Quoted from ASAC_Schrader:

Stern sucks. This game is a steaming mess

Quoted from Ollulanus:

Just as a note: Jetpack DOES stack with Fiona Volpe. Which does fit since both are from Thunderball. Haven't had enough time with the new code to see if the same applies to Largo. Pretty sure Bird One does NOT stack w/ Blofeld or Osato though, but I wouldn't swear to it since it's hard to tell w/ same colored inserts and all the chaos of three balls on that playfield.

Quoted from bossk4hire:

Y'all are just too funny.... we need an update!.... this update sucks!..... the same old cycle.

Quoted from CrazyLevi:

The natives are getting restless!
I guess stern should stop releasing updates for this thing, it’s just making people angry.

Quoted from bossk4hire:

Y'all are just too funny.... we need an update!.... this update sucks!..... the same old cycle.

Quoted from Psw757:

So I haven’t had chance to update and play yet but did they add more Q gadgets? The ring callouts are pretty damn cringeworthy.

Quoted from Grantman:

I didn't see any new gadgets and nothing in the release notes. I played about 5 games with the new code and only got Q's ring. Annoying.

Quoted from PoMC:

I’m going to watch the Dr. No movie after lunch. I have the other Sean Connery movies now to watch after that as well. I need to start understanding these video clips and references because I’ve never seen the old movies before.
Watching the clips though, I’m finding references to the Austin Powers movies. I can hear how the Austin Powers theme song is based on one of the songs I hear in the game.

Quoted from PoMC:

Had to give Bond the Hasselhoff treatment while I await the alternate translite.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/SvfJ2E3G9kunsH8cA

Quoted from CrazyLevi:

Yea, it’s a little known fact that the Austin powers movies parody the old bond stuff.

Quoted from CrazyLevi:

Yea, it’s a little known fact that the Austin powers movies parody the old bond stuff.

Quoted from mbeardsley:

Yeah, and I once heard that SpaceBalls was a parody of Star Wars...

Quoted from tenhaken:

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Quoted from CrazyLevi:

Yea, it’s a little known fact that the Austin powers movies parody the old bond stuff.

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Quoted from docquest:

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Quoted from CrazyLevi:

Yea, it’s a little known fact that the Austin powers movies parody the old bond stuff.

Quoted from SkyKing2301:

You know, I think this helped it finally dawn on me what's missing here. The modes in most games -- dating back quite some time -- are usually about you "accomplishing" something. Each shot in a mode is a punch in a fight, or an item to collect, or something advancement toward a goal. In Bond, most of the modes feel like it's just "hit a shot to advance through this clip". Exceptions are Grant / Disco Volante, maybe Odd Job if you consider that a "fight", maybe Radioactive Reconnaissance or Q's ring by "scanning" things or trying the next slot machine. But most of them are just "advance the scene". Hit the next shot to hear the next thing Mr. Wint and Mr. Kidd have to say...why? Hit the next shot to watch Rosa Klebb inspect her henchman...why?
Given all the licensor troubles, I have little hope these modes might ever change, but that would be my constructive feedback to the programmers -- make modes feel like you're accomplishing things.
Maybe there could've been a Thunderball underwater battle mode -- remember how many diver fights there were? You could have a mode where each shot is a successful kill/incapacitating of a villainous diver.
Ooh oooh that could be a future multiball mode. Starts by getting it in the Scuba scoop, then all shots turn turquoise and each time you hit one, there's another diver fight on the screen (there were certainly enough in the movie). Defeat them all for thunderball super jackpot.
There ya go Stern, that one's a freebie, on the house!

Quoted from CrazyLevi:

Replace the Mr. henderson mode with...something. Why does the Mr. Henderson mode feature a clip from a completely different movie with characters who have nothing to do with Mr. Henderson? It's very odd.

