Hitman

 PlayStation 4
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  1. Fishyfishy
    Mar 21, 2017
    10
    I will admit I was turned off at first when I heard this was going to be episodic as I had no clue how they would pull it off but now that the first season is out I can safely say that this was one of my favourite games of 2016 with just how well it was done and I now understand that it was made this way so that each location can have so much polish and stuff to do in it that I have beenI will admit I was turned off at first when I heard this was going to be episodic as I had no clue how they would pull it off but now that the first season is out I can safely say that this was one of my favourite games of 2016 with just how well it was done and I now understand that it was made this way so that each location can have so much polish and stuff to do in it that I have been playing this game non stop since all episode came out and I am still finding stuff to this day. The locations are both some of the most beautiful I have seen and some of them have such great design to pull off each assassination in the way you desire. The choices you are given to preform the assassinations you want make this one of the most replayable games I have ever touched and it also made for some of the funniest moments I have experienced when you see all the bizzarethings you can get away with in the missions. I can keep phrasing this game but we be hear for hours so to close I think you need to buy this game if you are a fan of both stealth games and games that let you choose how to reach the objective and with all episode of season one out now there is not a better time to go pick this gem up especially with the announcement that a season 2 is being worked on.… Expand
  2. Chillywilly23
    Apr 23, 2017
    10
    Such a masterpiece. While I can get some of the anger because of the episodic style of release I fell as if this payed off as this has made for one of the best stealth games in recent memory as there is show much packed into it despite it only being the first season of this game with the big open levels and the fact that you can do it in which ever way you like makes it on of the mostSuch a masterpiece. While I can get some of the anger because of the episodic style of release I fell as if this payed off as this has made for one of the best stealth games in recent memory as there is show much packed into it despite it only being the first season of this game with the big open levels and the fact that you can do it in which ever way you like makes it on of the most replayable games I have touched this generation and the presentation is very well done with episode 2 being one of the best missions I have played in a game. If you love stealth and action games you need to at least give this a chance.… Expand
  3. peteraff1
    Jul 4, 2017
    10
    9.5 - Probably one of the best stealth games of all the time.

    Good/Amazing - Story/Targets - Gameplay - A.I is nuts (The best I've seen in a game, especially professional mode) - Tons of possibilities - Graphics/level design - Extreme replay value Bad/Worst - Load times (It's a little worse now , but at the launch it was terrible - still long though) - Some items like the    9.5 - Probably one of the best stealth games of all the time.

    Good/Amazing
    - Story/Targets
    - Gameplay
    - A.I is nuts (The best I've seen in a game, especially professional mode)
    - Tons of possibilities
    - Graphics/level design
    - Extreme replay value

    Bad/Worst
    - Load times (It's a little worse now , but at the launch it was terrible - still long though)
    - Some items like the last sniper are unlocked too late in the game, which compromises the fun of using them (since you are practically completing the entire game when you unlocked it)
    - Episodes? Please not this crap again    … Expand
  4. MaximumD
    Jan 13, 2017
    9
    This is the second best Hitman game, after Blood Money. The reason it's good is because the developers went back to creating a game in the spirit of Blood Money. Wide open levels with multiples paths and various ways of disposing your targets. The story is just your run of the mill contract killer/espionage type deal. Nothing special but it works.

    The real treat is the exquisite details    This is the second best Hitman game, after Blood Money. The reason it's good is because the developers went back to creating a game in the spirit of Blood Money. Wide open levels with multiples paths and various ways of disposing your targets. The story is just your run of the mill contract killer/espionage type deal. Nothing special but it works.

    The real treat is the exquisite details in the levels themselves. Level design here is exemplary with nuanced, multi-story, multi-area playgrounds. There are some things that are scripted throughout the levels which help you with the hits. I recommend turning off the hints and just figuring it out on your own. The game really holds your hand otherwise and ruins the discovery otherwise. Also, all the levels are very varied and interesting, with each one posing a slightly different challenge due this it's layout and nature. The Colorado level for instance is so wide open compared to the others yet hard to infiltrate due to theme of the level. Don't want to spoil anything so I'll just say really only two levels are similar in structure. The variety here is great and you'll have fun coming up with creative ways to kill people. I nailed one guy with a fireaxe which was very satisfying.

