Summary
007 First Lightis one of the most anticipated games right now. IO Interactive’s work on theWorld of Assassinationtrilogy impressed many fans, who love the action-stealth gameplay of these titles. It showed that this developer is perfect for a James Bond game, and will allow the iconic agent to show off both his espionage and fighting skills with the developer’s expertise.
Information surrounding this game is lean right now, but there are enough tidbits to keep fans engaged. Here’s what players can expect when they pick up this game starring the famous spy.
8Depicts James Bond’s Origin Story
He Has To Earn His 00 Moniker
James Bond is iconic, but fans have never seenhis rise to becoming the efficient 007. IO Interactive promises to give fans the opportunity to see how this agent became one of the greatest MI7 operatives of all time. The game depicts a young and inexperienced James Bond, who must earn the trust of the operators hiring him to become a 00 agent. He isn’t even called 007 in this game, which should make it clear that he’s far from the suave agent that everyone knows and loves.
In The Same Vein As The World Of Assassination Trilogy
TheWorld of Assassinationtrilogy was clearly a source of pride for IO Interactive. Against all the odds, they managed to craft their version ofwhat aHitmangame should look likeand regenerated fan interest in an IP that had grown stale in the eyes of some. WithFirst Light, IO Interactive aims to do the same for the James Bond IP. They plan to release a trilogy of games that will supposedly cover the first three cases Bond ever worked on, which is an ambitious yet worthy goal to build up to.
6The Antagonist Is A Rogue Agent
009 Is A Master Manipulator
There are barely any details revealed about the villain ofFirst Light. The minor pieces of information have stated that Bond’s enemy will be a rogue agent who’s always one step ahead of him. This, coupled with the phrase labeling 009 as a master manipulator, is a major hint that this MI7 agent will be the villain of this game. Fans can’t help but wonder how a green James Bond will be able to overpower a smart, seasoned agent, but perhaps this trial by fire is what will prove him worthy of earning the 007 moniker.
5Players Will Drive Iconic Vehicles
From Porsches To Speedboats And Everything In Between
The iconic Porsche that Bond drives got major screen time inFirst Light’s reveal trailer. Hopefully, IO Interactive will nail the vehicle physics and let fans enjoy some fun chase sequences that James Bond is known for. A speedboat was also show at one point, which could make for another great vehicle that players can mess around with. All of this points towards a promising title that will pay homage to the best James Bond action sequences.
4Missions Can Be Replayed With Modifiers
Enhances Level Replayability
A huge part of the newHitmangames was letting players challenge themselves by replaying levels and figuring out alternate ways to kill their target. It seems that this design approach will carry over toLast Lighttoo.
The website for this game suggests that the game’s many bombastic levels will be replayable with additional modifiers. Allowing players to alter the challenge of each level is a great way to satisfy the itch players will have of pushing this game’s mechanics, given how solid the action-stealth gameplay promises to be in IO’s capable hands.
3Players Will Have Access To Several Nifty Gadgets
The Classic Bond Staple Should Spice Up The Gameplay
AnyBondgame would be incompletewithout his iconic gadgets. From motorbikes with additional oomph to a watch that fires a laser, it seems thatFirst Lightwill do justice to MI7’s gadgets and then some. This will do a great job of spicing up both stealth and combat in this title. Hopefully, the gadgets will be creative enough to encourage players to use them over and over again instead of just sticking to their firearms.
2Other Iconic Bond Characters Will Appear
M, Q, & Moneypenny Will Help Shape James Bond Into The Agent He’ll Become
Since this title is poised to be a James Bond origin story, it seems right that the people who help him operate as an efficient agent will also get an introduction of their own. This includes M, Q, and the lovable Moneypenny. James Bond shares a mutually beneficial rapport with these characters, and fans can’t help but be interested in seeing how these MI7 membershelp Bond become the ultimate agent. It promises to make the story more riveting than ever, if executed properly.
1The Classic Ian Fleming Novels Will Serve As An Inspiration
Bond’s Look Makes This Clear
It should be clear that007 First Light’s version of James Bond doesn’t take inspiration from any existing movies. It is an origin story after all, and IO Interactive has decided to go to the drawing board and do their research by checking out Ian Fleming’s iconic novels about this spy. From the moment fans saw the scar on Bond’s cheek, it was clear that this developer was paying a ton of attention toFleming’s original vision of this character. After all, the sketch he chose as an ideal look for James Bond’s face also had a small scar on his cheek.
