“007 First Light” is the latest game from IO Interactive, telling the story of how James Bond became the secret agent known worldwide through books and movies. In this game, you’ll explore exotic places, take on various villains, use impressive gadgets, and jump into intense gunfights.
Mixing the open-ended gameplay of Hitman with the action and adventure style of Uncharted, “007 First Light” offers a straightforward but highly fun experience from beginning to end. However, at a price of $70, it can be hard to decide whether to buy a new game right when it releases. If you’re wondering what kind of content “007 First Light” offers and how long it takes to finish, here’s what you need to know.
### How Long Does It Take To Beat?
If you’re only interested in the main story, it will take around 12 to 14 hours depending on your skill. Your speed can vary more if you choose a higher difficulty level like Purist, which is the hardest setting. This mode makes enemies tougher and requires more precise combat skills.
Most players will likely finish the campaign in about 15 hours or less on normal difficulty. As you progress, unlocks like the TacSim mode become available. This mode functions as a challenge replay, where you complete specific objectives in combat and stealth scenarios to improve your score. Doing well here grants new cosmetics, gear, and weapons for continued play. It’s a fun way to keep busy if you enjoy the game’s stealth and combat parts.
### How Long Does It Take To 100%?
There are two ways to get all the achievements in “007 First Light.” If you’re only going for the trophies, it will add about 4 to 5 extra hours. Collecting all trophies isn’t too difficult; many can be earned in one playthrough, especially if you follow guides for finding collectibles.
The other way involves completing all challenges, including TacSim challenges and special actions during fights. These are relatively simple but will take around 10 to 15 more hours. Each level has optional challenges, like taking alternate routes or causing specific events, which aren’t needed for trophies but are necessary if you want to fully complete the game.
### How Many Chapters Are There?
“007 First Light” has 17 main chapters. Their lengths can vary from just a few minutes to about 15-20 minutes, depending on how much you explore. You can return to any chapter or sub-chapter through the main menu if you want to replay certain parts without spoiling the story.
Here is the list of main chapter titles:
1. Against The Odds
2. In His Majesty’s Secret Service
3. The Needle’s Eye
4. The Heart Of The Matter
5. A New Home
6. A Night Out
7. A Matter Of Considerable Delicacy
8. All The Time In The World
9. Out Of The Ashes
10. The Past Never Dies
11. Uninvited
12. Knightfall
13. Going Old School
14. Time To Die
15. Man Of The Hour
16. Wave Of The Future
17. For England
This provides a solid overview of the game’s length, content, and structure, helping you decide if it’s worth your time.