    There are some negatives too. A minor one is there is no freaking sniper suitcase. Wha!!! Come on IO, this is series staple! Bring back now! Lol. The Ai does get a little wonky sometimes too and you'll be scratching your head as to how you got discovered from time to time. The people who can "see" through your disguise sometimes just seem so arbitrary. You can get a military uniform, but the receptionist knows I'm not supposed to be a soldier somehow? Wierd little things like this detract from the game. The game also used to be online only, but after much Ballyhoo by fans, IO updated the game so you can enjoy everything offline as well. As it should be if ask me. Also, gunplay is as bad as you would expect. This was never really supposed to be an option for a game of this nature but shooting controls could be better. These are small things though. Also, there are many challenges to complete which unlock more tools of the trade. Most of these tools seem quite worthless except for very specific challenges, like the exploding rubber ducky. Anyway, IO where is my sniper suitcase!!!

    Overall, this is great return to form for Hitman and I hope they keep going with more episodes.    … Expand
  5. LadyAshe
    Apr 29, 2017
    8
    It's a good solid Hitman game. addictive with good story. I like the new opportunity system added to this game. This is how I remember playing Hitman games but with better system and bigger maps.
  6. mrseannathan
    Mar 12, 2017
    9
    I was very hesitant about the episode scheme they brought to this game but I can say one thing.. IO and Square Enix perfected this. I honestly think this is how the Hitman series should be moving forward. The replay-ability on this is incredible. With all the games coming out and the amount on backlog, it's tough to get through it 100% but is definitely something I would pick up again.
  7. rodericrinehart
    Jan 1, 2017
    8
    This isn't a perfect game, but it is a good return to form for Hitman. I was not a fan of the episodic release and only got it once they were all out, and for a big sale price. It's worth it on sale and it was fun.
  8. felix_world
    Dec 11, 2016
    8
    Hitman 2016 season 1 was a complete joy to play, leaving me with unforgettable moments as I assassinated, disguised myself and hid through each of the 6 main missions. The replyabilty in this game is unprecedented with dozens of way to complete and master each mission it is easy to lose yourself and replay the same mission over and over again to totally master it without the fun ever goingHitman 2016 season 1 was a complete joy to play, leaving me with unforgettable moments as I assassinated, disguised myself and hid through each of the 6 main missions. The replyabilty in this game is unprecedented with dozens of way to complete and master each mission it is easy to lose yourself and replay the same mission over and over again to totally master it without the fun ever going away.

    Each mission is fundamentally different, from a vast mansion in a quaint small Italian town to a dangerous and mysterious farm in America, each of them feel alive, populated with relatively smart NPCs populating making the places you visit around the world feel real. Although it is clear that some mission are better than others, all of them were fun and rewarding.

