Hitman: Absolution™ (2012)

Developer: Io-Interactive A/S
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 62,899 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 12 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tense, cinematic stealth-action game where every move feels deliberate and the world is gritty and atmospheric.

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What players say

Players are split on Hitman: Absolution. Some praise its cinematic story and polished stealth, while frustrated fans criticize it for being too linear, having small corridor levels, and a disguise system where anyone in the same outfit spots you. The online contracts servers are down, making some achievements unobtainable without workarounds.

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