No One Lives Forever is a great FPS with many humorous quirks.
The box describes the plot better than I could: "Assume the role of Cate Archer, a beautiful but deadly Operative working for UNITY - a super secret organization fighting to free the world from the clutches of H.A.R.M."
What seems at first as a dry storyline eventually unfolds into an epic saga. NOLF's ingenuity is evident from the first level. The weapons are unique and original, and the gadgets that you will use in your missions are even more unique. Lipstick explosives, lockpicks and welding tools hidden inside barettes, belt buckle zip-lines and robotic poodles are but a few of the zany gadgets you'll use in NOLF.
Monolith certainly outdid themselves. Their mastery of the licensed LithTech engine is evident; you'll skydive from a burning jetliner, fight feisty sharks and protect a near-deaf world leader from assassination. All of this and more is surrounded by beautiful visuals and particle effects. NOLF also has a fantastic sense of humour. If you're stealthy enough, you can listen in and hear conversations that enemy sentries are saying. They'll talk about their band, all the way to their women :) This is a great addition.
However, some problems plague this game. Repetitive music is one of them. I wasn't around during the '60's, but if this is what their music sounded like, remind me to burn all my father's records :) Also, horribly long load times are also a problem. I can go upstairs, grab a Pepsi, fill it with ice, take the dog for a walk and I'll still be waiting for it to load. I'm exaggerating, but a fast PC will help.
All in all, this is a highly enjoyable first person shooter that was overlooked by the gaming populace. It should be in bargain bins (I got mine for $10) so pick it up and enjoy some campy fun. Two thumbs up!
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thanks for this diamond !!
works perfectly even in 2026 yoga laptop
Bang Bang Bang
Lets slow it down
Sneak sneak sneak
Does anyone know if this works inside a Windows VM?
Grab this while you can:
Just to make everyone aware, GOG are trying to get this game and other games removed from abandonware sites so that they can again profit from their sales.
At this time they are running a campaign to get this game and others removed by asking the GOG community to vote.
I personally strongly disagree with this; partly because I've already purchased this and other games previously and don't see why I should have to pay again. Also, their prices have slowly, over time risen, some of which, for games that are now 20 years old they are asking up to £20 for them.
In these times of austerity, it's another blow for those who can't afford to pay much for these game, and is one of the reasons I love Abandonware sites.
The following is a list of games I know they are actively trying to get their community to vote to add them to the GOG library, so, they may very well disappear from the free section:
The Operative: No One Lives Forever - 218 votes
Prey - 207 votes
Fast Draw Showdown - 35 votes
No One Lives Forever 2: A Spy in H.A.R.M.'s Way - 349 votes
Aliens versus Predator 2 175 votes
Halo: Combat Evolved 59 votes Steam are releasing this soon, so no longer abandonware.
in regards to fixes for disabling HID's (such as LED fan controllers) and having to unplug certain logitech devices, the fixes here may help some. There is a dinput.dll that can be dropped into the NOLF folder and will only allow the game to detect a generic keyboard and mouse, thus eliminating the need for unplugging and disabling devices in device manager.
https://nolfgirl.net/Unityhq/forums/topic/71691-nolf-1-on-windows-11-24h2-fixes/
What is the difference between the 3DSL Version and the GOTY version ? 3DSL Version comes non-patched but is bigger. It works on W10.
Add this:https://www.moddb.com/downloads/no-one-lives-forever-nolf-pack-multilingual-gui-widescreen-modernizer.
This game needs a remaster. Let's hope Nightdive releases one in the future :)
The NOLF series was among the top 5 shooter games during my childhood, along with RTCW, Red Faction and others. People who never played these shooters don't know what they are missing.
Well i have good news about future remake.
"Nightdive still wants to resurrect Monolith’s No One Lives Forever ".
This fantastic game need remake. Make Nightdive see this game.
