Hitman: Blood Money

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  1. LysanderS
    Dec 8, 2009
    9
    Only lowered it to a 9 because of the number of graphics glitches, and because each mission plays out in the exact same way each time.Every character has a scripted routine which they follow, and it gets all too repetetive. And as for graphics glitches...*shudders*...the most prominent and annoying one has to be the way the fibre wire goes through every characters' neck when you try Only lowered it to a 9 because of the number of graphics glitches, and because each mission plays out in the exact same way each time.Every character has a scripted routine which they follow, and it gets all too repetetive. And as for graphics glitches...*shudders*...the most prominent and annoying one has to be the way the fibre wire goes through every characters' neck when you try to strangle them. Really ruins the atmosphere. Other than that, fantastic game.… Expand
  2. dakotab
    Dec 6, 2009
    10
    This game is pure epicness all the bugs are gone on the steam version BUY IT1
  3. Daleks
    Jul 2, 2009
    8
    I think that this is fun game, I played it on holiday and then I bought it at home. They did a really great job and it may be a little repetitive after a while but it's great fun.
  4. AlB
    Mar 3, 2009
    5
    This game is excellent,for the first 3 missions. I was having great fun sneaking about and not getting caught and suddenly I'm in a boring snowy place with loads of guards in Christmas hats.Then a boat.....its just too boring.This game might look good,but DON'T buy it.Its a waste of money and im kicking myself for getting it.
  5. DavidB.
    Jan 10, 2008
    10
    Definitely worth playing. It serves as a great example of how games, if handled correctly, can be a perfectly legitimate form of art. It's great as a stealth game but the different styles of playing are great reasons to come back and try it again. It's a hell of a lot of fun, after you've earned a "Silent Assassin" rating, to go back and replay an old mission with a Definitely worth playing. It serves as a great example of how games, if handled correctly, can be a perfectly legitimate form of art. It's great as a stealth game but the different styles of playing are great reasons to come back and try it again. It's a hell of a lot of fun, after you've earned a "Silent Assassin" rating, to go back and replay an old mission with a silenced shotgun. One of the very best games out there, especially if you can pump the visuals up.… Expand
  6. NateC.
    Jan 1, 2008
    10
    One of the greatest games I have played, Its graphics are good and the chalange to kill your target undetected but what i have noticed is that no one has mentioned the ability to actuly steel some ones suit to get to different places. I have heard some people ay that it is a stealth game and so on but it's supossed to be a good action game with some stealth and accurecy in your One of the greatest games I have played, Its graphics are good and the chalange to kill your target undetected but what i have noticed is that no one has mentioned the ability to actuly steel some ones suit to get to different places. I have heard some people ay that it is a stealth game and so on but it's supossed to be a good action game with some stealth and accurecy in your shooting but it covers the out line of an action game with alot of killing in the assasination's and things but what i say is the best is that part where you actuly use your head on you animal side to figure out how you want your client dead. well also when you actuly beat the game you can go back and start over and kill them a different way and kill them in a new way I have done it so can you. now if you like or should i say love action games then try this one this was the first hit man i have tried and I still love it and i decided to mak a review out of It well if you love thinking stealthy assasin games then give it a shot it's worth the money!… Expand
  7. ThomasH.
    Dec 29, 2007
    10
    Tactics and thinking needed to win this game. Hard enoug 4 hardcoreplayers and slow moving 4 beginners. Fine Graphics and super Weapons!
  8. IanH.
    Aug 23, 2007
    10
    One of the best games i've ever played.The sheer numbers of ways you can dispatch a target is just amazing.The interactivity in the environment is awesome.I would definetly recommend this game to anyone,including people that like to just blast through games cuz you can do that too!
  9. NateZ.
    Aug 22, 2007
    9
    The best yet in the hitman series. The presentation is dark and profound, the gameplay challenges you to think and improvise and plan all together. An amazing game from start to finish.
  10. ElieN.
    Aug 12, 2007
    8
    This game is excellent if you can overpass the grafical bugs, the CTD's and other problem... But once you're in game it's very fun and every move that you make can change the whole senario so you need to think before you move and I have yet to see that in other games, except Splinter-Cell.
  11. PaulP.
    Jul 30, 2007
    10
    Too awesome. This game for people who think laterally, infact anyone who complains about this game is just bad at it. Plain and simple.
