Few developers understand the art of digital espionage quite like IO Interactive. After proving their mastery over stealth and tactical freedom with the incredible Hitman series, taking on MI6's most famous operative felt like a match made in gaming heaven – and 007 First Light delivered in every way possible!
Instead of rehashing iconic movie plots we already know by heart, the game crafts a fresh, captivating origin story, letting us watch a younger, less refined James Bond fight his way toward earning that legendary double-O status.
It is easily one of the finest action-thrillers we have seen in years, striking the perfect balance between cinematic flair and gadget-fueled tactical gameplay. But for players who prefer executing undercover missions on the go, IO Interactive just handed us an upgrade straight from Q Branch.
Upgrading the License to Game Anywhere
While 007 First Light was already accessible on handheld hardware, it initially launched carrying Valve’s yellow “Playable” badge on Steam Deck. It was decent enough for a quick session on the couch, sure, but it still demanded a fair bit of manual tweaking in the settings menu to maintain solid frame rates when the explosive action got...
