I played the game on high settings with my RTX 4060 PC, and the performance generally stayed between 60-70 FPS. I never lost any smoothness; on the contrary, I was met with a visual feast in every single chapter. One of the strongest aspects of this game is definitely its visuals, and it delivers it flawlessly—I am saying this with absolute confidence. However, I know that the game isn't very well-optimized for lower-end graphics cards. Therefore, I highly recommend checking out some performance reviews and benchmark videos before jumping in.

The gameplay is exceptionally strong and fun. To be honest, most of the stealth mechanics are quite basic and easy to understand, but that is exactly what makes them so appealing. Nobody can truly enjoy a overly complicated stealth game, or at least casual players can't. Yet, this simplicity is what actually gives the mechanics their depth. You encounter optional scenarios to complete a mission, make choices between them, and shape your playstyle accordingly. Through Bond's Q Watch menu, you can shoot tranquilizer darts or motion-sensor mines at a target, hack almost anything electronic, or trigger a magnetic EMP blast. These are just the most basic ones—you should play and see the rest for yourself. Of course, not everything revolves around the Q Watch; there are plenty of other mechanics. For example, want to trap a target in a room? Just sabotage the door they entered, break the handle, and make sure they can't get out. If they don't have an alternative exit, you can just forget about them. Still, make sure not to be seen, because if you get caught, close-quarters combat kicks in. Think about how dull, boring, and tedious fighting could be in this kind of game. But what does 007 First Light do? It completely throws those worries away and entertains us with great hand-to-hand combat.

Actually, the moves you can perform are somewhat limited and there aren't too many animations. However, environmental interaction is where the real fun lies. Slamming a target into a bookshelf, a medieval knight's armor, a computer server, or a simple iron railing—and then completely neutralizing them with ◼ + ✖ when they are stunned—is incredibly satisfying. On top of that, I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw the unforgettable characters like M, Greenway, Monroe, Cressida, and Moneypenny, along with a villain who actually has a clear goal and knows exactly what he wants to be. My only minor complaint is that the villain enters the story a bit late. Other than that, I couldn't find a single flaw.