Hitman 2

 Xbox One
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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 228 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 182 out of 228
  2. Mixed: 22 out of 228
  3. Negative: 24 out of 228
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  1. Xbox_Alive
    Nov 13, 2018
    9
    I really enjoyed what the presentation side of the game had to offer because both the visuals and sound design enhanced the gameplay quite considerably in my opinion. In terms of content the game has a huge amount for you to get to grips with and the variety present in the content will no doubt keep you satisfied for ages. Exploring the huge areas in the game always feels rewarding andI really enjoyed what the presentation side of the game had to offer because both the visuals and sound design enhanced the gameplay quite considerably in my opinion. In terms of content the game has a huge amount for you to get to grips with and the variety present in the content will no doubt keep you satisfied for ages. Exploring the huge areas in the game always feels rewarding and this in turn gives the game even more when it comes to replay ability. There is an array of different challenges for you to undertake in the game and pretty much all of them are fun due to the amount of thought and effort that’s gone into them. Each different mechanic in the game works well and even though it can be quite difficult every now and then I didn’t get frustrated very often. I was a little disappointed with the story because nothing much stood out here. Sometimes the AI can respond unusual which can harm the immersion and feel of the levels a little bit. The Hitman franchise has had a special place in my heart for quite a while now and even though I had some reservations of the episodic direction they went with in regards to Hitman I thought they did the series a lot of justice. As you can imagine then I was chomping at the bit to get to grips with Hitman 2 and thankfully I’m pleased to say that once again they’ve done this fantastic series justice. This time around there’s a lot more content for you to get to grips with straight away and if you’re a fan of Hitman then you’ll no doubt enjoy what the content delivers to you. This game will without a doubt keep you satisfied for ages because there’s a number of different and very varied challenges for you to undertake and whilst the story could’ve been better this aspect doesn’t hold the game back much at all. Instead you forget about this small issue quickly because exploring the vast areas is very satisfying and always rewarding. In terms of problems the game has very few and you’ll be pleased to know that each different mechanic has been pretty much done to perfection. At the end of the day then recommending Hitman 2 is very easy indeed and if you’ve never played a game in this franchise before then I thoroughly recommend that you try this game out because the stealth action has never been better.… Expand
  2. XboxWeb
    Nov 21, 2018
    8
    Téměř dvacet let dělá Agent 47 to samé a stále je v tom nejlepší. Troufám si však tvrdit, že je tomu spíše zásluhou bídné konkurence než evoluční křivkou vývoje. Ačkoliv je pokračování poznamenáno menšími překážkami ve vývoji, což menu a posloupnost misí přiznávají, jde o podařený stealth titul. Že si mapy a variabilita přístupu kradou pozornost pro sebe, je naprosto v pořádku. Jen by toTéměř dvacet let dělá Agent 47 to samé a stále je v tom nejlepší. Troufám si však tvrdit, že je tomu spíše zásluhou bídné konkurence než evoluční křivkou vývoje. Ačkoliv je pokračování poznamenáno menšími překážkami ve vývoji, což menu a posloupnost misí přiznávají, jde o podařený stealth titul. Že si mapy a variabilita přístupu kradou pozornost pro sebe, je naprosto v pořádku. Jen by to chtělo vylepšit umělou inteligenci a posunout uvěřitelnost kamufláží na další úroveň. Snahu o multiplayer hodnotím pozitivně. Tedy až na sniperskou exhibici, z níž jsem měl až pouťový dojem. Jako celek může Hitman 2 připomínat obrovské rozšíření a patrně nebudu jediný, kdo od něj víc ani nečekal.… Expand
  3. TheKristof
    Nov 26, 2018
    10
    Not many games especially in my uni years caught this much attention of mine. If you were a fan of the 2016 Hitman you will seriously enjoy this, they packed everything they could and even tho it's not perfect and I encountered some bugs, this is still the most fun Hitman game I have ever played and I'm coming from Hitman 2 Silent Assassin and Blood Money so believe me this is a must buyNot many games especially in my uni years caught this much attention of mine. If you were a fan of the 2016 Hitman you will seriously enjoy this, they packed everything they could and even tho it's not perfect and I encountered some bugs, this is still the most fun Hitman game I have ever played and I'm coming from Hitman 2 Silent Assassin and Blood Money so believe me this is a must buy if your truly love the Hitman game style because we have a lot here! 10/10… Expand
  4. SenorKoquonfaes
    Dec 7, 2019
    8
    Hitman 2 is pretty much just more of Hitman (2016), so if you enjoyed that game, then this is a decent follow up for you. The levels are an improvement over the previous game in terms of scale and angles of attack. I really liked the addition of blending in with a crowd as a stealth mechanic. The game gives you plenty of tools and weapons to use on any given level, unlocking more as youHitman 2 is pretty much just more of Hitman (2016), so if you enjoyed that game, then this is a decent follow up for you. The levels are an improvement over the previous game in terms of scale and angles of attack. I really liked the addition of blending in with a crowd as a stealth mechanic. The game gives you plenty of tools and weapons to use on any given level, unlocking more as you complete challenges and progress through the game. The game features tons of content and replay-ability. I appreciate that IO Interactive have been updating the game on a fairly regular basis with new content, challenges and rewards and I appreciate the user generated content such as the Contracts section. The game has some multiplayer content as well, but I didn't get any use out of it, since Hitman 2 stands up well as a single-player game. The cutscenes and overall plot are nothing to write home about, it's basically just a cookie cutter action movie plot that ends on a cliffhanger, much like Hitman (2016).

