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action-adventure game
Hitman: Absolution
By Nixxes Software, released 1 Jan 2012
- Microsoft Windows
- PlayStation 3
- macOS
What it is
Hitman: Absolution is an action-adventure game following Agent 47 after he is betrayed by the Agency and hunted by police. The story places the assassin in pursuit of redemption in a corrupt world. Players can stalk targets, confront them directly or adapt their approach as situations change. Disguises let Agent 47 take the identity of people he encounters, while Instinct Mode is used to anticipate enemy movement, find opportunities and handle weapons with accuracy. The game is built around a cinematic story, distinctive art direction and character-driven scenes with dialogue and performances. Hitman: Absolution was released in 2012 and is listed for Windows, PlayStation 3 and macOS, while Steam lists Windows. Steam features include single-player, achievements, trading cards, partial controller support, Steam Cloud and Family Sharing. Its Steam age rating is 17.
What players like, and what they don't
- Multiple approaches to pursuing targets
- Disguises can conceal Agent 47’s identity
- Instinct Mode helps anticipate enemy movement
- Steam Cloud and Family Sharing supported
- Steam platform listing is Windows only
- Steam age rating is 17
- Partial controller support listed
Who it suits
It suits players interested in a single-player action-adventure about an assassin, with options to use disguises or take a direct approach. The listed platforms include Windows, PlayStation 3 and macOS.
Hitman: Absolution pairs Agent 47’s personal story with flexible approaches to encounters, including disguises and Instinct Mode. The broad platform list includes Windows, PlayStation 3 and macOS; Steam lists Windows.
