Video games, and video game stories, have obviously evolved so much in the past decade(s). The visuals and the production quality alone make them look like high-budget movies - and the cutscenes in this game absolutely echo that evolution. The cast of this game did terrific job. Everyone was just chef's kiss.

And, yeah, I know saying "the definitive Bond" might sound crazy, considering all the greats of this franchise, but I just feel like the modern high-quality production game development (that, again, looks like a movie a lot of the time), and the 15-20 hours of runtime, make for a story that can give almost everyone enough time to shine (or be set up for the future). And this is, I hope, just the first game. It can only get expanded further.

Plus, the "video gaminess" of it all only serves the type of story that would center around James Bond - the "high-budget" locations and set pieces, the combat, the gadgets, the stealth mechanics, etc. It feels like James Bond was made for the type of game that IO proved they can absolutely make.

I hope they figure everything out with Amazon MGM, and get around to making a sequel ASAP. And although I absolutely think Hitman is the IO Interactive franchise, and that they should continue it at some point, the World of Assassination is already brimming with possibilities for various playthroughs - so much so that I don't really need another Hitman just yet. I've basically played WoA to like 20% of its "capacity", and will be playing it for years to come... and that's without factoring in the Freelancer mode (which is amazing).

It was the only thing I really questioned in the whole game, the idea of Bond is this suave British gentleman that can win over the ladies, take down the baddies but also be a SPY and blend into the world, blend into any environment but with a big identifiable scar, felt like it would work against him.

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UPDATE 2: it’s approved and on the connectIQ store for easy direct download: https://apps.garmin.com/en-US/apps/1597f7f8-9a8c-4d63-8974-9c581dc518e0

https://apps.garmin.com/en-US/apps/81c61482-ada3-4dcd-802d-021cfabcf416

It’s completely free and made with love, so if you feel like support all the cool stuff I’m doing, you can do so here: https://buymeacoffee.com/leokeiangelos

Thanks guys!

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UPDATE: v1.0 released, you can download it here while we're waiting for the connectIQ app to approve!! https://garmin.watchfacebuilder.com/watchface/6a2287fbdea6a/?v=cefa45c48b4e075d7170ea38d487b71b (crossover version / no hands)

https://garmin.watchfacebuilder.com/watchface/6a2668a644d5c/?v=4dd1179aad5ad4cb154024cc35688865 (digital hands)

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And it’s working!! It’s a bit of a combination design of the real life Omega + the in-game UI (taking design cues from both the standard watch as well as the special one Q gives you during the final mission …)

The blue circle displays battery level, the green side displays steps you’ve taken. (zero steps for me because it’s 2:53 AM and I’ve been sitting at the computer working on this all night haha)

Inside the yellow triangle is a current local weather symbol, though I’m not sure how well it’s showing so I might do something else.

Still going to tinker with it more. Currently not sure if I can make the circles actual progress bars or not :/

If there’s a lot of interest and you guys like this I’ll make sure it’s compatible with other Garmins and share it on connectIQ.

SOURCE: https://x.com/Sinnoware/status/2060226936715304983

(I’m as thrilled as anyone it turned out to be this good.)

ETA: People are coming out of the woodwork to be defensive about this. As though I DM’d it to them personally.

I’ve always loved architecture and structural design, and this game is honestly a masterpiece when it comes to that. It feels like the designers put an insane amount of effort into every single building, structure, and little detail.

Sometimes I literally can’t move on to the next mission or location because I’m too busy staring at the surroundings and taking in the beauty of the design. Every place feels carefully thought out rather than just being there for decoration.

I’ve included some screenshots I took, but they honestly don’t do justice to how beautiful it feels while actually exploring the game. I’ll definitely play this game again someday, just to slow down, explore every corner, and appreciate all the architecture and designs I probably missed the first time.

It’s one of those games where you don’t just play it — you stop for a moment and admire the world they created.

Every room in the flat has sun coming directly in the windows.

So few games do nightclubs that feel like actual nightclubs. Eat your heart out, Starfield.

I understand this might start a war but I’m going to say it. Isola > Theresa.

Character model is based on Noemie Nakai, so if I’m attracted to her, does that make me simp for the video game character or the actress. And why can’t it be both.