    Overall, Hitman 2 is a game I can definitely recommend, to both new Hitman fans and fans who enjoyed Hitman (2016).    … Expand
  5. Allthat
    Nov 10, 2018
    10
    Hitman isn't for everybody, if you didn't enjoy the first season then you're definitely not going to enjoy this one. However if like me you absolutely loved the first season then you're going to love this one even more. It's essentially the same amazing gameplay from season one but now there are six huge brand new levels to explore and murder people in. However this time, better attentionHitman isn't for everybody, if you didn't enjoy the first season then you're definitely not going to enjoy this one. However if like me you absolutely loved the first season then you're going to love this one even more. It's essentially the same amazing gameplay from season one but now there are six huge brand new levels to explore and murder people in. However this time, better attention has been paid to level design and the levels are more consistent in quality, whereas in the first some levels were great but others were lacking. If you love Hitman then this developer deserves all your support. They're one of the few developers left who make game like this. Buy this game, it's worth it.… Expand
  6. EduardoTidus
    Nov 10, 2018
    8
    The first game was to be from the beginning with io interactive, not with square enix and this policy of playing in episodes full of microtransactions. excellent game but with little change compared to the previous one. 8/10
  7. jdg303
    Nov 13, 2018
    10
    Excellent game, improves on the last installment in many ways. Massive amount of things to do if you want to complete all the challenges.
  8. Mrman7
    Nov 12, 2018
    9
    Semi-derisively labeled "Hitman Season 2" rather than a true sequel, with Hitman 2 it feels as though the episodic experiment IO began in 2016 is finally a complete game. The fact that all of the content from the previous entry can be ported over reinforces the fact that Hitman 2 is simply the latest build of IO's Hitman client, now filled with a robust library of assassinationSemi-derisively labeled "Hitman Season 2" rather than a true sequel, with Hitman 2 it feels as though the episodic experiment IO began in 2016 is finally a complete game. The fact that all of the content from the previous entry can be ported over reinforces the fact that Hitman 2 is simply the latest build of IO's Hitman client, now filled with a robust library of assassination playgrounds. Whether this is worth the price tag of a whole new game ultimately depends on how serious of a devotee to the series you are. As a die-hard Agent 47 aficionado, Hitman 2 delivers. All the missions are solid and the suburban episode "Another Life" ranks highly in the canon of great Hitman environments. Hitman Blood Money is still the best overall entry in the series and 2016 HItman's Sapienza still wears the crown of best individual mission, but Hitman 2 is a great continuation of the franchise's legacy. My only fear is that WB will pressure the studio to start cranking out sequels every year and dilute the quality (a la Assassin's Creed or Call of Duty).… Expand
  9. GangsterSwedish
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    i played through the entirety of Hitman 2 in a single day. On day 2 I played through it again. I can’t wait for day 3. What an amazing game. IO has made the perfect sandbox game. Sorry RDR2, you’re going to have to wait. I’m having too much fun assassinating.
  10. REDICE98DZ
    Nov 9, 2018
    10
    If you love Hitman 2 this game is for you. Its one of the best Hitman game's ever made
  11. rossco98
    Nov 16, 2018
    10
    Best HITMAN Game ever made.

    love the fact you can play the first one in this game.
  12. Jakinator178
    Nov 28, 2018
    10
    Pay no mind to the sheeple giving Hitman 2 such pitiful negative scores. Clearly, they do not realize that IO Interactive has concocted a pure masterpiece.

    The only complaint I have at all is the cutscenes, but seeing as they were made by Square Enix (whom IO Interactive recently broke up with), it is an acceptable sacrifice. Each level has been crafted masterfully, with several    Pay no mind to the sheeple giving Hitman 2 such pitiful negative scores. Clearly, they do not realize that IO Interactive has concocted a pure masterpiece.

    The only complaint I have at all is the cutscenes, but seeing as they were made by Square Enix (whom IO Interactive recently broke up with), it is an acceptable sacrifice.

    Each level has been crafted masterfully, with several secrets to uncover and many unique ways to manipulate the NPCs around you.

