007 First Light is like a James Bond movie in the best way possible

Source: The Verge

The James Bond franchise is nothing if not a spectacle: aside from the explosions and gun fights, even its calmer moments are dripping in the pomp and glamour of elite ostentation and luxury locales. Bond, however, has always been an odd mascot for the espionage profession, which ordinarily operates under silence and shadows.

With 007 First Light, an origin story from Hitman developer IO Interactive, that spectacle rivals any of Bond’s cinematic adventures. Across roughly 20 hours of gameplay, the breathtaking spectacle punctuated one of my favorite action games in years, delivering exhilarating combat and an incredible variety of missions.

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