007 First Light Notes

007 First Light Notes A breath of fresh air—for the game industry, IO, me, and Bond himself. A stylish, confident, slick first outing that will usher in a new era of Bond video games. Earn the number indeed. WarningSpoilers below! Stats Started Playing: 6/7/26 Beat: 6/17/26 Total Playtime: 14~ hours Legacy The beginning of a brand new era of Bond video games to be sure after the Activision hiatus. A welcome new beginning to be sure, especially when the films are also in a lull. Overall I did not except such a lengthy build up of character and early training. It’s a good surprise. And the game keeps going. Rich, full in a way I did not anticipate or expect. IO brought their game. Absolutely nailed the Bond world and aesthetic. An art of escalation worthy of the IP and medium. Graphics/Performance Only one mode on PS5 Pro. Mark Cerny’s dream. Very well done character design. Bond’s character model in particular. Gameplay Very much Hitman-lite, which is absolutely the right approach for…