    My only complaints about this game is that it feels like Square Enix hired 3 voice actors for the hundreds of NPCs in each mission, so it does break from the immersion when an Arabic sales man has a British accent and the same voice as the soldier next to him. Furthermore the story is simple and heavily diluted with only 2-3 minutes cut scenes after each mission to explain the plot. This felt heavily artificial. However the fact that the story is forgettable and the game is still good, really shows the quality of the gameplay.    … Expand
  9. Darth_Kane
    Feb 26, 2017
    8
    Good game, though extremely short, I easily finished it playing a few hours in a weekend. The creators tried to put a lot of stuff in the game to make you replay levels, but I'd rather seen them make a longer campaign. The quality of the levels is uneven, and Sapienza truly shines as on of the best levels I've ever seen in a Hitman game.
  10. throokerz
    Nov 19, 2017
    10
    This is easily one of the most overlooked and underrated games I have ever seen. I love almost everything about this game and it is the quality that all sandbox stealth-action games should strive to match. There is so much content in this game you could play for weeks just finding new and interesting ways to kill targets, playing contracts made by other people, completing escalations,This is easily one of the most overlooked and underrated games I have ever seen. I love almost everything about this game and it is the quality that all sandbox stealth-action games should strive to match. There is so much content in this game you could play for weeks just finding new and interesting ways to kill targets, playing contracts made by other people, completing escalations, doing the elusive targets, going for the highest score or just messing around and having a blast. Other than the misstep with Colorado, which felt more like an absolution mission, all of the levels are amazing, filled with endless possibilities to explore and each will keep you coming back.
    The episodic nature put many people off, and I understand why, but I feel it works so amazingly well in this game I am so glad they went with it. It stops players from just rushing through each mission, only doing them once without experimenting or exploring and beating the game day 1, and instead gave us the chance to explore every inch of every map thoroughly, finding all of the hidden ways to kill the targets, or creating our own fun and unique contracts on those maps.
    The assassination are some of the best assassinations in a Hitman game, they are crazy, epic, funny, goofy and the game never takes itself too seriously. It has a story, but the story wasn't much of anything, it was just there to be there, but that's not what this game was about. It was about the fun, amazing ways to complete each mission, and they mastered that.
    And finally the constant throughout year 1 support besides the new maps was insane, and it was ALL FOR FREE (until the GOTY edition.) They kept adding in new escalations to work through, new feats in each mission to give us new ways to complete them, a Christmas event and the AMAZING professional mode. The support for this game was outstanding, the missions were outstanding, the assassinations were outstanding. My best Game of 2016, my favorite stealth game ever made and possibly my favorite game on the current gen consoles. Can't wait for season 2.    … Expand
  11. Eni
    Apr 1, 2018
    10
    Simply the most re-playable game I have ever played, it definitely deserves a 10 out of 10, the challenges keep you going , the story isn't the main focus, gameplay is, some people critic the episodic style but it's a good example of how to do an AAA episodic game, of course that the game isn't perfect for example sometimes the AI just makes some stupid things , but the other things inSimply the most re-playable game I have ever played, it definitely deserves a 10 out of 10, the challenges keep you going , the story isn't the main focus, gameplay is, some people critic the episodic style but it's a good example of how to do an AAA episodic game, of course that the game isn't perfect for example sometimes the AI just makes some stupid things , but the other things in this game are really good which makes you ignore the AI.
    The game itself isn't that long , but it's all about going back into that mission , killing your target in a different way, or trying to get silent assassin etc.
    Now the goty edition is released which brings 4 new missions and 44 new challenges, making the game have a total of 700 challenges.
    This is my review of HITMAN 2016 , go buy it.    … Expand
  12. TheLedPonty
    Dec 4, 2018
    10
    Игра, продолжила идеи Blood Money и преумножила их в квадрате. Геймплей превосходен и побуждает игроков к реиграбельности. Для геймеров, не знакомых с культовой серией игр - самое оно для ознакомления. Огромный выбор устранения цели (или целей) поражает воображение.
    Игра однозначно стоит покупки.    Игра, продолжила идеи Blood Money и преумножила их в квадрате. Геймплей превосходен и побуждает игроков к реиграбельности. Для геймеров, не знакомых с культовой серией игр - самое оно для ознакомления. Огромный выбор устранения цели (или целей) поражает воображение.
    Игра однозначно стоит покупки.
  13. TOFU_BNG
    May 22, 2019
    10
    Hitman 2016 is a game with alot of personality and charm representative of the people at the studio making the game. IO Interactive has had some rough times over the years with Hitman Absolution not being the best it could have been and the drama with Square Enix.
    But IO hit it out of the park with this game as Hitman 2016 is not only one of the best stealth games ever made but also the    Hitman 2016 is a game with alot of personality and charm representative of the people at the studio making the game. IO Interactive has had some rough times over the years with Hitman Absolution not being the best it could have been and the drama with Square Enix.
    But IO hit it out of the park with this game as Hitman 2016 is not only one of the best stealth games ever made but also the most visually appealing too with some great stylized UI and cut scenes that look eerily realistic.
    If I had to pick this or MGSV I would choose Hitman anyday surprising seeing as I'm a huge Metal Gear fan but I think it's ultimately because unlike MGSV Hitman sticks to it's core design in being a sandbox stealth game where thousands of possibilities are open to the player to perform the perfect assassination.
    It's hard to express how fantastic the gameplay is but I would urge anyone to try Hitman regardless of if you are a fan of the stealth genre or not, in fact I managed to get my ex girlfriend into the genre by sitting down and letting them go through the entire game one day with no hints or backseating and they enjoyed the hell out of it.    … Expand
  14. spuddly
    Jan 24, 2018
    10
    I have been playing video games off and on for more than 40 years since I had an 8K Commodore Pet in 1977. I have played HITMAN 2016 more than any video game over the past 40 years. It is a masterpiece. It is a stealth game in delightfully interesting and varied settings, populated with hundreds of NPCs going about their daily business in specified routines. There is a "Groundhog'sI have been playing video games off and on for more than 40 years since I had an 8K Commodore Pet in 1977. I have played HITMAN 2016 more than any video game over the past 40 years. It is a masterpiece. It is a stealth game in delightfully interesting and varied settings, populated with hundreds of NPCs going about their daily business in specified routines. There is a "Groundhog's Day" feel to each setting, with clockwork predictability of where particular NPCs will be located at specific time points doing particular routines, and locations of where particular items are located on the map. It is basically a 3D puzzle game in a large, open sandbox, where your costumes and use of different tools and weapons, influence how NPCs react to you, and to the environment. And your actions through the game mechanics can change the routines of NPCs. And this is where Hitman is so fun -- because of the emergent gameplay in how your actions interplay with the environment and behavior of NPCs. Sometimes NPC or environmental behavior is completely predictable and sometimes you find novel surprising results. It is infinitely replayable, using different means of takedown as a hitman to of up to five different targets under particular conditions. There are more than 300 official missions in the GOTY edition,… Expand
  15. drlowdon
    May 12, 2019
    8
    Hitman Absolution was an enjoyable enough game but, as fans were quick to point out, it never really felt like a Hitman game. This follow up, which was originally released as six separate episodes, forgoes the linear structure of Absolution and goes back to the series roots, and each of the six episodes offers a unique playground in which to hunt down and eliminate your targets withHitman Absolution was an enjoyable enough game but, as fans were quick to point out, it never really felt like a Hitman game. This follow up, which was originally released as six separate episodes, forgoes the linear structure of Absolution and goes back to the series roots, and each of the six episodes offers a unique playground in which to hunt down and eliminate your targets with multiple solutions always available.

