Hitman

Wow…This game was my first true Hitman game I have ever played, and this game is why IO Interactive has my respect for becoming one of the best and most underrated game developers ever. This game is the ultimate Hitman package for old and new fans and IO had used all of their great knowledge that they had created 16 years prior to creating a true masterpiece. This game has some of best gameplay for a stealth game that I have ever played, truly becoming the pinnacle of sandbox assassination. When I found out about the previous games and the story of their games are directly linked, it is a true sequel and surprisingly, it is a really intriguing and captivating storyline, with the cinematics are insanely gorgeous and directed very well, providing a intriguing break from trail that keeps you invested in what happens. Gameplay wise, this is a dream, perfectly executed the right balance between the snappiest of the previous game, Absolution, and the looseness of the older games, always are in control, ensuring that exploring each of the maps a breath of fresh air and the disguise has been implemented greatly as only a few will become sus if they see you, thus making this feature useful, and the awesome instinct is now implemented as a intel tool that highlights all of your surroundings- oh yeah, even throwing is hilariously fantastic, chucking that ****, thus making it entertaining and insanely useful as well. Well the game is mostly expertly designed and well polished, it has its fair share of flaws. One of the biggest flaws is that this is a single player game that incentives an always online connection, where all of your progression hinges on you to play on a server. The second issue that most people had when the game launched was IO’s understandable decision to go episodic. Sure this criticism just doesn’t matter anymore since all of the maps are released and you are getting the full experience, but for someone who was there in the beginning, it would always stick out for those people who played it at the beginning. Release structure and online requirements aside, Hitman is one of best stealth games of all time, becoming a excellent return to form for the franchise, becoming the best playing entry with a strong level of polish and care, which shines through greatly. It amazed me that it won a Game of the Year and it would never be topped as the pinnacle of the franchise. I give the game a 10 out of 10!

I would highly recommend this game for someone who is interested or into stealth video games. The mechanics are simple and easy to learn, with interesting methods to kill your targets. Highly recommended, 10 out of 10.