Hitman 2

 Xbox One
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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 228 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 24 out of 228
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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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
  7. 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

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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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Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  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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