    The game won’t be for everyone as plenty of patience is required throughout, and being spotted in the wrong place or doing the wrong thing essentially results in failing the mission (the long loading time doesn’t help matters in this regard), but for fans of the older Hitman titles or stealth games in general this is a must play.    … Expand
  16. mrnice
    Apr 29, 2019
    8
    Hitman strikes a balance between sandbox and actual story-telling. The core gameplay is smooth and very polished.
  17. TBSRPR
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    Oustanting comeback of the series. Best game in the series, great visuals, good gameplay and engine, huge replay value.
  18. Grombl
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    Though it is the weakest part in the latest trilogy I still rate it 10 out of 10 for making the great fundament which resulted in the greatest stealth, "espionage", puzzle kind of games. Hitman 2 and Hitman 3 are still better but they are better thanks to this "reboot" of the series
  19. kazuki1866
    Dec 2, 2019
    9
    Este juego es adictivo, empecé a jugarlo para probarlo y no he podido dejar de jugarlo. Comprenlo esta como a 12 dolares en ps store.
  20. rolodt40
    Apr 20, 2017
    8
    It is a must-play just because of its great and unique gameplay. But the game has its flaws for instance in the story and it's kind of short. And I don't agree that it has a high replay value. Once you are done with a mission/scenario, despite you can choose a different target, it doesn't seem to be much of a difference. Great graphics by the way.
  21. HENCHMAN
    Jan 9, 2018
    9
    There was a lot of backlash over the episodic release of this game, thankfully I was able to bypass that with the GOTY Edition. There is very little to complain about in this game, it's immersive, challenging and I don't feel like I have to grind for anything, just old fashioned play until you master a challenge. For anyone who is willing to take on the challenges and not just rush throughThere was a lot of backlash over the episodic release of this game, thankfully I was able to bypass that with the GOTY Edition. There is very little to complain about in this game, it's immersive, challenging and I don't feel like I have to grind for anything, just old fashioned play until you master a challenge. For anyone who is willing to take on the challenges and not just rush through to complete the missions, they will feel rewarded for their efforts. One of my favorite parts of the game is casing out places and following people like a real agent would to learn habits and properly plan the attack. I am a huge fan of Metal Gear V Phantom Pain, and wish it were more like this game in many ways as far as the more serious tone and having to work harder in order to reach and kill your targets.… Expand
  22. neolithicman
    Aug 5, 2021
    8
    Solid 8

