Neoseeker: Hitman: Absolution is an unfortunate step in the wrong direction for IO Interactive. The influence of Kayne and Lynch and modern stealth action games is clear, but the result is a muddied, incoherent experience that left me questioning why the game was branded Hitman at all.
When Hitman 3 recently changed its name to Hitman World of Assassination, fans had no idea how meaningful the moment was. On the outside it looked like a simple thing: Hitman 3 would now be known by this name and include levels from Hitman 2 and 3 - the trilogy would all be in one place. But on the inside, at IO Interactive, much more was going on.
You mean destroyed it with this tethered single-player campaign BS... And only the first few levels of the third modern game were on the disc! I'll never support this crap at any price-point! They've lost me as a customer.
The last 10 years of Hitman have been full of highs and lows. And David Bateson and Jane Perry have been there with the series through this eventful decade.
Hitman is, and has been, a remarkable series developed by some of the best. Some are better than others, but every Hitman is challenging and fun.
Sure, there have been some stumbles and fumbles, but always in pursuit of the perfect Hitman game. The most recent trilogy is a masterclass in level design.
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Before we go criticizing this writer, let's read why he thinks the game isn't good. I can see see his irritations, but I think he got so irritated by the game that he completely forgot the good points. It's his experience, so I can't blame him for thinking the game is less. I don't think this is a troll review, just someone who thinks the game isn't that good. I think the game is easily a 8.5/9, but this is not a bad review.
I haven't managed to complete it yet but for me it's a decent stealth action game but a bad Hitman game. Easily the worst of the 5.
This was my first hit many game and I loved it. Why some of you hate it?
Because absolution is not hitman game just bullsh*T STEALTH game.
What was different on the other games? Was it more or less stealthy?