  12. KaiS.
    Jul 25, 2007
    10
    An incredibly awesome game, a good combination of stealth and action. I'd recommend it to anyone.
  13. maskXIII
    Jul 19, 2007
    10
    BRILLIANT. it has so much depth, strategy, style, and freedom. not to mention dark undertones. one of my favorite games. maybe i'm a physcho, but watching a complex murder plan feels SO satisfying.
  14. NickT.
    Jun 21, 2007
    10
    This game was stunning and amazing. The graphics are great and it's just pure fun!
  15. ChrisB.
    Jun 9, 2007
    9
    Good gameplay, but a bit cryptic at times at what your supposed to do.
  16. JohnH.
    Jun 2, 2007
    9
    I have played every Hitman scenario released so far and it's one of my favorite games. I discovered it as a bundle, got hooked and then I bought the expansion and follow-up. The only slight downside is the graphics, it's good (considering the years of release) but not great. I hope a future release of the series will have the same great game with some updated graphics engine.
  17. ZachP.
    Apr 21, 2007
    10
    Excellent game, but only those with patience and a brain should play. For those that are just looking to shoot things up, you may find the game difficult. For those of you used to playing Splinter Cell, you may find this game to be a little linear. For those of you with an open mind and a little background in the Hitman series, there's plenty of replay value. You can keep going back Excellent game, but only those with patience and a brain should play. For those that are just looking to shoot things up, you may find the game difficult. For those of you used to playing Splinter Cell, you may find this game to be a little linear. For those of you with an open mind and a little background in the Hitman series, there's plenty of replay value. You can keep going back to try a different way to accomplish a mission. There are 2 major ways to accomplish a mission: A sneaky, your-own-way sort of approach, and then there's the cool way: For example, in one level, few players realize this, but the huge chandelier above the theater can be "detached" from it's winch. A carefully timed explosion at the top can cause the chandelier to crush your target, leaving minimal evidence behind. Try it sometime!… Expand
  18. Jonathan
    Apr 7, 2007
    10
    This game is AWESOME! you can do whatever you want here, be a stealthy assassin, or crazy insane guy who kills everything. the Grapics are sweet too. If you like games that take a long time to beat, try putting it on expert or pro, instead of easy, that makes the game much more fun and realistic too so you have to think a bit harder about how to get the job done without anyone noticing you.
  19. TheMagocalHippieKiller
    Nov 29, 2006
    8
    A very impressive game. It requires you to think a bit more than most games, and a truly creative (or potentialy pshycotic killer, such as Hannibal Lectre) will have a blast wtih this. It requires quite a bit of patience in order to get things just right, or you could go crazy and mow everyone down. However, this game has absolutly no replay value, so I suggest that you rent it. However, A very impressive game. It requires you to think a bit more than most games, and a truly creative (or potentialy pshycotic killer, such as Hannibal Lectre) will have a blast wtih this. It requires quite a bit of patience in order to get things just right, or you could go crazy and mow everyone down. However, this game has absolutly no replay value, so I suggest that you rent it. However, when stuck inside for whatever reason, picking up a M4 and terrorizing an opera house or suburb is kinda fun...… Expand
  20. MikE
    Aug 14, 2006
    10
    After being disaapointed with Hitman Contracts, I wasnt sure about this game, But after reading all the positive reviews. I bought this game, and I am VERY impressed with it! WOW! The graphics are amazing! The controls/gameplay is GREAT!! stellar music with sound. Just a great game, I highly recommend it!
  21. Niko
    Aug 11, 2006
    9
    Very good game and i sugest it to everyone because it works well as a firstperson shooter or a stealthy assassin strategy.it would be a 10 out of 10 except for the fact that i beat the game the first night i had it. i'll admit i played it for about 6 hours straight but it was still too short. the ending is very good and i didnt get the secret the first time and had to go back for it.Very good game and i sugest it to everyone because it works well as a firstperson shooter or a stealthy assassin strategy.it would be a 10 out of 10 except for the fact that i beat the game the first night i had it. i'll admit i played it for about 6 hours straight but it was still too short. the ending is very good and i didnt get the secret the first time and had to go back for it. i also sugest you dont buy this game but that you rent it, because of how fast you will beat it. the missions might have a replay value for some people but i just get too bored after i've done everyone about 3 times.… Expand
  22. Rancid
    Aug 9, 2006
    10
    It's just perfect, guys. I really don't know that much good words to talk about.