    This game is a definitive improvement on the already rock solid Hitman 2016. With those levels being offered as an expansion pack for Hitman 2, it is clear to see just how much improvement has been made (My favorite being that the player is able to use any unlock in any difficulty setting, such as being able to start Marrakesh on Master difficulty in the consulate parking garage)

    I am presently grinding the legacy pack, but from what I have played of the Hitman 2 maps, they are all very expansive (apart from New Zealand). It nearly feels impossible to put into words just how massive these maps are (not in a bad way, albeit it does feel like a grind going from point a to point b at times).

    If you were a fan of Absolution, that was a mistake IO Interactive learned a huge lesson from (not to say Absolution is a bad game, but it is a major deviance from what Hitman is all about).

    IO Interactive deserves your support.    … Expand
  13. Cheesie_Wotsit
    Nov 13, 2018
    0
    Purchased a physical copy of the game but can't even get to play it! You put the game disc in start it up but all the content is locked. When trying to click on any of the content it tells me that i don't have the content required and to go to the Xbox Store. However, when i go to the Xbox Store it tells me that i own the game and that it's is ready to play, despite the game telling me iPurchased a physical copy of the game but can't even get to play it! You put the game disc in start it up but all the content is locked. When trying to click on any of the content it tells me that i don't have the content required and to go to the Xbox Store. However, when i go to the Xbox Store it tells me that i own the game and that it's is ready to play, despite the game telling me i don't have the required content. So i've spent the past hour just trying to get the game to work! Going to be taking it back and getting a refund on it.… Expand
  14. Rahsmoove
    Nov 16, 2018
    6
    I love the Hitman series, but this game is the first Hitman I'm not impressed with. I'm not trying to say it's a complete disaster but it's a huge disappointment and you should put your $60 towards something else and wait until the price drops a lot or rent it. It's more of a downgrade spinning off Hitman 2016. Not much of it is different from the last one either. Graphically in a lot ofI love the Hitman series, but this game is the first Hitman I'm not impressed with. I'm not trying to say it's a complete disaster but it's a huge disappointment and you should put your $60 towards something else and wait until the price drops a lot or rent it. It's more of a downgrade spinning off Hitman 2016. Not much of it is different from the last one either. Graphically in a lot of areas it looks worse than it's predecessor. I know it's only been two years, but damn! You guys couldn't have improve the lighting, textures, characters models, colors, etc.? But instead they only had time to enhanced the resolution to 4K. Wow... It's 2018 and some gaming industries still don't understand that high resolution isn't the only thing needed to make a game look good. The cut scenes are so dated! I mean seriously pictures only? No motion at all in the cut scenes in between missions. What the **** is this 1996? OK, enough talking about graphics, because that doesn't matter as much as the gameplay. The assassination are still great and it's cool that there are still a ton of opportunities to make missions more fun, easier and replay-able. The levels are huge and detailed as usual and there's a lot to going on in them. However there are flaws. The NPC's AI is just stupid. You can easily run pass them, or run away from them when detected and if they don't get a good look at you they won't report it. If you're hidden and shoot the target you're after and they normally don't go into high alert. There's a lot of flaw in Hitman 2's enemy and AI system. The game has a few glitches and some of them are pretty annoying. To list two sometimes NPCs will stop talking and that often results in them not getting the things done they're suppose to in revealed opportunities. Sometimes the game will load for really long time or never load at all. Come on polish your **** Hitman 2 is a game that had so much potential. But sadly the Warner Bros. Interactive entertainment wanted a quick cash grab, so they obviously rushed it. They should've waited 1-2 more years to release it, that way the designers and programmers could've done their jobs correctly. The only things the game improves upon is having better accent that fit the country that you're in level by level and all levels our open this time. It even includes episodes from Hitman 2016. But other than that there really isn't anything worthy to look into.… Expand
  15. Danny_UK
    Nov 13, 2018
    0
    The game disc just acts as a posh download key! When you put the disc in it won't allow you to play anything. It tells you that you don't have the required content and to go to the store, but when you go to the store it tells you that you own the game and that it is installed ready to play!? After 30 minutes back and forth trying to work it out i finally discovered that you have to findThe game disc just acts as a posh download key! When you put the disc in it won't allow you to play anything. It tells you that you don't have the required content and to go to the store, but when you go to the store it tells you that you own the game and that it is installed ready to play!? After 30 minutes back and forth trying to work it out i finally discovered that you have to find each individual mission and download each one individually!! It doesn't even tell you this! To make things worse i can only select some of the missions to download them. For some bizarre reason it won't allow me to select certain missions of the main game to download. And because you have to search for each mission on the store and download them individually it meant i had to search online for what missions the game has so i knew exactly what missions i was looking for! IOI Interactive has done some really silly things in its time but this one really does take the cake. They have a bizarre habit of making things unnecessarily complicated for themselves and for their fans. Like how Season 1 had about 3 or 4 different release models as they kept scrapping and changing them and confusing everyone. It's as if they enjoy annoying us or something.… Expand
