Hitman
Sep 01, 2020 6 years ago
Hitman is a stealth game and the sixth mainline entry in the Hitman franchise, serving as the first installment of the World of Assassination trilogy. Players control the genetically engineered assassin Agent 47 from a third-person perspective as he carries out contract killings across large, open-ended sandbox levels set in locations around the globe including Paris, Italy, Morocco, Bangkok, Colorado, and Japan. Each level presents numerous approaches to eliminating targets, from disguises and environmental manipulation to staged accidents and direct confrontation. The game features a classless system where players unlock new tools, starting locations, and gear by completing challenges. Originally released episodically, the game was later delisted from standalone sale in 2023 when IO Interactive consolidated the trilogy under a single package titled Hitman: World of Assassination.
What it’s like
Hitman: World of Assassination delivers a meticulously crafted sandbox experience where you embody Agent 47, the world’s most lethal assassin. The premise revolves around executing high-profile contracts across diverse, sprawling locations like Parisian salons and Moroccan markets, but the true focus is on the 'how' rather than the 'what'. You are empowered with complete freedom of approach, utilizing disguises, environmental hazards, and staged accidents to eliminate targets without detection. The tone is a blend of cold professionalism and dark satire, wrapped in stunning visual fidelity and atmospheric sound design that brings each locale to life. Structurally, it functions as a complex puzzle box; success relies on observation, patience, and creative problem-solving rather than reflexive combat. The game excels in depth and replayability, offering countless ways to solve each scenario, making the slow-burn tension of infiltration and execution its defining strength.
Strong in Exploration / WorldGameplay / MechanicsProgression / ReplayabilitySystems Depth / Build VarietyVisuals / ArtAtmosphere / MoodAudio / MusicDifficulty / ChallengePacingPolish / PerformanceSimulation / ManagementWriting / Dialogue
Keep in mind The narrative is secondary to gameplay; players seeking a traditional plot-driven campaign may find the story missions dry or disconnected from the sandbox freedom. · Combat is intentionally weak and discouraged; those who prefer direct, action-heavy confrontation will likely find the stealth mechanics frustrating.
AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from ign.com, pcgamer.com, metacritic.com, eneba.com, kotaku.com, youtube.com.
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Releases
| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Worldwide | Full release | Mar 11, 201610 years ago |
| PlayStation 4 | Worldwide | Full release | Mar 11, 201610 years ago |
| Xbox One | Worldwide | Full release | Mar 11, 201610 years ago |
| Linux | Worldwide | Full release | Feb 16, 20179 years ago |
| Mac | Worldwide | Full release | Jun 21, 20179 years ago |
| Google Stadia | Worldwide | Full release | Sep 01, 20206 years ago |
