Hitman - Intro Pack

 PC
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 17
  3. Negative: 1 out of 17
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  1. Ragequit.gr
    Mar 19, 2016
    74
    With the latest installment, Mr.47 is back in his original and true form. For everyone who was looking for the sequel to Blood Money, this is it, if you can get past the rough always-online component that affects the single player experience and leaves a bad taste.
  2. Stevivor
    Jun 23, 2016
    70
    Hitman seems to be having more and more issues with each passing episode — at least on PC — which is a shame considering how much potential it had. Here’s hoping that with three episodes still remaining, Hitman finds its feet again and slays its way into our hearts.
  3. Riot Pixels
    Apr 4, 2016
    70
    It would have been more honest to call this release a “Preview” or “Early Access” while the developers listen to feedback on several controversial gameplay features, add new levels, fix bugs and deal with server outages. It is easy to get annoyed at all these problems because they spoil a good game.
  5. M3
    Mar 14, 2016
    70
    We will have to wait and see if Hitman's episodic format will turn out to be a successful approach. Right now the experience seems somewhat abrupt. But what´s really important here is that the gameplay is a step in the right direction with a creativity, freedom and fair difficulty comparable to some of the series' greatest moments.
  6. Meristation
    Mar 10, 2016
    70
    Hitman aims to be the ultimate Hitman game but fails to deliver a good experience to the user due to many technical issues and a business model that is difficult to fit in the industry.
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  1. Kotaku
    Oct 19, 2016
    The first episode of Hitman is a very strong start, and it’s a return to form for a series that some were worried had begun to wander.
  2. PC Games
    Mar 16, 2016
    In the first release of the episodic Hitman-game you got access to the prologue and the first story mission. The sandbox-design of the levels is great and offers tons of variations how to fulfill your contracts – just like in Blood Money. In addition you can play the live events (escalation, contracts, illusive targets). Though there are just two locations available within the first release, it can be very repetitive after some time. Gameplay is well done, but technical issues like glitches, minor bugs and performance drops can be frustrating.
  3. PCWorld
    Mar 10, 2016
    Skip it for now if you’re just looking to one-and-done each level, but if you were hoping for a sandbox experience? You’ve got one.
  5. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Mar 10, 2016
    With all of that said, technical issues aside, it’s a relief to be playing a Hitman game that is built around the idea of social stealth. The execution may be flawed but it’s aiming in the right direction and the disguise system, which now tips you off when a particularly canny NPC is able to look past your clothes and see the face of a stranger, is as good as it’s ever been.
  6. Wired
    Mar 14, 2016
    Hitman, the franchise, has always been known for elaborate assassinations and long missions that flow beautifully from one moment to the next. And it’s wonderful to see the subtitle-free sequel keep to that tradition. This is only the first of several planned episodes, but one with an emotional rollercoaster with enough depth and challenge to last some time.

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#68 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
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#2 Most Shared PC Game of 2016

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User Score
3.9

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 217 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 65 out of 217
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 217
  3. Negative: 131 out of 217
  1. Dan_F
    Mar 11, 2016
    0
    Doesn't support screen resolution above 1920x1080, for many people graphics settings are locked to low or medium, I couldn't confirm thatDoesn't support screen resolution above 1920x1080, for many people graphics settings are locked to low or medium, I couldn't confirm that because when I saw that it didn't support my monitor resolution (1440p) I filed for a refund on steam… Full Review »
  2. caesarzx
    Mar 12, 2016
    2
    Prepaid for full experience three months ago and now you give me this must-be-online one-mission **** Square Enix, a worse Ubisoft, withPrepaid for full experience three months ago and now you give me this must-be-online one-mission **** Square Enix, a worse Ubisoft, with disguise. Neat job, 47.… Full Review »
  3. Nanoflex
    Mar 14, 2016
    3
    The fact that they think one mission constitutes an episode is absolutely ridiculous , I personally would expect a 10 mission campaign forThe fact that they think one mission constitutes an episode is absolutely ridiculous , I personally would expect a 10 mission campaign for every episode. Already refunded do they want us to play one mission 300 times over and over !!!… Full Review »
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