007 First Light review – a triumphant James Bond game made by obsessive fans
007 First Light is a new James Bond game developed by IO Interactive, known for their Hitman series. The game explores Bond's early days as a trainee, blending linear storytelling with action and stealth elements. Players experience cinematic moments while engaging in combat and using gadgets, creating a fresh take on the iconic character.
- ▪The game features young Bond in his pre-00 days, showcasing his training and character development.
- ▪IO Interactive successfully combines linear storytelling with action and stealth gameplay.
- ▪Players navigate through various cinematic moments, including dramatic level reveals and training montages.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 32 hours. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: centre. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ 007 First Light is the best Bond game ever made — sorry, GoldenEye — Tom's Guide
- ▪ 007 First Light reviews call the spy thriller one of the best Bond games ever made — TechSpot
- ▪ 007 First Light review roundup: the best James Bond game since GoldenEye — Polygon
- ▪ First 13 Minutes Of James Bond’s 007 First Light Officially Released, And, Erk — Kotaku
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Bond, in his pre-00 days … 007 First Light. Illustration: IO Interactive A/SView image in fullscreenBond, in his pre-00 days … 007 First Light. Illustration: IO Interactive A/SGamesReview007 First Light review – a triumphant James Bond game made by obsessive fansPC, Xbox, PlayStation 5; IO InteractiveThe stealth masters behind Hitman go loud for this game about Bond’s brilliant beginningsMatthew CastleTue 26 May 2026 08.00 EDTLast modified on Tue 26 May 2026 08.02 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleGiven that we’ve not had a great James Bond video game in decades – or any Bond film at all in five years – there’s a lot of pressure on 007 First Light to reinvigorate a British cinematic hero. But developer IO Interactive has been auditioning for this role for some time.
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