Hitman 2

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  1. rwagena
    Nov 9, 2018
    9
    Although the story and cutscenes appear to have been shorted due to the financial strain of IO Interactive finally having to buy the Hitman IP from SE and seek out outside publiahing, the core of Hitman is more uncompromising than ever. Where Hitman 2016 had caused divisiveness in perception of the new design philosophy, Hitman 2 fills itself out to be unquestionably the definitive HitmanAlthough the story and cutscenes appear to have been shorted due to the financial strain of IO Interactive finally having to buy the Hitman IP from SE and seek out outside publiahing, the core of Hitman is more uncompromising than ever. Where Hitman 2016 had caused divisiveness in perception of the new design philosophy, Hitman 2 fills itself out to be unquestionably the definitive Hitman experience.

    At its core, Hitman 2 retains a mildly similar engine to its predecessor, but the real underlying changes add a whole new depth to the challenge of the game. Hiding in foliage presents a whole new layer of strategy, while the previously-overpowered instinct has had many of its properties toned down to keep it viable while keeping it from being a source of near-omnipotence. Head tracking js better than ever, and depth of field is improved, so even going back to Legacy chapters, the internal metagame requires a bit more care and precision. Enemies do indeed respond in real time to mirror reflections, and minor AI variation has been implemented to prevent certain easier assassination methods from being 100% bulletproof.

    In keeping custom contract creation with both the new locations and the Legacy locations, along with the addition of a multiplayer Ghost Mode (currently in beta) and a co-op featured Sniper Assassin mode, Hitman 2 is also now officialky the most content-complete stealth game ever created - especially with the decision to shy away completely from episodic content.

    The online-only requirement and elusive targets may scare some people away, but the previous game was actually made better by the inclusion of these community systems, so hopefully this game fares as well in that area too. Surprisingly for a game which has been fully integrated with a previous, two-year-old game, the network functions are surprisingly robust, and load times are infinitely improved.

    If you were never a fan of Hitman or stealth games as their core, then this game will probably not sway your decision any more than the last game. But for fans of the genre, it may be lacking in story, but story was never the franchise's real strength: for a game that appears to just be 'more of a good thing', it's worth noting that Hitman 2 pulls off a major feat by feeling strongly familiar, yet completely different. While the game is essentially Hitman Season 2, the entire experience has been completely overhauled from the ground up, and if you include the content of the Legacy Pack, new players will have two whole games worth of completely overhauled progression-based stealth gameplay, and a whole host of endlessly-replayable community and multiplayer functions entirely separate from the main game    … Expand
  2. Allthat
    Nov 10, 2018
    10
    Hitman isn't for everybody, if you didn't enjoy the first season then you're definitely not going to enjoy this one. However if like me you absolutely loved the first season then you're going to love this one even more. It's essentially the same amazing gameplay from season one but now there are six huge brand new levels to explore and murder people in. However this time, better attentionHitman isn't for everybody, if you didn't enjoy the first season then you're definitely not going to enjoy this one. However if like me you absolutely loved the first season then you're going to love this one even more. It's essentially the same amazing gameplay from season one but now there are six huge brand new levels to explore and murder people in. However this time, better attention has been paid to level design and the levels are more consistent in quality, whereas in the first some levels were great but others were lacking. If you love Hitman then this developer deserves all your support. They're one of the few developers left who make game like this. Buy this game, it's worth it.… Expand
  3. JMVegas
    Nov 9, 2018
    10
    Everything I wanted in another installment of Hitman. Large dense levels, each map is different from the last, weapons and AI have improved, and new mechanics. My favorite "new" mechanic being the picture in picture display of events, returning from the older games.

    The developer really listened to the community, fixing several annoying issues and even bringing in all the levels from    Everything I wanted in another installment of Hitman. Large dense levels, each map is different from the last, weapons and AI have improved, and new mechanics. My favorite "new" mechanic being the picture in picture display of events, returning from the older games.

    The developer really listened to the community, fixing several annoying issues and even bringing in all the levels from season 1, with improvements - FREE for those who own Hitman, as well as some other goodies for people who supported the 2016 game.

    Absolutely having a blast so far, looking forward to learning all the corners of the levels - which will take quite awhile.    … Expand
  4. StrikerFIN
    Nov 10, 2018
    10
    Season 2, that everyone who played the previous game really wanted, but without the episodic format.

    Levels are better than Season 1, with more consistent quality and no annoying levels like Colorado. The fact that they remastered the entire previous game, and give it for free (or for 20$, if you don't own it) nearly doubles the value here. Also, for the first time ever, PvP    Season 2, that everyone who played the previous game really wanted, but without the episodic format.

    Levels are better than Season 1, with more consistent quality and no annoying levels like Colorado. The fact that they remastered the entire previous game, and give it for free (or for 20$, if you don't own it) nearly doubles the value here. Also, for the first time ever, PvP multiplayer.

    Game journos whining about "feels like Hitman 1.5" can shove it, it's the Season 2 that everyone asked for + much more than that... of course it shares some elements with Season 1, don't fix what isn't broken.    … Expand
  5. Jasondavis
    Feb 9, 2019
    2
    I used to love this game, been playing hitman for years, but... They recently started charging for access to maps I’ve already downloaded. The most current elusive contract insists that I download a map from the last hitman, a game I already have, and pay $20 for the pleasure. The download I have is apparently now insufficient. As it is, I have to pay for my internet gigs, so asking for 38I used to love this game, been playing hitman for years, but... They recently started charging for access to maps I’ve already downloaded. The most current elusive contract insists that I download a map from the last hitman, a game I already have, and pay $20 for the pleasure. The download I have is apparently now insufficient. As it is, I have to pay for my internet gigs, so asking for 38 gigs is almost a 1/3 of my monthly allowance, for an elusive contract that I can play once! This is absurd. I will never buy another hitman again, they really shot themselves in the foot on this one..a week ago I’d have given them a 10.… Expand
  6. cogdotnet
    Nov 21, 2018
    9
    Hitman 2 is another substantial entry in the franchise that plot-wise is becoming very intriguing to say the least with the twists this chapter introduces. There is no real major changes to the gameplay or the mechanics, which is a probably a good thing considering IO Interactive has the formula on lock and has for many years. With all the plotlines, ways to solve all of the contracts andHitman 2 is another substantial entry in the franchise that plot-wise is becoming very intriguing to say the least with the twists this chapter introduces. There is no real major changes to the gameplay or the mechanics, which is a probably a good thing considering IO Interactive has the formula on lock and has for many years. With all the plotlines, ways to solve all of the contracts and new content arriving soon, the replayability factor is off the chart. Plus, the first Elusive Contract is Sean Bean himself. How often you can execute a hit on Boromir in The Lord of the Rings, Alec Trevelyan from Goldeneye, Chris Da Silva from Silent Hill or Eddard “Ned” Stark from Game of Thrones all in one go? The Starks will endure? Not if Agent 47 has anything to say about it.… Expand
  7. Voodoo123
    Nov 24, 2018
    9
    Thoroughly decent new entry to the series continuing everything that worked from the 2016 'refresh'. Engrossing blend of clockwork ai patterns, detailed environments, humour and fun gameplay. It can feel a bit last gen in some ways, but it is just so fiendishly addictive and detailed in its execution I cant stop thinking about playing each level just one more time... And the ability toThoroughly decent new entry to the series continuing everything that worked from the 2016 'refresh'. Engrossing blend of clockwork ai patterns, detailed environments, humour and fun gameplay. It can feel a bit last gen in some ways, but it is just so fiendishly addictive and detailed in its execution I cant stop thinking about playing each level just one more time... And the ability to load in legacy versions of the first season into its install is fantastic. It makes me wonder if one day IOI could deliver a super next gen interconnected hitman 'world'!… Expand
  8. GenuineBruv2021
    Feb 8, 2019
    5
    I loved the 2016 Hitman but I don't love Hitman 2. Hitman 2 looks and plays exactly like it's predecessor, it has the same animations, same weapons with a few new ones and it can end up looking uglier than the first one at times. They really haven't done anything to improve the game, issues that the first game had are present in the second game. They added in a very boring, uninspired andI loved the 2016 Hitman but I don't love Hitman 2. Hitman 2 looks and plays exactly like it's predecessor, it has the same animations, same weapons with a few new ones and it can end up looking uglier than the first one at times. They really haven't done anything to improve the game, issues that the first game had are present in the second game. They added in a very boring, uninspired and dull story to go along with the game, the cutscenes are all in an art form clearly to cut back on costs. This isn't a bad game but its not a good game either, I don't recommend it.… Expand
  9. Stratslinger315
    Nov 5, 2021
    1
    Overrated af. If you’re into the original MGS, but always wanted it to be boring, here ya go have fun.
  10. pooya_oa
    Jul 25, 2022
    2
    I played Hitman from the beginning when I had windows 98. Those Hitman were very nice games. New style, with a good story, nice music, and nice fun missions!