  23. Shaden
    Aug 7, 2006
    9
    i played the whole hitman series and like it very much because of its cool gameplay, and i sometimes like it being a bad man ! the new game is great, id gave is ten points but i missed a bit more way to kill your victims.
  24. JonC.
    Jul 30, 2006
    7
    i had major fun off this game for a while, but after the game ends, i just stare at it, what a waste of $40-50.
  25. GuG.
    Jul 7, 2006
    10
    This game is my personal pick for game of the year, yes, I actually think it is a better game than Oblivion(definitely second). If you thought previous Hitman games were pretty good or so-so(or even bad) this one is completely different and better in every way. Amazing levels, great (although simple) story, PERFECT music, the customization, and the multiple ways to kill people. In This game is my personal pick for game of the year, yes, I actually think it is a better game than Oblivion(definitely second). If you thought previous Hitman games were pretty good or so-so(or even bad) this one is completely different and better in every way. Amazing levels, great (although simple) story, PERFECT music, the customization, and the multiple ways to kill people. In previous hitman games, it never really felt realistic, even in Contracts were there were multiple methods, there wasnt as many as there should have been. Each level is insanely replayable, so much that I started a new game RIGHT AFTER I beat this. There are some bugs, but they aren't really noticeable and don't get in the way. Oh, and this game has easily the best ending in any game I've ever seen (although you might miss it, you have to do something).… Expand
  26. AdverseEffect
    Jun 30, 2006
    10
    If Elder Scrolls Oblivion is the 2006 RPG Game of the Year, than Hitman: Blood Money is the 2006 Stealth/3rd Person Shooter Game of the Year. This game combines innovative killing methods with multiple possibilities, an open attitude toward playstyles and a great story with a fantastic ending. Whatever you do, don't try to find out what happens, just play the game and see for If Elder Scrolls Oblivion is the 2006 RPG Game of the Year, than Hitman: Blood Money is the 2006 Stealth/3rd Person Shooter Game of the Year. This game combines innovative killing methods with multiple possibilities, an open attitude toward playstyles and a great story with a fantastic ending. Whatever you do, don't try to find out what happens, just play the game and see for yourself. The missions actually get better and better as you go along so if you only play the first few, you're missing out on the best parts of the game. The customization of weapons and the variety of ways to kill make this the first Hitman title I won't immediately uninstall once I've beaten it.… Expand
  27. AS
    Jun 23, 2006
    9
    In short, If you have not bought this game yet, do it immediately. If not GOTY this is for sure the game of the Summer
  28. Bobbobbo
    Jun 19, 2006
    10
    The best game I have ever played.
  29. CLeitch
    Jun 13, 2006
    9
    Awesome game, on par with contracts for its time and well above the other two. Although the graphics changes were rather minimal, with a high dynamic range filter and nicer water and clothing effects, they still managed to polish up mighty fine. If they could just venture away from "get the person into a private room and kill them " approach for every mission like they did in the oprah Awesome game, on par with contracts for its time and well above the other two. Although the graphics changes were rather minimal, with a high dynamic range filter and nicer water and clothing effects, they still managed to polish up mighty fine. If they could just venture away from "get the person into a private room and kill them " approach for every mission like they did in the oprah house mission this would be a 10 out of 10 effort for sure. As a side note, i give the ending 1110, most games end crap, this end is very very awesome =P, leaves me craving hitman 5! Great game, on par with oblivion for best game of 06!!… Expand
  30. Abyssal
    Jun 10, 2006
    10
    Let me start off by saying I have never played any prior Hitman games. This game sparked my intrest because of the HDR and advanced AI. First off let met start with the amazing intro music. Something I have never heard done with stealth/fps game . For that I give it a 10. This game is not your average FPS shoot'em up game. Implimenting stealth ,patience, stratagey, and skill to Let me start off by saying I have never played any prior Hitman games. This game sparked my intrest because of the HDR and advanced AI. First off let met start with the amazing intro music. Something I have never heard done with stealth/fps game . For that I give it a 10. This game is not your average FPS shoot'em up game. Implimenting stealth ,patience, stratagey, and skill to compleate a mission. Most FPS games your concerened with your character and not the NPC. In this game the enviroment and your surroundings both for you and against you depending how you play a game. The upgrades on your weaponry add to the gameplay, unlike other FPS games which give you standard weapons per level. Having numerous weapons means, having numerous ways of killing and taking down your enemy and compleating your objectives. The voice overs and are clean crisp and with 5.1 surround sound or higher can greatly work to your advantage and immerse you into the game world. The Physics are very well done. Gameplay is well thoughtout. and replay is value of this game high. The loadtime are about 3-5 seconds I have never encountered any errors with the game, that include crashes bad installs, sound issues, video issues, or lockups. The game even supports widescreen monitors. Which is nice Sseeing how somw games don't support thand and your game play is stretched. Overall I give this a 10 all in all a wonerfull game I would suggest to any body in the FPS gaming world or to a person wanting to even use this game as a show peice for a gaming computer.… Expand