  16. Titman
    Nov 13, 2018
    2
    As a Hitman veteran who has been with the franchise since it began this pains me to say this. Hitman 2 isn't very good. The original Hitman dev team left IO Interactive after Hitman Blood Money in 2006. Hitman Absolution, Hitman series 1 and now Hitman series 2 were made by the Kane & Lynch team. This team are still failing to workout what made Hitman such a great Franchise. Proof thatAs a Hitman veteran who has been with the franchise since it began this pains me to say this. Hitman 2 isn't very good. The original Hitman dev team left IO Interactive after Hitman Blood Money in 2006. Hitman Absolution, Hitman series 1 and now Hitman series 2 were made by the Kane & Lynch team. This team are still failing to workout what made Hitman such a great Franchise. Proof that they fail to realise what makes Hitman a great franchise are....Hitman Absolution wasn't even a Hitman game. It took everything that made Hitman, Hitman and chucked it out the window. The developers even apologised for it and said looking back on it is wasn't very good. Neither Hitman Absolution or Hitman Series 1 had Agent 47's signature briefcase. Not having his signature briefcase is like making a Bond movie without a Bond car. Fans demanded the briefcase back and its taken 12yrs to get it back! Not asking composer Jesper Kyd back to do the soundtrack despite fans asking for it and signing petitions to get him back. Jesper Kyd said he has no idea why they never asked him back. This shows the devs have no clue. Anyway, what makes Hitman 2 stupid. I just played a mission where i had to steal a famous British tattoo artist and reality stars clothes and pretend to be him so i could meet and give a Columbian drug lord and his wife a tattoo. Both the drug lord and his wife say they are massive fans of yours. The problem is Agent 47 looks nothing like the famous tattoo artist, he doesn't even resemble him one bit. And he has a thick British accent and Agent 47 has an American one. You just wear his clothes and that's it you are now a famous British tattoo artist and reality star and the Columbian drug lord and his wife are none the wiser, despite the fact that are massive fans of yours! (Maybe they have real bad eyesight and hearing? lol) But then on the other hand when you steal and wear an enemy disguise that has a full face mask and balaclava, other enemies can recognise you despite having your face fully covered! Fans gave IO Interactive so much stick for this in Hitman Absolution way back in 2012. It was one of the fans biggest annoyances with that game. Yet they've done it again for Hitman 2! Enforcers are more annoying than ever. Enforcers have a little white circle above their heads and you can't go near these people as they recognise you and blow your cover. There are lots of them in this game and they are all placed in stupid places. Some of them don't even move and just stay in one spot so you find yourself just having sprint away and quickly get around a corner before your detected and cover is blown. As a Hitman your not supposed to act suspicious. But suddenly being forced to sprint around a corner to avoid having your cover blown just makes you look very suspicious and is stupid. Especially when playing the story and having to follow a main character on a certain path and they walk down a path full of enforcers that recognise you and blow your cover. Other guards are also placed in stupid places so you don't get time to breath. Like 1 at every entry point. And none of the targets seem to be left alone, not even for a brief second. They all have bodyguards glued to them. This means the game forces you to follow set paths and kill the targets via IO Interactives set staged kills. You kinda have to play the game how THEY want not how YOU want. In previous Hitman's, Like Blood Money, targets would often be alone for a brief moment and give you opportunities to whack them how you wanted, with silverballers, whatever, before someone came back and caught you. You could play around and experiment, have fun, you had the time to do so. But this game doesn't really allow that because of all the bodyguards, enforcers and their poor placement within the maps. So what should be fun just becomes super annoying. If you buy the physical version you should be warned there is no game on the actual disc. The disc just serves and a verification key that allows you to download the game. So if you have no internet or poor internet stay well away as the disc version has to be downloaded removing the whole point of a disc version. I really wanted to enjoy this game. I did enjoy the first level in New Zealand, that was genuinely good if very short and small. It's just a house on beach but looks cool with a great atmosphere and was almost made right. But other levels simply aren't. Graphis are probably a little worse than Hitman Season 1, but not far off. Cutscenes are now still images which isn't great. Also, if you own Hitman Season 1 you can download a remastered Season 1 for free. But bare in mind you lose all saves and unlocks and have to start again. And some of the remastered levels look worse because of changes to lighting etc. And some levels are removed altogether like the Christmas Holiday Hoarders Paris mission.… Expand
  17. Benny221
    Nov 16, 2018
    2
