The spy game drought is officially over. After a long hiatus following the critical and commercial failure of 007 Legends in 2012, Bond fans finally have something to celebrate with 007 First Light launching on Steam tomorrow, May 27. Hitman developer IO Interactive has pulled off what many thought impossible: creating a James Bond game that actually feels like James Bond.
Early previews suggest that none of the previous 007 games have managed to capture the experience of a full Bond adventure quite like this, and the game is now being discussed as a possible Game of the Year contender. The secret to this success lies in IO’s unique blend of their Hitman DNA with cinematic blockbuster action. The campaign clocks in at roughly 20 hours, offering player freedom to go silent or loud, use gadgets to infiltrate, or bluff your way past guards.
Preview coverage indicates the game is shaping up to be phenomenal, taking everything IO has learned from years of creating Hitman games and putting together the pieces that make sense for a James Bond experience. With a Tactical Simulation mode promising additional replayability beyond the main story, this could be the Bond game fans have been waiting 14 years for.
Are you ready to earn the number? What playstyle will you choose when 007 First Light drops tomorrow?
