Hitman 3

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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 330 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 39 out of 330
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  1. Hawk5
    Aug 2, 2023
    9
    Very unique and fun must play game. For anyone who enjoys taking on games their own way. Creativity is the name of the game here.
  2. HydrophobikFish
    Jun 9, 2023
    9
    An insane complete package experience, one of the most comprehensive and creative stealth games out there. The production quality is excellent, the maps so well thought out, the globetrotting assassin fantasy so real that you don't even care that the plot is little more than a flimsy excuse to justify it. With so many challenges and so many tools the game is highly replayable and even justAn insane complete package experience, one of the most comprehensive and creative stealth games out there. The production quality is excellent, the maps so well thought out, the globetrotting assassin fantasy so real that you don't even care that the plot is little more than a flimsy excuse to justify it. With so many challenges and so many tools the game is highly replayable and even just goofing around is hilarious. If you are a fan of stealth games you will rarely find one as ambitious as this trilogy.… Expand
  3. juniortiger
    May 17, 2023
    10
    I love story and lot action and excellent graphic and haptic feedback control
  4. Jaidenbrkl1
    May 8, 2023
    9
    As the third and final game in the Hitman trilogy, it is one of the most beautiful PS5 games I’ve seen during the PlayStation 5’s first year with a great story, beautiful graphics, the stealth mechanics are improved from Hitman 2 and overall, Hitman 3 is a fantastic conclusion to the trilogy and a fantastic game for PlayStation 5 in general.
  5. xSubjectX420
    Apr 18, 2023
    10
    As a massive fan of stealth games, this is definitely top-notch. As always, Suit Only Silent Assassin challenges make a return and new levels include lots of brilliant set pieces like we've enjoyed in previous Hitman games
  6. TianLong1
    Mar 31, 2023
    10
    Great experience overall, the new maps are even bigger than Hitman 1 and 2, the kills are even more dramatic and challenging.
  7. Jimmymcjim
    Mar 19, 2023
    8
    It was basically more of the same from hitman 2 but and that was good so this is good.
  8. GhostKing
    Feb 11, 2023
    8
    I recently played all 3 Hitman games with the recent world of assassination update and I must say, they’re amazing. So open to how you go about missions, good story, good gameplay, just overall great
  9. Epicmonster5600
    Dec 5, 2022
    9
    Its even better than the first 2, Each game just gets better and better and I'm glad because hitman is such a cool franchise and will always blow me away with its creativity and enriching story
  10. nottgeorgeokk
    Oct 12, 2022
    8
    While Hitman 3 doesn't bring new improvements in terms of gameplay, it has been refined over the course of the past 2 games to bring the smoothest and most responsive gameplay in the series to date. This of course coupled with over 20 excellent, large sandbox locations to createyour own experience
  11. Schueli
    Aug 10, 2022
    9
    Hitman ist und bleibt eines meiner Lieblingsserien. Wenn man die Art Spiele mag, ist die Reihe wohl mit das Non-Plus-Ultra. Für das was es sein will, ist es nämlich einfach grandios. Die Grafik ist super, die Atmosphäre ist spitze und die Möglichkeiten, eine Mission zu beenden, schier unendlich. Wie gewohnt kann man alles nach einen Unfall aussehen lassen, sich heimlich bewegen und dasHitman ist und bleibt eines meiner Lieblingsserien. Wenn man die Art Spiele mag, ist die Reihe wohl mit das Non-Plus-Ultra. Für das was es sein will, ist es nämlich einfach grandios. Die Grafik ist super, die Atmosphäre ist spitze und die Möglichkeiten, eine Mission zu beenden, schier unendlich. Wie gewohnt kann man alles nach einen Unfall aussehen lassen, sich heimlich bewegen und das Ziel ausschalten oder wild durch die Welten ballern. Dabei trifft man pro Level auf hunderte NPCs. Allein das Level, in einem Untergrund-Techno-Schuppen in Berlin, wo hunderte Leute auf der Tanzfläche stehen und tanzen, atemberaubend. Ich hab mich dazugestellt und einfach minutenlang die geile Mucke gehört und gefühlt.

    Und jetzt bitte demnächst ein neues Kane & Lynch... liebes Team von Io Interactive    … Expand
  12. FCE_TR64
    Mar 21, 2022
    9
    Absolutely fantastic game but please work on the accents lol, is scratching on the games' realism.
  13. yasino21
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    great game good gameplay good graphics interesting story i want see more hitman games
  14. ZzjimbozZ
    Feb 20, 2022
    8
    Great game !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  15. nascent
    Feb 2, 2022
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Hitman 3 requires always-on connection this freezes the game

    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 3, what do I think?
    Firstly, the level design and gameplay is fantastic (as it was on Hitman 2016 + 2). 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 3's plot is actually more interesting than Hitman 2016's, but even still, somewhat forgettable. The one plus is they finall anmted the cinematics! In Hitman 1+2 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. In Hitman 3 the cutscenes were glorious, just wish the plot was a little better.
    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. Although there are some great tracks in the berlin level.    … Expand
  16. ScoresAreBad
    Jan 16, 2022
    10
    Even better than Hitman 1 & 2. Thanks IO!
    The best game on PS5 so far.

