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007 First Light Review Roundup

Last verified: May 29, 2026

Mission context

Mission context: where this file fits

007 First Light mixes campaign routes, gadget problem-solving, safe codes, and mission blockers. This page keeps the quick answer tied to the in-game location so you can jump back into the route without losing context.

Release
May 27, 2026
Format
Story campaign, gadgets, TacSim
Official checks
IOI FAQ
Sources checked against IOI and PlayStation.

IO Interactive's James Bond origin story landed as the studio's highest-rated game to date, with many outlets naming it the best Bond game since GoldenEye. Aggregate scores move as more reviews post, so treat the numbers below as a snapshot.

Scores by outlet

Outlet Score Verdict
IGN 9 / 10 “The best Bond game I’ve ever played.”
GameSpot 8 / 10 Repurposes what works but isn’t afraid to reimagine or ditch the rest.
Polygon No score (positive) “Incredibly shiny, well-polished” — hard to argue it isn’t the best Bond game ever.
Game Informer Positive “A new and original take… both fresh and rooted in a deep understanding.”
Eurogamer 4 / 5 A confident, cinematic origin story for a new Bond.
Metro 9 / 10 IO Interactive delivers the Bond game fans have wanted.
A note on scores
Metacritic (87 (Generally Favorable, PS5)) and OpenCritic (88 (“Mighty”, ~99% recommend)) figures are as of 2026-05-29 and will drift as more reviews are counted. Polygon doesn't use numeric scores; some outlets had not posted a scored review at the time of writing.

The critical consensus

Praise: a confident, original origin story; a strong lead performance from Patrick Gibson; and a high level of cinematic polish. Criticism: launch-day bugs and crashes (largely addressed by patch 1.0.1), some pacing issues, and underwhelming driving sections.

Frequently asked questions

Is 007 First Light good? +
Yes — it reviewed very well, sitting around 87–88 on Metacritic/OpenCritic. Many critics call it the best James Bond game in years, praising the story, lead performance, and polish.
What is the 007 First Light Metacritic score? +
Around 87 (Generally Favorable, PS5) as of 2026-05-29. Aggregate scores shift as more reviews post.
What do critics dislike? +
The most common criticisms are launch-day bugs and crashes (largely addressed by patch 1.0.1), some pacing issues, and weak driving segments.
Is it the best Bond game ever? +
Several outlets argue it's the best Bond game since GoldenEye — or the best ever. It's IO Interactive's highest-rated game to date.

Sources checked 2026-05-29: OpenCritic — 007 First Light, Metacritic — 007 First Light, PC Gamer — review roundup.

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