Quoted from arcaderehab:

Please for the love of God tell me there's a Connery call out, "Exceptionally fine shot". (from Diamonds are Forever when Lana Wood gets thrown out the window into the pool)
Otherwise huge whiff.

Quoted from CrazyLevi:

Not sure if anybody cares but here's a few suggestions to make this thing a little more coherent:
-Use the inlane upost more, and better. Right now it just dumps the ball back into play unceremoniously during the middle of the clip - if you are watching the clip, you'll lose the ball as there's nothing to tell you its coming and it doesn't dump the ball during any kind of a natural break in what the screen is doing. And then maybe consider using the flasher underneath the slingshot to let you know the ball is about to come out (why else would that be there?). Use the up post more - any shot that returns the ball to the inlane presents an opportunity to use the up post in conjunction with a mode/made shot. Right now it just feels like playing pinball with clips in the background with nothing done to tie it all together or create a real cinematic experience for the player.
-Doesn't really need to be said again but they've got to do something about stacking modes/multiballs. There's got to be a way - right now its just ridiculous.
-Shorten the modes and balance the scoring. Right now the modes are all impossible to finish, and unrewarding when you do. Fewer shots that are worth more points would help clean this up and make them actually worth pursuing.
-Combos - there seems to be lots of potential for combo shots. A couple of the modes seem to encourage them but right now this concept is very underused.
-balance the scoring in general. Right now the only points are in multiballs or pop bumpers.
-Sometimes you shoot the ramp with the upper flipper, and it doesn't make it around the turn, it falls back down the side ramp. The game should acknolwedge this/award something (there's opto switches there). Now it junks clunks around providing zero satisfaction.
-The Q Ring slot machine mode is pretty terrible. Would be improved greatly by just removing the dialogue, I think we all cringe when Tiffany Case starts her banal monologue about being thrown into the slammer.
-Replace the Mr. henderson mode with...something. Why does the Mr. Henderson mode feature a clip from a completely different movie with characters who have nothing to do with Mr. Henderson? It's very odd.
In general, I understand why people are frustrated. The code at this stage lacks direction, cohesion, and focus. It's just a bunch of stuff that inelegantly happens; it has a real "too many cooks, no chef" feel to it.
I'd like to think these guys will figure it out, we've come to expect a lot better, and right now this feels like a homebrew. Love the theme and the layout but that's not gonna be enough to make this a good game.

Quoted from NC_Pin:

I think everyone cares. The game is a mess. I stopped playing it for 3 weeks while waiting for a code update. I updated to .84 and played about 10 games... and now I probably won't turn it on until the next update.
Everyone is different... but as of now... it just isn't fun.

Quoted from CrazyLevi:

Replace the Mr. henderson mode with...something. Why does the Mr. Henderson mode feature a clip from a completely different movie with characters who have nothing to do with Mr. Henderson? It's very odd.

Quoted from Psw757:

I would love to hear the answer on this, you’re right that it’s really odd and no cohesion.
Well Stern/Gomez?

Quoted from gandamack:

My guess would be that the clip that was supposed to be used is held up in licensing approval purgatory. So instead of putting out another blank screen stating "pending licensing approval" the designers wanted to give the user something at least.

Quoted from docquest:

The clip they use is from that mode is the correct movie, Diamonds are Forever. I think people are confusing the rocket in Diamonds with the Bird One rocket from You Only Live Twice.

Quoted from docquest:

The actor who played Blofeld in Diamonds are Forever is the same actor who played Mr Henderson (a good guy) in You Only Live Twice.
Stern needed to put the main villain for Diamonds are Forever (Blofeld) on that insert tree. But there was already Blofeld there from You Only Love Twice so put the image of the Diamnonds are Forever Blofeld there but labeld him Mr Henderson instead.
Personally I think that was a confusing decision. They should have just called the first one "Blofeld 1.0" and the second one "Blofeld 2.0". It's the same character but fave was altered via plastic surgery.
The clip they use is from that mode is the correct movie, Diamonds are Forever. I think people are confusing the rocket in Diamonds with the Bird One rocket from You Only Live Twice.

