A really fast-paced action game with a gripping story (and subtle humour sprinkled throughout), Hitman: Absolution was a welcome return to the franchise for me after a long, long hiatus (the last game I played was Blood Money; I was a ninth grader at that time). Naturally, I was curious - and a bit nervous - about the newer additions to the game mechanics, such as 'Instinct' and 'Point Shooting.' The game didn't disappoint - far from it.
This might be just because I am returning to a beloved franchise that I spent a lot of my early teenage life immersed in, but I think Hitman: Absolution just became my favourite Hitman game of all time. The aforementioned additions, in my opinion, do more towards breathing new life into the series rather than detracting from the core stealth that is associated with the Hitman games.
Without delving into any major details, I'd just like to say that the game has your favourite bald assassin protecting a girl who has been designed to be the next perfect killer - just like 47. If that doesn't attract you to the game, the sheer variety of exploration opportunities the environments offer you to find weapons and methods to assassinate the target must surely interest you. The newer instalments must have greatly improved upon this too, I have no doubt; but comparing the game with the ones before it, lots of elements feel fresh.
Of course, the grim tone and feel of the preceding games are retained; also, you are rewarded for staying undetected while simultaneously being punished for all non-target casualties, as expected.
In conclusion, if you are a fan of the series, you'll definitely love the game. Just playing as 47 in the amazing maximum-resolution is a treat. It is also a good entry point for players who are unfamiliar with the series; there is no dire need to be familiar with the past titles in order to enjoy this one. However, it would certainly be recommended by me, if only to appreciate this title a bit more. :)
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