French :
https://archive.org/details/The_Operative_No_One_Lives_Forever_BestSeller_Series_France/
French patch for the GOTY edition :
https://www.abandonware-france.org/ltf_abandon/ltf_jeu.php?id=2834&fic=liens
Japanese 3-CDs :
https://archive.org/details/the-operative-no-one-lives-forever-jp-20011214-win-1.004j
For those who can´t play it on Windows, you can install it on Linux, using an app called Lutris. It works perfectly on Linux, Debian.
Just extract the files on desired folder and makes Lutris execute the file with Wine.
INSTALLATION:
I highly recommend getting the Modernizer from: https://haekb.itch.io/nolf-modernizer
http://dege.freeweb.hu/dgVoodoo2/dgVoodoo2/ and download the latest version
Open zip
Extract "dgVoodooCpl.exe" and "dgVoodoo.conf" to where you have your game installed. Ex: C:\GOG Games\No One Lives Forever
Enter the "MS" folder in the zip
Then the "x86" folder
Extract "D3DImm.dll" and "DDraw.dll" to where you have your game installed. Ex: C:\GOG Games\No One Lives Forever
Run "dgVoodooCpl.exe"
Under the "General" tab change the option for "Output API" to be "Direct3D 12 (feature level 11.0)"
Click the "DirectX" tab
I recommend changing the "VRAM" to "4096 MB" and the "Resolution" to one you desire
I also recommend under "Texturing" section to change "Filtering" to "Force anisotropic 16x" and to change "Antialiasing (MSAA)" to "8x"
And under "Miscellanneous" check off "Bilinear blit stretch", "Force vSync", "Fast video memory access", & "Apply Phong shading when possible"
Then click "Apply" and "OK"
Goto https://reshade.me/ and download the latest version
Run the file after the download finishes
Click on "Click here to select a game and manage its ReShade installation"
Either wait and click the game in the auto search or click the bottom right corner button, "Browse...", and search for the game's exe. Ex: lithtech.exe
When prompted with the question, "Which rendering API does lithtech use?", select "Direct3D 10/11/12"
Check mark "Standard effects", "SweetFX by Ceejay.dk", and "qUINT by Marty McFly"
Click "OK"
I highly recommend then clicking on "Edit ReShade settings"
Then checking off on "Skip Tutorial" then "OK"
Close ReShade installer
Download my mod/preset and just extract it where you installed ReShade or where the game's exe is located
In the games launch menu select the "Display..." option
Then choose "LithTech Direct3D Renderer (d3d.ren)" under the "Renderers:" window
Then under "Displays:" choose "dgVoodoo DirectX Wrapper (display)"
Then choose the same resolution you chose in dgVoodooCpl.exe
Then click OK
Then click the "Advanced..." option
Check "Disable DirectX 6 controls" & "Disable joysticks"
Then click OK
Then click Launch
Then ingame select "Options"
Then select "Display"
Then change "Texture depth" to 32
Then go back to the "Options" menu and select "Performance"
Enable "Sound filtering effects"
ENJOI
Kate Archer ROCKS !!!
For anyone having issues with modernizer go check nexus mod the HD 4K mod which in fact is an in depth installation and configuration of modernizer !!!
In MOD-DB you have some nice stuff as well for this game !
Peace !
Installed patches, the modernizer thing, downloaded the apparently "patched and modernized" version of the game yet I STILL have that issue where if I run the game with an aspect ratio that is higher than 648x8XX whatever tf, my mouse locks on the ground and starts spinning. It has been about 8 months since I last tried to Download this mess of a game and there is yet to be a solution or a working patch.
2/10 game, I played it on the Ps2 and it sucked
It keeps crashing! I installed the modernizer and it still crashes, It opens for 2 seconds then gives me some bogus error then closes! So not sigma
can someone tell me how to fix the black out when diving?
I only Play the First Game
3DSL Version works really well on my pc with windows 11 64bits and Radeom vega 3 in high settings no frame rate issues everyting worked fine and i beat this awesome game.
