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007 First Light Reviewed: Does IO Interactive's Bond Live Up to the Hype?
IO Interactive trades its silent assassin for a secret agent in a suit. 007 First Light builds on solid foundations inherited from the World of Assassination trilogy, but can it convince demanding players that Bond belongs at this studio? We put the game through its paces on PS5 and PC, from Nairobi surveillance to Hong Kong confrontations, to tell you whether this spy gamble pays off or crumbles under the weight of expectations.
007 First Light Preview: IO Interactive Finally Shows Its Hand, and It's Solid
Less than a month before launch, IO Interactive finally let journalists play 007 First Light for over three hours. First takeaway: the studio clearly knows what it's doing with Bond. The formula is accessible, readable, effective — perhaps a bit too cautious in places, but the foundation is there. Here's what stood out from this preview that raises as many questions as it answers.
007 First Light: IO Interactive Reveals Its Assassin Sandbox — And It's Ambitious
IO Interactive isn't recycling its Hitman playbook: 007 First Light shapes up as a complete overhaul of the spy sandbox, with gameplay mechanics built around a young, impulsive Bond—still learning the ropes. Infiltration, hand-to-hand combat, gadgets, freedom of approach—everything seems in place. But between a polished trailer and a game that delivers on its promises, there's a gap only launch day will close. A close look at what IO is showing, and what it's still holding back.