Licence to thrill: could 007 First Light be the best Bond game since GoldenEye?
Summary
The new video game 007 First Light, developed by IO Interactive, offers a fresh take on the James Bond character, focusing on his early career. The game mixes stealth and action gameplay similar to Hitman, with major fight and chase scenes, aiming to appeal to modern audiences. Critics noted some guided gameplay and a talkative Bond actor, but the game is seen as a potential revival of Bond in the gaming world.Key Facts
- 007 First Light is developed by IO Interactive, known for the Hitman series.
- The game follows a young James Bond during his first mission as a double-0 agent.
- Gameplay includes stealth sections, large shootouts, chase scenes, and gadgets.
- Some players found the action too guided, similar to other story-driven games like Uncharted.
- Patrick Gibson voices Bond but some reviewers found his portrayal overly eager and chatty.
- Previous Bond games struggled to capture the full style and charisma of the movies.
- 007 First Light aims to give players freedom in how to play Bond, including using charm or fighting.
- Amazon owns the Bond franchise and chose this game as its first major new Bond project.
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