    A beautiful looking game that is let down by poor level design and poor A.I. Hitman 2 is trying to be like fan favourite Hitman Blood Money from 2006. Blatantly so. That's not a bad thing, if they could get it right. But they can't get it right. Previous Hitmans like Hitman Blood Money catered for all playstyles and had great well thought out level design to allow for that. Hitman 2 'sA beautiful looking game that is let down by poor level design and poor A.I. Hitman 2 is trying to be like fan favourite Hitman Blood Money from 2006. Blatantly so. That's not a bad thing, if they could get it right. But they can't get it right. Previous Hitmans like Hitman Blood Money catered for all playstyles and had great well thought out level design to allow for that. Hitman 2 's level design is a mess and not well thought out and doesn't cater to all playstyles. Not all maps are like it, but the majority are. Take the map called, Another Life. It's blatantly trying to copy the iconic Hitman Blood Money map called, A New Life. But if falls flat compared to the iconic Hitman Blood Money map that it's desperately trying to imitate. Everything is there and his the potential to be amazing, but poor level design totally spoils it. For example, you have sniping locations, but none of them are any good and field of view is blocked by objects like sheds, marquee tents and trees so you cannot get a shot on the target. I went into 2 houses and all sniping spots from open windows were blocked by objects, or the sun was glaring in way too bright to see. (Bloom is another issue here) I then tried the 3 house in the row but couldn't enter via a door. To get to the sniping spot i had to climb a drain pipe or a ladder. But unlike older Hitman games, Agent 47 can no longer carry his briefcase up drain pipes or ladders. He just drops it and goes up without it. Considering Hitman games way back on the Playstation 2 had the ability to climb up drain pipes and ladders with his sniper case it seems really stupid not to have that simple useful mechanic 12yrs later on much more advanced hardware. And this poor level design carried on through 99% of the levels. If you're the kind who likes to snipe or go up close and personal with silverballer silenced pistols, fibre wire, poisons or other close combat weapons, this Hitman really doesn't seemed designed to be played this way. It is mainly designed for you to follow a linear story in an big open map and kill the targets in staged ways like IO Interactive has created. Fetch quests like fetch this object, now fetch or find another object all to set up a staged kill to progress through the story. In older Hitman games targets would be go somewhere alone and allow you time to kill them and get out of there. Hitman 2 isn;t designed this way either. Whenever you have to go steal a disguise or try to kill a target they are always in public areas where you cannot get them or have a bodyguard or bodyguards with them at all times. I tried to get one target they way i wanted to and not follow the story missions. But they just never went anywhere private. I followed them for over an hour trying everything, even setting off fire alarms in hope the target would just go somewhere i could kill them. But they never did. They would just run back to a room and get covered with even more bodyguards. To kill the targets or get past enforcers (Enforcers have white dots above them and recognise you and blow your cover, and there are alot of them even on casual difficulty) you have to quickly kill and then run away in a split second. Or run from enforcers just so they don't blow your cover. That's if you don't get trapped in a corner by one you didn't see coming. And they even recognise you even when wearing a full face mask, which is very stupid. So you spend alot of the time blowing the missions and just have to run away and hide or reload a save point. Older Hitman games gave you a wealth of opportunity and time, Hitman 2 doesn't. A.I is stupid as well. Throw a brick at someones head knocking them out loudly right beside a guard and the guard hears and sees nothing, Fire a silenced pistol and they a hear it and your cover is blown. Fire a sniper rifle from miles away and they instantly know where you are and come at you in seconds. So you just have to snipe then instantly run away as quick as you can. Get a totally unnoticed kill and walk into a room of people and guards come by no problem. Then all of a sudden they turn into enforcers and your the only guilty man in the room and your cover is blown despite it being an unnoticed kill. To unlock stuff like weapons you have grind for hours maybe playing the same map over and over. Took me 6 hours playing the same map just to unlock a silenced sniper rifle i wanted. It looks great for the most part, and has the best HDR i've seen in a game. But some bits are too bright and bloomy. Also quite a few bugs, characters clipping, holding invisible guns, lights vanishing, characters floating. Out of the 6 new levels i only like 1, the first one in New Zealand. And that was more of a tutorial level. No doubt these levels are big an impressive, just poorly used.… Expand
  18. Minemon106
    Jul 13, 2019
    8
    I am pretty new to the hitman games but I find this one pretty fun, great levels and pretty decent online that will hopefully only get better with multiple ways to kill targets if your new to hitman try this
  19. JJ2FAS4U
    Dec 29, 2021
    8
    Atmosphere: 8
    Enjoyment: 9
    Gameplay: 8
    Graphics: 8
    Music: 7
    Story: 7
    Total: 7.83
  20. yasino21
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    great game good gameplay good graphics interesting story i want see more hitman games
  21. Adriaan1
    Nov 11, 2020
    10
    Quality game, ability to replay multiple times and discover various new paths and secrets. Great gameplay and flexibility. Maps are very big and allow you to tackle a mission from various angles.
  22. Joellemm
    Aug 30, 2020
    6
    Hitman 2 isn't just faithful to the original, it's practically the same game. It literally includes the same tutorial missions. A lack of innovation isn't necessarily a criticism however. You wouldn't dare touch what's perfect, but sadly, the formula regurgitated here isn't exactly perfect. Good, but not perfect.

