Hitman

 PlayStation 4
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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 439 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 303 out of 439
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  3. Negative: 42 out of 439
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  1. Justifour
    Aug 12, 2023
    8
    The stealth, locations, variability are awesome. Definitely one of my favorite games, but the script is just a placeholder.
  2. majesty_x
    Jul 31, 2023
    6
    Graphics: 7/10; Storyline: 5/10; Gameplay: 7/10; Atmosphere: 6/10; Music: 5/10; Summary rating: 6/10
  3. Hevox
    Jul 9, 2023
    7
    Extremely well done game, but there's a feeling of limitation. Also the fact that the game must be online all the time and that it is episodic is not acceptable.
  4. goodgriff33
    Jan 19, 2023
    7
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  5. 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
  6. Agt_Killionaire
    Oct 7, 2022
    8
    A solid game that allows you really to play how ever you'd like. For example, if you just want to steam roll through the story you can kill anyone who stands in your way. If you want to aim for a more refined Hitman experience you would aim for high scores in levels. Score is based off your work as a ghost meaning how invisible your movement was to all of the bots in the level.
  7. Jattaman
    Sep 23, 2022
    8
    Stealth game molto originale: ci sono poche alternative di questo genere sul mercato (forse nessuna...).
    Grafica buona, giocabilità elevata.
    Game design ispirato con bellissime ambientazioni.
    IA forse un pochino deficitaria, ma tutto sommato livello di sfida interessante e grande varietà di soluzioni per portare a termine le missioni.
  8. WashedPotatoes
    Jul 21, 2022
    8
    super fun missions. love how each level can be approached in a multitude of different ways, all of which feel like a different experience from the last which creates lots of replay ability. strategizing in this game is super fun for those who enjoy that
  9. nascent
    Feb 2, 2022
    6
    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, what do I think?
    Firstly, the level design and gameplay is fantastic. 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. Even now, after just completing the game, I could barely even recall to you the plot of this game. 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 and not a sequel made zero sense. Codename 47 and Diana meet, again, for the first time, erasing the existence of the original trilogy. 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
  10. 613th
    Dec 27, 2021
    5
    It seemed too short for me, as I wanted to play the main campaign only, without other contracts and without playing same locations again and again.

    But it is still classic Hitman. It is not about the great story, so you just either like the game for it's atmosphere or for it's competitiveness. I appreciate the first one, so I just enjoyed some maps, some I didn't like at all. I hope    It seemed too short for me, as I wanted to play the main campaign only, without other contracts and without playing same locations again and again.

    But it is still classic Hitman. It is not about the great story, so you just either like the game for it's atmosphere or for it's competitiveness. I appreciate the first one, so I just enjoyed some maps, some I didn't like at all.

    I hope I will like next two parts more.    … Expand
  11. Juanoldead
    Dec 9, 2021
    7
    Considero que funciona bastante como juego de simulación, es divertido que te dejen hacer la tuya o seguir pasos para eliminar de forma creativa a tus objetivos. Me gustaron los mapas, son pocos pero puedes sacarle todo el jugo, considero que la historia tiene muy poco transfondo, es como si hitman fuese un cazarrecompenzas en vez de un agente. Me quedo con la diversión del juego.
  12. Flashyboy89
    Nov 28, 2021
    4
    Whoever made the decision to make this an always online game is a **** I bough this game on day one of release paying €60 for an incomplete game. The thing that pissed me off the most was that I lost online connection every 5-10 mins which kicked me back to the main menu screen with no game saves. I loved all the previous Hitman games but I choose not to support Episodic (Beta), withWhoever made the decision to make this an always online game is a **** I bough this game on day one of release paying €60 for an incomplete game. The thing that pissed me off the most was that I lost online connection every 5-10 mins which kicked me back to the main menu screen with no game saves. I loved all the previous Hitman games but I choose not to support Episodic (Beta), with faulty servers.… Expand
  13. DevilSurvivor
    Nov 19, 2021
    9
    I wasn't a sucker and bought the complete edition, because that's what you should do with episodic games.

    I had a ton of fun with this game, and barring some bugs that CAN actually ruin your gameplay (corpse stuck dangling in the air making unlimited noise that attracts everyone around), all the missions and locations felt very unique and different to explore, to the point that I was    I wasn't a sucker and bought the complete edition, because that's what you should do with episodic games.

    I had a ton of fun with this game, and barring some bugs that CAN actually ruin your gameplay (corpse stuck dangling in the air making unlimited noise that attracts everyone around), all the missions and locations felt very unique and different to explore, to the point that I was both very excited to replay a mission with different settings but also very excited to carry on the story and see what more is there.

