007 First Light perfectly balances cinematic Bond action with Hitman's signature sandbox freedom

A hands-on preview of 007 First Light covers three early levels: a tutorial, a stealth practice area, and a museum mission.

The game appears to mix linear Bond set pieces with smaller sandbox sections, giving players multiple ways to approach objectives.

Preview impressions say the combat is stylish and the levels encourage experimentation without becoming overly open-ended.

The result suggests IO Interactive may have found a strong formula for a Bond game that balances cinematic storytelling with Hitman-style freedom.