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Generally favorable reviews- based on 18 Ratings

  • Summary: Developed by IO Interactive A/S, a Square Enix studio, HITMAN: SNIPER CHALLENGE is not part of the main game, but a stand-alone experience to reward fans who pre-order HITMAN: ABSOLUTION. Players can don the suit of Agent 47 as he takes on an exclusive assassination assignment. From a balcony overlooking a rooftop gathering, players will be tasked with taking out Richard Strong, Jr., CEO of Stallion Armaments, along with his entire staff of bodyguards. Skilled players will capitalize on score multipliers, hidden secrets, unlock equipment upgrades and marvel at the many creative ways one can discretely dispose of a body while they work to fulfil their contract in the most efficient way possible. Expand
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 7
  2. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Jun 4, 2012
    90
    The Sniper Challenge isn't part of Hitman: Absolution so it's definitely worth pre-ordering if you're a fan of the series. Asides from the fact there's only one level, the game is fun and addictive and it's not a bad incentive to pre-order Hitman: Absolution. Better than some extra guns anyway, that's for sure.
  2. May 29, 2012
    85
    When all is said and done, Hitman: Sniper Challenge feels more like a polished PSN or XBLA title than the typical demo or cheap DLC item that is bundled with preorders. All it really needs is a few more levels, and it would likely sell well on the digital storefronts. Here's hoping IO and Square make it a full game one day.
  3. Jun 25, 2012
    80
    Addictive arcade morsel and the most attractive pre-order bonus we've ever seen. [Aug 2012, p.84]
  4. May 15, 2012
    70
    As pre-order bonuses go this is definitely a cut above, but it's also an addictive and rewarding mini-game in its own right.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 1
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 1
  3. Negative: 0 out of 1
  1. 9
    This game is really addictive.
    It's simple but it stands really perfectly for the hitman-feeling.
    I was very surprised that it's such a low
    budget pre-order + 1 little mission.
    There is a ranking list, on which u try to improve your ranking.
    Furthermore you gain some sniper awards which you can take with you over to the main game.

    I absolutely love it!
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