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Series X|S / Switch 2 / PC / PS5 - 5/27/2026
Earn the Number. 007 First Light is a thrilling espionage action-adventure game from IO Interactive. Follow James Bond as a young, resourceful, and sometimes reckless recruit in MI6's training programme, and discover an origin story of the world’s most famous spy.
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Critic average
88
Average of 85 scored external reviews.
User average
90
Average of 1 saved user rating.
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Critic avg
88
85 scored reviews
Total coverage
85
All coverage currently scored
Score range
55–100
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Signal shape
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Score range is 31+ points
The critic average is 88 across 85 scored reviews, with a 45-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
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Showing 51-60 of 85 matching critic reviews. 85 total critic reviews. Page 6 of 9.
007 First Light Review — IO Interactive Ends a 14-Year Bond Drought With a Near-Total Triumph
Published 5/26/2026
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85
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Read original007 First Light Review - The Beginning of a Legend
Published 5/26/2026
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95
+7 vs critic avg
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Read original007 First Light Review: On His Majesty's Secret Service
Published 5/26/2026
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90
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Read original007 First Light Review
Published 5/26/2026
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98
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Read original007 First Light is a terrific return from the iconic spy
Published 5/26/2026
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80
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Read original007 First Light review
Published 5/26/2026
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90
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Read original007 First Light Review – Youth In Revolt
Published 5/26/2026
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80
-8 vs critic avg
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Read original007 First Light Is Finally The Game That Gets Bond Right
Published 5/26/2026
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90
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Read original007 First Light Review: Move Over GoldenEye, Bond Has a New Masterpiece
Published 5/26/2026
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100
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Read original007: First Light | Review
Published 5/26/2026
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90
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