- Publisher: Square Enix
- Release Date: Mar 11, 2016
- Also On: PlayStation 4, Xbox One
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Oct 19, 2016The 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.
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Mar 16, 2016In 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.
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Mar 10, 2016Skip 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.
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Mar 10, 2016With 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.
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Mar 14, 2016Hitman, 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.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 65 out of 217
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Mixed: 21 out of 217
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Negative: 131 out of 217
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