Related: Best PS5 Games Things get personal for Agent 47 as the trilogy concludes Even after countless playthroughs, the majority of its locations are still packed with secrets worth uncovering, and I welcomed each new discovery with open arms. The tone is a splendid mix of overly serious spy melodrama and laughable slapstick that explodes into an orchestra of comedic brilliance the moment a mission goes wrong. It’s an enthralling stealth adventure that offers an unparalleled amount of variety. It’s far from a deal-breaker, but as a result Hitman 3 often pales in comparison to the games that came before it.ĭespite these shortcomings, I still had an absolute blast with Hitman 3. At times, the third instalment does away with satisfying gameplay for a plot that’s certainly engaging, but it makes too many sacrifices in regards to map design, gameplay mechanics and the overall momentum of each level.
Such a sense of freedom is liberating, but Hitman 3 often forgets the importance of this in favour of an underwhelming narrative. So long as they stopped breathing and you escaped the level alive, the mission was a success. You were given a sprawling sandbox to explore, and provided with an endless number of ways to eliminate your targets. Since its first entry back in 2016, IO Interactive’s latest iteration of Hitman has focused on freeform experimentation.
Hitman 3 is the final chapter in IO Interactive’s stealth trilogy, aiming to conclude the “World of Assassination” trilogy in spectacular style.