Hitman 2: Silent Assassin

 PC
Hitman 2: Silent Assassin Image
Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews What's this?

User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 547 Ratings

Your Score
0 out of 10
Rate this:
  • 10
  • 9
  • 8
  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • Summary: As a retired assassin, forced back into action by treason, pick up contracts in exotic locations around the globe: Sicily, St. Petersburg, Japan, Malaysia, and India. Operate in a non-linear world where the outcome of your actions and proficiency as a hitman are measured on a balance betweenAs a retired assassin, forced back into action by treason, pick up contracts in exotic locations around the globe: Sicily, St. Petersburg, Japan, Malaysia, and India. Operate in a non-linear world where the outcome of your actions and proficiency as a hitman are measured on a balance between stealth and aggression. Stalk and eliminate your targets up close and personal, in either 1st or 3rd person perspectives. Execute your assignments with a diverse arsenal of equipment, from armor-piercing sniper rifles and explosives to chloroform and poison darts. Acquire and carry weapons and tools from mission to mission through an enhanced inventory and save-game system. [Eidos Interactive]… Expand
Buy Now
Buy on

Trailer

Play Sound
Please enter your birth date to watch this video:
You are not allowed to view this material at this time.
Hitman 2: Silent Assassin Movie 5

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. PC Gameworld
    95
    More freedom, more options, and the same intense gameplay of the original. The sequel is much more forgiving on gamers than its predecessor, but the gameplay still remains as addicting as ever.
  2. GamePro
    90
    If stealthy, strategic action intrigues you, Hitman 2 is a blast.
  3. Computer Gaming World
    90
    IO Interactive has fixed almost every flaw for Hitman 2; the result is an almost perfect blend of action and stealth. [Jan 2003, p113]
    All this publication's reviews
  4. PC Gamer
    86
    The most impressive aspect of the game is the engine itself. [Holiday 2002, p.86]
    All this publication's reviews
  5. Games Radar
    86
    Challenging, cerebral, and maddening. Hitman 2 keeps you coming back but there just aren't enough saves in the game. [PC Format]
  6. Game Over Online
    84
    A game that can either be very good or suck abysmally, depending on how you chose to play it.
  7. Armchair Empire
    80
    So despite being an excellent sequel to a solid first installment, I believe Silent Assassin to be a better game than "Codename 47," but I think many fans will always love the first game best, as I do.

See all 20 Critic Reviews

User Reviews

Write a Review
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 66
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 66
  3. Negative: 10 out of 66
  1. SeanD.
    Dec 28, 2007
    10
    Truly the game of 2002, fixes all the problems from the first game and adds to it too. So many ways to complete missions makes this a game Truly the game of 2002, fixes all the problems from the first game and adds to it too. So many ways to complete missions makes this a game never to be put down!… Expand
  2. Uarabei
    Feb 21, 2022
    10
    In the second part, we improved everything that was good in the second part and added a lot of new things. And the game turned out reallyIn the second part, we improved everything that was good in the second part and added a lot of new things. And the game turned out really cool.

    Atmospheric levels, amazing storyline. The mission in St. Petersburg is still in my memory.

    I remember how I wanted to complete each mission to the maximum rank, and this made me replay the game several times on different difficulties.

    God, how cool was that.    … Expand
  4. faizanali
    Mar 31, 2014
    10
    Hitman 2 is arguably the best stealth game that has ever released, forget the big titles such as MGS or anything like that. I'm not going toHitman 2 is arguably the best stealth game that has ever released, forget the big titles such as MGS or anything like that. I'm not going to say much about the graphics as they are dated now. Although, they were remarkable when this game first released. I'll add that the foliage physics are now absent from this iteration that were previously found in Hitman: Codename 47. I also like how ballistics work in the game, it's unique. The level design, for it's time, is phenomenal. Such is the case with the storyline. It kept me immersed throughout my playthrough. The environments are enormous this time. And they're filled with NPCs, that may be civilians or enemies, so you won't get bored just wandering around.

    The animations, however, are a bit clunky. But, again, taking into account its release date, it seems fair. Besides, it's nothing that would keep you from stop playing. I really, really loved sniping in the game. Some may say that the game is "hard". But that's just casuals whining how they can't move the mouse properly. The game's difficulty is realistic when played at expert, the AI becomes even more clever. At professional difficulty the game becomes frustratingly hard, you'd have to be a pro to achieve a silent assassin rating in that! Also the **** that say the voice acting is bad don't know what voice acting really is. David Bateson's voice is **** incredible, even more than Chris Formage's from GTA SA.
    Overall the game is a must-buy for all you stealth lovers.    … Expand
  5. MoneyMaker101
    Jan 29, 2015
    9
    The atmosphere in this game is phenomenal.It gives you dark mood and it makes you feel like an ultimate assassin.Music is AMAZING in this gameThe atmosphere in this game is phenomenal.It gives you dark mood and it makes you feel like an ultimate assassin.Music is AMAZING in this game and it's one of things why this it's legendary.I definitely suggest this game!… Expand
  6. Torgall
    Dec 12, 2020
    8
    This is the first game with Agent 47 I played and at the time it made really good impression. I liked the different ways to achieve the same goal.
  7. Mr_Nobody34
    Jan 14, 2022
    7
    Ratings for the time period it came out
    Story : 8
    Gameplay : 8 Graphics : 10 Fun Factor : 8 Environment interaction : 3 Sound effects :    Ratings for the time period it came out
    Story : 8
    Gameplay : 8
    Graphics : 10
    Fun Factor : 8
    Environment interaction : 3
    Sound effects : 8
    Overall Immersion : 8
    There's no such thing as a perfect game    … Expand
  8. CiobanuS,
    Jul 4, 2007
    0
    Childish. Why didnt they call it The Ma...ix? You can dodge bullets and see them coming? Come on!

See all 66 User Reviews

Trailers

Awards & Rankings

19
#19 Best PC Game of 2002
9
#9 Most Discussed PC Game of 2002
20
#20 Most Shared PC Game of 2002

Current PC Games

Full List »
8.8 ALFA: Antiterror
8.3 Stellar Tactics
6.7 Mon Bazou
All Current Games »