    I don't know why people brag about these new "Sandbox hitman series"? - The game is like an outfit shopping simulation! - Missions are repetitive and boring! - Yes the map is big, but so what? what is the use of it? - The    I played Hitman from the beginning when I had windows 98. Those Hitman were very nice games. New style, with a good story, nice music, and nice fun missions!

    I don't know why people brag about these new "Sandbox hitman series"?
    - The game is like an outfit shopping simulation!
    - Missions are repetitive and boring!
    - Yes the map is big, but so what? what is the use of it?
    - The story: there is no story!

    99% of the game mechanics are the same as the old hitman series. I think people who like this game did not play the old hitman game.
    What a shame. I really loved the hitman! Even the worst one Hitman Absolution is still much more fun than this!    … Expand
  11. TheKristof
    Nov 26, 2018
    10
    Not many games especially in my uni years caught this much attention of mine. If you were a fan of the 2016 Hitman you will seriously enjoy this, they packed everything they could and even tho it's not perfect and I encountered some bugs, this is still the most fun Hitman game I have ever played and I'm coming from Hitman 2 Silent Assassin and Blood Money so believe me this is a must buyNot many games especially in my uni years caught this much attention of mine. If you were a fan of the 2016 Hitman you will seriously enjoy this, they packed everything they could and even tho it's not perfect and I encountered some bugs, this is still the most fun Hitman game I have ever played and I'm coming from Hitman 2 Silent Assassin and Blood Money so believe me this is a must buy if your truly love the Hitman game style because we have a lot here! 10/10… Expand
  12. Ya_Boi_Shoi_Yoi
    Feb 12, 2019
    9
    This game is absolutely amazing, good graphics, good gameplay, good levels, fun challenges, and you can approach any mission anyway you want. My only problem is that if you are playing offline. you can still play, but the challenges you do and the XP you earn don't get added to your profile. so there is really no point of playing offline. Other than that, a great game.
  13. wqdj9oq
    Jan 2, 2023
    7
    Same as Hitman 1, though I have no issues with Hitman 1, both are good, just that there wasn't really much different in Hitman 2, other than the obvious, the missions.
  14. Epicmonster5600
    Dec 5, 2022
    9
    ITS MORE HITMAN. What can I say, just go and try it. Who doesn't love killing people in crazy ways
  15. umrttl
    Dec 10, 2022
    10
    No idea what the story is but the gameplay is hella fun, repayable, and lets you be creative. If you find this game boring your'e playing it wrong.
  16. AWildElmo
    Nov 20, 2018
    10
    An enjoyable sequel to one of the best games of 2017. Check it out if you were a fan of the first one for sure
  17. Styke
    Nov 17, 2018
    10
    A game that knows exactly what it is and flawlessly executes its vision with only a few forgivable hiccups along the way. Always Online is the reason for most of the negative reviews, but it's entirely justified in the format the game is presented in.
  18. jdg303
    Nov 13, 2018
    10
    Excellent game, improves on the last installment in many ways. Massive amount of things to do if you want to complete all the challenges.
  19. Peach3377
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    A worthy successor to Hitman 2016. I am so glad IOI got a chance to make more after Square-Enix dropped them. They will always have my full support for creating a kind of sand-box stealth game that are very rare these days. Let alone Hitman games which are completely unique unto themselves.

    It is probably important to think of this as Hitman 2016 Season 2, as it was probably likely    A worthy successor to Hitman 2016. I am so glad IOI got a chance to make more after Square-Enix dropped them. They will always have my full support for creating a kind of sand-box stealth game that are very rare these days. Let alone Hitman games which are completely unique unto themselves.

    It is probably important to think of this as Hitman 2016 Season 2, as it was probably likely intentioned as before the shake up with the publisher. Despite that there are lots of important improvements and added mechanics that change how the game is played. Foliage, crowd blending, mirrors, etc add up.

    Additionally, having Season 1 content transfer into the new game makes it clear this is what IOI hopes to keep as the Hitman frontpage going forward. I rarely buy Season Passes in advance but I have faith in IOI based on how they managed Hitman 2016. I look foward to seeing how the game continues to expand.

    The levels in this game are larger than ever and the vast amount of assassination opprotunities are varied. I have already got all the challenges on the first stage and now working on Miami. I look foward to going through each stage meticulously.

    If you liked Hitman 2016, then this is a brain dead obvious purchase.    … Expand
  20. CyberRobotnix
    Nov 9, 2018
    8
    The game is quite fresh with new stuff to do, it's a pretty decent sequel to Hitman which is nice, the game could have improved a little more on the gameplay though.
  21. Bendala
    Nov 20, 2018
    8
    Hitman 2 isn't magnificent or 10/10, but it's a solid experience with great replay ability on each level. I felt like there are even more ways to deal with targets on each and every map, so the replaying was like solving a riddle with an alternative solution, which is really satisfying.
    I can't say, that Hitman 2 is really innovative in terms of mechanics, but that doesn't matter If they    Hitman 2 isn't magnificent or 10/10, but it's a solid experience with great replay ability on each level. I felt like there are even more ways to deal with targets on each and every map, so the replaying was like solving a riddle with an alternative solution, which is really satisfying.
    I can't say, that Hitman 2 is really innovative in terms of mechanics, but that doesn't matter If they are polished and almost perfect(unless IO will make Hitman 3 the same. IO interactive, please don't :) ). By the way, don't try to shoot in this game, because it felt like a nightmare. Really, it is so tempting to take a big riffle and start shooting, but it felt like shooting in Deus Ex(possible, but unsatisfying and really clumsy(so don't shoot, unless it's a camera).
    if you are desperately trying to find a great stealth-action came - Hitman 2 is your way to go(considering that there aren't that many good games in this genre in 2018). For now it's a great game, which makes almost everything right, but doesn't really add much in terms of the gameplay. Let's hope that this project will be a success for IO and that their new game will bring Hitman to a new level of quality or that their new IP will make a breakthrough. (By the way, sorry for my English, if it was hard for you to understand)    … Expand
  22. alexbliz1992
    Nov 13, 2018
    10
    this game is much more better, and level design improve from previos game, AI is such better too, i really love this Series game of hitman, i was played from the first Hitman (code name 47) this series is good nostalgic for me :)
  23. EduardoTidus
    Nov 10, 2018
    8
    The first game was to be from the beginning with io interactive, not with square enix and this policy of playing in episodes full of microtransactions. excellent game but with little change compared to the previous one. 8/10
  24. TojeMoje
    Nov 22, 2018
    10
    Great game! Much like the predecessor it gives you lots of freedom to do whatever you want to!
  25. ShadowPeter
    Nov 19, 2018
    9
    More like 8,5/10 than 9/10.

    The life of a spy isn't a very pleasant job. Snake and Sam Fisher knows that feeling. Avoid being discovered, wearing disguises, discovering certain information, avoiding making noises, creating distractions, pursuing and eliminating targets, and making the evidence disappear. All this is part of the life of an agent for governmental purposes or, in some    More like 8,5/10 than 9/10.

    The life of a spy isn't a very pleasant job. Snake and Sam Fisher knows that feeling. Avoid being discovered, wearing disguises, discovering certain information, avoiding making noises, creating distractions, pursuing and eliminating targets, and making the evidence disappear. All this is part of the life of an agent for governmental purposes or, in some cases, to save the world. And the life of Agent 47 created by IO Interactive couldn't be different.

    Here our friend 47 travels on a mission to hunt down the strange Shadow Client and dismember his militia. And the first clue is to find the location of Alma Reynard, who is the lieutenant of the Shadow Client. And the rest... you have to find out for yourselves as always.

    Well, as I said before, avoiding being discovered, wearing disguises, and making use of the tools at our disposal to complete the mission is part of the DNA of the Hitman series. But nothing is that simple. To get into certain restricted places where the targets or secret information are, we have to be disguised and yet we must be careful because some individuals know "their troops". And the solution to this is to stand with our backs to them, or hide in the tall grass or in the middle of the crowd. Avoid making noise? No kicking around with the target with witnesses nearby and no bang bang without muffler. Yes, it's a good idea to eliminate our targets with our silencer gun, but there are other ways to eliminate targets such as being killed when they ingest drinks with rat poison or pushing them directly from a tall building. As you can see, there are a thousand and one ways to eliminate the targets, as long as there are no witnesses.

    We can also create distractions for certain individuals including targets, such as the open bathroom faucet, all to lure our fly into our spider's web. But a very rare occasion, probably a bug, I saw one of the targets on one of the missions "undecided" whether to close the bathroom faucet or not. But it was a strange little detail. For those who come from the 2016 Hitman, in terms of gameplay is almost exactly the same, despite having received a few improvements. On the one hand, this means that we are facing a Hitman 1.5, but on the other hand, the excellent gameplay has remained. And yes, it is possible to play the Hitman 1 DLC's (remastered) if they have the 2016 game.

