A Fresh Take on the 007 Universe

Though it isn't the first to tell an original story, 007 First Light is IO's very own take on Ian Fleming's iconic spy himself. With a new leading man in Patrick Gibson, and a story that takes 007 back to the age of 26, when he's still serving in the military sans any ties to MI6, it's a natural on‑ramp for people who may not be familiar with Bond or who have been waiting since 2021's No Time to Die for the next reboot. This is a fresh start, and the team makes it their own.

The Young 007 Experience Redefines Loyalty and Lethal Skill

In First Light, the 007 we meet is younger than ever, and this invites a more stubborn, mistake‑prone version of the character, whom I quickly found myself interested in. Recruited to MI6's soon‑to‑be‑rebooted 00 program, 007 can't catch a break, making enemies of his fellow recruits and his irritable supervisor, John Greenway, played by The Walking Dead's Lennie James, who shines in his newfound role in the 007 universe.

Before long, 007 is on assignment, using his tricks of social engineering and stealth to infiltrate a lavish hotel, where the agency believes a disgruntled ex‑00 agent is plotting something. While this plot thread initially sounds a bit too much like Skyfall, it quickly finds its own path forward, eventually erasing my concerns that the 20‑hour story would lean too much on things I've already seen.

Key Features

  • Bluff mechanics let you charm guards into granting access.
  • Melee combat emphasizes fluid dodges and counter‑strikes.
  • Dynamic environments react to your throws, creating chain reactions.
  • Disguise system mirrors the approach used in Hitman, with occasional swaps.