    Pros:
    - Great long time game support
    - Best levels so far
    - Great replayability
    - So much freedom!
    - Backwards compatibility with the whole trilogy

    Cons:
    - The train level (Romania) is just linear
    - I personally don't like the underground section in the China level, since it's very annoying when doing suit only.
  17. Aqua678
    Jan 13, 2022
    9
    Excellent gameplay and replay value, brilliant atmosphere, gorgeous graphics and an absolutely phenomenal story (the ending is incredible if you have been following the hitman series for a while), Hitman 3 has it all!
  18. Rakereview000
    Dec 24, 2021
    10
    Very easily the game of the year 2021 for me. It has it all- Graphics, Story, Gameplay, Fun- Factor, Collectables and anything that defines a good game is here, making it easily one of the best games in the franchise and one of the best games ever in recent years. The levels are open, feel real and huge like you have 6 different open-world games in one. Gameplay is as smooth as butter andVery easily the game of the year 2021 for me. It has it all- Graphics, Story, Gameplay, Fun- Factor, Collectables and anything that defines a good game is here, making it easily one of the best games in the franchise and one of the best games ever in recent years. The levels are open, feel real and huge like you have 6 different open-world games in one. Gameplay is as smooth as butter and the controls, NPC interaction and stealth mechanics are the best the Stealth Genre has ever seen, and are (mostly) perfected. It's a masterpiece for all player types- the ones who just want to goof around and the ones that'll get the "Silent Assassins" rank in every level. So many ways to travers this game give it endless replayability and I sure was happy I had more to play. Give this game a shot- it's 100% worth it.… Expand
  19. Freeger278
    Nov 24, 2021
    10
    Great game. It has improved a lot since the last one. The controls are much better now, and the graphics are awesome.
  20. EscoMb
    Nov 18, 2021
    8
    Good game, fun to play as every mission has many ways of eliminating targets.
  21. Bonfera
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    Hitman 3 is more of the same. Yes. But why mess with what's so good? Finally we had a hitman platinum to work on. Stunning graphics on the PS5, great levels. Must play
  22. svensenk86
    Nov 4, 2021
    10
    So finally, all games played in one row, pretty awesome. I like the story, I like the missions, I like the ideas, I like the maps, great game with a nice solid ending (more to come?) Really great series which I enjoyed. Played with all help tools off made it even better when you really had to think what you should do next to reach your target.
  23. WHITESIXOMAR
    Oct 15, 2021
    10
    Unique gaming experience. Im also reviewing Hitman 1 & 2 since I got them for my ps4 but never got around playing them. When I heard that you could launch both campaings & DLCs from hitman 3 I played all 3 campaings on my PS5 at 4K 60FPS and its a marvel. What a wonderful experience tons & tons of gameplay hours, loved the story & cinematics and the way you can take down your targets in soUnique gaming experience. Im also reviewing Hitman 1 & 2 since I got them for my ps4 but never got around playing them. When I heard that you could launch both campaings & DLCs from hitman 3 I played all 3 campaings on my PS5 at 4K 60FPS and its a marvel. What a wonderful experience tons & tons of gameplay hours, loved the story & cinematics and the way you can take down your targets in so many fun ways makes it the supreme Hitman experience. Total Blast!… Expand
  24. Grombl
    Oct 9, 2021
    10
    I've played through every Hitman game so far and can definitely say that this one is the greatest not only in this trilogy but also the best out of all hitman games. The trilogy couldn't end better. Thank you IO Interactive!
  25. Darkvenom39
    Sep 23, 2021
    10
    What an absolute masterpiece from start to finish! Now i havent played hitman since the good old days on ps2 and ps3. But after seeing the third on sale and by the fact that im a assassins creed fan i could gladly say that im less of an assasins creed fan and more of a hitman fan. Which this series has been pretty understated and sadly didnt get the attention it deserves as being the trueWhat an absolute masterpiece from start to finish! Now i havent played hitman since the good old days on ps2 and ps3. But after seeing the third on sale and by the fact that im a assassins creed fan i could gladly say that im less of an assasins creed fan and more of a hitman fan. Which this series has been pretty understated and sadly didnt get the attention it deserves as being the true action assassination, espionage game. To explain the series, imagine what if metal gear and assassins greed had blend? This game is what defines it! A true espionage and action game like ever before. And now whats great about hitman 3 is that if you have all the previous games they automatically get enhanced and updated to the ps5 and hitmans 3 updated engine, which delivers some improvements but most notably the 4K 60fps gameplay which is smooth as butter on a warm bread. And makes the game environment look absolutely beautiful!
    Now because i have got hooked, and invested i also bought the previous games with all its dlc including the remasters of the old legends just because i want to support the developers as much as i can and show them appreciation for what such a phenomenal game they managed to achieve! Story wise its pretty your classic spy cia kind of action movie that you already saw, but the downside to all this, is that the cutscenes are pre rendered and lower resolution even on the ps5 so they look cheap. They really need to implement real time cutscenes, tho io interactive aint a major AAA publisher and studio, so i could be ok with that, but aren’t pre rendered cutscenes a thing of the past? Other than that and I forgot to mention that i went ahead and played the entire trilogy before the review, with ofcourse the updated hitman 3 improvements. So to conclude the story, its fine but not anything you would get invested into pretty much.
    Gameplay wise, now this is the big part! Remember when i spoke about assassins creed and metal gear blending in together? And adding new ideas to improve the action and espionage as a whole? Then this is what you get! Every level feeling extremely detailed and actually realistic! Most if not all of the places in the game are actually real life locations. And the devs went in completely out of their way by imagining like a secret base underneath a garage, house, restaurant kinda like the stuff you see in men in black. And its so well done here, making each level to be explored as if it is its own open world. Filled with life and detail like no other video game out there. And to add on top of that, the levels are extremely re playable making you always think of different ways to approach and kill your targets, its absolutely awesome! And the levels are so well done I honestly got really invested into the game. Overall this review is getting long but you get the point lol i have become a fan boy of hitman. Yes a fan boy! And I honestly cant wait to see whats next for the series! I still have plenty to do in the game. There are elusive targets and community updates and seasons, challenges, community targets and custom missions and sniper challenges as well as DLC and side contracts. Its just a boat load of content and stuff to do! You truly get your money’s worth here. And thats why you should support the devs and buy this game. Honestly just go and buy it right now! Stop reading this review! You would have such an amazing time with this game i can assure you!    … Expand
  26. BigCRB
    Aug 25, 2021
    8
    Excellent game! The depth and "custom" ways to complete various missions is a mix of fun, challenging and exciting. I had a lot of fun playing. However, I will say that I wish the base story within the game was longer. I beat the main story in a matter of a few cumulative hours. Would have loved to have been able to play longer before being forced to pay to play through the various DLCExcellent game! The depth and "custom" ways to complete various missions is a mix of fun, challenging and exciting. I had a lot of fun playing. However, I will say that I wish the base story within the game was longer. I beat the main story in a matter of a few cumulative hours. Would have loved to have been able to play longer before being forced to pay to play through the various DLC offered in conjunction with the main game.
    Graphics were relatively nice as well, could have been a little more polished, but for the first Next Gen installment in the series, I was impressed.    … Expand
  27. Erroneus
    Aug 10, 2021
    10
    This is IOI best work so far. Amazing levels, beautiful crafted and with tons of funny assassination possibilities. The story is wrapped up very nicely, and the story develops interesting with twists and surprises. Three of the levels, are in top5 of very best Hitman levels and the new gameplay systems works very well. Tons of challenges and extra content.

