Hitman: Absolution | Xbox 360

About the Game

Hitman: Absolution is the fifth game in the stealth assassin series starring Agent 47 as the protagonist. The narrative continues after the events of the previous game, Hitman: Blood Money . Diana Burnwood, Agent 47's handler with the International Contract Agency, goes rogue and sets up a sabotage operation that risks exposing the entire agency. Benjamin Travis reforms the agency and puts a hit on Burnwood, tasking Agent 47 to kill her and bring back the teenage girl Victoria that is in her care.

Gameplay & Core Systems

The basic gameplay is still present. Choosing a careful approach based on stealth and non-lethal kills is always rewarded more. After missions a ranking is shown and it is compared to players worldwide. In addition there are separate challenges to complete, such as using a certain amount of different weapons or disguises. Points are used to access upgrades that enhance Agent 47's skills, such as less visibility when hiding, more accuracy when shooting, less time to strangle opponents or faster melee combat.

Standout Features

• In addition there are separate challenges to complete, such as using a certain amount of different weapons or disguises.
• Certain parts of the environment can be used to jump or to hang on a ledge, but not everything.
• Instinct: A feature called Instinct shows whether a certain part can be used or not.
• Point Shooting: It can also be used to activate Point Shooting.
• Agent: This mechanic allows Agent 47 to stop time, mark the opponents, and then continue to fire and kill quickly in succession.
• Instinct: In those situations a bluff can be made as a last resort that eats up a lot of Instinct.
• Silverballer: His main weapon is the signature Silverballer pistol with a silencer.
• Two of them can be equipped and used together.

Modes & Ways to Play

Next to the main mission, Contracts can be completed as an asynchronous multiplayer mode.

Presentation & Atmosphere

After missions a ranking is shown and it is compared to players worldwide. Certain parts of the environment can be used to jump or to hang on a ledge, but not everything. In addition there is room for gadgets such as a piano string, but also items found in the environment such as bottles, bricks, hammers, knives etc.

Display support includes HDTV 720p, HDTV 1080i, and HDTV 1080p. Audio support includes Dolby Digital.