    I am especially intrigued as to why the narrative is directed towards the    Hitman 2 isn't just faithful to the original, it's practically the same game. It literally includes the same tutorial missions. A lack of innovation isn't necessarily a criticism however. You wouldn't dare touch what's perfect, but sadly, the formula regurgitated here isn't exactly perfect. Good, but not perfect.

    I am especially intrigued as to why the narrative is directed towards the origin of Mr Hitman, who's entire gimmick is that he has no character. He's just a robot that wears various different human skins, all the while appearing as human as a shoe. Once you delve into his past, he sort of loses all he has that makes him interesting, that being his mystique.

    Importantly though, the gameplay is solid. There aren't many similarly satisfying moments as executing the perfect assassination in Hitman. Patience is awarded brilliantly. Nonetheless, I do have many minor criticisms with the gameplay; any form of traversal feels as laboured as a PS2 game, almost every situation can be resolved by just throwing a series of coins, and the AI isn't as dynamic as i'd expect for a series as long in the tooth as Hitman now is. The groans of a victim you take down can often be louder than anything in a room, but nobody ever seems to notice. I shoot my "silenced" pistol, and it seems guards from a room away will hurry towards me. Lastly, the game only seems to autosave arbitrarily, rather than at important moments.

    It can be frustrating, but if you have a great deal of patience, it can also be a really rewarding game. Despite the lack of innovation, the new maps are varied and designed well enough to offer enough content to just about warrant the attachment of a "2".    … Expand
  23. Broyax
    Apr 30, 2023
    7
    La suite du fameux Hitman arrivé à maturité en 2016 mais cette fois-ci en un seul morceau et non plus en format épisodique à la mords-moi-le-noeud même si une année plus tard en 2017, une sortie en version boîte contenait l’intégralité du jeu (la « saison complète » !).

    On reprend donc en 2018 le tueur caméléon pour de nouvelles missions et des niveaux inédits encore un peu plus grands    La suite du fameux Hitman arrivé à maturité en 2016 mais cette fois-ci en un seul morceau et non plus en format épisodique à la mords-moi-le-noeud même si une année plus tard en 2017, une sortie en version boîte contenait l’intégralité du jeu (la « saison complète » !).

    On reprend donc en 2018 le tueur caméléon pour de nouvelles missions et des niveaux inédits encore un peu plus grands qu’en 2016 et qui fourmillent ici de possibilités inédites… et d’opportunités à saisir…! A dire vrai et dans ce Hitman 2 plus qu’ailleurs, Monsieur Code-barre est un génie des accidents malencontreux et fatals, une destination finale à lui tout seul… Le flingue ? on ne s’en sert jamais, c’est sale ; le snipe ? anecdotique et de surcroît une option compliquée et peu discrète…

    Se déguiser, s’approcher de la cible, l’isoler, puis l’exécuter tel un homme invisible aux yeux de tous, voilà le secret de l’un des meilleurs jeux d’infiltration devenu unique en son genre. On peut sauvegarder quand on veut et on n’hésite donc pas à recharger lors d’une faute d’inattention, car tout doit être propre et net ; l’affrontement, la fusillade sont des pertes de temps et contraires à la déontologie de l’assassin silencieux.

    Les ambiances sont à la fois réalistes et non dénuées d’une ironie plus ou moins mordante et les pnj nombreux, très nombreux parfois sont autant d’occasions à exploiter. On peut dorénavant se cacher dans la foule et le jeu vous indique dans une fenêtre les évènements clés ou les caméras qui vous ont éventuellement repéré. Pouvoir se planquer dans la végétation est une autre nouveauté fort intéressante.

    L’interface reste un modèle du genre, tout tombe sous la main et s’apprivoise aisément. On regrettera l’absence de voix françaises et une musique plutôt quelconque. On peut déplorer également quelques ralentissements dans le mode 1440p/60 : ils restent heureusement rares et nous préférons malgré tout ce mode au 4K/30 (deux modes évidemment réservés à la Xbox One X), la différence graphique étant minime. Des graphismes très proprets d’ailleurs, fort détaillés même si moins impressionnants que d’autres gros jeux triple A.

    Signalons qu’à part les cibles désignées, il est possible et même recommandé de terminer le jeu pacifiquement : on assomme, on ne tue pas les innocents… On peut regretter qu’une partie des succès implique de rester connecté aux serveurs d’Hitman, car sinon les défis réalisés ne sont pas pris en compte : pas bien grave mais tout de même….! A noter par ailleurs que si vous possédez le Hitman 2016, vous pourrez télécharger et rejouer les niveaux améliorés du premier dans le second et profiter des quelques nouvelles mécaniques : il faut pour ce faire aller dans la boutique du jeu (dans le jeu lui-même, Hitman) et choisir le Legacy Pack.

