera for gathering intelligence.Stellar PerformancesThe voice acting throughout NOLF deserves particular praise, with the cast delivering performances that elevate the already sharp writing. It’s virtually impossible not to find Kate charming, with her Scottish sensibilities and sardonic wit bringing genuine depth to what could have been a one-dimensional protagonist. Her acerbic retorts and dry observations feel natural rather than forced, making players genuinely invested in her character. This exceptional voice work extends to the entire cast, helping

To establish NOLF’s unique tone where humour and espionage thrills coexist perfectly.Villains Most FoulThe narrative builds towards a climactic showdown with an unconventional villain, surrounded by a distinctly quirky rogues gallery. Among these standout antagonists is the imposing Scottish bruiser Magnus Armstrong—a barrel-chested, kilt-wearing enforcer whose booming voice and appreciation for a proper scrap make him as memorable as he is menacing. Armstrong exemplifies the game’s knack for creating villains who transcend typical FPS fodder, becoming genuinely interesting characters in their own right.Licence to AmuseThe game masterfully employs visual gags and sharp humour throughout. Players can eavesdrop on enemy conversations that often prove hilarious: like two guards gossiping about a colleague caught cheating on his wife, only to experience an unfortunate series of events resulting in both women abandoning him. These exchanges typically occur moments before you round a corner and catch the unsuspecting guards off-guard.While the visuals appear somewhat blocky by today’s standards, they were impressive for their time. The witty script and clever dialogue elevate the game experience to something truly memorable, complemented by unique level designs, including a particularly standout mission on the moon. The voice acting skills were impressive: it’s difficult not to find Kate charming, compounded by her Scottish sensibilities.Sounds Like Spy SpiritThe game also boasted an impressive soundtrack that perfectly complemented its ’60s spy aesthetic. Composed and produced by Guy Whitmore, the orchestral score expertly blended period-authentic sounds with cinematic flair, with tracks like “Intrigue” highlighting Kate’s stealthy infiltrations and the highly memorable “Escape” underscoring the epic fight scenes. The Game of The Year edition included an accompanying music CD titled, “In The Lounge” to accompany the game, featuring standout tracks like “Goodman’s Surprise” and “Santa’s Workshop” that clearly drew inspiration from the Austin Powers films with their psychedelic overtones and bombastic arrangements. The musical accompaniment shifts seamlessly between tension-building stealth sections and adrenaline-pumping combat sequences, enhancing the immersive quality of Kate’s espionage adventures throughout.Remaster Royale ‘No One Lives Forever’ remains a personal favourite that desperately deserves a remaster or remake lest it fade into gaming obscurity. Legal complications regarding IP rights have thus far prevented any re-release, though one hopes these issues will eventually be resolved. The campaign offers a substantial experience with approximately 10 hours of gameplay across varied chapters filled with engaging allies and foes.If I were to review this in its prime back then, I would give it a distinctive 90/100. NOLF is a criminally overlooked spy-fi gem that combines ’60s swagger with sharp wit and compelling storytelling. It’s a crime to not have anyone remaster this classic even up to now; I do hope folks like Nightdive can sort out the rights for the NOLF series and work on sorting out a remaster to not just The Operative: No One Lives Forever, but also its sequel No One Lives Forever 2: A Spy In H.A.R.M’s Way.

The following is a list of missions for the 2002 video game No One Lives Forever 2: A Spy in H.A.R.M.'s Way. The events take place after the events seen in The Operative: No One Lives Forever and Contract J.A.C.K.. This game was released in 2002 before the 2003 release of Contract J.A.C.K..Unlike the other two games, the scenes in each mission also had titles. There are also a series of cooperative missions that players can go on that add additional chapters to the sections below.Single Player Missions[]Chapter 1: Cate Archer Must DieScene 1: The DirectorScene 2: Call It a HunchScene 3: I Have Bad NewsChapter 2: Goodbye, SpyScene 1: The Spy is Here!Scene 2: The Death of Cate ArcherChapter 3: Project: OmegaScene 1: The Specter of WarScene 2: Welcome to SiberiaScene 3: Causing TroubleScene 4: The Power StationScene 5: The Communications TowerChapter 4: A Spy in H.A.R.M.'s WayScene 1: Outer YardScene 2: The Old Records BuildingScene 3: Inner YardScene 4: The BasementScene 5: Main Records BuildingChapter 5: Night FlightScene 1: The BasementScene 2: Inner YardScene 3: Outer YardScene 4: ExfiltrationScene 5: Surprise, SurpriseChapter 6: Diary of a Double AgentScene 1: Grasping at StrawsScene 2: The House where Melvin Use To LiveScene 3: Storm Rolling InScene 4: Tornado TroubleScene 5: Carried AwayChapter 7: Double CrossScene 1: Knife in the BackScene 2: The PasswordScene 3: Planting a BugScene 4: WantedScene 5: Evil AllianceChapter 8: The Art of MurderScene 1: The VaultScene 2: CrossfireScene 3: Invisible WallsScene 4: The GetawayChapter 9: Ice Station EvilScene 1: CharactersScene 2: AntarcticaChapter 10: The Curse of KaliScene 1: Proving GroundChapter 11: The InterlopersScene 1: UNITY HeadquartersChapter 12: UnderseaScene 1: Submarine BayScene 2: Command DeckScene 3: Crew DeckScene 4: LaboratoriesChapter 13: Terror in the DeepScene 1: Armstrong in PerilScene 2: The Devil and the Deep Blue SeaScene 3: Expect FloodingScene 4: Fire in the HoleChapter 14: End GameScene 1: I Think We Can Presume She's FailedScene 2: Man-HandledScene 3: Sweet RevengeScene 4: Isako's DebtChapter 15: Preemptive StrikeScene 1: The Fate of KhiosCooperative Missions[]Cooperative Mission 1: The RescueCooperative Mission 2: The Super ComputerCooperative Mission 3: The SetupCooperative Mission 4: Sweep and ClearCooperative Mission 5: Mime to Kill

Section of Dege's page. Altough dgVoodoo is configurable (see below), its default configuration is recommended for first try because this configuration is the one that provides the circumstances the games were designed for. The only sad exception is if you have an AMD videocard: select D3D12 as output API to avoid possible solid colored polygons (known issue with AMD+D3D11 combo). See the readme for more. #4 So, where can you get these two games from ? i can't find even a pirated copy. #5 So, where can you get these two games from ? i can't find even a pirated copy. @employee24601 said there is a link in the first RockPaperShotgun story. Here is a direct link to that page: #6 The problem is that i get this message from my AV. I will try from another computer. Thanks. Suspicious page blocked for your protection​ Your connection to this web page is not safe due to an untrusted security certificate.Phishing sites often use fake certificates that trigger this alert, and their goal is to obtain your sensitive information. #7 The Moderniser patch also helps with cutscenes audio where dialogue gets cut off. By limiting FPS to 60, which you can now do in-game, that issue is fixed.There are also loads of other options available, so it's worth playing with them. Runs perfectly for me now. #8 I can confirm that the binaries from nolfrevival.tk plus the NOLF Modernizer patch work quite well particularly on a 1080p display.Using larger resolution screens (like 1440p and 2160p) aren't as good since the UI elements get really small.I also consulted the PCgamingwiki page.If you want cheats, don't use a trainer. There are text cheat codes here: Cheat codes The Operative: No One Lives Forever cheat codes although using them (as with all games) kinda