History YMMV / NoOneLivesForever

* SpiritualAdaptation: As an AffectionateParody of '60s SpyFiction that simultaneously revels in the glamour of the setting and genre and lampoons its more dated tropes (especially the sexism), it's probably the closest we'll get to an ''Film/AustinPowers'' game.

* NightmareFuel: The [[CoolAndUnusualPunishment "man-handler", which turns henchmen into human crates]], is less funny than it sounds. Especially when you see [[UncannyValley the eyes of the poor sap]] the first time the machine is seen in action. Also the entire level in [[spoiler:the Antarctic Base]], where the occasional malfunctions of the keychain light turn from slightly annoying to unsettling.

* AnticlimaxBoss: The last part of the second game, sadly. Not only is there [[spoiler:Volkov in the wheelchair]], but the very last enemy you have to confront is just a GiantMook, maybe a little more resistant than the others, but he doesn't even get an energy bar. Even [[spoiler:Isako]] may qualify; the second and last encounter with this boss is almost boring, compared to [[spoiler:the battle inside the tornado in Ohio]].

* HilariousInHindsight: Bruno's voice is played by the same man voicing [[VideoGame/HalfLife2 male citizens/rebels]], [[VideoGame/TeamFortress2 the Sniper]], and [[VideoGame/Left4Dead boatman]], and the mimes (Gary Schwartz) are the Heavy, Demoman, and plane pilot. The art style and humor could have easily inspired ''Team Fortress 2'', and the two games are even set in [[TheSixties the same time period]].

* HilariousInHindsight: Bruno's voice is played by the same man voicing [[VideoGame/HalfLife2 male citizens/rebels]], [[VideoGame/TeamFortress2 the Sniper]], and [[VideoGame/Left4Dead boatman]], and the mimes (Gary Schwartz) are the Heavy, Demoman, and plane pilot. The art style and humor could have easily inspired ''Team Fortress 2'', and the two games are even set in [[TheSixties the same time period]] (albeit at opposite ends of the decade).

* {{Sequelitis}}: ''Contract J.A.C.K.'' was done by Monolith as a side project to give the artists and level designers something to do while the programming team was working on building the [=LithTech Jupiter EX=] engine that would later be used as the basis for ''VideoGame/FirstEncounterAssaultRecon''. The lack of concentrated effort was reflected in the quality, and [[FranchiseKiller the franchise got canned because of it]].

* AwesomeBosses/VideoGames: First fight with Isako in the second game. It is a tense close quarters fight with a master ninja in a small trailer park house, ''while it is floating in the middle of a tornado''. Over the course of the fight portions of the house are ripped away. While the fight may not be exceptional in regards to the tactics and skill required, the sheer insanity of the situation is memorable.

* AnticlimaxBoss: The last part of the second game, sadly. Not only there's [[spoiler:Volkov in the wheelchair]] (see VillainDecay), but the very last enemy you have to confront is just a GiantMook, maybe a little more resistant than the others, but he doesn't even get an energy bar. Even [[spoiler:Isako]] may qualify; the second and last encounter with this boss is almost boring, compared to [[spoiler:the battle inside the tornado in Ohio]].

* HilariousInHindsight: Bruno's voice is played by the same man voicing [[VideoGame/HalfLife2 male citizens/rebels]], [[VideoGame/TeamFortress2 the Sniper]], and [[VideoGame/Left4Dead boatman]], and the mimes (Gary Schwartz) are the Heavy, Demoman, and plane pilot. The art style and humor could have easily inspired ''Team Fortress 2''.

** If you've played VideoGame/Left4Dead, listen to Cate's NOLF2 voice. The same VA later played Zoey, and she's using the same voice.

** [[spoiler:Volkov]] in the second game. In the first [[spoiler:he's the main BigBad, even if he is taking orders from TheManBehindTheMan]]; in the second he's stuck in a wheelchair (albeit a [[SuperWheelChair a cool one]]) and the battle with him is an AnticlimaxBoss (compared to verging on ThatOneBoss in the original thanks to being very accurate on higher difficulties).