    Only disappointment is that there are a handful of items that outclass all the others completely and the locations aren't enough for what was a 60 buck game at the start. The restrictions in online contracts are also very unforgiving, especially when you're timed.    … Expand
  14. Dibalin
    Oct 24, 2021
    0
    Отсутствует полная русская локализация. Нет озвучки!
  15. 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
  16. gedail
    Oct 2, 2021
    0
    Sympa mais ne casse pas non plus des briques. J'ai l'impression d'être en face d'un vieux hitman, les graphismes remis au goût du jour.
    Autrement gameplay au top, c'est immersif. C'est un vrai jeu d'infiltration comme on en fait peu aujourd'hui.
    6 missions c'est trop court, et les DLC proposent de refaire une mission déjà faite dans le même décor (mais avec un changement jour/nuit par    Sympa mais ne casse pas non plus des briques. J'ai l'impression d'être en face d'un vieux hitman, les graphismes remis au goût du jour.
    Autrement gameplay au top, c'est immersif. C'est un vrai jeu d'infiltration comme on en fait peu aujourd'hui.
    6 missions c'est trop court, et les DLC proposent de refaire une mission déjà faite dans le même décor (mais avec un changement jour/nuit par exemple...) et une cible différente. Les missions principales peuvent être faites de différentes manières, mais ça ne m'a pas donné vraiment envie de les refaire.    … Expand
  17. Deseres4
    Sep 7, 2021
    9
    Великолепные кат сцены, огромная вариативность в устранении цели, продуманная подготовка, шикарная прогрессия и не плохой саундтрек и оптимизация, всё это о свежем перезапуске серии Hitman старый друг 47-ой смело убивает все свои цели. Прошел все локации и DLC по несколько раз. Всем рекомендуюВеликолепные кат сцены, огромная вариативность в устранении цели, продуманная подготовка, шикарная прогрессия и не плохой саундтрек и оптимизация, всё это о свежем перезапуске серии Hitman старый друг 47-ой смело убивает все свои цели. Прошел все локации и DLC по несколько раз. Всем рекомендую
  18. 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.
  19. a-certified-dum
    Jul 12, 2021
    8
    Fun and underrated game. Made a lot of good memories during a challenging part of my life playing this game and it was enjoyable enough to allow me to escape and enjoy it's well crafted world.
  20. aaBattery
    Mar 18, 2021
    10
    This game is perfect. It's beautiful scenery and level design combined with the game play make this game an incredible experience for all who love a challenge. The amount of ways you could play this game is endless. This game has had me hooked, for hours on end I've played, and i still have nothing bad to say about it.
  21. Lime2
    Feb 2, 2021
    0
    Really fun there's a good amount of variety on how to take down your targets i don't really liked the opportunities not because they weren't cool/funny just because i feel like they take away player choice, so its nice that there is intel which i definitely prefer. I like the rating system because it lets players who want a more challenging experience get rewarded and it lets people whoReally fun there's a good amount of variety on how to take down your targets i don't really liked the opportunities not because they weren't cool/funny just because i feel like they take away player choice, so its nice that there is intel which i definitely prefer. I like the rating system because it lets players who want a more challenging experience get rewarded and it lets people who don't care about that just do whatever they want with no dumb artificial difficulty modes. I feel like there are not really enough maps and the online ioi member bs is annoying, but regardless its still a fun game.… Expand
  22. Skydog
    Jan 27, 2021
    0
    Awful controls and terrible graphics. Cannot believe people are giving this monstrosity a 10. It's so far from that. Do not recommend if you have to pay, I got my copy free through Plus.
  23. NxtDoc
    Jan 20, 2021
    10
    Hitman is undoubtedly one of the best games of the generation. Hitman has stunning locations with gorgeous set pieces along with endless possibilities. Which obviously creates loads of diverse gameplay, and replayability. The Hitman series has always had a great soundtrack, and Hitman 2016 is no different. The voice acting is spot on, and the story is solid as well. Gameplay is smooth,Hitman is undoubtedly one of the best games of the generation. Hitman has stunning locations with gorgeous set pieces along with endless possibilities. Which obviously creates loads of diverse gameplay, and replayability. The Hitman series has always had a great soundtrack, and Hitman 2016 is no different. The voice acting is spot on, and the story is solid as well. Gameplay is smooth, outside of the occasional clunkiness while climbing. iOi is one of the most underappreciated Development Teams out there, and deserve more accolades and recognition. Hitman is a must play!… Expand
  24. Lewis-Angelo
    Jan 6, 2021
    6
    puzzles entretenidos

    personajes, historia, banda sonora, que están, por estar
    sólo 6 mapas en los que te acabas aburriendo del ensayo error

    le falta algo más
  25. 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.
  26. drewbrees9
    Nov 4, 2020
    9
    GOOD:
    Graphics
    Gameplay
    I.A.
    Episodes
    Different approaches to missions

    BAD:
    Story is good, but could be even better
  27. mateusbatatais
    Oct 28, 2020
    8
    É bom, mas esperava mais. Apesar de um gráfico absurdo e uma fotografia sensacional, preferi o absolution. O jogo não te da muitas margens para usar armas, e tem muita arma massa no jogo... A hitória também é meio, boba... mal explicada... Basicamente contratos... Não segue muito uma linha.
    Gameplay muito legal, mapa aberto com mil possibilidades. Mas se você curte jogar somente uma vez,    É bom, mas esperava mais. Apesar de um gráfico absurdo e uma fotografia sensacional, preferi o absolution. O jogo não te da muitas margens para usar armas, e tem muita arma massa no jogo... A hitória também é meio, boba... mal explicada... Basicamente contratos... Não segue muito uma linha.
    Gameplay muito legal, mapa aberto com mil possibilidades. Mas se você curte jogar somente uma vez, o jogo termina muito rápido.

    História: 7
    Som: 9
    Jogabilidade: 8
    Gráficos:10
    Diversão: 7    … Expand
  28. 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.
  29. kreml2
    Sep 11, 2020
    6
    Обычный проходняк на пару часов,не смотря на то что много способов выполнить задание,перепроходить не хочется даже через несколько лет.
  30. TBSRPR
    Sep 7, 2020
    10
    Oustanting comeback of the series. Best game in the series, great visuals, good gameplay and engine, huge replay value.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 40 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 40
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 40
  3. Negative: 0 out of 40
  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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