It’s an exceptional new stealth mechanic that allows Agent 47 to blend into the world around him a little more reasonably, but there are some issues with it. People in this world seem incredibly suspicious as no longer will walking past someone of the same trait, such as a criminal or police officer, allow safe passage. There’s no one way to kill someone as IO Interactive have given players an array of creative ways to dispose of their targets and a number of alternate areas that most will likely miss on their first playthrough.Ī new feature that is more than welcome to the Hitman formula is instinct. Pulling out the Silverballers and go gung-ho is certainly an option, but that’ll obviously attract unnecessary attention and put guards on alert. Taking the stealth route, which is how it was meant to be played in the first place, offers a variety of ways to approach a situation, creating a good sense of replayability. There are twenty missions in all and they can range from literally less than a minute to hours long depending what kind of play style is used. It’s all about carefully stalking a target and finding the best time to strike without being seen, creating a sense of tension that’s both entertaining and nerve-racking. There are a wide variety of paths to take and an abundance of clothing to steal in the incredibly meaty world. Don’t be fooled, though while the story is told in a linear manner, each location is its own sandbox in which players can sift through. Because of this, Agent 47 won’t be dropped into random locations around the world he’ll stick to the United States of America and follow a linear storyline with minor branching options that can change dialogue in set areas. With Agent 47 going rogue, he has his own agenda to attend to, and at the moment it’s all about rescuing and protecting a mysterious young girl. Unlike past games, though, this isn’t just the agency pumping out mission after mission. The camera plays a slight role in this as the closer over the shoulder perspective works well with the more personal tale, along with takedowns and slow motion kills adding to the overall cinematic nature. You’ll still be strangling guys with fiber wire, locking in chokes and pulling out 47’s trademark Silverballers when things get hairy, but it’s all presented in a more fashionable manner. Mechanically speaking, this is very much a Hitman game with a number tweaks to the overall mission structure. Can the ultimate assassin bounce back into the game, or has he fallen from grace? IO Interactive may have had a tough time this generation experimenting with new intellectual properties, but surely they know what they’re doing with their biggest franchise. Third person shooters and even “stealth” games now offer a stronger emphasis on speed and multiplayer combat.
It has been a long time since we’ve seen Agent 47 in action, but while he was sitting back and sipping on margaritas in the tropics, the world of gaming has changed significantly.
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