GoldenEye: Rogue Agent — first person shooter consisting of 8 levels. Throughout the game, the player can use various types of hand-held weapons, as well as GoldenEye, which has four abilities: MRI vision, allowing the player to see through walls; EM hack, which allows the player to hack the electronic systems, cars and weapons of enemies; a polarity shield that deflects flying bullets; and a magnetic field that allows the player to send enemies to their deaths.
Each ability is granted to the player as the game progresses. Each ability requires a certain amount of energy, visible on the meter. After using the ability, the meter slowly recharges. Various weapons can be collected, allowing the player to fight with one-handed weapons or dual-wield weapons. The player's free hand can also be used to throw grenades or take hostages, using them as a human shield to prevent enemies from hitting the player.