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As a retired assassin, forced back into action by treason, pick up contracts in exotic locations around the globe: Sicily, St. Petersburg, Japan, Malaysia, and India. Operate in a non-linear world where the outcome of your actions and proficiency as a hitman are measured on a balance between stealth and aggression. Stalk and eliminate your targets up close and personal, in either 1st or 3rd person perspectives. Execute your assignments with a diverse arsenal of equipment, from armor-piercing sniper rifles and explosives to chloroform and poison darts. Acquire and carry weapons and tools from mission to mission through an enhanced inventory and save-game system. [Eidos Interactive]
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more... 95
PC Gameworld
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.
 93
GameZone
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.
90
Computer Gaming World
IO Interactive has fixed almost every flaw for Hitman 2; the result is an almost perfect blend of action and stealth. [Jan 2003, p113]
90
Computer Games Magazine
Above all, IO maintains a consistent and impressive atmosphere throughout, with good-to-excellent writing, voirce acting, and sound effects. [Jan 2003, p.64]
90
GamePro
If stealthy, strategic action intrigues you, Hitman 2 is a blast.
90
TotalGames.net
The game’s coup de grace, however, lies in the intelligence of the other characters you encounter.
89
netjak
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.
89
ActionTrip
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.
87
GameSpy
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.
87
IGN
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.
86
GameSpot
Fixes virtually all of the problems of its predecessor and stands tall on its own merits as an outstanding action game.
86
PC Gamer
The most impressive aspect of the game is the engine itself. [Holiday 2002, p.86]
86
Games Radar UK (Pre-2006)
Challenging, cerebral, and maddening. Hitman 2 keeps you coming back but there just aren't enough saves in the game. [PC Format]
86
PC Format
Challenging, cerebral, and maddening.
84
RealGamer
The overall game could be completed in a short space of time that doesn't do much for its replay value.
84
Game Over Online
A game that can either be very good or suck abysmally, depending on how you chose to play it.
83
FiringSquad
A worthwhile game, but its stability, length, and a number of the gameplay dynamics hold the game back.
80
G4 TV
It's a worthy title and Hitman 2: Silent Assasin places slightly above the rest of the pack.
80
2404.org
The major disadvantage of this game is that there is no multiplayer.
80
Armchair Empire
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.
Matthias S. gave it a6: Burak U. gave it a0: Ashwin P. gave it a10: Sean D. gave it a10: Yano Z. gave it a6: Ciobanu S, gave it a0: Your M. gave it a10: |
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