IO Interactive has had quite the challenge on their hands with Hitman: Absolution as they've invested in a lot of "diversity with the AI," as they wanted many responses to the player and their actions.
It's about players pushing the game, and it pushing back - "not just kill you instantly." If we try and fail, "then you could improvise" and still succeed. It's "quite difficult" for gamers to 'accept freedom'.
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.
Hitman: Absolution: 72H for FREE. There's no gimmick here, just CLAIM IT and it's yours forever
I can't frigging wait for this game, counting the days..
I cant wait to play with hitman ai and the last of us,, next gen should focus more on ai
Just paid it off,can't wait now. Shopto £31:85. Bargain
Agreed... AI and Physics alone could "define" the next generation...
Pairing advanced AI with human physics (NaturalMotion), object physics (Havok) and destructible environments (Frostbite - but something better) would truly result in a sandbox experience.
I think it's safe to say we have the hardware at this point. Just need those backend game engines to link up.
In the meantime, this kind of AI improvement in Hitman will lead to an even better game.