    A noter cependant toujours cette vilaine manie chez IO Interactive de pousser le joueur à se connecter à leurs serveurs pour des statistiques complétionnistes (on s’en fout…) mais aussi des points de départ en bonus dans les différents niveaux (ainsi que les déguisements afférents)… Des « bonus » dont vous ne pourrez bénéficier si vous ne vous connectez pas ! en outre, si les sauvegardes en ligne peuvent être reprises hors ligne… l’inverse est impossible ! Du coup, la note baisse de 9 à 7 ! bande de crevards du tout connecté !    … Expand
  24. ANTtheKNEEEE
    Mar 7, 2022
    8
    I feel like it was good, i barely remember it. Probably because all the most recent hitman games are so similar. Just different levels. Not saying that's a bad thing. I'd probably copy and paste this review for the newer titles as well.
  25. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Sep 11, 2023
    8
    Even better than the first Hitman. Each map is a puzzle to study through exploration and reconnaissance. Graphically, it is the best looking iteration in the series. And the diverse settings are stunningly realized. There's also a narrative that doesn't skip a beat thanks to this being a "full" game. I wasn't a fan of the episodic nature of its predecessor. Fans will probably take a likingEven better than the first Hitman. Each map is a puzzle to study through exploration and reconnaissance. Graphically, it is the best looking iteration in the series. And the diverse settings are stunningly realized. There's also a narrative that doesn't skip a beat thanks to this being a "full" game. I wasn't a fan of the episodic nature of its predecessor. Fans will probably take a liking to the Sniper missions that can be played online with a partner. Overall, this is the strongest entry since Hitman: Blood Money. I would rate it with an 8.3 out of 10.… Expand
  26. Hoob
    May 2, 2021
    10
    Definitely a worthy successor to the 2016 game, the locations are great and the possibilities are even more limitless in my opinion.
  27. KimBongUn
    Feb 1, 2019
    8
    The locations in this game are a lot of fun, with Miami being my personal favorite. The engine is exactly the same as the 2016 game though, making this just a re-skin. Despite this, the game is still a lot of fun. If you're a fan of the last game, you'll enjoy this one too
  28. Nerevarinho
    Sep 16, 2021
    7
    Basically more of the same of Hitman 1 of 2016 with slightly changed UI, and new Maps. its more a map pack DLC. The cutscenes with no facial animations are dissapointing, looks like the facial animator was fired or there was no more budget. But it was fun. The level design, the characters, sandboxing, and sound design is done right.
  29. tom974
    Feb 20, 2022
    8
    Though the game looks more like a big updtate/ DLC of the (already excellent) first opus, the mechanics still work great. There are some "quality of life" changes that make the missions more "enjoyable" and smoother somewhat.
    What is a shame is the integration of Hitman 1, the idea is great, the result is a complete mess. I don't want to redo the same achievements I already took hours to    Though the game looks more like a big updtate/ DLC of the (already excellent) first opus, the mechanics still work great. There are some "quality of life" changes that make the missions more "enjoyable" and smoother somewhat.
    What is a shame is the integration of Hitman 1, the idea is great, the result is a complete mess. I don't want to redo the same achievements I already took hours to unlock previously, there's some more work to do here.    … Expand
  30. Natedogggg22
    Oct 27, 2019
    9
    Great game with lots of content. Doesn’t massively change things from the previous Hitman. New locations are all very good with plenty of options, some with the usual sense of humour.
  31. adam_carl
    Aug 5, 2021
    7
    There’s some good ideas for new story for agent 47 and his past but I still don’t get it the reason why he’s working with the real enemy subject 6 and in the end of the game I was confused l,the gameplay is the same I think so HITMAN 3 here I come.
  32. JuanRobledo5678
    Sep 3, 2020
    8
    Buen juego,los gráficos están bien pero su diseno de niveles está excelente y su jugabilidad más pulida es un buen juego de la serie Hitman
  33. Torgall
    Apr 24, 2022
    10
    I like it as much as the Hitman 2016. Fantastic game with memorable maps and targets. I finished all missions with 20/20 mastery, 100% challenges and Silent Assassin Suit Only + Sniper Assassin.
  34. XG-GS
    Dec 12, 2020
    8
    Качественная игра, возможность многократно переигрывать и открывать различные новые пути и секреты. Отличный геймплей. Карты очень большие и позволяют проходить миссии разными способами.
  35. Anatoliy_DeVile
    Feb 15, 2021
    8
    Новые приключения 47ого от IOI! Как тут пройти мимо? Последняя часть по-прежнему выдержана в лучших традициях стелс-экшена прошлых лет. Только естественно мы получаем более обширный мир каждой из локаций, более чумовую графику и... в остальном всё по-старому. Да и зачем что-то менять, если это работает? В этот раз как и с предыдущей частью получилось всё коротенько, всего 6 миссий, перваяНовые приключения 47ого от IOI! Как тут пройти мимо? Последняя часть по-прежнему выдержана в лучших традициях стелс-экшена прошлых лет. Только естественно мы получаем более обширный мир каждой из локаций, более чумовую графику и... в остальном всё по-старому. Да и зачем что-то менять, если это работает? В этот раз как и с предыдущей частью получилось всё коротенько, всего 6 миссий, первая из них так уж совсем маленькая. Не густо конечно, но оставшиеся 5 это 5 больших красочных карт с огромным количеством возможностей развития сюжета. Слегка напрягли вставки между миссий, которые лишены всякого движения и чуть ли не комиксами повествуют о судьбе 47ого. При таком размахе игры выглядит это «новаторство» неоднозначно. В остальном же Ваше право следовать ли сюжетным линиям или мочить всех аккумулятором в лобешник. В любом случае придётся запастись терпением и почаще сэйвиться.… Expand
  36. DrLukas
    Feb 11, 2021
    9
    Hitman 2 is not for everyone. If you don't like to replay levels a lot this game is not for you. The levels have a ton of detail with so much to do. I found myself spending days just exploring the world and what I can do in it. The only problem I can see is that there is not much differences in gameplay from Hitman (2016). The story is weak but that doesn't really matter because HitmanHitman 2 is not for everyone. If you don't like to replay levels a lot this game is not for you. The levels have a ton of detail with so much to do. I found myself spending days just exploring the world and what I can do in it. The only problem I can see is that there is not much differences in gameplay from Hitman (2016). The story is weak but that doesn't really matter because Hitman focuses more on the gameplay.… Expand
  37. zezeljmare
    May 10, 2022
    7
    EN:
    A solid game. It doesn't differ much from the previous part. Objection to the rather bad cutscene, horrible resolution, as if it were a 2010 game. An exceptional number of available options and different approaches to solve a particular mission.
    SRB: Solidna igra. Ne razlikuje se mnogo od prethodnog dela. Zamerka na poprilično loše cutscene, užasna rezolucija, kao da se radi o    EN:
    A solid game. It doesn't differ much from the previous part. Objection to the rather bad cutscene, horrible resolution, as if it were a 2010 game. An exceptional number of available options and different approaches to solve a particular mission.