Quoted from CrazyLevi:

I don’t think that’s true. It used to stack, and now it doesn’t. I tried with glass off.
Largo Also doesn’t stack with jet pack, and those are from the same movie.

Quoted from CrazyLevi:

Mr. Henderson is in You Only Live twice. He is not in Diamonds are forever. So why is a diamonds are Forever clip playing during the Mr. Henderson (You only live twice) mode?
Your double blofeld theory makes zero sense either. The blofeld/Charles Gray character isn't in the Mr. Henderson clip! It's two nobodies and Jimmy Dean talking about a satellite. There's no way to rationalize this mode/decision in any way that makes even the slightest bit of sense.

Quoted from gandamack:

I see the potential for a lawsuit between Stern and the Bond licensor. Stern decided to build this game based on getting the license, correct? It seems that the piecemailing of licensor approval has impacted this game significanty in terms of quality and reputation.

Quoted from CrazyLevi:

Yeah, Stern suing a licensor would surely be a good move for all of their future licensing endeavors!

Quoted from CrazyLevi:

Not sure if anybody cares but here's a few suggestions to make this thing a little more coherent:
-Use the inlane upost more, and better. Right now it just dumps the ball back into play unceremoniously during the middle of the clip - if you are watching the clip, you'll lose the ball as there's nothing to tell you its coming and it doesn't dump the ball during any kind of a natural break in what the screen is doing. And then maybe consider using the flasher underneath the slingshot to let you know the ball is about to come out (why else would that be there?). Use the up post more - any shot that returns the ball to the inlane presents an opportunity to use the up post in conjunction with a mode/made shot. Right now it just feels like playing pinball with clips in the background with nothing done to tie it all together or create a real cinematic experience for the player.
-Stop the ball more (same as the previous point). The VUK, the inlane post, and the high stakes shot are the only ones that stop the ball (on the pro). The modes should all end in one of those shots, so you can actually enjoy whatever clip or light show they present. I addition, ANY shots to those places provide an opportunity for a cleaner use of LCD/clips/light shows. Comparing this game to Godzilla, where every clip seems to start or end when the ball isn't in play, is a good example. That code and interaction with LCD screen is a masterwork...and this...isn't
-Doesn't really need to be said again but they've got to do something about stacking modes/multiballs. There's got to be a way - right now its just ridiculous.
-Shorten the modes and balance the scoring, and/or add time for made shots. Right now the modes are all impossible to finish, and unrewarding when you do (only mode I've finished is Radioactive). Fewer shots that are worth more points would help clean this up and make them actually worth pursuing.
-Combos - there seems to be lots of potential for combo shots. A couple of the modes seem to encourage them but right now this concept is very underused.
-balance the scoring in general. Right now the only points are in multiballs or pop bumpers.
-Sometimes you shoot the ramp with the upper flipper, and it doesn't make it around the turn, it falls back down the side ramp. The game should acknolwedge this/award something (there's opto switches there). Now it junks clunks around providing zero satisfaction.
-The Q Ring slot machine mode is pretty terrible. Would be improved greatly by just removing the dialogue, I think we all cringe when Tiffany Case starts her banal monologue about being thrown into the slammer. There's a million iconic scenes in these movies and we get a mode centered around...this?
-Replace the Mr. henderson mode with...something. Why does the Mr. Henderson mode feature a clip from a completely different movie with characters who have nothing to do with Mr. Henderson? It's very odd.
In general, I understand why people are frustrated. The code at this stage lacks direction, cohesion, and focus. It's just a bunch of stuff that inelegantly happens; it has a real "too many cooks, no chef" feel to it.
I'd like to think these guys will figure it out, we've come to expect a lot better, and right now this feels like a homebrew. Love the theme and the layout but that's not gonna be enough to make this a good game.