    The addition of the concussive grenades and the vision of the security cameras helps to vary only a little the mechanics of the game, as well as help the Hitman 2 to be an accessible game, depending on the difficulty. I really enjoyed the locations that are present and well portrayed in this Hitman 2. We will be in places like the Favelas of Brazil, Miami and Colombia.

    I notice that the enemy AI of this Hitman 2 is clever, although they are a bit generous, but it is one thing that makes sense. For example, if I go directly to the restricted zones, the AI, when it sees us, order us to leave the forbidden zone immediately. Which gives us a few seconds to get out of this zone and avoid the maximum alert. One small interesting detail is the AI carrying the dead bodies inside the bags. Also present are Sniper Assassin modes (Single-player and Multiplayer) and Ghost Mode (Multiplayer) modes. In short, if you love the Hitman series or love espionage games, Hitman 2 is totally recommended to you.

    Veredict: Although it doesn't offer much in relation to its predecessor, Hitman 2 is a game of enormous quality.    … Expand
  26. Inhuman56
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    I'm not surprised that this and a whole bunch of other games have been down voted by fake reviews nearly ever single day now as I see these scores get lower and lower in almost the same amount of fake scores at the same time each day and I wish metacritic would have a serious look into that.

    Anyway the game itself is great and if you enjoyed the first one then you will love this one.
  27. Raymond8
    Nov 19, 2018
    9
    Fantastic game that delivers on a epic form, the briefcase is back which for most was so needed, the missions are full, Rich and explorable. The sounds are spot on and the story is rather gripping continuing on from the last game, only the Cut scenes where a little let down as they were part static images with voice acting but i personally think this hitman has been a right turn round toFantastic game that delivers on a epic form, the briefcase is back which for most was so needed, the missions are full, Rich and explorable. The sounds are spot on and the story is rather gripping continuing on from the last game, only the Cut scenes where a little let down as they were part static images with voice acting but i personally think this hitman has been a right turn round to the way fans will love again from the older games. Amazing!… Expand
  28. ason313
    Nov 12, 2018
    9
    Just really fun, rewarding game play and a beautiful game. It's really more of the same from the 2016 game, which i have no complaints about. The legacy pack to add the 2016 levels to this game for free was nice (i definitely got lucky buying that game late and i get why people are pissed if they didn't get this free with the goty edition, thats bs to not reward people for buying your gameJust really fun, rewarding game play and a beautiful game. It's really more of the same from the 2016 game, which i have no complaints about. The legacy pack to add the 2016 levels to this game for free was nice (i definitely got lucky buying that game late and i get why people are pissed if they didn't get this free with the goty edition, thats bs to not reward people for buying your game full price and early). Either way, I'm hooked on this series again and love having 12 full levels of Hitman to try and perfect.… Expand
  29. BunnyhopperX
    Nov 23, 2018
    10
    The Hitman franchise is at it's peak at the moment and the game is outstanding. The missions are huge and there is a lot to explore. The Mumbai mission is the most outstanding one where you even have to track down an unknown target and have to collect clues about his outlook.

    IO addressed some early bugs within a short ammount of time and if you jump in right now, you will have a blast    The Hitman franchise is at it's peak at the moment and the game is outstanding. The missions are huge and there is a lot to explore. The Mumbai mission is the most outstanding one where you even have to track down an unknown target and have to collect clues about his outlook.

    IO addressed some early bugs within a short ammount of time and if you jump in right now, you will have a blast because the early troubles are gone.

    If you love a slower stealthier approach and a very dense enviroment where it's up to you to decide how to approach it, this game is everything you've ever wanted. It's a very unique game and there is nothing like it!    … Expand
  30. CheeseLord
    Nov 17, 2018
    8
    having tried the free prologue, its safe to say that it's an improvement from the first by major means. the games need to have a more proper story (im looking at you, absolution) and should not be online only. otherwise it seems pretty fun to play
  31. ale12
    May 3, 2020
    10
    amazing ..... hermoso sigilo, muy inmersivo tambien, si te gusta infiltrarte y explorar situaciones, este juego es
  32. goodgriff33
    Dec 24, 2022
    7
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  33. autonova
    Jun 17, 2020
    10
    Greatest game of this generation. Most modern AAA games feel more like interactive movies, whereas the new Hitman series is purely about creative problem solving, experimentation, and actual gameplay. The level design is the best I've ever seen, and it's executed with a gorgeous style and a perfect balance of comedy and seriousness. You won't appreciate this game's greatness until youGreatest game of this generation. Most modern AAA games feel more like interactive movies, whereas the new Hitman series is purely about creative problem solving, experimentation, and actual gameplay. The level design is the best I've ever seen, and it's executed with a gorgeous style and a perfect balance of comedy and seriousness. You won't appreciate this game's greatness until you master each level, so replay is encouraged. Buy this game.… Expand
  34. Zer0TheHer0
    Nov 24, 2018
    0
    horrible, annoying, unsufferable off centered camera completely ruins the game's enjoyement

    why do you have to keep the character on the side? why?
  35. Flashback92
    Apr 27, 2019
    0
    This game AI worst then "mindless" Far Cry New Dawn.
    Graphics: Medium-high
    Sound: Medium
    Music: Bad
    Performance: medium
    Enjoyabling: medium

    It think that hitman series need a new brand upgrade with good AI system.
  36. PPaul27
    Nov 10, 2018
    7
    Hitman 2 is the natural continues of hitman 2016 ..6 location and very short campain... but a lot to do in offline sub mode and online mode. The impression is this hitman and that of 2016 should have been a single chapter .. instead the developers have split it into two and have earned double
  37. Titman
    Nov 13, 2018
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As a Hitman veteran who has been with the franchise since it began this pains me to say this. Hitman 2 isn't very good. The original Hitman dev team left IO Interactive after Hitman Blood Money in 2006. Hitman Absolution, Hitman series 1 and now Hitman series 2 were made by the Kane & Lynch team. This team are still failing to workout what made Hitman such a great Franchise. Proof that they fail to realise what makes Hitman a great franchise are....Hitman Absolution wasn't even a Hitman game. It took everything that made Hitman, Hitman and chucked it out the window. The developers even apologised for it and said looking back on it is wasn't very good. Neither Hitman Absolution or Hitman Series 1 had Agent 47's signature briefcase. Not having his signature briefcase is like making a Bond movie without a Bond car. Fans demanded the briefcase back and its taken 12yrs to get it back! Not asking composer Jesper Kyd back to do the soundtrack despite fans asking for it and signing petitions to get him back. Jesper Kyd said he has no idea why they never asked him back. This shows the devs have no clue. Anyway, what makes Hitman 2 stupid. I just played a mission where i had to steal a famous British tattoo artist and reality stars clothes and pretend to be him so i could meet and give a Columbian drug lord and his wife a tattoo. Both the drug lord and his wife say they are massive fans of yours. The problem is Agent 47 looks nothing like the famous tattoo artist, he doesn't even resemble him one bit. And he has a thick British accent and Agent 47 has an American one. You just wear his clothes and that's it you are now a famous British tattoo artist and reality star and the Columbian drug lord and his wife are none the wiser, despite the fact that are massive fans of yours! (Maybe they have real bad eyesight and hearing? lol) But then on the other hand when you steal and wear an enemy disguise that has a full face mask and balaclava, other enemies can recognise you despite having your face fully covered! Fans gave IO Interactive so much stick for this in Hitman Absolution way back in 2012. It was one of the fans biggest annoyances with that game. Yet they've done it again for Hitman 2! Enforcers are more annoying than ever. Enforcers have a little white circle above their heads and you can't go near these people as they recognise you and blow your cover. There are lots of them in this game and they are all placed in stupid places. Some of them don't even move and just stay in one spot so you find yourself just having sprint away and quickly get around a corner before your detected and cover is blown. As a Hitman your not supposed to act suspicious. But suddenly being forced to sprint around a corner to avoid having your cover blown just makes you look very suspicious and is stupid. Especially when playing the story and having to follow a main character on a certain path and they walk down a path full of enforcers that recognise you and blow your cover. Other guards are also placed in stupid places so you don't get time to breath. Like 1 at every entry point. And none of the targets seem to be left alone, not even for a brief second. They all have bodyguards glued to them. This means the game forces you to follow set paths and kill the targets via IO Interactives set staged kills. You kinda have to play the game how THEY want not how YOU want. In previous Hitman's, Like Blood Money, targets would often be alone for a brief moment and give you opportunities to whack them how you wanted, with silverballers, whatever, before someone came back and caught you. You could play around and experiment, have fun, you had the time to do so. But this game doesn't really allow that because of all the bodyguards, enforcers and their poor placement within the maps. So what should be fun just becomes super annoying. If you buy the physical version you should be warned there is no game on the actual disc. The disc just serves and a verification key that allows you to download the game. So if you have no internet or poor internet stay well away as the disc version has to be downloaded removing the whole point of a disc version. I really wanted to enjoy this game. I did enjoy the first level in New Zealand, that was genuinely good if very short and small. It's just a house on beach but looks cool with a great atmosphere and was almost made right. But other levels simply aren't. Graphis are probably a little worse than Hitman Season 1, but not far off. Cutscenes are now still images which isn't great. Also, if you own Hitman Season 1 you can download a remastered Season 1 for free. But bare in mind you lose all saves and unlocks and have to start again. And some of the remastered levels look worse because of changes to lighting etc. And some levels are removed altogether like the Christmas Holiday Hoarders Paris mission. Such a shame.… Expand
  38. Danny_UK
    Nov 13, 2018
    0
    The game disc just acts as a posh download key! When you put the disc in it won't allow you to play anything. It tells you that you don't have the required content and to go to the store, but when you go to the store it tells you that you own the game and that it is installed ready to play!? After 30 minutes back and forth trying to work it out i finally discovered that you have to findThe game disc just acts as a posh download key! When you put the disc in it won't allow you to play anything. It tells you that you don't have the required content and to go to the store, but when you go to the store it tells you that you own the game and that it is installed ready to play!? After 30 minutes back and forth trying to work it out i finally discovered that you have to find each individual mission and download each one individually!! It doesn't even tell you this! To make things worse i can only select some of the missions to download them. For some bizarre reason it won't allow me to select certain missions of the main game to download. And because you have to search for each mission on the store and download them individually it meant i had to search online for what missions the game has so i knew exactly what missions i was looking for! IOI Interactive has done some really silly things in its time but this one really does take the cake. They have a bizarre habit of making things unnecessarily complicated for themselves and for their fans. Like how Season 1 had about 3 or 4 different release models as they kept scrapping and changing them and confusing everyone. It's as if they enjoy annoying us or something. If i'd known this i wouldn't have bought the silly thing.… Expand
  39. GlennLimos
    Nov 15, 2018
    7
    It's a wonderful Hitman game, more of what we found in Hitman "Season" 1. I miss full motion video in the cut scenes, but it does get the message and story out in a good way.
  40. Yourboynik
    Aug 11, 2020
    10
    Hitman 2 seriously surprised me. The reason being was because it is like an expanded Blood Money with so much more different ways to kill your targets. The graphics are pretty, the story behind each target is interesting and the music is also cool. I hops IO interactive make more hitman titles in the future.
  41. PS4gamer_
    Mar 24, 2019
    10
    Buy this game if u are hitman 12/10........................................LOL.........
  42. HelloThisIsTheo
    Jun 8, 2020
    8
    i really liked it. i only played absolution before this, its not AS good but it still is good. my main problem is content: 6 missions with a lot of ways to kill the targets, BUT, there are SO MANY maps as DLC. there should only be 3 maps as DLC imo. there is also a sniper mode but still most of the maps are DLC. what is there is really good, its just that there isnt a lot. get a speciali really liked it. i only played absolution before this, its not AS good but it still is good. my main problem is content: 6 missions with a lot of ways to kill the targets, BUT, there are SO MANY maps as DLC. there should only be 3 maps as DLC imo. there is also a sniper mode but still most of the maps are DLC. what is there is really good, its just that there isnt a lot. get a special edition(gold, deluxe, whatever they are called) if you can… Expand
  43. sep_ehr
    Feb 4, 2020
    10
    one of the most entertaining game among others: challenges,planning,method of killing ,disguises etc if you like to be challenged every chapter that's the game you're looking for
  44. Asecondsense
    Jun 29, 2020
    10
    Great game, really makes you feel like hitman 10/10 ign bruh bruh bruh bruh
  45. ZzjimbozZ
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Story 9/10
    Gameplay 9/10
    Graphics 9/10

