Underplayed Gems

Hitman: Absolution (2012)

Hitman: Absolution cover
Developer
IO Interactive
Publisher
Square Enix, Feral Interactive
Platforms
PlayStation 3, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac, Xbox 360, Nintendo Switch
Genres
Shooter, Tactical, Adventure
Rating
3.8 of 5, 667 player ratings
Main story
about 14 hours
Completionist
about 72 hours
Where to get it
Nintendo eShop

How it feels

A dark, cinematic hitman saga blending tense stealth with a personal, twisted revenge story.

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About

Hitman: Absolution follows the Original Assassin undertaking his most personal contract to date. Betrayed by the Agency and hunted by the police, Agent 47 finds himself pursuing redemption in a corrupt and twisted world. Showcasing Io-Interactive’s new proprietary Glacier 2 technology, the game has been built from the ground up, boasting a cinematic story, distinctive art direction and highly original game design, Hitman Absolution combines much loved classic gameplay with completely new gameplay features for the Hitman franchise.

Trailer

Screenshots

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