Hitman GO: Definitive Edition

 PlayStation 4
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6.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 65 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 65
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 65
  3. Negative: 10 out of 65

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  1. hednik4am
    Feb 25, 2016
    10
    Hitman GO really holds up well in the transition to the PlayStation. Anyone can pick this up and start solving the puzzles with reality ease, until the difficulty ramps up. The difficulty never jumps substantially but rather incrementally so you can learn new tactics. Quick yet rewarding platinum trophy.
  2. mrnice
    Dec 26, 2017
    9
    Of course the premise is limiting. You have a mobile port with added trophies. HOWEVER Square Enix managed to present this game as an exquisite collection of 'puzzle boards'. Each level looks like a physical, tangible object with characters looking like real pieces. The graphics are perfect for what the game is. Even the time spent between levels can leave an impression of tangibility andOf course the premise is limiting. You have a mobile port with added trophies. HOWEVER Square Enix managed to present this game as an exquisite collection of 'puzzle boards'. Each level looks like a physical, tangible object with characters looking like real pieces. The graphics are perfect for what the game is. Even the time spent between levels can leave an impression of tangibility and class. You can actually look at the level selection screen and notice the 'storyline' of Agent 47 moving through a city or a place towards his target, across the many steps involved in the larger location. This is an ingenious way to present the puzzles. Everything in Hitman GO comes together for an elegant whole.

    Gameplay is top notch. There is a minimum of repetition, and thus mostly fresh-feeling challenges constantly every time a new board is loaded. New puzzle pieces are frequently introduced, and by the campaign's end, a map can look more or less like a chess board, with the many rules involved for each enemy type. It's been years since I enjoyed long puzzle game sessions this much.

    Each level has a few 'challenge conditions' for beating it, for example "No kills" or "Collect protected item". These provide enough replay value and challenge to really max out the game's potential value. I had some of my favorite moments of playing the game while I pondered and tested various strategies for completing under special conditions. I found that many of the puzzles gained extra puzzle depth from this.

    Basically, yes this is Hitman done right, and puzzles done right. Original concept means I feel generous and give a 9/10.    … Expand
  3. drlowdon
    Apr 22, 2020
    8
    I must admit that I was a little unsure when I heard that the Hitman series was coming to iOS (it has subsequently been ported to PC and Sony's consoles) but Square Enix have made a fantastic job of it. Taking the stealth series and turning it into a puzzle game was seen by many as a strange direction to take but it works an absolute treat here. As well as crafting a genuinely enjoyableI must admit that I was a little unsure when I heard that the Hitman series was coming to iOS (it has subsequently been ported to PC and Sony's consoles) but Square Enix have made a fantastic job of it. Taking the stealth series and turning it into a puzzle game was seen by many as a strange direction to take but it works an absolute treat here. As well as crafting a genuinely enjoyable puzzle game they have also managed to make great use of the license and actually retain the feel and atmosphere of the Hitman games, and the board game style presentation only adds to the appeal.

    With its short levels and quick restarts (should you fail) Hitman: Go is absolutely perfect for on the go gaming but it is also a good enough game in its own right to make it worth playing even on your home console.    … Expand
  4. mefzeldernx
    Feb 23, 2018
    8
    Square Enix luego del éxito de "Hitman Go" en celulares decidió portearlo a ambas consolas de Sony. Ésta versión de Hitman no es un juego tradicional de la serie, sino un puzzle que se presenta como un juego de mesa en el cual tendremos que realizar asesinatos teniendo presente las mecánicas defensivas de los personajes enemigos.
    La jugabilidad es muy fácil de aprender, no se necesita de    Square Enix luego del éxito de "Hitman Go" en celulares decidió portearlo a ambas consolas de Sony. Ésta versión de Hitman no es un juego tradicional de la serie, sino un puzzle que se presenta como un juego de mesa en el cual tendremos que realizar asesinatos teniendo presente las mecánicas defensivas de los personajes enemigos.
    La jugabilidad es muy fácil de aprender, no se necesita de mucha habilidad para cumplir con los objetivos, pero las condiciones para obtener un puntaje superior genera una dificultad que se disfruta.
    En PlayStation 4 la experiencia es muy buena, los tiempos de carga son mínimos y los controles con el DualShock 4 precisos y rápidos, la fluidez se agradece aunque éste tipo de juego no es tan vertiginoso para el público de una consola doméstica. Suma al valor que al comprarlo en Vita o PS4 obtienes ambas versiones, además de Cross-Play.    … Expand

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Gaming Nexus
    Mar 30, 2016
    80
    Strip out all of the blood and gore from the Hitman franchise and what is left is truly a thinking man’s game. The developers certainly understand what the true charm of the series is and it is highlighted in this puzzle-take on the franchise.
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  2. GameCrate
    Mar 10, 2016
    75
    While the new Hitman should get greater attention (deservedly so), GO! isn't a bad option for people looking for something more on the strategic side. What it lacks in bloodshed and insightful killing, it makes up for with strong level design and creative challenges to overcome. It's certainly something you could, ahem, kill time with.
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  3. CGMagazine
    Mar 7, 2016
    80
    Hitman Go is a unique take on the long-running Hitman franchise, breaking down the series to its core mechanics and delivering an enjoyable adventure.
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