

Generally speaking, spies aren’t sent out to wipe out hundreds of enemy forces like a one-person army. The latter is a far cry from the run-and-gun antics we’re used to seeing in Hollywood, but it’s also more grounded in reality. Novels like Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy present spies as intellectual masterminds who quietly collect intelligence and fight with knowledge.ĭaniel Craig as James Bond in No Time to Die. The other version is a bit less glorified. These characters wear fancy tuxedos, shoot guns with impossible accuracy, and are ridiculously attractive. In one corner, you have the modem James Bond archetype, who’s a glorified superhero. There are generally two kinds of spies in popular media. It’s a genius little system that turns the players into a master of disguise and puts a greater emphasis on deception. Stealing different outfits allows Agent 47 to deceive characters around each map and gain access to restricted areas. In the Hitman games, players are able to knock out various non-playable characters and steal the clothing right off their back. Many of Hitman 3’s ideas feel like a perfect match for Bond, but there’s one in particular that could help make the upcoming title standout: the disguises. In many ways, the Hitman games almost feel like an audition tape for a Bond title, showing how much deeper spy gameplay can be than what gaming usually offers.


The studio is hard at work on a new James Bond game, which will be the first since 2012’s 007 Legends.Ĭonsidering the developer’s stealth-action chops, IOI is a natural fit for 007. The Danish developer just released Hitman 3 to rave reviews (with a few launch issues), but its next project is even more exciting. IO Interactive’s mission is only just beginning.