  31. AnonymousMC
    Jun 9, 2006
    0
    It did not work it is a simple as that once i got it i had to downoad a file and then another one and then another one once i got about 4 downloads fir it i got the patch and htat didnt even work once i got all the downloads donw it was so freaking slow and jerky it i couldnt even move. I have a good computer i have half life 2, doom 3, hitman 1, 2, and 3 and thoes all work perfect on myIt did not work it is a simple as that once i got it i had to downoad a file and then another one and then another one once i got about 4 downloads fir it i got the patch and htat didnt even work once i got all the downloads donw it was so freaking slow and jerky it i couldnt even move. I have a good computer i have half life 2, doom 3, hitman 1, 2, and 3 and thoes all work perfect on my computer and thoes even have better graphics then this one the graphics actully suck on this game dont be folled by the videos the game sucks ass big time do not get it… Expand
  32. H.S.
    Jun 7, 2006
    9
    One of the best games I have ever played. The first hitman game was great but since then they have been lessons in how to make a game you really dont care about. Thank god IO have redemed themselves with the latest installment. Im not entirely sure why Jack J seems to have a problem maybe his inadequate system has caused him to post his frustrations on here and in the PS2 reviews as well. One of the best games I have ever played. The first hitman game was great but since then they have been lessons in how to make a game you really dont care about. Thank god IO have redemed themselves with the latest installment. Im not entirely sure why Jack J seems to have a problem maybe his inadequate system has caused him to post his frustrations on here and in the PS2 reviews as well. No saving? only on the hardest difficulty jacky boy. Anyway the game is just so damn satisfying even if your not orchestrating an ellaborate "accident". Just popping an unsuspecting victim in the skull and dumping his body over the side is so much fun. Visually the game is impressive and the scenes are so well thought out. A game im going to be playing over and over again. The game was so close to getting a 10 but its not perfect.… Expand
  33. NickyB.
    Jun 6, 2006
    10
    The open-ended gameplay is enough to give this game 10, but with refined AI, grafix that can scale to low-end systems but at thier highest level offer incrediblely lifelike models, and replay value that cannot be beat. If you like to run into rooms and shoot everything this game is for you. If you like to observe your targets, pick your shots, and sneak up on unsuspecting victims and then The open-ended gameplay is enough to give this game 10, but with refined AI, grafix that can scale to low-end systems but at thier highest level offer incrediblely lifelike models, and replay value that cannot be beat. If you like to run into rooms and shoot everything this game is for you. If you like to observe your targets, pick your shots, and sneak up on unsuspecting victims and then impersonate them this game is also for you. Hitman Bloodmoney plays great, looks great and simply is a great game. An absolute work of art. You dont have be a fan of violence or the other hitman games to get into this. Please give it a try, its worth it.… Expand
  34. Sensi
    Jun 6, 2006
    9
    This is the best hitman of the serie to date, i don't understand why it have a 8/10 average rating like the first one, it deserve far more than that. But when you see the average rating of half-life 2 on metacritic (96%) while this is one of the most boring game that i have bought in my decades of game pratice, you relativize... To Jack J. reviewer that gave it a 0 because he This is the best hitman of the serie to date, i don't understand why it have a 8/10 average rating like the first one, it deserve far more than that. But when you see the average rating of half-life 2 on metacritic (96%) while this is one of the most boring game that i have bought in my decades of game pratice, you relativize... To Jack J. reviewer that gave it a 0 because he doesn't know how to make his PC work, you should be ashamed... I have a middle range PC, loading times are about 3 seconds to load a level, i had not any single crash, nor visible bug if you except the movies wrong size that occured before patch 1.1 -released the same week than the game- and performance is excellent with all the eye-candy stuff turned on and with a more than decent resolution (1280x1024)... In a word, learn how to use or maintain your PC instead of whining that it is the game that doesn't work. This game deserve something equal or over a solid 9/10 - 90% rating, period.… Expand
