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What players say
Why the number is what it is: aspect mentions counted across 387 sampled Steam reviews (333 positive / 54 negative), recent and most-helpful. Plain keyword counting, fully reproducible; nothing here is written by a machine.
What positive reviews talk about
- Story & writing38% mention it
- Combat14% mention it
- Visuals & art13% mention it
- World & exploration6% mention it
What negative reviews complain about
- Story & writing48% mention it
- World & exploration24% mention it
- Visuals & art20% mention it
- Combat19% mention it
- Grind & repetition17% mention it
Satisfaction by hours played
Same score, different games: see how sentiment holds up the longer people play.
Under 5h
88%
26 reviews
5-15h
76%
76 reviews
15-40h
89%
259 reviews
40-100h
79%
24 reviews
Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 87 | 200 |
| Creator reviews (1 tracked) | – | 85 | 2 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 91% | 86 | 1000 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 87 | 750 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 89% | 82 | 194 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Aug 28, 2026) · 128 reviews sampled · 194 total reviews in window · weighted 92.5 up / 12 down · computed 1h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (224)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 80
“Whilst the action sequences are a bit much, everything else is incredibly well crafted and will ensure you have a brilliant time discovering the origins of the most famous British spy of all time.”
read full review ↗ - 85
“007: First Light is a high quality experience that easily supplants GoldenEye 64 as the quintessential Bond game. Delivering every required component of the classic spy series and delivering a truly relevant storyline, it’s the very picture of what one might call a romp. Now that the origin tale’s out of the way, I’m very much looking forward to seeing more from this particular take on James Bond. ”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Is 007 First Light a good James Bond story? Absolutely. But is it a good game? Of course it is. It’s a great blend of stealth and action with a very cinematic story that could easily fit into the main movie series. IOI really gets the character and the universe, and I hope they get the chance to make a sequel despite the obvious hints in the game.”
read full review ↗ - 55
“007 First Light has the look, sound and occasional swagger of a Bond adventure, but once you start poking at its systems, the illusion quickly falls apart.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“007 First Light is the perfect return of the world’s most famous secret agent, delivering an adventure worthy of the Bond legacy. Backed by excellent performances across its cast, the game excels at balancing thrilling action, explosive set pieces, and a compelling narrative that explores the origins of a young James Bond while immersing players in the shadowy world of espionage. IO Interactive has successfully leveraged its experience with the HITMAN franchise to create a Bond universe that feels both authentic and refreshingly original. More than just another adaptation, 007 First Light marks the beginning of a new era for the franchise and stands as the most significant Bond game since GoldenEye 007. Whether you’re a lifelong James Bond fan or simply enjoy sandbox-style stealth and espionage games with richly designed open-ended levels, 007 First Light deserves a place on your must-play list.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Despite minor flaws, the Danes have created a very vibrant, charming, and damn impressive game - 20 hours of it pass like a single moment. 007 First Light is a true summer blockbuster from the world of video games. And that's a compliment.”
read full review ↗ - 86
“007: First Light is not only a great new interpretation of James Bond but a great game in general. While the combat of the game doesn't do much new, the incredibly engaging stealth segments and the near endless replay ability of this title will keep the attention of any gamer for the rest of the year. Do not miss out on this great spy title.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“A vibrant, captivating action game that features spy thrills, spectacular shootouts, fierce fights, chases - basically everything you'd expect from a James Bond game.”
read full review ↗ - 60
“But being a highly trained super-spy should feel more intricate than being Nathan Drake does, and every time that First Light tries to be that, it feels half-hearted.”
read full review ↗ - 95
“007 First Light isn’t just another run-of-the-mill game. It’s a 100% immersive, highly cinematic, and unexpectedly human experience that knows exactly how to captivate players from the very first minute. Personally, I was completely swept away by this ride. It offers a brilliantly written story, likable characters, a genius soundtrack, and flawless gameplay with minimal flaws. If you’re currently looking for an immersive adventure crafted with first-class care, this is a bull’s-eye. An exceptional game that proves that, after all, anything is possible with care.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“IO Interactive has built something truly their own: a Bond game with genuine creative ambition, applying everything Hitman taught them about spy sandboxes with intelligence and restraint. If this is the first chapter of a new 007 saga, the wait for the next one has already begun.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“IOI has done a fabulous job at making a great action-adventure game that just so happens to be wrapped up in James Bond clothing, and all that is expected of it.”
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Patch history
- Game Update 1.1.1Aug 28, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Update #1: Behind Enemy LinesJul 24, 2026
- Game Update 1.0.6Jun 26, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Game Update 1.0.5Jun 15, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Game Update 1.0.4Jun 11, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- 2.7 Million Copies soldJun 9, 2026
- Game Update 1.0.3Jun 4, 2026
- Game Update 1.0.2Jun 2, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- 007 First Light - 1.5 Million copies soldMay 28, 2026
- Game Update 1.0.1May 28, 2026significant · resets scoring window
- Turkish Language UpdateFeb 20, 2026
- Brazilian Portuguese Language UpdateOct 16, 2025