Hitman 2 is renowned for its freedom and replayability but replaying the game now also means accepting some harsh realities that can detract from the fun. Although the title had some big shoes to fill as the follow-up to the fan-favorite Hitman (2016), its improvements in key areas like level design, gameplay mechanics, and even the humor in the dialogue mean that some even consider it the peak of the World of Assassination trilogy. 395g1b

In spite of Hitman 3's troubled launch, which saw many of the game's players frustrated by various issues, the game is now set to become an amazing package deal. With past games up for grabs and a promising new mode on the way, developer IO Interactive'splans for the franchise will see Hitman 3 - soon to be known as Hitman: World of Assassination - become a veritable treasure trove of content.

Being rewarded for doing well is one of the simplest yet greatest parts of playing video games, but it seems like an art that is gradually being lost to time with the rise of juggernaut live service titles like Modern Warfare 2 and Fortnite. Of course beating a game is its own reward, but it used to be commonplace for games to grant players bonuses for their good performance. As time goes on, these unlockables have been replaced with other methods.

The Closed Network Test for Hitman 3: Freelancerrecently ended, and after roughly 15 hours of gameplay it's clear this mode is shaping up to be the best Hitman experience available once it fully releases next year. It's not perfect, and the pool of random targets and kill requirements needs some major expansion, but the core aspect of planning and execution is even more satisfying than it has been in all three of IO Interactive'smost recent entries, almost entirely thanks to many new roleplay opportunities.

The revamp of the Hitman series began with the 2016 soft reboot and the second installment in the “World of Assassination” trilogy brought back the focus on massive environments. Agent 47 was dispatched by Diana Burnwood and Lucas Grey to these places in their fight against the Constant and the targets were found all around the world.

A new leak claims the PlayStation Plus September 2021 lineup will be headlined by Hitman 2 and Overcooked: All You Can Eat. Leaked PS Plus details have become a regular occurrence in recent months. Notably, A Plague Tale: Innocence's arrival on the service made the rounds before Sony announced the news. And the company itself shared the official list of August 2021's free titles ahead of the planned reveal date.

Hitman 3 is scheduled to be released on January 20th, and it will be the last entry in the Hitman franchise for the foreseeable future. IO Interactive, the studio behind all eight Hitman games, has been synonymous with its long-running stealth franchise for more than two decades. Although the studio has had other notable titles, including the Kane & Lynch series, it feels as though IO Interactive has become "the Hitman studio." Although IOI takes pride in its flagship IP, the culmination of the World of Assassination trilogy later this month gives the studio a perfect opportunity to expand their horizons.

A new James Bond game currently called Project 007 is in development by IO Interactive, and since most players are familiar with the company through their popular Hitman series many are likely wondering whether Agent 47's most iconic weapon, the Fiber Wire, will make an appearance. The Fiber Wire is one of the most useful items in Agent 47's arsenal, and it has appeared in every single Hitman game in the franchise to date.

Horror games aren’t everyone’s cup of tea. The excessive gore and terrifying jump scares often associated with survival horror can be a turn-off for even the most seasoned gamers, even at Halloween. Thankfully, video games from the Mario series to InFamous 2 have found ways to incorporate the spooky Halloween spirit via spin-offs like Luigi’s Mansion and Festival of Blood.

With larger, more complicated maps, twice as many exotic locales, and a wide array of weapons and equipment to complement them, Hitman 2 demands more judicious prep choices, smarter use of gear, and less arbitrary tactical options when considering how best to challenge a mission. An incisive understanding of the game's multiple sandbox locations reveals a curious, if not exploitative, pattern -- for instance, the most recent entry in the World of Assassination trilogy features several recurring elements. Every location has bathrooms, security rooms, manned checkpoints, vegetation, locked gates, doors that require keycards, cameras, patrolling guards, back rooms, offices, broom closets, garages, and various other empty spaces. This implies every location can be handled in almost the same way as the others, using the same combination of must-have gear and weapons.