007 First Light

One of the best espionage action games I've played this year. IO Interactive proved they were the right studio for the Bond franchise Their experience with the Hitman series translates perfectly into 007, with stealth and sandbox gameplay that lets you tackle missions however you want. The game has everything I expect from a James Bond story, Hollywood-esque action, globe-trotting missions, political conspiracies, plot twists, a bit of romance, and all the high-tech gadgets you'd hope to see. My biggest complaint is the AI. It can be pretty dumb at times and occasionally ruins the immersion (but i only played at normal difficulty). There are also a few puzzle sections that drag on longer than they should. That said, these issues never outweighed the fun for me. 007 First Light is a confident first outing for IO's take on James Bond. It's polished, packed with memorable story, and captures the feeling of being 007 better than I expected. If you've been waiting for a proper Bond game, this one is well worth your time.

I wasn’t really expecting anything, since I’m not exactly a Bond fan. I generally like IO’s games, but I was really worried that this one might turn out to be clunky and a bit wooden. That said, the game was a pleasant surprise. I finished it on Steam in 17 hours. Surprisingly, the game turned out to be an excellent and dynamic adventure that kept me entertained for several evenings-something I haven’t had in a long time-and I’m damn glad there are more games like this coming out. It features some solid shootouts, choreographed sequences, cutscenes, and even elements of social stealth. They’ve obviously borrowed a lot from the latest Hitman games. Naturally, everything’s been streamlined and simplified, but I’d say that’s for the best. The combat, surprisingly, is excellent. It’s very tactile-the hits feel satisfying-and there are standard strikes as well as grapples, parries, running strikes, environmental attacks, and more. At first, I didn’t like the shooting, but then I got into it and it started to feel quite enjoyable. The graphics aren’t exactly top-notch, but they’re nice. The locations are quite complex and cool. The main characters are well-designed and animated, but the NPCs in the locations are pretty wooden. On the downside The AI is dumb. I have to admit, it was really obvious in some places. I could literally run right in front of someone’s face in a restricted area, and they wouldn’t do a thing to me. The plot leaves a very mixed impression. On the one hand, everything here is pretty much by the book-it’s a pure spy action flick, just like Bond has always been. It’s spectacular, beautiful, and doesn’t drag on. On the other hand, there are plenty of downright dumb and strange plot decisions here as well. The game’s structure is pretty uneven. I mean, I went through the tutorial and the training mission, checked the walkthrough to see where I was, and it turned out I was already a third of the way through the game. Also, the further we progress through the missions, the more slapdash the exploration part becomes. It’s as if they threw it in at the beginning as a cool gimmick, but then started regretting it themselves. Conclusion Despite the flaws-which every game has-this is an excellent linear adventure that will keep you entertained for a few evenings. Plus, it’s very affordable by today’s standards. I’d give it an 8 out of 10. + Enjoyable and dynamic combat + Good variety of locations + Fun gameplay situations +There are fun and enjoyable story moments +The locations are beautifully and pleasantly designed -Clumsy AI -The game’s structure and the quality of certain elements aren’t entirely consistent -The story includes some strange and illogical plot twists

👍 Recommended IO Interactive really nailed the Bond feeling. The mix of stealth, action, gadgets, and cinematic moments keeps the game exciting from start to finish. The story is engaging, the visuals are gorgeous, and the soundtrack fits perfectly. It isn't as open-ended as Hitman, but it delivers a fantastic James Bond adventure that's definitely worth playing.