    Excellent game, improves on the last installment
  46. mahdi0502
    Jul 10, 2020
    0
    the story is very bad

    graphic it so bad

    game play very very very bad

    داستان فوق مزخرف و بی هدف
    گیم پلی مزخرف

    گرفیک فوق العاده مزخرف

    اگه نمره منفی داشت مطئنا نمره منفی میدادم
  47. NxtDoc
    Jan 20, 2021
    10
    Again, iOi Interactive comes through with a great game! Taking the criticism of releasing a "Episodic" Hitman to heart, despite it being well done with a plethora of content they release Hitman 2 complete, with a promise of more free content. And they delivered!

    Hitman 2 improves upon the great foundation of Hitman. Improved controls, and mechanics. Hitman 2 has stunning locations,    Again, iOi Interactive comes through with a great game! Taking the criticism of releasing a "Episodic" Hitman to heart, despite it being well done with a plethora of content they release Hitman 2 complete, with a promise of more free content. And they delivered!

    Hitman 2 improves upon the great foundation of Hitman. Improved controls, and mechanics.

    Hitman 2 has stunning locations, beautiful set pieces, and endless gameplay possibilities. Which in turn creates loads of replayability. Alongside Hitman, Hitman 2 is one if the best games of this generation. iOi Interactive is one if the best development teams put there. They create must play games. Without dirty tactics    … Expand
  48. Moneymaker535
    Aug 17, 2020
    10
    Great sequel to Hitman 2016, instresting sandbox locations, but I’d have preferred it if hawks bay was a bigger map instead a tutorial level.
  49. Omareltayar
    Sep 17, 2021
    8
    Even though it's a copy paste of hitman 2016, the game is actually good. With good engaging well designed levels and endless ways of killing targets and doing the mission, my problem though is the sense of soulless NPCs. All animations are automated and make me less engaged with the game.
  50. Emaytch
    Nov 14, 2020
    9
    Pros : It's just simply a really nice game.
    Graphics, Maps, tools, story, playability : top notch
    The fact that they improved the first one too (shadows and mirrors) is really nice.
    The AI is quite good, and it's getting better and better
    Cons : the cut scenes... it was so good in the first one...it's cheap here.

    I'll leave you to prepare...
  51. alaldu574
    Dec 24, 2020
    10
    this is my second favorite hitman games of all of time even if i prefer blood money this game is so good
  52. Azeemo99
    Sep 23, 2022
    8
    Not many games can make just 6 levels and still get you to pour hundreds of hours into it. Every map is filled with humour and intricate details that are just begging to be discovered. Its reward system is exemplary and every run can feel incredible. With scripted encounters and storylines, it is ultimately... a game. But yet, it incites a personal sense of discovery like few others.
  53. MaxieZeus
    Sep 2, 2022
    9
    Great level design with excellent mechanics. Refined version of the first game with better levels.
  54. JDSCigano666
    May 12, 2019
    4
    I was thrilled with the last instalment, limited as it may have been, but this unfortunately smacked of being a 1.5 version of that game. It's essentially the same game with different maps which don't quite work imo. For instance I enjoy sniping more than other methodical methods of eliminating a target and I can honestly say Grand Theft Auto has better sniping than the current gen HitmanI was thrilled with the last instalment, limited as it may have been, but this unfortunately smacked of being a 1.5 version of that game. It's essentially the same game with different maps which don't quite work imo. For instance I enjoy sniping more than other methodical methods of eliminating a target and I can honestly say Grand Theft Auto has better sniping than the current gen Hitman games.

    Add to this the lack of inventiveness on the popular Elusive Targets, tacked on multiplayer and co-op modes which are less than demos and the cash grab season pass tripe and it all adds up to a lacklustre entry in the series.    … Expand
  55. nascent
    Feb 2, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'm a massive fan of Hitman, I have played since Codename 47 on the pc back in 2000, Not only is it an incredible stealth series, but the level design is memorable, gameplay fun, and plot mindblowing.

    I've replayed every entry of the Hitman series and was always sad that codename 47 was never ported to console seeing as it's the one with the best plot.

    When I learned about Hitman getting a reboot on Ps4 I was nervous but hopeful. Absolution was a disappointing entry in the series and a poor game in general, ditching everything that made Hitman great, from open-world levels to losing music composer synonymous with the series (Jesper Kyd).

    So onto Hitman 2, what do I think?
    Firstly, the level design and gameplay is fantastic (as it was on Hitman 2016). They really captured everything about what made hitman fun and challenging and managed to replicate it.
    I understand why they move hitman into an episodic release format. Each level is huge and can be played for hours upon hours, unlocking different stories and techniques, finding and solving challenges, and also allowing the developers to get the game out faster as they only need to complete one level at a time. Pretty clever.
    What I find less clever is that you need to buy the game, the levels separately, the next game (hitman 2) all of its levels separately, the next game (hitman 3), and all of its levels separately.
    So incredibly greedy.

    They should've just sold the levels individually (or as season passes) and had a single Hitman game that updated every 2 years, rather than selling new games that replace the old games and encompass all the levels of the trilogy. I can't see any reason to do this except for greed. This greed is currently biting them in the ass on Steam (pc) and getting them mass bad ratings, and I can't see how anyone views this cash grab technique as anything but pathetic.

