Over 3 Hours With 007 First Light: A Bond Game That’s A Ton Of Fun Despite Playing It Safe

An early hands-on preview of IO Interactive’s 007 First Light found about 3.5 hours of gameplay to be highly polished.

Combat, stealth, traversal, and spy storytelling all looked strong, even if the design choices felt fairly conservative.

The build suggests a familiar but entertaining Bond experience, with the studio leaning on proven mechanics and high production values.

The preview makes the game an important test of IO Interactive’s ability to turn James Bond into a standout interactive franchise.