* TearJerker: An unexpected one at the end of the second episode. [[spoiler:"Abigail..."]]
* VillainDecay: [[spoiler:Volkov]] in the second game, in the first [[spoiler:he's the main BigBad, even if he is taking orders from TheManBehindTheMan]], in the second he's stuck in a wheelchair (albeit a [[SuperWheelChair a cool one]]) and the battle with him is an AnticlimaxBoss (compared to verging on ThatOneBoss in the original thanks to being very accurate on higher difficulties).
** Curiously, at first there seems to be a RetCon, since [[spoiler:you assume Volkov's condition is due to his fall in the icy pit]] near the end of the first episode, apparently ignoring the very last scene of the same game with him [[spoiler:in perfect shape, meeting the Director.]] You also might end up assuming that his first meeting with King Pierre as well as a letter you can find towards the end of the second episode, where he claims he got injured in a skiing accident ''while on vacation'', is a justification he gives to cover his failure. Then, at the end of Contract J.A.C.K. you find out that ''it's all true''.

** Curiously, at first there seems to be a RetCon, since [[spoiler:you assume Volkov's condition is due to his fall in the icy pit]] near the end of the first episode, apparently ignoring the very last scene of the same game with him [[spoiler:in perfect shape, meeting the Director.]] You also might end up assuming that his first meeting with King Pierre as well as a letter you can find towards the end of the second episode, where he claims he got injured in a skiing accident ''while on vacation'', is a justification he gives to cover his failure. Then, at the end of Contract J.A.C.K. you find out that ''it's all true''.

* CrowningMusicOfAwesome: The main theme of the first game. The theme of the second game, while good, is not at the same level, but you can hear the first theme during the ending credits.

* HilariousInHindsight: Bruno's voice is played by the same man voicing [[VideoGame/HalfLife2 male citizens/rebels]],
[[VideoGame/TeamFortress2 the Sniper]], and [[VideoGame/Left4Dead boatman]], and the mimes (Gary Schwartz) are the Heavy, Demoman, and plane pilot. The art style and humor could have easily inspired ''Team Fortress 2''.

* HilariousInHindsight: Bruno is [[VideoGame/TeamFortress2 the Sniper]], and the mimes are the Heavy and Demoman. The art style and humor could have easily inspired Team Fortress 2.
** If you've played VideoGame/Left4Dead, listen to Cate's voice. The same VA later played Zoey, and she's using the same voice.
* HoYay: [[spoiler: "Tom Goodman" aka Melvin Blitsky and Agent Smith]] in the first game. They apparently met in a bar in Miami.

* VillainDecay: [[spoiler: Volkov]] in the second game, in the first [[spoiler: he's the main BigBad, even if he is taking orders from TheManBehindTheMan]], in the second he's stuck in a wheelchair (albeit a [[SuperWheelChair a cool one]]) and the battle with him is an AnticlimaxBoss (compared to verging on ThatOneBoss in the original thanks to being very accurate on higher difficulties).

* AnticlimaxBoss - The last part of the second game, sadly. Not only there's [[spoiler:Volkov in the wheelchair]] (see VillainDecay), but the very last enemy you have to confront is just a GiantMook, maybe a little more resistant than the others, but he doesn't even get an energy bar. Even [[spoiler:Isako]] may qualify; the second and last encounter with this boss is almost boring, compared to [[spoiler:the battle inside the tornado in Ohio]].
* CrowningMusicOfAwesome - The main theme of the first game. The theme of the second game, while good, is not at the same level, but you can hear the first theme during the ending credits.
* GermansLoveDavidHasselhoff - The first game was quite successful in Germany, thanks to many positive reviews in the German gaming press, and probably also to its taking place in several German locations. So much that, while the first edition had only translated subtitles, the local publisher took the effort to also dub the game for the GOTY rerelease.
* HilariousInHindsight - Bruno is [[VideoGame/TeamFortress2 Sniper]] and the mimes are [[VideoGame/TeamFortress2 Heavy and Demoman]]. The art style and humor could have easily inspired VideoGame/TeamFortress2.

