Sacred Symbols+, Episode 521 | First Light Review Discussion and Spoilercast (Patreon)

Jason here, guest host of this 007 First Light spoilercast; the gang at LSM was kind enough to let me step into the hosting role to lead this discussion as a massive James Bond fan. Joining me are Chris Ray Gun, Dustin Furman (in his final LSM appearance), and Ben Smith, a fellow Bond enthusiast. Since its release, the title has received near-universal acclaim from critics and players alike, while IO has been rewarded with stellar sales numbers out of the gate. It does an excellent job of capturing James Bond in a variety of ways, in addition to just being a damn good video game from front to back. We dive into everything that makes it all work so well, from the impeccable gunplay to the fresh take on a Bond origin story, the moments of freedom, and so, so much more. I also force everyone into playing some silly trivia… This is a chunky one, but there’s so much to cover. I appreciate the guys for the opportunity to do this, and I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did recording it. I also never got my usual plug, so if you want to follow me online, your best bet will be on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jaysofdoom.bsky.social