007 First Light
Most streamers rate 007 First Light worth playing.
7 streamer verdicts· Released 2026-05-27Streamer Verdicts
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IO Interactive's James Bond outing looks like a strong fusion of Hitman's open-ended sandbox stealth with a slicker, more fluid Bond fantasy — social charm, dialogue bluffs, Q gadgets, and a satisfying counter-heavy melee system reminiscent of Batman Arkham. It blends guided cinematic sections with smaller Hitman-style sandbox areas and a 'license to kill' twist that constrains combat to fit the character. The big unknown remains whether the slick-looking shooting and social flow feel as good to play as they look.
IGN's review clip scores 007 First Light a 9/10 — the best James Bond game since GoldenEye. Praises unhurried, immersive world-building, Hitman-like level design mixing linear and sandbox areas, satisfying combat rhythm, excellent writing and impeccable music.
A highly enjoyable spy adventure with one of the best tutorials in recent memory, presented as a cinematic training montage that makes it feel like a new Bond film. The Hitman-team pedigree shows in detailed, believable environments and freedom to approach objectives multiple ways, helped by clever social mechanics like the bluff system and gritty, physics-driven melee. It plays more linear and surface-level than Hitman, leaning Uncharted-like, but strong performances and a likable new Bond carry it.
A stellar adaptation of the James Bond fantasy that successfully blends action-adventure gameplay with stealth mechanics. Excellent cast, compelling narrative, and impressive technical presentation make this a must-play experience.
Brody praises 007 First Light as a strong Bond game that excels both as a spy thriller and action title, with excellent casting of Patrick Gibson as the new Bond.
007 First Light successfully establishes a fresh vision for James Bond with strong characterization and storytelling, excelling in sandbox missions with cinematic globe-trotting adventure. While marred by weak driving mechanics and some technical performance issues, IO Interactive's new take on the iconic spy makes an accomplished start.
A solid first entry into the franchise with impressive production values and engaging fist fights, but held back by weak story, repetitive sections, and overly restrictive stealth mechanics that don't match Hitman's freedom.
About
- Released
- 2026-05-27
- Genre
- Adventure
Creator Mentions · 20
MrMattyPlays😐 mixed
“Matty describes 007 First Light as a mixed bag with more good than bad. The combat system is excellent and the story has great presentation, but the game is let down by an underwhelming villain, repetitive stealth segments, and performance issues even on high-end hardware. He sees great potential for future installments in the franchise.”
WatchSecond Wind👍 positive
“A solid James Bond game that successfully blends Hitman-style stealth with action set pieces. The stealth and combat mechanics work well and capture the spirit of Bond, though the plot is somewhat predictable and overstays its welcome.”
WatchSkill Up👍 positive
“IO Interactive delivered a strong Bond adventure that captures the essence of the franchise, with excellent combat and characters, though the opening act missteps and some spycraft elements feel underbaked. Overall a recommended experience for Bond fans.”
WatchWorth A Buy😐 mixed
“IO Interactive's Bond origin story is a poor, handholding-heavy stealth game with terrible story, cringy dialogue, broken AI, and mind-numbingly simplistic combat. Completely lacks the spirit of James Bond.”
WatchZangado Games😐 mixed
“A divisive Bond game with solid Hitman-style stealth gameplay and good presentation, but marred by performance issues and dated graphics. Worth trying, though the reviewer personally would wait for a sale.”
WatchtheRadBrad😐 mixed
“TheRadBrad considers this one of the best story-driven games he's played in a long time, ranking it as his second favorite game of the year behind Requiem. He praises the well-executed blend of stealth, action, and narrative that delivers an experience on par with premium titles like Uncharted and Hitman.”
Watch- LLuke Stephens😐 mixed
“Luke absolutely loved 007 First Light, calling it exactly what he hoped it would be — a perfect hybrid of Hitman and Uncharted that feels like a refreshing PS4-era narrative adventure with modern tech advancements.”
Watch - JJake Baldino😐 mixed
“Jake is incredibly entertained by 007 First Light, praising its authentic Bond feel, satisfying stealth and combat mechanics, and smooth gameplay. While it has some flaws like weak driving and a disappointing final boss, he found it to be a solid, well-paced adventure that captures the essence of the James Bond franchise and plans to rank it high on his game of the year list.”
Watch - GGmanLives😐 mixed
“IO Interactive has successfully revitalized the James Bond game franchise with 007 First Light, delivering the best Bond game in decades with exceptional stealth mechanics, immersive sim-like gameplay, and strong narrative, though combat remains generic and the iconic Bond theme is notably underutilized throughout.”
Watch - MMortismal Gaming👍 positive
“A fun espionage action-adventure with Hitman-style level design and satisfying stealth/combat options, though early gadgets feel mediocre and level progression is somewhat linear. The creator has enjoyed poking at the game's mechanics and systems in the opening hours.”
Watch - GGamingBolt😐 mixed
“A fantastic Bond game that understands its source material and delivers excellent stealth-action gameplay with compelling storytelling, stunning visuals, and strong production values. Despite minor gripes with controls and enemy AI, the game confidently establishes itself as a strong franchise origin story.”
Watch - LLegacy Gaming😐 mixed
“IO Interactive has captured the essence of what makes Bond Bond, delivering a 20-hour origin story that handles the character's development with immense care. While minor mechanics like driving and cover system need polish, the heart of the experience is a grounded, gritty, and witty look at a beloved character.”
Watch - 깐깐😐 mixed
“A well-crafted cinematic spy action game that excels at linear, narrative-driven gameplay with refined controls and pure entertainment value. Despite lacking the freedom of the Hitman series and having minor localization issues, it successfully captures the essence of James Bond with stylish espionage mechanics and maintains the franchise's sensual appeal.”
Watch - SSheshounet😐 mixed
“A visually polished and engaging James Bond prequel with a well-executed story, but hampered by an unnecessarily long introduction and overly scripted, linear gameplay that lacks the freedom found in comparable spy games like Hitman. The creator enjoyed it overall but felt it could have been significantly better with more open-ended design and French localization.”
Watch - Qquaz9👍 positive
“A well-crafted spy action game that successfully blends cinematic storytelling with streamlined stealth and combat mechanics. While the tactical simulation mode is underdeveloped, the story campaign offers engaging gameplay with good pacing and plenty of Bond fan-service.”
Watch - BBigfryTV👍 positive
“BigFry found 007 First Light to be a delightful surprise with excellent gameplay, pacing, and writing that blends Hitman stealth mechanics with Uncharted-style action. However, the game is hampered by last-minute Denuvo DRM implementation and intrusive live-service design that locks progression behind online servers, though the game itself delivers a well-crafted 10-15 hour experience.”
Watch - いいちごうのゲームビート😐 mixed
“An exceptionally well-crafted James Bond origin story with outstanding presentation, immersive storytelling, and well-designed stealth-action gameplay. The MI6 training sequence and character development are among the best implementations of these elements in recent games.”
Watch - NNautilus😐 mixed
“An extremely competent spy game that excels at delivering action, stealth, and improvisation with cinematic narrative flair. The game rewards experimentation and offers multiple approaches to objectives through strategic gameplay freedom.”
Watch - MMeriStation😐 mixed
“The best third-person James Bond game that successfully captures the character's origin story with strong narrative progression, character arc development, and compelling gameplay that sets a high bar for the franchise.”
Watch - DDost Kayaoğlu😐 mixed
“An excellent revival of the James Bond cinematic action-adventure formula that successfully delivers what the creator missed from Uncharted games. Despite poor boss design and some underwhelming setpieces, the combat mechanics with environmental interactions and overall experience make it a standout title.”
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