Marco Risch from the YouTube channel Nerdkultur has reviewed the new game about James Bond, First Light, and believes that the new 007 could become a highlight off the silver screen.
Who is Marco Risch? Since 2015, he has been running the YouTube channel Nerdkultur, where he delves into criticisms, analyses, news, and interviews related to films and series.
Additionally, he discusses topics from pop culture weekly with his colleague Yves Arievich on the Podcast Nerd & Kultur. Both the YouTube channel and the podcast are part of the Webedia network, which also includes MeinMMO.
In his new video, Marco shares his experiences from the play event of the upcoming 007 game James Bond: First Light. The film expert is particularly impressed by the new protagonist, who stands out from his predecessors.
A True 007
What does Marco say about the new Bond? The game introduces a new version of the beloved character, instead of taking an actor from the films as a model. Games like Golden Eye or Legends have done just that in the past.
According to Marco, the game Bond, portrayed by Patrick Gibson, makes a good impression. Although he can’t give a final assessment after the three-hour play session, he believes that the developers at IO Interactive have found their own approach to the character.
Patrick Gibson’s version would feel like a mixture of Bond influences, but would also have something unique. For one, at 31, Patrick Gibson is the youngest actor to portray the character. Sean Connery was 32 during his first appearance in Dr. No.
The game would stay closer to the original novels and tell the story from the beginnings of the character. Bond is not yet the one we know from the older films. According to Marco, the distinctive humor and casual one-liners known from the films can already be found in the early missions.
If Bond finds himself in a precarious situation, he can use a bluff mechanic to talk his way out with a quick quip. Regarding the characterization, Marco sees similarities to Daniel Craig’s Bond. Patrick Gibson would embody the character with ease and confidence – he is perfect for a new generation of fans.
Familiar, Yet New
Does the game fit with the films? According to Marco, certain elements in the game are similar to those in the films. It starts with the intro song, composed by David Arnold. He has been responsible for five Bond soundtracks so far, and his style would complement First Light well.
The marketing, which includes expensive watches and cars, would be similar to that in cinema. Overall, Marco is impressed by the cinematic presentation of the game and its main character. One can tell that IO Interactive has previously worked on the Hitman series, but there are also clear influences from Uncharted.
Overall, First Light is much more of a classic Bond game than other titles in the franchise were. Marco is curious to see how the world will receive the new 007. He himself is excited – that a game can achieve such a thing, he did not expect. MeinMMO editor Niko is also looking forward to the title: The new game about James Bond looks like Hitman, changes the most important detail, which could make it really good for me
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