James Bond has a long history in video games, but his quality missions are far fewer and farther between. I’m happy to report that 007 First Light can join the ranks of successful outings, offering a new and original take on the character that is both fresh and rooted in a deep understanding of the man and the fiction. While the game mostly features enjoyable interactive ideas, its mechanics occasionally threaten to dampen the excellent cinematic flow. But even then, the charm of this spy thriller carries it forward with a can’t-put-down quality that Bond movie makers would be wise to learn from. In this origin story, we witness Bond’s rise into his vaunted numerical designation from the relative beginning. Laying that storytelling groundwork, along with a hefty selection of player skills, takes time and makes the opening hours feel elongated.…