007 First Light review - a flowing thriller that blends occasional sandboxy spying into an exotic rollercoaster ride
007 First Light is a new action game that combines elements of the Hitman series with a unique James Bond twist. Players navigate a luxurious resort in Vietnam, utilizing gadgets and stealth to complete missions. The game emphasizes a blend of action and strategy, offering a fresh take on the iconic spy character.
- ▪The game was developed and published by IO Interactive and released on May 26, 2026.
- ▪Players assume the role of James Bond, who uses various gadgets to navigate missions.
- ▪The gameplay features a mix of action set pieces and infiltration sequences.
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| Original publisher | Rock Paper Shotgun |
| Canonical URL | https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/007-first-light-review-a-flowing-thriller-that-blends-occasional-sandboxy-spying-into-exotic-rollercoaster-ride |
| Publication time | Sat, 30 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-30T09:12:09.024Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-30T09:12:09.024Z |
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Home Reviews 007 First Light 007 First Light review - a flowing thriller that blends occasional sandboxy spying into an exotic rollercoaster ride Live and let die from an incredibly powerful kick to the face Image credit: Rock Paper Shotgun / IO Interactive <img alt="Mark Warren avatar" src="https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/T024V68U9-U060C9DUEVA-a6939267abe2-512.jpg?width=2048&height=2048&fit=bounds&quality=85&format=jpg&auto=webp" style="aspect-ratio: 1" width="512" height="512" > Review by Mark Warren Senior Staff Writer Published on May 30, 2026 Follow 007 First Light 007 First Light review A thoroughly enjoyable action romp built on the foundations of Hitman, but closer in spirit to Indiana Jones and the Great Circle.
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