  35. MattN.
    Jun 5, 2006
    8
    This is a great game, much more enjoyable either of the first 2. Graphics and sound, while not being Half Life 2 brilliant are still good and I suffered absolutely zero glitches. In fact this is one of the few games I've bought recently that ran without any bugs. Level design is pretty good though there is still a little too much getting lost while chasing around in indistinct This is a great game, much more enjoyable either of the first 2. Graphics and sound, while not being Half Life 2 brilliant are still good and I suffered absolutely zero glitches. In fact this is one of the few games I've bought recently that ran without any bugs. Level design is pretty good though there is still a little too much getting lost while chasing around in indistinct corridors. There is a decent amount of variety in the missions themselves and most can be completed in FPS style if you want (my first run through the game I played this way) and playing stealthy is just as much fun - the first person view option is handy in big gun battles too, though his arm holding your weapon looks very poorly done. Weapons wise there is a nice selection and some of these are highly upgradeable. Overall a lot of fun to play but not overly memorable certainly not in the Far Cry league, but still good.… Expand
  36. JackJ.
    Jun 1, 2006
    0
    Terrible, atrocious excuse for a game, and an insult to a - so far - excellent series. Not only is it the worst Hitman game, but it's on par with such horrific messes as "Starship Troopers" (the 2005 shoot'em up, that is - not the superb 2000 strategy). No saving, constant crashes, innumerable bugs, horrible load times (does the talent-challenged doodler that designed the faces Terrible, atrocious excuse for a game, and an insult to a - so far - excellent series. Not only is it the worst Hitman game, but it's on par with such horrific messes as "Starship Troopers" (the 2005 shoot'em up, that is - not the superb 2000 strategy). No saving, constant crashes, innumerable bugs, horrible load times (does the talent-challenged doodler that designed the faces on load screens really think that I want to watch his drawings for 30 seconds after the level has already loaded?), wretched performance... plus the "hitman" looking like that night club bouncer that calls himself "vin diesel" these days.… Expand
  37. DanielC.
    May 28, 2006
    8
    This is far better than any previous hitman game and is on-a-par with hitman 2. Our favorite 47 has had a bit of a face lift from hitman 3 and new technology has improved the game loads. The only problem with the game is that there are quite a few voice/movie glitchs which im sure eidos will fix therefore boosting my score to a 9. The levels increase in hardness as your progress through This is far better than any previous hitman game and is on-a-par with hitman 2. Our favorite 47 has had a bit of a face lift from hitman 3 and new technology has improved the game loads. The only problem with the game is that there are quite a few voice/movie glitchs which im sure eidos will fix therefore boosting my score to a 9. The levels increase in hardness as your progress through the game, but then, so does you weapon inventory! The weapons in this game are awsem and they make this the perfect game if your a wanabe-hitman (might want to re-think you job choice), if you like realism and if your a tactical player. You dont even need to use tactics because its easy enough just to blast through the levels and taste the blood splattered on your lips. Enjoy!… Expand
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#31 Best PC Game of 2006
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#13 Most Discussed PC Game of 2006
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#9 Most Shared PC Game of 2006

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 35
  3. Negative: 0 out of 35
  1. PC Gamer UK
    85
    There's so much to do and see in this game, so many possibilities. It suits the careful player, but caters for the psychopath in you as well. You simply won't find a better executed execution game. [June 2006, p.86]
  2. Play Magazine
    65
    With Eidos' latest foray into professional assassination, players will have to dig deep, wading through mission after mission of trial-and-error gameplay to hunt down a series of targets. [June 2006, p.49]
  3. Game Informer
    78
    While there's a lot to love about this series, and this entry in particular, Agent 47's world still foesn't offer the subtlety necessary for this great premise to really be satisfying. [June 2006, p.110]
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