    In Hitman, they kept the "Instinct" button which I hated in Absolution, which gave 47 superhero powers, to see through walls, and transform into a chameleon hiding from everybody, but nerfed it a little. So it's less of a superpower, it still lets you see outlines through walls, but you can't use it to walk past "enforcers" (enemies that see-through disguises) instead you need to be stealthy or change disguise. I feel this is a better use of it, and you no longer have power bars that deplete, so it's more of a map replacement assistant than anything. It's further nerfed on first plays of levels as it doesn't highlight targets, and only does so when you've completed the levels and have unlocked new starting locations. Very sensible.

    Onto the plot. The plot of the Hitman series is very dear to me. Codename 47 and Silent Assassin have some of the best plots in any video games ever. I've replayed the games dozens of times, and de to Codename 47 never getting a console release it means it's a challenge to play again. One upon a time it was "remade" of sorts, under Hitman Contracts, however, Contracts ripped out the plot which kinda of defeats the point.
    When I found out Hitman 2016 was going to be a reboot of the series, I hoped dearly that they'd redo the Codename 4 plot but with better cinematics and graphics.
    Alas this wasn't the case. Hitman 2016 has a terrible plot. I was incredibly bored playing it, and funnily as the game was released in fragments (level by level) the plot was so boring that I' completely forget what was meant to be going on by the time the next level was released. Hitman 2's plot is actually more interesting than Hitman 2016's, but even still, fairly forgettable. Additionally, for some insane reason, the cinematics were told in a freeze-frame style format, which is like a poor man's version of a comic book strip just without the dialog text. If you find watching stationary 3d models stare at each other without moving mouths, as characters speak to each other engrossing, good for you. I however hated every minute of it.
    On top of that, the series being a reboot yet ignoring all the incredible plot from the original trilogy makes zero sense. But none of the backstory of Agent 47 exists in this game. Not once is it mentioned why 47 has a barcode on the back of his head. Not once is it mentioned that he's a clone, or why. He's just some bald orphan that happens to have a barcode tattoo. Umm, k?

    My long-term dream of an HD console reboot of Codename 47 is shattered, the best story in the entire series never made it on console, not even as a remake/reboot, and instead, we get this boring mess of stationary 3d models.

    I can't help but feel that they made the story terrible on purpose just to make the levels more episodic and standalone. You can play them out of order and it really doesn't matter as you're not really missing anything.

    Anyway, regardless of the terrible plot, the game is very fun to play and the levels warrant hours or repeated plays.

    I still miss Jesper Kyd's music.    … Expand
  56. Grombl
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    This is the ideal sequel for the amazing first part of rebooted series. The locations are more complex and beautiful, the story missions are more deeply thought out with even more possibilities to assassinate. I'm currently playing Hitman 3 and I can say that IO Interactive know how to develop their franchise just right, they are one of the few studios who really care about their creation,This is the ideal sequel for the amazing first part of rebooted series. The locations are more complex and beautiful, the story missions are more deeply thought out with even more possibilities to assassinate. I'm currently playing Hitman 3 and I can say that IO Interactive know how to develop their franchise just right, they are one of the few studios who really care about their creation, making it a masterpiece.… Expand
  57. psylife
    Oct 13, 2022
    6
    Imagine playing a puzzle game where the puzzles were already solved for you, and all you had to do was robotically follow a series of neatly telegraphed steps, thus depriving the player from any sense of agency and accomplishment he might have had - should his wits and ingenuity had been actually solicited.

    The fundamental problem with this game is that the way the game wants to be    Imagine playing a puzzle game where the puzzles were already solved for you, and all you had to do was robotically follow a series of neatly telegraphed steps, thus depriving the player from any sense of agency and accomplishment he might have had - should his wits and ingenuity had been actually solicited.

    The fundamental problem with this game is that the way the game wants to be played also happen to be the least interesting and boring way to play it - that is by staying silent and follow the telegraphed steps.

    In other words the core design of the game is at odds with its core ambition, which is to have the player become the architect of his own assassinations by strictly relying on his wits, observation skills, and mastery of the game mechanics.

    This is a shame because the audio-visual presentation is great and the environments are as immersive as they get.

    I think the developer needs to rethink the formula at its core by embracing a more systemic approach which will give rise to a more spontaneous, satisfying, and ultimately meaningful gameplay experience.    … Expand
  58. PhilippovPavel
    Apr 8, 2020
    9
    Сюжет в этот раз радует больше, чем в первом сезоне. Размеры локаций воистину впечатляет. Возможность импортировать первый сезон радует. Провел в игре уже более 200 часов и это не предел.
  59. Dovahslayer
    Jan 16, 2022
    0
    Constant server connection issues. The game is literally unplayable.
    Don't waste your money.
  60. neolithicman
    Aug 5, 2021
    8
    7.5

    Like the predecessor , i love the episodes system on this game, is so much better than Hitman Absolution. The episodes are fun and you can kill the npc's in various ways. Recommend for people entering stealth games and already experienced players.
  61. Lewis-Angelo
    Jan 26, 2021
    6
    continuación directísima del primero, un dlc caro que lo mejor son las misiones del original

    los mapas nuevos son demasiado grandes y facilitan en exceso acabar con los objetivos sin que nadie te pueda ver, aunque ofrecen más posibilidades las cinemáticas muy pobres, y dejan la historia otra vez sin acabar esperando la tercera entrega una edición completa con todos los mapas para la    continuación directísima del primero, un dlc caro que lo mejor son las misiones del original

    los mapas nuevos son demasiado grandes y facilitan en exceso acabar con los objetivos sin que nadie te pueda ver, aunque ofrecen más posibilidades

    las cinemáticas muy pobres, y dejan la historia otra vez sin acabar esperando la tercera entrega
    una edición completa con todos los mapas para la nueva generación podría estar bien a precio reducido    … Expand
  62. WildRoeDeer
    May 8, 2019
    6
    After enjoying the previous Hitman quite a bit, I was looking forward to seeing how IO would develop on it with a sequel. However, I suppose my main issue with Hitman 2 is that it's just more of the same. It's still a lot of fun and it's all really well made but ultimately it's just a glorified season pass. Honestly, I don't mind that really, since it's fun enough that it's worth the priceAfter enjoying the previous Hitman quite a bit, I was looking forward to seeing how IO would develop on it with a sequel. However, I suppose my main issue with Hitman 2 is that it's just more of the same. It's still a lot of fun and it's all really well made but ultimately it's just a glorified season pass. Honestly, I don't mind that really, since it's fun enough that it's worth the price of admission, but it would've been nice to see the series evolve and try new things. That being said, what IO have done with the series is already near perfection by design. A sprawling world of different systems all combining to create something both authentic and entertaining to tear apart. I love how I can take out a guard, hide him in a bush, cap the target with an assault rifle, run back to the guard, steal his clothes, and escape undetected. It's ridiculous, yes, but it all works so well because everything reacts in the way you expect because IO have done a great job of setting out clear rules of the world. It's really satisfying to navigate missions by understanding exactly how the game and taking advantage of every ability in your arsenal. You feel clever, which is always nice in a game. However, I'll never understand why in God's name they even bother with the scripted "opportunity" mechanic. Basically, the idea is you can overhear people explaining how some big important person is arriving and they'll be in the immediate vicinity of your target by sheer coincidence, so you take out that special person, steal their clothes, and undergo a series of monotonous scripted events that eventually lead to the main baddie dying. It's so utterly...bleh. In a game which is so excellent at inspiring creativity and thinking outside the box, it sure does love to bore you to tears with endless waiting for the game to catch up with you so a very specific set of events can happen. And the conversations which alert you to these missions always feel completely inorganic, like these people were waiting for a random bald stranger to cross their path before dispelling confidential information out of nowhere. If IO had removed these events, or tweaked them to feel more like your doing rather than the game's, then they perhaps could have focused more on evolving their formula. Hitman has the potential to be something excellent, but as it stands it's just good. It's still a lot of fun though and I'm looking forward to the next batch of new content.… Expand
  63. Berrlett
    Jan 25, 2019
    7
    I think the gameplay, the way missions are organized, the different worlds etc are top notch I also loved the stealth, taking time to plan and look for hints or alternative routes to complete assignments BUT. its the last Hitman I play laid out like this. Basically we have 6 missions/episodes and encouraged to study, plan, take your time to get high scores at the end of each mission butI think the gameplay, the way missions are organized, the different worlds etc are top notch I also loved the stealth, taking time to plan and look for hints or alternative routes to complete assignments BUT. its the last Hitman I play laid out like this. Basically we have 6 missions/episodes and encouraged to study, plan, take your time to get high scores at the end of each mission but if you didn't care about the high scores you can actually run through them very quickly which means it could be a gameplay of 10-12 hours but it also means you can finish the story campaign in 5-6 hours. Most if not all additional contents are evolved around the same world you've just finished playing. I prefer the old way Hitman games were like (Bloodmoney/Absolution) etc Hitman 2 is good but lacks value.… Expand
  64. AliHakami
    Aug 11, 2020
    8
    great game with a lot of choices..................................................................................... ...... .
  65. DrummBumm
    Dec 16, 2018
    8
    This game is great! Not only does it have tons of replay value ( contracts, storylines, etc. ) but it is hilarious as well. The fact that when you kill a target in front of everyone, and hide out for 10 minutes, their partner who is still alive, has no idea that his partner got murdered, its like the thought of cell phones are non existent in the Hitman universe. Besides that loophole,This game is great! Not only does it have tons of replay value ( contracts, storylines, etc. ) but it is hilarious as well. The fact that when you kill a target in front of everyone, and hide out for 10 minutes, their partner who is still alive, has no idea that his partner got murdered, its like the thought of cell phones are non existent in the Hitman universe. Besides that loophole, this game is is really fun and lets you be creative in how you manhit through it's many modes.… Expand
  66. paiva857
    Dec 14, 2020
    8
    Hitman 2 continues to improve the gameplay of its predecessor, however, the non-animated cinematics take some of the shine out of the game's plot.
  67. ElSeano89
    Jan 3, 2020
    9
    In reviewing this I will be reviewing both Hitman seasons 1 and 2 simultaneously seeing as how you can now import the first seasons levels into the second game if you own both making it seem like one cohesive product.

