Hitman 2: Silent Assassin PC
Metascore
87 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
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  1. PC Gameworld
    95
    More freedom, more options, and the same intense gameplay of the original. The sequel is much more forgiving on gamers than its predecessor, but the gameplay still remains as addicting as ever.
  2. GameZone
    93
    Every mission is a blast to play, with its incredible freedom, and the fact that no matter what you do, you’re going to have fun doing it. The game is stunningly realistic and stylish, and polished to a T.
  3. TotalGames.net
    90
    The game’s coup de grace, however, lies in the intelligence of the other characters you encounter.
  4. GamePro
    90
    If stealthy, strategic action intrigues you, Hitman 2 is a blast.
  5. Computer Gaming World
    90
    IO Interactive has fixed almost every flaw for Hitman 2; the result is an almost perfect blend of action and stealth. [Jan 2003, p113]
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  6. Computer Games Magazine
    90
    Above all, IO maintains a consistent and impressive atmosphere throughout, with good-to-excellent writing, voirce acting, and sound effects. [Jan 2003, p.64]
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  7. ActionTrip
    89
    Sure, it could've been longer, and a multiplayer option wouldn't have hurt either, but even as it is, I really couldn't find anything wrong with the game - it's fun, intense, and most of all, highly enjoyable.
  8. netjak
    89
    Speaking of seeing, there are plenty of nice visuals in Hitman 2. The intro looks very nice on my GeForce 3, the fields, the tomatoes, all the cutscenes, when they aren't completely dark, look fabulous.
  9. IGN
    87
    While the title has significant improvements over the earlier version, it's a phenomenal game in its own right and one that's sure to have broad appeal, particularly among those gamers who like to put a little more thought in to their carnage.
  10. GameSpy
    87
    All about an engaging single-player experience, one that's far better than that of the original game. It's a game where colorful locales, tense situations, stealthy infiltrations, and bloody battles all smoothly go hand in hand.
  11. GameSpot
    86
    Fixes virtually all of the problems of its predecessor and stands tall on its own merits as an outstanding action game.
  12. Games Radar
    86
    Challenging, cerebral, and maddening. Hitman 2 keeps you coming back but there just aren't enough saves in the game. [PC Format]
  13. PC Gamer
    86
    The most impressive aspect of the game is the engine itself. [Holiday 2002, p.86]
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  14. PC Format
    86
    Challenging, cerebral, and maddening.
  15. Game Over Online
    84
    A game that can either be very good or suck abysmally, depending on how you chose to play it.
  16. RealGamer
    84
    The overall game could be completed in a short space of time that doesn't do much for its replay value.
  17. FiringSquad
    83
    A worthwhile game, but its stability, length, and a number of the gameplay dynamics hold the game back.
  18. Armchair Empire
    80
    So despite being an excellent sequel to a solid first installment, I believe Silent Assassin to be a better game than "Codename 47," but I think many fans will always love the first game best, as I do.
  19. CPUGamer
    80
    The major disadvantage of this game is that there is no multiplayer.
  20. G4 TV
    80
    It's a worthy title and Hitman 2: Silent Assasin places slightly above the rest of the pack.

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User Score
8.0 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 139 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 26
  3. Negative: 5 out of 26
  1. AnonY
    8
    This is a very solid game. I can only find 2 downsides. First, stealth is optional for a while. I just killed everyone in sight and beat the level with ease. I'm not sure if that's bad or good. Secondly, the controls are somewhat awkward, making trying to run forward turn into switching items if your fingers are in the wrong position. Overall, this is a great game, and since it's free on Gametap, give it a shot. You might like it.… Full Review »
  2. JamesR.
    10
    A truly enjoyable and atmospheric game that rivals anything on the market in 2009. Graphics may be a little dated now - but runs like a dream maxed out on modern vid-cards!… Full Review »
  3. chinesephoneme
    10
    This is the first hitman game I have ever played. It was in 2006, more than 3 years after it has been released, I still got very addicted. Later, I play every hitman games, and even pre-purchased absolution, and I must say that "hitman 2: Silent Assassin" is the most revolutionary, the most intense, deepest, and thus the most successful game of the series. It corrects most of the mistakes that the first hitman "codename 47" has, and adds a lot of successful features such as the diversity approach to complete the mission, the alert system that enalbes the enemy to notice you even after you change your cloth(in hitman: codename 47 as long as you change the cloth, you wouldn't be noticed by enemy), and these features shine through hitman 3 "contracts" and 4 "blood money". Therefore, this game is also the foundation of successful the sequels, especially blood money. Plus, the visual effect is amazing back in 2002, and the music delivers more richer atmosphere to the game that it really makes the play get into the game, get into the world of 47. Unfortunately, absolution somehow throws out some very essential features. I hope IO and its new parent company Square Enix would fix it and combine the best of old hitman(1-4) and absolution to make the 6th hitman game much better!… Full Review »
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