007 From Russia With Love is based on the 1963 film starring Sean Connery as James Bond. He is sent to Istanbul to acquire the Russian decoder machine known as the Lektor from a (supposedly) defecting Russian agent by the name of Tatiana Romanova. However, the Russians have no knowledge of this plan because it is a trap for James Bond created by the criminal organization known as Octopus. It is up to James Bond to seize the device and confront the dangerous assassin Red Grant and the ruthless Rosa Klebb.
The gameplay in 007 From Russia With Love involves shooting enemies, using stealth or hand-to-hand combat, and utilizing gadgets like the laser watch or remote-controlled helicopter. The player can also participate in driving sequences or use a jet pack to navigate through levels. Certain actions are rewarded with bonus points, which can be used to unlock bonus content, such as making-of videos or new levels, or upgrade weapons and gadgets.