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007 First Light game earns 88 Metacritic score, praised by critics

The new James Bond game, "007 First Light," has received strong critical reviews, achieving an 88 Metacritic score on both PS5 and PC. Developed by IO Interactive, the game explores a younger James Bond and has been praised for its action, charm, and technical execution. This release coincides with Amazon's upcoming reboot of the Bond film franchise, directed by Denis Villeneuve. AI

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007 First Light game earns 88 Metacritic score, praised by critics

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Paul Tassi, Senior Contributor ·

    The ‘007 First Light’ Metacritic Review Score Is In

    007 First Light reviews are in, which has landed it a stellar Metacritic score, one of the best in 2026 so far.