Slappers Only

Lore & Background

The game's standard weapon set—from the silenced PP7 to the devastating proximity mines—could lead to lopsided matches where one player dominated with a powerful gun. In response, players began agreeing to a 'slappers only' rule, forcing everyone to rely on the game's melee attack, a simple slap that could kill in one hit if timed correctly. This self-imposed restriction leveled the playing field, emphasizing positioning, timing, and unpredictability over firepower.

In Their Own Story

The facility's dim corridors echoed with the slap of bare feet on concrete and the occasional grunt of impact. Four agents had sworn by the old rule: no guns, no mines, just fists. He sidestepped, pivoted, and delivered a crisp slap to her back—a perfect one-hit kill that sent her ragdolling across the floor. A moment later, a retaliatory slap from behind sent him spinning into the darkness, his own character crumpling with a satisfying thud. The next round began with laughter, accusations of cheap shots, and a new plan to corner the traitor in the vents.

Reader's Guide

To activate it, select 'Slappers Only' from the weapon set options in the multiplayer menu before starting a match. In this mode, each player's character performs a quick, close-range slap that kills an opponent in one hit, regardless of health settings. The slap has a short range and a brief recovery time, making it essential to close distance and time the strike carefully—a mistimed lunge leaves you wide open for a counter-slap. This mode matters because it strips away the game's usual tactical depth—stealth, aiming, and weapon choice—and replaces it with pure, frantic melee combat. It forces players to rely on map knowledge, movement prediction, and split-second reactions. Slappers Only is especially popular for its humor and accessibility; even players unfamiliar with GoldenEye's complex controls can jump in and compete on equal footing, as no one can rely on superior aim or weapon knowledge.

Did You Know?

• To activate Slappers Only, select it from the weapon set options in the multiplayer menu before starting a match.
• In Slappers Only mode, each player's character performs a quick, close-range slap that kills an opponent in one hit, regardless of health settings.
• The slap has a short range and a brief recovery time, making timing and distance critical.
• Slappers Only is especially popular for its humor and accessibility, allowing even players unfamiliar with GoldenEye's complex controls to compete on equal footing.