* HoYay - [[spoiler: "Tom Goodman" aka Melvin Blitsky and Agent Smith]] in the first game. They apparently met in a bar in Miami.
* NightmareFuel - The [[CoolAndUnusualPunishment "man-handler", which turns henchmen into human crates]], is less funny than it sounds. Especially when you see [[UncannyValley the eyes of the poor sap]] the first time the machine is seen in action. Also the entire level in [[spoiler:the Antarctic Base]], where the occasional malfunctions of the keychain light turn from slightly annoying to unsettling.
* {{Sequelitis}} - ''Contract Jack'' was done by Monolith as a side project to give the artists and level designers something to do while the programming team was working on building the [=LithTech Jupiter EX=] engine that would later be used as the basis for ''VideoGame/FirstEncounterAssaultRecon''. The lack of concentrated effort was reflected in the quality, and [[FranchiseKiller the franchise got canned because of it]].
* TearJerker - An unexpected one at the end of the second episode. [[spoiler:"Abigail..."]]
* VillainDecay - [[spoiler: Volkov]] in the second game, in the first [[spoiler: he's the main BigBad, even if he is taking orders from TheManBehindTheMan]], in the second he's stuck in a wheelchair (albeit a [[SuperWheelChair a cool one]]) and the battle with him is an AnticlimaxBoss (compared to verging on ThatOneBoss in the original thanks to being very accurate on higher difficulties).

* CompleteMonster - Volkov particularly stands out for his cruelty and the way he casually kills henchmen ''just to vent his anger'' (although this is sometimes played for laughs). Also the Director and the Baroness - the latter has no FreudianExcuse, even taking into account the harsher detail of [[spoiler:her father being involved in a pedophilia scandal]]. Cate's past is similar, but she took a better path.

** If you've played Left4Dead, listen to Cate's voice. The same VA later played Zoey, and she's using the same voice.

* HilariousInHindsight - Bruno is [[{{TeamFortress2}} Sniper]] and the mimes are [[{{TeamFortress2}} Heavy and Demoman]]. The art style and humor could have easily inspired TeamFortress2.

** Curiously, at first there seems to be a RetCon, since [[spoiler:you assume Volkov's condition is due to his fall in the icy pit]] near the end of the first episode, apparently ignoring the very last scene of the same game with him [[spoiler:in perfect shape, meeting the Director.]] You also might end up assuming that his first meeting with King Pierre as well as a letter you can find towards the end of the second episode, explaining he got injured in a stupid accident ''while on vacation'', is a justification he gives to cover his failure. Then, at the end of Contract J.A.C.K. you find out that ''it's all true''.

** Curiously, at first there seems to be a RetCon, since [[spoiler:you assume Volkov's condition is due to his fall in the icy pit]] near the end of the first episode, apparently ignoring the very last scene of the same game with him [[spoiler:in perfect shape, meeting the Director.]] You also might end up assuming that a letter you can find towards the end of the second episode, explaining he got injured in a stupid accident ''while on vacation'', is a justification he gives to cover his failure. Then, at the end of Contract J.A.C.K. you find out that ''it's all true''.

* CrowningMomentOfFunny - Many, but one overheard exchange early in the game sets the tone.
-->'''Street Merchant:''' You look like you need a monkey.
-->'''HARM Agent:''' Excuse me?
-->'''Street Merchant:''' I have a very fine monkey for you. Only twenty dollars, American.
-->'''HARM Agent:''' Sorry, I don't want a monkey.
-->'''Street Merchant:''' What do you mean?
-->'''HARM Agent:''' I don't want a monkey!
-->'''Street Merchant:''' Why not?
-->'''HARM Agent:''' Because I don't like monkeys, now get that filthy beast away from me!
-->'''Street Merchant:''' Are you insulting my monkey?
-->'''HARM Agent:''' I'm sure it's a perfectly excellent monkey, but I don't want it. Now please leave, I'm very busy.
-->'''Street Merchant:''' Ten dollars.
-->'''HARM Agent:''' No! I wouldn't want the dreadful thing even if it were free!
-->'''Street Merchant:''' Free? You want my children to starve?
-->'''HARM Agent:''' If they're hungry, I suggest you feed them the monkey.
-->'''Street Merchant:''' This is a valuable monkey! My wife would kill me if she knew I was offering it to you so cheap.
-->'''HARM Agent:''' You don't seem to understand, '''''I DON'T WANT A MONKEY!'''''
-->'''Street Merchant:''' Infidel.
** The ending of the airplane mission where you survive falling off said plane by stealing a Mook's parachute on the way down:
--->'''Helpless Mook''': ''[Falling towards a barn]'' Please be full of hay! Please be full of hay! Please be full of...''[CRASH!]''
*** When Dr. Schenker later encounters Cate and asks how she survived jumping off a plane without a parachute she [[DeadpanSnarker deadpans]] "Oh, a gentleman lent me his parachute on the way down. It was very nice of him".
** "That's not Cottage Cheese, that's Potato Salad!"