    The Hitman reboot is really a masterclass on how best to reboot your game series. After potentially one of the best games of all time in Blood Money, developers IOI went    In reviewing this I will be reviewing both Hitman seasons 1 and 2 simultaneously seeing as how you can now import the first seasons levels into the second game if you own both making it seem like one cohesive product.

    The Hitman reboot is really a masterclass on how best to reboot your game series. After potentially one of the best games of all time in Blood Money, developers IOI went astray with the good looking yet bizarre aberration to the formula that was Absolution. After going dark for some years and having to split from big brother producer Square Enix, they could be forgiven for losing their way moreso. However despite an odd choice to release the first season episodically and a little bit of shaky start what they ended up with when you view the product on the whole is quite spectacular.

    Better than almost any other game company I have seen, IOI listens to their fan bases and adapts accordingly. Playing through again you can see the development improving as they became attuned to what the fan base enjoyed. As such you end up with levels of incredible variety and depth, tons of things to find and explore, countless ways to achieve your objective and a wonderful sense of freedom throughout.

    But that isn't all. The game plays wonderfully and its controls are intuitive. You rarely feel out of control of 47 and granted this hardly a fast paced action game when there is so much variety in the game it speaks to its quality design that 47 nearly always does what you wanted him to do. It looks wonderful and the levels and the locales within are nearly always sprawling, varied and demand exploration. Some of their best level design ever is within this game with Whittington Creek, Miami and Sapienza being amongst the highlights. I would venture to say there isn't a weak level in the 13 available.

    The biggest selling point to Hitman is the replay-ability and IOI realized this masterfully. The main appeal of all previous Hitman games was to play they over and over and over finding out all the many different ways you could do things. You could easily finish this game within a weekend if you only played each level to completion once but that is barely skimming the surface. The hook is completing them again and again in such different ways that it always feels new and entertaining. You can choose for the game to lead you to these methods, checkpoint to checkpoint and still feel entertained or choose the purist route and explore the world looking for clues and eavesdropping to figure them out for yourself. There is an incredible level of satisfaction to achieving objectives in this game in part because each one seems like such a unique little puzzle on its own. It feels like you are outwitting the AI when after all in every level basically every other person is a potential enemy either in direct combat or reporting you for doing something wrong. Whenever you head for an exit having taken out your targets it always feels impressively satisfying.

    So with so much good why only a 9? There are some minor faults.

    The story isn't the best and frankly has never been IOI's strong point. It all gets quite muddled and honestly just serves as a reason as to why you are now on the other side of the world having to kill some other poor sap. Your targets vary from scientists to fashion designers to spymasters to rock stars to just plain old evil other assassins. I didn't really much care for the story and it never really hooked me in. It didn't have to because the gameplay was so good but if they had put a better story into this then I think it really could have been an all time great, 10 out of 10 sort of game.

    Another gripe is the voice acting whilst astoundingly varied (apparently over 72k lines recorded) is annoyingly similar no matter where you are in the world. The game literally takes you to nearly every continent, nearly every mission is in a different country with the exception of perhaps 3 or 4 taking part in the US. The issue is nearly every NPC sounds American and also sounds pretty much the same. It removes from the immersion when you're running through Mumbai and everybody sounds like they're from the US. It's a very minor quibble, the voice acting is really, really extensive and well performed but you have to take that little leap of imagination to ignore how the entire world in Hitman is apparently American.

    Those two things aside this is one of the best games for years, the best IOI have made if not as envelope pushing as Blood Money and incredible value for money. Their odd choice to release episodically probably meant that unless you were a fan of the series then you probably passed on this at release and thats to the detriment of people like me who paid full price pre-order and to the good of you folks now who can probably get everything on sale or game pass for cheap.

    This is simply a brilliant game that plays to its strengths wonderfully. Great value, a true benchmark.    … Expand
  68. JJHLH
    Dec 17, 2018
    10
    A super fun game with loads of replayability as the missions can be accomplished in many different ways. I can see why this game has such a high User score.
  69. DannyChryst
    Jun 3, 2023
    0
    Started playing this game recently only to find out that I'm permanently locked out of the Legacy maps. The stupid thing is that I paid for the entire first "season" of Hitman, pre-ordered it actually. Because I never claimed their in-game DLC pack before it was delisted I'm now screwed out of getting Hitman 1 locations in Hitman 2. I knew this seasonal, timed-release content would be aStarted playing this game recently only to find out that I'm permanently locked out of the Legacy maps. The stupid thing is that I paid for the entire first "season" of Hitman, pre-ordered it actually. Because I never claimed their in-game DLC pack before it was delisted I'm now screwed out of getting Hitman 1 locations in Hitman 2. I knew this seasonal, timed-release content would be a disaster for this franchise, and this is exactly why. What a terrible way to handle the rollover to Hitman 3. This game isn't even five years old yet but IO Interactive decided they're already going to throw the Legacy DLC into the vault. Not only do I not have access to content that I'm entitled to, but I'm also stuck with trophy sets for the Legacy DLC that can never be finished. I won't be playing Hitman 3 because of this crap.… Expand
  70. alexslork
    Oct 19, 2021
    8
    Although the story and cutscenes appear to have been shorted due to the financial strain of IO Interactive finally having to buy the Hitman IP from SE and seek out outside publiahing, the core of Hitman is more uncompromising than ever. Where Hitman 2016 h
  71. Drexxler
    Feb 23, 2019
    10
    The endless hours of enjoyment I get from this game. This is my first time buying a hitman game and I absolutely love it.
  72. JiggyOfficial
    Dec 10, 2018
    8
    Hitman 2 is a very good game meant for STEALTH so if you are not that type of player it is not for you. It is a very well programmed game with nice graphics and good touch to details. Game is a bit difficult and can get frustrating. It is a bit short as main story but good fun!
  73. PS4Joshua
    Dec 9, 2018
    10
    This is everything a Hitman game should be, they've truly nailed the formula.
  74. hercon
    Jan 6, 2019
    8
    Hitman 2 is a great game, no question. But IO Interactive had a real opportunity to make Hitman 2 the best stealth game ever. Unfortunately, it is more a somewhat improved extension of Hitman 2016, which was in many ways brilliant but as well seriously flawed (for me and I think for the average player). Hitman 2016 was my first Hitman game. I had to take it in small bites over longer timeHitman 2 is a great game, no question. But IO Interactive had a real opportunity to make Hitman 2 the best stealth game ever. Unfortunately, it is more a somewhat improved extension of Hitman 2016, which was in many ways brilliant but as well seriously flawed (for me and I think for the average player). Hitman 2016 was my first Hitman game. I had to take it in small bites over longer time than issued due to lack of patience needed, even though I generally like stealth play style. But it was nice to get back to it from time to time and I guess the same will apply for Hitman 2.

    The strength of both games, i.e. unprecedented flexibility and intuity to access and execute assassination missions, is as well the greatest weakness. The major puzzles are basically to find the right disguise in order to get around and get access to and assassinate the target. It is relatively easy two times around but thereafter it can get heavy. In addition to a lot of patience, I often found that improvisation led to time-consuming and frustrating dead end search of ways out when trying new playthroughs. Savings and reloads are often needed as it is easy to alert NPCs and get caught when trying new routes and it can be a irritating due to online requirement of both games. The online system is not a game-breaker though. The lack of in-game hints may be great for hardcore Hitman fans but I often turned off the game in frustration after running around for a long time without success. I try to avoid to Google game solutions but I cheated at times as I found myself aimlessly in a dead-end street. Games are supposed to be fun too. The menu system is not great and some items, e.g. heavy guns, are generally useless. Most assassinations are best executed by hands and e.g. scissors are much more handy for a silent third party take-down. The silenced gun was not as quiet as I had hoped but fun to use at times.

