Hitman: Absolution (2012)

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, 677 player ratings
Main story: about 14 hours
Completionist: about 72 hours
Where to get it: Nintendo eShop

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

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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.

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