Hitman 2

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8.4

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  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. goodgriff33
    Dec 24, 2022
    7
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  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. CypiBoii
    Nov 12, 2021
    6
    I absolutely loved the first hitman game (from 2016) so I decided in 2019 to buy the new Hitman 2.
    The cutscenes in this game are boring, and doesn't really have much to it, but think about it again
    your an hitman going to kill people, we don't need some long RDR2 cutscenes. I want to tear sum **** up.

    Good game ig
  18. MajorPC92
    Apr 22, 2022
    7
    Hitman 2, Un super jeu ultra fun, avec une gigantesque durée de vie (faire tout les assasinat possible).
    Les environnement sont plutôt varier et le challenge plutôt bien dosé.
  19. Agt_Killionaire
    Oct 14, 2022
    7
    They did improve some things like the fact that if you're compromised in a certain area you are not for the entire map. The map sizes have grown to a certain degree and while it took a bit to get used to the changes I still had fun. My biggest complaint would be that they replace the cutscene quality with slightly moving art pieces and a slideshow of them. This left me feeling lessThey did improve some things like the fact that if you're compromised in a certain area you are not for the entire map. The map sizes have grown to a certain degree and while it took a bit to get used to the changes I still had fun. My biggest complaint would be that they replace the cutscene quality with slightly moving art pieces and a slideshow of them. This left me feeling less rewarded for completing objectives.… Expand
  20. Harthik69
    Jul 9, 2023
    7
    Good Game. Can give it a second try in future, I might like the gameplay and visuals

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#42 Best PS4 Game of 2018
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#31 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2018
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#8 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2018

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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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