007 First Light is the best Bond game ever made — sorry, GoldenEye
007 First Light is hailed as the best James Bond video game in nearly 30 years, offering a captivating single-player campaign. The game combines thrilling action-adventure elements with a gripping story, making it appealing to both longtime fans and newcomers. With a young Bond portrayed by Patrick Gibson, it modernizes the franchise while retaining its classic essence.
- ▪007 First Light is a third-person action-adventure game set to release on May 27, 2026.
- ▪The game features a young James Bond, voiced and motion-captured by Patrick Gibson.
- ▪Its campaign spans 15 hours and takes players to diverse locations around the world.
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Tom's Guide Verdict 007 First Light is the finest James Bond video game in nearly 30 years. Its cinematic single-player campaign is remarkable, offering a gripping, quintessentially Bond story, packaged together with some of the best action-adventure set pieces I’ve ever experienced. Whether you’re a longtime Bond fan or a newcomer, 007 First Light is unmissable. Check Amazon Check Best Buy Pros +Nails the James Bond tone +Thrilling blockbuster moments +Patrick Gibson is a great 007 +Engaging and gripping story +Open levels are a blast Cons -Some awkward cutscene transitions Best picks for you The best Xbox Series X games — our top picks The best PS5 games in 2025 The best Mac games to play right now Why you can trust Tom's Guide Our writers and editors spend hours analyzing and reviewing…
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