The story begins immediately after the death of Vesper Lynd, with James Bond pursuing the mysterious organization Quantum, which is behind international conspiracies. The player takes on the role of Bond and travels to locations such as Venice, Bolivia, Montenegro, and Austria, facing enemies, gathering information, and preventing terrorist actions. The gameplay on PS2 is third-person, featuring stealth mechanics, hand-to-hand combat, and gadget use, while the narrative closely follows the cinematic scenes with voice acting and cutscenes.