Play James Bond 007 - The Duel Online

James Bond 007: The Duel came out in 1993 for the Sega Master System, developed by Domark. It was one of the later releases for the system, arriving when the 16-bit era was already in full swing, so it felt a bit like a holdover from an earlier time. The game puts you right in the middle of a Soviet military complex, tasked with a straightforward but tense infiltration mission.

You control James Bond from an isometric perspective, moving screen by screen through the Kremlin's maze-like halls and courtyards. Your main goal is to locate and rescue three captured agents before a timer runs out and the base self-destructs. Along the way, you shoot enemy guards, avoid or defeat recurring villains like Jaws, and collect keycards and briefcases that unlock new areas. The pacing is relentless; you’re constantly managing ammo, watching the clock, and reacting to enemies who often get the drop on you. It feels like a tense, slightly clunky race against time where every corner could be your last.