    Also if you own the earlier    This is IOI best work so far. Amazing levels, beautiful crafted and with tons of funny assassination possibilities. The story is wrapped up very nicely, and the story develops interesting with twists and surprises. Three of the levels, are in top5 of very best Hitman levels and the new gameplay systems works very well. Tons of challenges and extra content.

    Also if you own the earlier games, you can play the older levels in the new updated engine for free.    … Expand
  28. alex_yashin
    Jul 20, 2021
    8
    Best hitman in the trilogy. The game was released on my birthday. So, I received the copy from my friend and had a good time playing it.
  29. nahobino5_
    Jun 26, 2021
    9
    My only wish is that it was longer. Amazing Hitman game as always though. Perfect conclusion to the series.
  30. adamlandos93
    May 6, 2021
    10
    Brilliance in level design. This is how I would sum it up.
    It's not infinately creative as it first seems to be, but the maps are absolutely stunning in both artistic design and in level design. The AI is dumb but this is a necessity for players to plan their masterclass assassination schemes Unmissable.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 35
  3. Negative: 0 out of 35
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Apr 12, 2021
    80
    Hitman 3 is a well crafted goodbye to restarted series. It will surprise you with its complexity, puzzles and very nice looks, enhanced by the new generation of consoles. [Issue#309]
  2. Games.cz
    Feb 19, 2021
    80
    This is how you end a trilogy. If you love this murderous series, you simply cannot miss its latest instalment. The campaign is a bit barebones, though, and a pause might be the best thing for the whole franchise.
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  3. Digital Chumps
    Feb 19, 2021
    90
    Hitman 3 is about the highest bar IO Interactive could set with the franchise. This is a universe the developer has lovingly crafted over the years and a perfect opportunity to let Agent 47 rest awhile. Hitman‘s laughable dark humor is here in spades, as the community devises weird challenges for each other that were never part of IO Interactive’s original plan. There are flaws–one’s that haven’t changed since 2016–but they are merely quirks that fans have embraced and come to terms with. As Escalations, Contracts, and new content trickles out over the months to come, Hitman 3 will continue to delight in its murderous, unique intent. Though 47 will eventually be traded for 007, it would be foolish to not recognize IO Interactive as an accomplished developer, responsible for an incredible game.
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