    SRB:
    Solidna igra. Ne razlikuje se mnogo od prethodnog dela. Zamerka na poprilično loše cutscene, užasna rezolucija, kao da se radi o igri iz 2010. godine. Izuzetan broj dostupnih opcija i različitih pristupa za rešavanje određene misije.    … Expand
  38. PatchWurk777
    Dec 31, 2021
    8
    This game is great, but it is not for everyone. This is a stealth game through and through, and while you can complete missions in anyway you want, including loud, you get more score for doing stealth. This makes sense in the context of the whole franchise, it’s a bit disappointing that you lose points for taking a loud approach. But this is a small nitpick, and doesn’t take away from theThis game is great, but it is not for everyone. This is a stealth game through and through, and while you can complete missions in anyway you want, including loud, you get more score for doing stealth. This makes sense in the context of the whole franchise, it’s a bit disappointing that you lose points for taking a loud approach. But this is a small nitpick, and doesn’t take away from the amazing gameplay. However, this game’s second mode, Sniper Assassin, doesn’t have enough maps. I’d like it if there were more maps, or even let players create their own maps (I.e Halo’s forge, Doom 2016’s snap map) and share them using the excellent contracts system. The story is decent, but it’s not amazing and not up to par with the excellent gameplay. To add on to my complaints about the story, the cutscenes feel low budget at times. The cutscenes are a bit hard to read as well during certain segments. The in mission dialogue is fun to listen to, but when you bump into someone, especially during follow segments, they will talk for way too long and then start walking. It’s a minor inconvenience, but when following mission stories I can’t stress how irritating it is. In conclusion, this game is great, but there are far too many problems for it to be a 9-10.… Expand
  39. Major_PC_92
    May 19, 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. C'est le meilleur de sa trilogie

Awards & Rankings

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#22 Best Xbox One Game of 2018
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#22 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2018
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#32 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2018

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. XboxAddict
    Nov 26, 2018
    84
    Hitman 2 might just be one of the best games I’ve played this year, and it was a pleasant surprise given I did not know what I was getting myself into going into this review! While it’s not without its faults, as the narrative cutscenes were disappointing, it can be a bit overwhelming to those new to the series, and some of the controls need improvement, the overall experience is fantastic. With great stealth gameplay, amazingly creative ways to eliminate your target, incredibly immersive environments, and high replay value, these elements make this a must play for both newcomers to the series and for longtime fans of the elusive Agent 47.
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  2. GamingTrend
    Nov 26, 2018
    85
    It’s a strange thing to find yourself smiling so much while playing a game that has you carrying out a series of grisly murders, but that’s exactly what Hitman 2 does. Whether you’re disguising yourself as a cupcake salesman to get close to a target, or spending an hour to make someone’s death look like an accident, Hitman 2 is the best stealth action game of the year.
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  3. Generación Xbox
    Nov 19, 2018
    85
    The new game of IO Interactive, this time partnering with warner is a great game, with superb stealth mechanics that rewards planning over direct action, and in a refreshing way.
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