Action

Hitman: Absolution

Single Player

Critic · Metacritic

3.8

Users · RAWG

2012

Released

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📅 Release Info

Release DateNovember 19, 2012

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About this game

Hitman: Absolution follows the Original Assassin undertaking his most personal contract to date. Betrayed by the Agency and hunted by the police, Agent 47 finds himself pursuing redemption in a corrupt and twisted world.

Showcasing Io-Interactive’s new proprietary Glacier 2 technology, the game has been built from the ground up, boasting a cinematic story, distinctive art direction and highly original game design, Hitman Absolution combines much loved classic gameplay with completely new gameplay features for the Hitman franchise.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Missions offer creative assassination opportunities and multiple approaches.
Polished visuals, elaborate set pieces, and cinematic presentation.
Voice acting, music, environmental detail, and production quality.
Varied locations and scenarios across the campaign.

Cons

More linear progression replaces much of the series' sandbox design.
Campaign mixes assassination sandboxes with stealth, escape, and scripted levels.
Similar clothing makes disguise detection unpredictable.
The game emphasizes gunfights, chases, and direct action.

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