    The Hitman concept is truly great but there is something lacking. If Hitman 2 e.g. had a bit better story, better level-up system and in particular better in-game hints for us the impatient, it would have been a smoother experience. It is still a great game and far more fun than e.g. RDR2. I only hope that IO Interactive will have the opportunity to develop the Hitman concept into a new exceptionally good stealth assassination game. The fan club for an outstanding stealth game big and IO Interactive seem to be so close.    … Expand
  75. kayceeastro62
    Dec 19, 2018
    10
    It feels like critics don't give a lot of love to Hitman in general. I found Hitman 2 to be highly addictive and fun. The new levels are bigger, better and shinier. The kills are awesome. It's a puzzle game with guns and explosives. It's a great time if you like strategy.
  76. i_novoselskiy
    Dec 25, 2018
    10
    Usually spend about 4 hours in 1 mission! Too interesting and atmospheric game! Of course, with one of the best soundtrack! Need HITMAN 3 or new missions ))) thanks IO Interactive !
  77. EnglishVan
    Aug 8, 2019
    6
    Hitman 2 is a mixed game. Its gameplay is overwhelmingly good, while other aspects get in the way. Its missions are fun. Even its story, I find good (despite the many haters who hate on the way its told) The rewards for finishing the missions well are satisfying and encouraging, until you can't get them because your wifi isn't fast enough. This is super frustrating and inconvenient. ItHitman 2 is a mixed game. Its gameplay is overwhelmingly good, while other aspects get in the way. Its missions are fun. Even its story, I find good (despite the many haters who hate on the way its told) The rewards for finishing the missions well are satisfying and encouraging, until you can't get them because your wifi isn't fast enough. This is super frustrating and inconvenient. It made me think along the lines of "Why should I play a singleplayer game when they block your access to the features based on internet, when I might as well just play a multiplayer game." This internet requirement also makes the saving loading extremely slow. They put these annoying requirements in order to prevent piracy, to prevent money loss, when ironically this is one of the reasons this game lost sales.… Expand
  78. sarcasm83
    Jun 24, 2019
    9
    I don't know why it took me so long to grab this one, but I had clearly forgotten how much I enjoy these games. Though, I do feel like Hitman 2 improves on the concept from the "first season", as I found myself way more interested about all the different options aswell as the environments. Especially love the suburban level that's a clear nod to Hitman Bloodmoney's suburbs level.

    I also    I don't know why it took me so long to grab this one, but I had clearly forgotten how much I enjoy these games. Though, I do feel like Hitman 2 improves on the concept from the "first season", as I found myself way more interested about all the different options aswell as the environments. Especially love the suburban level that's a clear nod to Hitman Bloodmoney's suburbs level.

    I also found myself playing for the levels for multiple hours at a go, "priming" them ready for me to try different things, first eliminating guards from key locations that would blow my cover and then just going around fairly freely, checking my options, studying the level with no hurry at all.

    I think the level design is good, but for some levels, it feels like it's... TOO complex. The simpler levels that don't end up feeling like incredibly crowded mazes offered more fun in my opinion and leaving some room to "stalk" your enemy.

    I loved the first level because it was just one house, where I could observe what the target does and wait for a good opportunity as well as the suburbs where the houses seem more contained, while I wasn't a fan of the first season's levels like Marrakesh where there are tons of crowds and the areas seem narrow and... it just feels "too busy", while - of course provides a challenge.

    Having finished Hitman 2 last night, I think I'll end up grabbing the pack with the remastered levels and the bonus DLC thing, just to have all the Hitman goodness in one replayable package.

    I also love how the game unlocks more options with the leveling system - the more you play, the more tools you have, which in turns opens up even more replayability. Fantastic design.

    My only regret with my purchase is that I bought it from such a big sale, as these types of games truely feel deserving of my support and I hope there will be more.

    The only thing that's keeping the game from being a 10/10 for me, are some of the bugs; There are still instances where I go behind an enemy and try to "subdue", but it triggers the melee fight thing, as if the enemy had been facing me. Sometimes I understand that I screwed it up, but some instances, there is no way to anticipate it, ruining a good run on a harder difficulty. For only 1 save allowed for example, the game really should be really consistent in function.

    Also saw a few blatant bugs.. like right in the first level, when the female target goes to sleep, she levitated above the bed. But overall, the game has much less bugs than games usually do.    … Expand
  79. ToshLichev
    Nov 27, 2021
    7
    As someone who's never played a Hitman game in his life, Hitman 2 was tough to get into but quite fun when I got the gist of it.

    I'm not a fan of stealth and the great thing here is that you can approach every mission however you like. Want to go guns blazing? Sure. Wanna spend 3 hours on a mission analyzing everything on the map? Go for it. It really lets you do you. Gameplay is nice    As someone who's never played a Hitman game in his life, Hitman 2 was tough to get into but quite fun when I got the gist of it.

    I'm not a fan of stealth and the great thing here is that you can approach every mission however you like. Want to go guns blazing? Sure. Wanna spend 3 hours on a mission analyzing everything on the map? Go for it. It really lets you do you. Gameplay is nice and tight, the A.I. is truly brain dead which is both fun and a bit frustrating. The locations you visit are pretty rich and allow for lots of exploration and different styles of play. The option to play missions from Hitman 1 with the new mechanics is a great touch and the sniper missions are a nice change of pace. Graphics are pretty meh, but they get the job done.

    My main gripes are the fact that the plot is so bare bones and so pointless that you might as well skip it entirely and that sooner or later you will get tired of the way the game plays. As much variety as the game may present to you, it does get tiresome at some point and I think the main reason for that is exactly the lack of plot. You have no good end goal so you stop caring. Additionally there is a bit of a steep learning curve. I feel like the tutorial missions really oversimplify the gameplay and what follows after is way tougher and complex. You go in feeling unprepared.

    Hitman 2 is pretty fun and once you get into its gameplay you can pretty much do whatever you want but the lack of substantial plot makes it feel like a non-essential game.    … Expand
  80. Rede_Gamers
    Apr 9, 2019
    7
    I enjoyed the game. However, in the begging, it was a little frustrating as I never knew if some of my actions would cause a reaction from NPCs and enemies. Eventually, as you play you will learn what you can and can not do.

    Missions can be frustrating as the game motivates you to complete them as fast as possible. But if you are trying to kill the target with a storyline it can be a    I enjoyed the game. However, in the begging, it was a little frustrating as I never knew if some of my actions would cause a reaction from NPCs and enemies. Eventually, as you play you will learn what you can and can not do.

    Missions can be frustrating as the game motivates you to complete them as fast as possible. But if you are trying to kill the target with a storyline it can be a long process. However, it's very rewarding once it's done.

    The story is very short. It's just a few missions but each mission can take up to an hour to complete. The game has a lot of replayability.

    The story is all over the place. If you buy the game. Do it for its gameplay value if you are looking for a long and interesting story you won't get it in this game.    … Expand
  81. meeliason
    Aug 2, 2019
    7
    The story went from Cinamatic to this cheap and boring talk over single frames. Now the added Dlc when they promised all content at launch.
  82. michaelc1024
    Apr 29, 2019
    9
    Great game I can't seem to put it down. You have to get past some of the beginning parts but once you do it's amazing. There is so much to do in this game so many different challenges and upgrades the more you complete the missions.
  83. kyzaghan
    May 20, 2019
    8
    Game is replayable. Alternative dozens of assassination methods. BUT Weak Story. Silly Artificial Intelligence. Conflict mechanics are bad. AS A RESULT, If you like the first game, you will love Hitman 2 more. Hitman 2 is a technically successful game too.
  84. Armin4
    Jul 9, 2019
    8
    It was the first game but have some improvements I like it and play every mission at least 5 times
  85. Mattyc96
    Apr 22, 2020
    6
    I loved the first season but this time around I found it repetitive and boring . The dark humor is still there. There's fewer maps but the locations feel far more detailed and dense. Besides the new and exciting locations the game play just feels like it drags on . After mastering the first season I found it hard to stay invested in the gameplay, and my patience ran kind of thin. It justI loved the first season but this time around I found it repetitive and boring . The dark humor is still there. There's fewer maps but the locations feel far more detailed and dense. Besides the new and exciting locations the game play just feels like it drags on . After mastering the first season I found it hard to stay invested in the gameplay, and my patience ran kind of thin. It just felt like I needed to check a box rather than enjoy the game , and of course each mission needs to be replayed dozens of times to get your equipment Based soley on the handful of missions one playthrough could be completed in roughly 5 , but I didnt have the will to even attempt mastering more than the first mission this time around. There hasnt been enough advancement to justify this as a new game at full price.… Expand
  86. moonlaba
    Jan 17, 2022
    8
    암살의 놀이터와 같은 필드 구성은 맘에 들지만 암살 방법을 단순한 A가서 B하기 식으로 따라가게 만든건 흥미를 완전히 떨어뜨리는 요소.
  87. KingOfHerts
    Nov 11, 2019
    9
    Great game. If you enjoyed the first Hitman reboot (2016) then you’ll definitely enjoy this. Mainly because it’s pretty much exactly the same. Everything from mission structure to the UI is carried over from the last game but that’s not a criticism. It worked well then and it still does.
    Like the last game, there are a variety of ways to take out each target and complete each mission.    Great game. If you enjoyed the first Hitman reboot (2016) then you’ll definitely enjoy this. Mainly because it’s pretty much exactly the same. Everything from mission structure to the UI is carried over from the last game but that’s not a criticism. It worked well then and it still does.
    Like the last game, there are a variety of ways to take out each target and complete each mission. Personally, I enjoyed the levels a lot more than the previous game and felt that, Sapienza withstanding, they were more interesting locations.interesting    … Expand
  88. GabFire
    Aug 10, 2020
    8
    É o mesmo ''Hitman'' de sempre que todos gostam, sempre curti a proposta dessa franquia e me amarro nas missões e principalmente nas opções de assassinatos que possui, recomendo.
  89. sergio123456
    Feb 19, 2020
    7
    Juego entretenido de sigilo pero que se hace bastante corto, tiene muy pocas misiones y enseguida te lo terminas, es recomendable si no esperas mucho de él.
  90. Dwed
    Dec 21, 2021
    9
    Love the Hitman games and this one is amazing. Story is great so far, missions are original and creative, and graphics are good.
  91. aes23
    Jun 17, 2020
    9
    This game is a little gem because of the freedom it gives you.

