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Game:
Hitman Absolution
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Genre:
N/A
Sub Genre:
N/A
Release Date (US):
October 20th, 2012
Release Date (UK):
TBA 2012
Players:
1
Online Players:
N/A
Developers:
IO Interactive
Publisher:
Square Enix
Rating:
M [Mature]
PSU Rank:
0 of 1169 Games
PSU Rank on PS3:
0 of 0 Games
Additional Information:
Also on Xbox 360 and PC.

About Hitman Absolution

Hitman Absolution follows Agent 47, a cold-blooded assassin, who takes on his most dangerous contract to date. Betrayed by those he once trusted - and now hunted by the police - he suddenly finds himself at the center of a dark conspiracy and must embark on a personal journey through a corrupt and twisted world.

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Summary

A fun approach to the assassin genre that gives players plenty of options to progress through levels, dodge the police, and eliminate targets.

We like

  • Multiple gameplay approaches
  • Contracts mode adds addictive community competition
  • Solid overall presentation

We dislike

  • Mediocre A.I.
  • Lackluster narrative
  • Annoying save and checkpoint system

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Agent 47 is one dull, emotionless antihero. As an assassin, he carefully eliminates targets with a simple wire pulled around a victim's neck, or he takes a hands-off approach by poisoning their food. He hides bodies in dumpsters, disguises himself as shop clerks or police officers, and uses every piece of his environment to blend in with the crowds. The bald Agent 47 does this all without fireworks or half-naked girls dancing ...

Hitman Absolution News

  • Report: New Hitman film casts Paul Walker

    Fox’s planned Hitman 2 film will star Paul Walker as protagonist Agent 47, reports Deadline. Walker, best known for his role as Brian O’ Connor in the Fast and the Furious films alongside Vin Diesel, will take over from the original film’s Timothy Olyphant as the bald assassin. ...

  • New Hitman game teased, IO confirms move to new project

    The director of Hitman: Absolution has teased a few new details on the next entry in the stealth-based shooter series, currently in development at Square Enix Montreal. Absolution was released this week and was developed by IO Interactive. However, the studio is now working on a new project outsi...

  • Hitman: Absolution no longer needs online pass

    The official Hitman: Absolution Tumblr has confirmed that the stealth-based shooter will no longer require an online pass to access the game’s Contracts mode. Originally gamers were required to input a single-user Contracts Pass Code that shipped with new copies of the game. However, the sy...

  • Hitman: Absolution launch trailer

    Square Enix has stealthily released the official launch trailer for upcoming assassin adventure Hitman: Absolution. Due out next week, Absolution sees the return of bald badass Agent 47, as he embarks on another bloody quest, this time after being betrayed by those he once trusted. New to the...

  • Hitman: Absolution - The Ultimate Assassin trailer

    Square-Enix has unveiled a new Hitman: Absolution trailer for your viewing pleasure. Seen below, the trailer shows off Agent 47 in action, including the new instinct mode, which allows the bald assassin to predict enemy patrol routes. There’s also plenty of gunplay thrown in for good measur...

  • Hitman: Absolution trailer depicts a 'Living, Breathing World'

    Square-Enix has unveiled a fresh trailer for Hitman: Absolution, highlighting what the company describes as the stealth-based shooter’s ‘Living Breathing World.’ Seen below, the footage has been cobbled together using original gameplay moments, and illustrates the sprawling, ric...

  • Potential Hitman HD Collection trophy lists surface

    Though it hasn't been officially anounced yet, trophy lists for three Hitman titles from the PlayStation 2 era have hit the net.  Featured on exophase.com, trophy listings for Hitman: Blood Money, Hitman 2: Silent Assassins, and Hitman 3: Contracts, which can be found on the links above. Again...

  • Hitman: Absolution trailer highlights the 'Tools of the Trade'

    Agent 47 returns this November after a lengthy hiatus in Hitman: Absolution, which sees the bald assassin “betrayed by those he once trusted” and finds himself getting mixed up with new baddie Blake Dexter. Taking place in the United States, Absolution is said to be more accessible th...

  • Hitman clothing line announced

    Clothing juggernaut Trapstar has teamed up with publishing powerhouse Square Enix to develop a range of Hitman inspired clobber. Trapstar is a noted favourite of multi-million selling pop star Rihanna, and its Hitman range will feature t-shirts, hoodies and caps adorned with iconic Agent 47 symbo...

  • Meet Hitman: Absolution's Blake Dexter

    Square-Enix has lifted the lid on a new video detailing the Hitman: Absolution character Blake Dexter, who serves as the primary antagonist of the stealth-based shooter. Dexter is new to the franchise, and will be voiced by Keith Carradine. Check out his ICA File below. Hitman: Absolution is sch...

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