Apk fájlban is jó lenne ha lenne, android telefonokra. Imádtam ezt a játékot. 🤩
Cate Archer rocks! This game has humor, a great storyline, awesome music, and a cast of weird and funny characters. What more could you want in a silly spy-thriller first-person shooter?
The game ran smoothly with a few patches, so a big thanks to the team for uploading and maintaining the game and its fixes, especially for the music.
The story is surprisingly good with plenty of twists and turns, so I won't spoil any of it. From outer space to deep-sea levels, there's something for every player to enjoy. Overall, it's a fantastic game. I regret waiting so long to play this one.
People should download the nolfrevival and check the pcgamingwiki for the "modernizer" thought, beware, it can make the game much more challenging.
For the love of god, someone tell me how I fix the mouse. I downloaded the "Fix for innacurate mouse input" thingy but it does not work at all.
I can not look down and if I put my resolution to anything that is higher than 640px x 480px instead of my mouse being locked to the X-Axis, it gets completely sensitive and shoots down to the ground. and everytime I click mouse 2 my camera just jumps around.
I downloaded:
3DSL Version: Full package English version 916 MB
&
Fix for innacurate mouse input English version 74 KB
For anyone that cant figure out how to run this game, its really simple.
1. download the 3DSL Version, make sure you have winRAR/winZIP installed)
2. Unzip the download into a folder of your choice on your computer.
3. Launch the game using the NOLF exe file located in the folder you just downloaded
4. You will be greeted with a screen, just press play or launch whatever it says and it should then ask you about graphics, just choose the medium option.
5. The game should now launch and run with no issues!
My specs are:
CPU:
Intel i7 4790
GPU:
ASUS Aorus GTX 1080Ti 11GB
COOLER:
Corsair H100i v2
MOTHERBOARD:
Gigabyte GA-Z97X-Gaming 3
RAM:
32GB (4x 8GB Corsair Vengeance LP DDR3)
PSU:
EVGA 700W 80 Plus Gold
STORAGE:
500GB WD Blue M.2 SSD
Ok sorry Dear Admin
Every Highest Rating Shooter back then:
Many Many Stutter and Performance Drops
Please avoid this Crap
Ok sorry for all my Dear Myabandonware Admin.
Ok Sorry for my Last Writing
You Should Play Other Lithtech Games.
hate every game where you must Newstart
Does anybody know how to make subtitles bigger? And where I can find Multilingual GUI for version 1.006, cause that one is better tnan 1.004 - already includes all of good mods without bugs.
If you are having trouble getting this game running, remember there is a PS2 version(PCSX2) Highlight bottom screen option at Main Menu and hold down R3+L3 a lvl select menu will appear PS2 version only.
It's painful to see games like this being abandoned and forgotten, those who have not played this game don't know what they are missing.....
If ever there is a game series deserving of either a remake or reboot, its this one.
If your getting black screen underwater it's because of an Intel Graphics issue but don't worry its very is to fix by using this link:https://haekb.itch.io/nolf-modernizer
Follow the instructions and the game should be up and running smoothly
It fixes a lot of issues and makes the game better in general.
And there is a patch for Nolf 2 if you want it just look in this link: https://haekb.itch.io/nolf2-modernizer. Bye
I like the games of this page, but damn, the downloads are so slow. I can download faster from Mega or Mediafire.
When I go underwater, everything goes black. So the mission "A Tenuous Lead" is where I stop.
Files in The "Music CD from GOTY Version.zip" are corrupted. Please Re-Upload the Music CD.