    Excellent work, the money has been wired to your account.
  92. drcoomer
    Feb 5, 2021
    8
    There's definitely a unique 'personality' that the Hitman games have that is unlike any other game I've played. It's something to do with the atmosphere, the music, everything about it just feels unique. Agent 47's story surprisingly carries a lot of weight which compliments the game's innovative gameplay perfectly. The AI has some great moments and some bad moments, but either way you'llThere's definitely a unique 'personality' that the Hitman games have that is unlike any other game I've played. It's something to do with the atmosphere, the music, everything about it just feels unique. Agent 47's story surprisingly carries a lot of weight which compliments the game's innovative gameplay perfectly. The AI has some great moments and some bad moments, but either way you'll find yourself listening in on some amusing conversations while exploring each level. Hitman 2 is not a very long game playing straight through, but with a ton of challenges and unique "hits" to achieve, there is more than enough content to last you a while.

    Overall Score 8.2/10    … Expand
  93. DestroyerM24
    Oct 9, 2021
    9
    One of the most tactical games so far, Rambo style not desired, every decision you make can and probably will affect the gameplay, the game mechanics are almost the same from the previous hitman games, but still they added some fresh new possibilities for players, like the possibility to use the same map they've completed the story before, but this time with a different contract andOne of the most tactical games so far, Rambo style not desired, every decision you make can and probably will affect the gameplay, the game mechanics are almost the same from the previous hitman games, but still they added some fresh new possibilities for players, like the possibility to use the same map they've completed the story before, but this time with a different contract and different missions or side objectives to achieve. The Sniper Mode is awesome, but still, only on one map.
    Besides the gameplay, the story isn't that appealing, hard to understand and within the game the only mission is to kill someone, nothing else, I would like they added some different type of missions.

    All in all, a great game, a game which offers you many possibilities and many hours on planning how and when to attack your target, there is no room for mistakes. Mission Active. Good luck, Agent 47    … Expand
  94. AthosC
    Jul 22, 2020
    8
    The best gameplay feeling of Hitman games. Player can control 47 to do more actions or decisions. However, I don't like to part the missions as chapter 1 and 2. In my opinion, Hitman 2016 and 2018 are ONE game.
  95. c4m1l0
    Jul 9, 2020
    10
    really good game, better tan the previous game, the stages are incredible, the difficultly is perfect, i only played them in professional but the difficultly spike is great, the AI is not the best but pretty alright nonetheless, there are a couple of bugs but they're the kind of bugs that you laugh at, they do not change the gameplay, the cutscenes are now worse, but it doesn't change thereally good game, better tan the previous game, the stages are incredible, the difficultly is perfect, i only played them in professional but the difficultly spike is great, the AI is not the best but pretty alright nonetheless, there are a couple of bugs but they're the kind of bugs that you laugh at, they do not change the gameplay, the cutscenes are now worse, but it doesn't change the experience a lot, overall one of the best games in the series, and if you liked any of the other games of the saga you are gonna love this game… Expand
  96. svensenk86
    Sep 17, 2021
    10
    great! the last Hitman game I had was the original 2nd one I think....thanks to Sony this game was now "for free" I am pretty sure I will buy the first one as well and the 3rd one for sure. these maps are insane and the possibilities. When you switched off all the help you really need to think and plan how you gonna do it....when you did it and check the "challenges" after the mission, itgreat! the last Hitman game I had was the original 2nd one I think....thanks to Sony this game was now "for free" I am pretty sure I will buy the first one as well and the 3rd one for sure. these maps are insane and the possibilities. When you switched off all the help you really need to think and plan how you gonna do it....when you did it and check the "challenges" after the mission, it is crazy with how many options you could have done it, so every chapter can be played easily 3 times. no bugs to repaort, smooth gameplay, packed maps with NPC`s and details, great!… Expand
  97. chrisdan23
    Jun 12, 2022
    8
    HItman ist sicherlich ein Sandbox Spiel im besten Sinne. Mit allen Stärken, aber auch allen Schwächen solcher Vorhaben. Die Idee des "viele Wege führen zum Ziel" hat aber vermutlich kein anderes Franchise so gut und konsequent umgesetzt, wie IO Interactives mit dem Reboot der Hitman Serie. Viele der einzelnen Level können sehr unterschiedlich angegangen werden. Die LangzeitmotivationHItman ist sicherlich ein Sandbox Spiel im besten Sinne. Mit allen Stärken, aber auch allen Schwächen solcher Vorhaben. Die Idee des "viele Wege führen zum Ziel" hat aber vermutlich kein anderes Franchise so gut und konsequent umgesetzt, wie IO Interactives mit dem Reboot der Hitman Serie. Viele der einzelnen Level können sehr unterschiedlich angegangen werden. Die Langzeitmotivation ergibt sich so auch vor allem daraus, verschiedene Lösungswege zu finden und die teils riesigen Sandbox Areale immer wieder neu zu erkunden, Hints zu folgen, Informationen zu finden, Abläufe zu memorisieren und verschiedene Dinge auszuprobieren. Bringt man eine solche Freude am Herumprobieren allerdings nicht mit, kann durch die sechs Episoden des Spiels auch in wenigen Stunden durchgerushed werden, denn einer der Möglichen Lösungswege ist meist schnell gefunden. Leider wird die wenige Story des Spiels auch nur in animierten Standbildern erzählt und bietet wenig wirklich interessantes für Fans von narrativen Single Player Erfahrungen. Als Sandbox Spiel zeigt Hitman 2, auch wenn es sich nicht wesentlich weiter entwickelt hat und vieles aus dem Vorgänger recycelt, wie intelligentes Gameplay aussehen kann. Kaum vorstellbar was IO Interactive anstelle könnte, wenn sie denn mal einen Big Budget Titel machen könnten. Möglicherweise steht uns da mit einer James Bond Adaption durch IO ja etwas ganz besonderes ins Haus. Wir werden sehn.… Expand
  98. MahdiHK05
    Dec 6, 2020
    8
    بازی خوبی هستش ولی گان پلی و هوش مصنوعیش نمیزاره بازیه عالی ای باشه
    داستان پشم ریزون
    موسیقی و امکانات مختلف در هر مرحله
    و راه های گوناگون برای انجام ماموریت هم از نکات مثبت بازی هست
  99. Freeger278
    Nov 19, 2022
    10
    Really had fun playing this game for the first time. It does really feel like you're a Hitman to complete a mission.
  100. Juanoldead
    Dec 13, 2021
    7
    Bien, es casi lo mismo que la primera parte, misma jugabilidad, misma modalidad, mismos graficos, ahora las cinematicas son fotos pero creo que los mapas me parecieron mas interesantes que el anterior. Es literalmente una version extendida.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 70 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 65 out of 70
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 70
  3. Negative: 0 out of 70
  1. PLAY! Zine
    Mar 5, 2019
    75
    Hitman 2 follows the 2016 game in almost every aspect. It looks and feels pretty similar, which is nothing less than a good thing, concerning the quality of the first game. For now, we should ask for nothing more, but let us hope a new installation brings yet another evolution to the table.
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  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jan 10, 2019
    80
    A killer sandbox that is hurt by repetitiveness and linear approach in levels. But once you manage to use your imagination, you’ll start enjoying the game, worthy of agent 47. [Issue#292]
  3. ZTGD
    Dec 14, 2018
    85
    Hitman 2 is not leaps and bounds better or even different than its predecessor, as it feels less like a sequel and more like the second season. However, it manages to hit the mark where it truly matters with expansive level designs and a wealth of gameplay options that makes playing through the same missions multiple times consistently fun but feel different every time.
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