007 First Light review: young Bond proves himself worthy of the name

IO Interactive’s 007 First Light reimagines James Bond as a 26-year-old Royal Navy aircrewman pulled into MI6’s double-O training after a mission goes wrong.

The review praises its cast and story, with Patrick Gibson leading a Bond that feels strongly shaped by the Daniel Craig-era films.

Gameplay mixes Hitman-style systems with Uncharted-like spectacle, but the heavy reliance on quick-time events is seen as a drawback.

Overall, the game is framed as a promising reset for Bond video games and a strong modern take on the franchise.