    Almost all episodes are fun to play, with a highlight for Paris and the last episode. You can find a lot of ways of killing the npcs while playing.
  23. Instable
    Jan 22, 2019
    8
    I really had a good time playing this game. Level design is very impressive and memorable.
  24. The-Jawbreaker-
    Sep 8, 2017
    9
    Great game with real replay value. You will find yourself playing the same mission multiple times. One great minus for me is the lack of Platinum trophy for ps4. Big let down. I was absolutey ready to grind for it.
  25. ZieMarshallng
    Jul 28, 2017
    9
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  26. paiva857
    Dec 14, 2020
    10
    Hitman (2016) returned with the best of the series. The game has different ways to eliminate targets, rich, diverse scenarios and a good plot seen through cinematics.
  27. SCP-173
    Jul 5, 2018
    10
    Possibly one of the most quintessential stealth games ever created, combining extreme replayability with a creatively designed, living and breathing world, where you can infiltrate, assassinate your targets and leave without ever being spotted. Hitman 2016 expands Hitman: Blood Money with an immense amount of A.I., a globetrotting assassin and numerous disguises you can put 47 in.

    Best:    Possibly one of the most quintessential stealth games ever created, combining extreme replayability with a creatively designed, living and breathing world, where you can infiltrate, assassinate your targets and leave without ever being spotted. Hitman 2016 expands Hitman: Blood Money with an immense amount of A.I., a globetrotting assassin and numerous disguises you can put 47 in.

    Best: Immense replayability; huge, complex and well-designed levels (a whole Italian town with an underground lab, harbour, church, cannons etc.); lots of player contracts; elusive targets.

    Things I less liked were the absence of the sniper briefcase (but it's returning in Hitman 2!); some dialogue becomes repititive after having completed a level many times ("THAT is Silvio Caruso"; "ROCCO!"), though there is a lot of dialogue between NPC's; the limited 'impact' of several guns (some weapons don't feel powerful enough); also, the fact that that online and offline saves don't carry over could be troublesome for players without good WIFI.    … Expand
  28. Br_AgSs
    Feb 24, 2020
    8
    Very nice game. A nice recover for the Hitman series, Square Enix did a really good job on this one, the graphics are very good, the story is very nice, and the gameplay is fun and enjoyable, and the missions are very well designed.
  29. GenuineBruv2021
    Oct 29, 2018
    9
    HITMAN is easily the best Hitman game in the series, it makes up for the terrible game that was Absolution. There are endless options in this game, it makes you feel like a hitman like never before. This game is what Absolution should have been.
  30. ChumaGG
    Sep 14, 2020
    9
    Este juego (y seguramente sus secuelas) son la experiencia HITMAN definitiva, algo asi como la saga Arkham es para Batman. el juego te da una libertad tremenda a la hora de hacer las misiones de la historia principal y por si fuera poco, te deja crear tus propias misiones y jugar las de la comunidad.

    muy buen titulo y muy recomendable.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 38 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 40
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  1. Worth Playing
    Mar 8, 2017
    85
    All in all, Hitman is exactly what a Hitman game should be. It's not long in the traditional sense, but it's dense and packed with content. The mechanics are a little rough or hand-holdy at times, but that's a minor problem in the overall scheme of things. Whether it's a brutal, close-range assassination or a subtle poisoning, Hitman gives you more options than you know what to do with.
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  2. Wccftech
    Mar 5, 2017
    90
    Hitman - The Complete First Season revitalizes the franchise in new smart ways thanks to an impressive package with a ton of content.
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  3. Video Chums
    Feb 21, 2017
    81
    I wasn't disappointed by this latest installment in the Hitman franchise. Its awesome graphics, varied gameplay, and tons of content will impress. However, the terrible (and sometimes offensive) writing, confusing menus, and inconsistent AI took me out of the experience enough to warrant a less than stellar score than it would otherwise deserve.
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