Hitman: Absolution
Release Date: November 20, 2012
Steam
An action game with stealth features and the fifth major entry in the Hitman series. Hitman: Absolution’s development has been handed to a Danish studio Io-Interactive, a subsidiary of Square Enix. Its story shows the further life of Agent 47. The perfect assassin has been betrayed by his supervisors. In order to survive, he must make use of his extraordinary skills and experience.
The fifth part of the adventures of the infamous killer with a distinctive barcode on the back of his head.
Story
In Hitman: Absolution, released for PC, X360 and PS3, Agent 47 gets betrayed by his former employer and thrown into the heart of a mysterious conspiracy. The Agency’s most effective killer now becomes a hunted prey and is forced to use his outstanding skills and experience to survive. Important roles in the new game are played by Diana Burnwood, known from previous parts, and a girl named Victoria, whom the Agency desperately wants to capture for unexplained reasons.
Gameplay
The game, just like the previous parts of the series, combines features of action and stealth games. As usually, you spend a lot of time trying to keep low profile, whether by sneaking behind enemies’ backs or walking into off-limit areas in disguise. The game effectively promotes careful exploration and quiet elimination of targets without starting an alarm, at the same time rewarding spectacular kills (e.g. poisoning or causing an “accident”). Of course, Agent 47 is not entirely limited to avoiding fighting with opponents. In life-threatening situations you can, for example, make use of an advanced cover system or so-called instinct shooting, which allows you to mark targets for an automatic execution.
Hitman: Absolution for PC, X360 and PS3 allows players to match the level of difficulty very accurately to their skills and preferences. At lower difficulty levels enemies are poor at tracking Agent 47 and come in small groups. At higher levels, in turn, you have to cope with armies of well-trained opponents with excellent sight and hearing. For players who seek maximum level of challenge, Purist mode was prepared, whose most important feature is removal of user interface (the so-called HUD).
Technology
The game runs on Glacier 2 engine, which among others allows to recreate detailed facial expressions of characters using motion-capture technology. Hitman: Absolution for PC, X360 and PS3 can boast very interesting locations that are visited by Hitman, among which there are: abandoned blocks of flats, a nightclub, a luxurious mansion, a weapons factory, a farm, a courthouse, a library, and a motel on the side of the road. In English version of the game Agent 47 was voiced by David Bateson, well-known to fans of the series. The cast also sports a few other famous names, including Keith Carradine and Marsha Thomason. The game is enriched with numerous conversations of non-playable characters, which often reveal many interesting things about the current mission.
Last updated on August 14, 2015
Last Update: November 29, 2012
Hitman: Absolution Game Guide
This unofficial guide to Hitman: Absolution game contains very detailed walkthrough of its all 20 chapters.
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[2:04] Hitman: Absolution launch trailer (PL)
The main pros of the game
- Engaging Story: Many users found the narrative interesting and immersive, with some appreciating the cinematic approach and character development of Agent 47.
- Varied Gameplay Options: Players enjoyed the multiple ways to complete missions, including stealth and action-oriented approaches, allowing for replayability.
- Atmosphere and Graphics: The game has been praised for its immersive atmosphere, with some noting that it still looks good for a game released in 2012.
- Addictiveness: Several reviews highlighted the addictive nature of the gameplay and the satisfaction derived from completing challenges.
- Decent Mechanics: While not universally praised, some players found the shooting mechanics solid and enjoyable.
The main cons of the game
- Repetitive Mechanics: Users noted that many missions felt similar and criticized the repetitive nature of the gameplay.
- Confusing AI Behavior: There were complaints about inconsistent enemy detection, where NPCs would react unpredictably to the player's actions, leading to frustration.
- Linear Levels: Some players felt that the game lacked the freedom and creativity of earlier titles in the series, making it feel more linear.
- Mixed Reception of Story: While some appreciated the story, others found it convoluted and poorly executed compared to previous entries.
- Technical Issues: A few reviews mentioned technical problems, including crashes and issues with the online components being shut down.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- Freedom of Choice: Many fans of previous Hitman games felt that Absolution lacked the open-ended gameplay and creative freedom that characterized earlier titles.
- Improved AI and Disguise Mechanics: Users expressed a desire for better AI behavior and more reliable disguise mechanics, as the current system led to confusion and frustration.
- Longer Playtime: Several reviews pointed out that the game felt short for a full-priced title, with some players wishing for more content or longer missions.
- Enhanced Graphics: While the graphics were appreciated, some users suggested that an update could improve the game's appeal further.
- Replay Value: Although some enjoyed replaying levels, others felt that the lack of varied mission design hindered the game's long-term replayability.
Summary
- Overall, while "Hitman: Absolution" has its share of fans who appreciate its unique take on the series, it also faces criticism for its departure from the traditional Hitman gameplay mechanics and narrative coherence.
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GAMERS Score
Average score from 4293 votes. 3053 players anticipated the game.
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Hitman Series
A highly popular series combining elements of action and stealth games, featuring the missions of a paid assassin - Agent 47. The series was created by Danish development studio IO Interactive.
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Hitman: Absolution Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
Developer: IO Interactive / Nixxes Software (PC)
Publisher: Square Enix
Hitman: Absolution System Requirements
PC / Windows
Recommended: Core 2 Duo 2.66 GHz, 2 GB RAM, graphic card 512 MB (GeForce 8600 or better), Windows Vista(SP2)/7(SP1)
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