Hitman - Episode 2: Sapienza

 PlayStation 4
User Score
7.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 128 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 83 out of 128
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 128
  3. Negative: 30 out of 128

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  1. SeriousGameFan
    May 19, 2016
    0
    First of all, you have to ask why they are doing this sort of episodic release, when they plan to release a physical version down the line anyway. The real reason is that all of us are beta testers for the game until the final product is done. And beta test we did -- servers go down constantly, framerate hitches on PS4, audio mix is not good, animations are stiff, etc. This game is notFirst of all, you have to ask why they are doing this sort of episodic release, when they plan to release a physical version down the line anyway. The real reason is that all of us are beta testers for the game until the final product is done. And beta test we did -- servers go down constantly, framerate hitches on PS4, audio mix is not good, animations are stiff, etc. This game is not fully cooked. Yet they have the audacity to put the game on sale for us to fix the game for them. That in itself deserves low stars.

    The other egregious thing that this game requires a constant online connection, for you to keep XP Progress, complete challenges, and gain unlocks like the sniper, remote bomb, etc. The game as it is offline, is super gimped, and a shallow husk of a game. For what purpose does this serve? To datamine player's activities? The only reasonable thing that requires online are the Contracts and Elusive Targets, but the single-player main campaign does not need this. This knocks this game down to 1 star automatically.

    Players and fans of HITMAN alike have protested this and they have not heard or made any changes to accommodate. So if that is the case, then I do not recommend this game to you my friend. Pass on it and don't allow developers and publishers to set a precedent for always-online Internet connection.    … Expand
  2. cousinit99
    Jun 11, 2016
    2
    The piecemeal, episodic release format ruined this game for me. If they release titles like this in the future, I won't buy them. Go screw yourselves, Square Enix..
  3. fazzolini
    May 17, 2016
    4
    Buggy and slow menu, takes too long when I switch between tabs inside menu, can't use the same save files to play both in off-line and on-line mode. Requires constant internet connection even if I am playing single-player campaign. What a waste of money.

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#36 Best PS4 Game of 2016

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Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 37 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 33 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 37
  3. Negative: 0 out of 37
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jul 6, 2016
    90
    Agent 47's chrome dome has been polished until it positively squeaks. [July 2016, p.88]
  2. GameOver.gr
    Jun 8, 2016
    85
    Once more the newest iteration of Hitman presents an especially detailed environment filled with diverse assassination opportunities that fans will surely enjoy. However, even though Sapienza is an improved episode over the first one, we still can’t shake the feeling that the newest iteration of Hitman would benefit much more if it was offered in one complete package instead of following the episodic approach.
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  3. PLAY! Zine
    Jun 7, 2016
    75
    Even without massively crowded areas, the sheer scale of Sapienza is well worth the entry price for Agent 47's second episodic outing. It is a welcome improvement over the first episode, although still far from greatness we expect from Hitman games.
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