00:00007 First Light is undoubtedly the most ambitious video game in IO Interactive's history.
00:05It's far wider in cinematic scale than the Hitman series, and more foundationally solid
00:09than other studio side quests like Kane and Lynch and Mini Ninjas.
00:13If you're willing to disconnect GoldenEye 007 from 30 years of nostalgia, there's a
00:17compelling argument to be made for First Light being the best of the James Bond games.
00:21Not to mention a step above other spy thrillers operating without the license, Alpha Protocol
00:25and the operative no one lives forever.
00:27Featuring excellently balanced spy activities and sublime open-ended mission sections, 007
00:33First Light is a true spy thriller in game form.
00:36However, boss battles are dull, melee can be a bit stiff, and blockbuster moments can feel
00:40too linear.
00:41007 First Light is Bond's best game yet, thanks to smart design decisions that make for a
00:46well-rounded spy thriller.
00:47Merging together moments of blockbuster spectacle with slower paced stealth, it understands the
00:51appeal of spycraft and is able to deliver the fantasy in ways no other game can.
00:55Starring a young James Bond, this origin story can sometimes feel like just a beginning,
01:00but what a way for this spy's career to kick off.
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