Get the full game from here. It is fully patched with wide screen support and works on Windows 10. It is also Game of the year edition which has extra missions that the original doesn't include. You can also get the 2nd game from here.
http://nolfrevival.tk/
I played without problems until the tricycle mime chase in India. No matter what I do, at the end of the level it won't load the next one and I'm stuck. Which is sad.
everything blacks out when i dive in water
Multilingual GUI (7 languages) + mods Widescreen + No-CD + MODERNIZER 1.006 ver.3.1
Read HERE
https://nolfgirl.net/Unityhq/forums/topic/46609-multilingual-gui-7-languages-mods-widescreen-no-cd-modernizer-1006-ver31-solution/
Download HERE
Nolf_PACK_02.zip ( 27 Mb )
https://www.moddb.com/games/no-one-lives-forever/downloads/no-one-lives-forever-nolf-pack-multilingual-gui-widescreen-modernizer
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NOLF Voice acting: English, French, German, Russian
Read HERE
https://nolfgirl.net/Unityhq/forums/topic/47358-nolf-voice-acting-english-french-german-russian-2-solution/
Download HERE
Nolf_Voice_acting_GUI.zip ( 448 Mb ) MD5: 363525D2AC0B53BD2810AA54C53D3B79
https://mega.nz/file/eKoXyLha#sGWkHwHha9VZfcRx4L_DjlbUo1CN85BUfrB4W-O2csg
If you want it to run on modern systems heres an short and easy guide.
First when you download it go to compability and set it to XP service pack 2.
Go to your Driver settings and limit fps to 60 (since engine gets really buggy when it gets on higher framerate than that)
Download dgVoodoo 2 which is software that emulates older grapichs cards and its really easy to use. Heres an quick tutorial how to use it on any game that you want to run on win 10: https://youtu.be/kS8ckTnQB1A
Heres an download link http://dege.freeweb.hu/
And you are pretty much set to go.
For those wondering how the f**k to install this (and NOLF2, same way applies) here's a step by step on installing this game.
1) Download the files here. I will be using the GOTY edition as that's the one I used and installed.
2) Download this free software called "Alcohol Portable" ( http://www.alcohol-soft.com/alcohol_portable.php) this will help install the game and is VERY IMPORTANT. I will refer this to AP from now on.
3) Extract the game files.
4) Move the files to AP and on NOLF disc 1, right clip and click on "Mount-on Device"
5) go to file explorer and go to This Pc and you will find the icon for NOLF. Click it and it will start the download/installation.
6) Wait till it states that it needs disc 2. Alt+Tab to AP and do the same for NOLF disc 2. Go back to the inhalation page and find where the icon is. (Hard to explain but will make sense what I mean.
7) Wait till finishes. If it tells you to restart your PC, do it.
8) Profit.
Hope you found this guide helpful. GLHF.
cant install this game, because Revival sucks
awesome game today i will be thankful this person who made this awesome game
THX, great game & regret throwing out the cd's long ago.
i could have made a copy & sold the used cd's these days for the same price new games go for. i regret getting rid of many of my old games
Dear all, I am still waiting any person to tell me how i can install this game.
Normal installation still requires Disc 2 to be in CD-ROM.
warning : any one who wants to play this game have a daring heart
This game was so refreshing when it came out. Colourfull and funny, but still a hardcore shooter.
I have antivirus AVAST and its says that the "NO-CD" fix have "FileRepMetagen" virus.
It is safe to install this fix or is it really infected?
Thanks for respond
Ok, i just registered, just to comment on this gem. I had finished both this and NOLF2 back in the day and just adored them. Best sense of style ever !!! Thank you so much for this, i am really touched. I have been trying to buy a copy for years and it is just not available anymore !! Thanks guys!
How do you install this game? Does it need to be burned to a cd?
I was to young for the game, so glad that I can play it now!
It works on Win10 perfect for me.
(Sometime I get some laggs when I change the gadgets.)
I am just few hours into the game but love it already. Sad that I wasn't able to play it earlier.
great game with funny gags.
Great game. It's like every James Bond movie rolled into one (or maybe 2, since there's a sequel). I used magicdisc to run it and it works fine
my all time favorite game
No comment nor review for this game at the moment.