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Shooter, Adventure, Action, Stealth
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007 First Light is a thrilling espionage action-adventure game from IO Interactive. Players follow James Bond as a young, resourceful, and sometimes reckless recruit in MI6's training program and discover an origin story of the world's most famous spy.
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Plot-driven, clear, epic and richly built.
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PC, Xbox, PlayStation 5; IO InteractiveThe stealth masters behind Hitman go loud for this game about Bond’s brilliant beginnings
Tom's GuideRory MellonMay 20265/5 stars007 First Light is the finest James Bond video game in nearly 30 years. Its cinematic single-player campaign is remarkable, offering a gripping, quintessentially Bond story, packaged together with some of the best action-adventure set pieces I've ever experienced. Whether you're a longtime Bond fan or a newcomer, 007 First Light is unmissable. Check Amazon Check Best Buy
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GuardianMatthew CastleMay 20265/5 starsThe stealth masters behind Hitman go loud for this game about Bond's brilliant beginnings
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VGCJordan MiddlerMay 20265/5 stars007 First Light might just be the best James Bond game ever. The way IOI has translated the Bond fantasy into a 14-hour globetrotting epic is masterful. It's a game full of spectacle, humour, action, and romance. Everything James Bond should be. New Bond owners Amazon must ensure this franchise continues.
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IGDB rating 8.1/10 from 187 ratings.
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Slant MagazineJustin ClarkJun 20263/5 starsBut being a highly trained super-spy should feel more intricate than being Nathan Drake does, and every time that First Light tries to be that, it feels half-hearted.
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PC GamerJoshua WolensMay 202665/100IO's take on the Bond-iverse shines, but not enough to compensate for the very familiar game around it.
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