007 First Light first impressions from a former Hitman speedrunner — a totally different beast (but in a good way)
007 First Light offers a fresh take on the stealth genre by blending elements of Hitman, Uncharted, and cover-based shooters, creating a forward-moving Bond experience that prioritizes momentum over puzzle-like level design. Despite initial expectations from a former Hitman speedrunner, the game diverges from open-ended sandbox gameplay in favor of a more cinematic, story-driven structure. The result is a dynamic and immersive James Bond game that captures the essence of a blockbuster film.
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Gaming 007 First Light first impressions from a former Hitman speedrunner — a totally different beast (but in a good way) Hands-On By Jason England published 30 April 2026 The name's Bond... When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future) Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Hitman: World of Assassination is one of the greatest stealth games ever made, and when I saw IO Interactive get the gig to make 007 First Light, it felt like a match made in heaven.Don’t get me wrong, I knew this wasn’t going to be a copy + paste of Agent 47’s formula.
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