#hitman review

[dianaburnwood]

PC Gamer places HITMAN 3 in second place on their Top 100 games to play!

So very well deserved.

[minis-gaming]

After talking about Dubai, it’s time for my review of the second location in Hitman 3- Thornbridge Manor! Spoilers ahead!

After the amazing trailer for Thornbridge Manor, which revealed the detective mission story, I was very hyped. I’m a huge Fan of Sherlock Holmes and when I was a child, my mother used to watch series like Miss Marple or Murder, She wrote. I myself was a huge fan of Alfred Hitchcock. That’s why the trailer gave me all the mystery detective vibes.

And I wasn’t disappointed. The huge building looked eerie in the secluded surroundings of Dartmoor. The whole atmosphere was kinda menacing.

Nonetheless, the detective mission story is one of the best mission stories in the whole WOA trilogy. It was so much fun! It put the threatening mood behind. I was all in the detective mode!

As the detective, I was alllowed to look around almost every corner of the building. Neither the building nor it’s surroundings are as huge as they first seemed. But the design is absolutely stunning!

The manor has so many details. I liked, that every room was designed individually (not like the houses in Whittleton Creek which looked all the same). The house looks like a combination of every murder mystery movie cliche.

It feels like the house has it’s own story. It’s one of those houses you’d like to visit during daytime and where you don’t want to be alone at night. Huge chandeliers, hunting trophies and paintings of grumpy looking people adorn the rooms. The building’s perfect design makes up for it’s lack of size.

But, let’s go back to the murder mystery. You have to take a closer look at the crime scene, using the new camera to scan the dead body of Alexa Carlisle’s brother and other interesting things.

Little by little it becomes clear that this strange family, which is led by a cold matriarch, holds many dark secrets and it is fun to reveal all of them.

Playing as the detective was also fun, because 47 and Diana worked so good together. It was cool to have so many interactions with people. I wish there’d be more chances like this to interact with NPC’s.

The other mission stories are also fun. Pushing Alexa into her fake grave or electrocuting her while taking a family picture is both morbid and fun and it fits the whole plot as a homage to old murder mystery crime movies and novels.

In the end, the whole threatening atmosphere becomes true. The location is followed by my most hated cutscene, so I always hate to leave the property. But in the end, Thornbridge Manor is one of my most favourite locations in Hitman 3; I would put it on the second place.

What do you think about Thornbridge Manor? I would love to hear your opinion, so feel free to comment or to write me a message!

[dianaburnwood]

HITMAN 3 comes in at number 1 on Kotaku's Best Video Games of 2021 So Far.

SO well deserved.

[dianaburnwood]

Shockingly, what Hitman 3 wants most is to tell you a story

IO Interactive delivers a terrific, thrilling finale for its trilogy

"Indeed, IO’s entire trilogy touches on ideas of power, control, and self-determination. But what happens when some of the blunt tools through which Providence wields its extraordinary power — 47 and his long-lost friend Lucas Grey, a fellow trained assassin — gain an understanding of their humanity, and seek to exercise free will?

This is heady stuff for a video game franchise that alternates between operatic drama and goofy hijinks, and it has mostly remained in the background until now. Hitman 3 plays it up, making for a brilliant conclusion to the trilogy. The game is remarkable not just for its masterful level design and its penchant for turning familiar elements of the series on their heads, but for how skillfully it brings to bear the accumulated weight of its characters’ actions — and brings it crashing down on their heads with devastating consequences."

We love to see it

[dianaburnwood]

Hitman 3 is the first game to get Argentina right, and hopefully not the last

Game makers should take note of Mendoza’s portrayal and learn from it

Another thoughtful write-up about Mendoza. It’s wonderful to see how far IO have come in terms of cultural representation. 

[bremaine]

Review By: Joseph Saulnier Agent 47’s deadly tour de force continues with the release of the second episode of his latest Hitman title. ...

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Hitman: Episode One Review

           With two Beta stages before the release of Hitman, Square Enix has hit a home run with their latest edition of the Hitman series. Its stellar graphics and Bond-like scenery is nothing short of captivating. The Digital release of its first episode takes place in Paris, France where you are an invitee of a Fashion show event and must blend in with the Rich, snobby crowd in order to fulfill your objectives. This level is filled with many challenges and is an entire game in its self. With what seems to be endless options to choose from to complete your tasks, this episode is sure to keep you entertained until the release of the next one.

           Entering this world, picking and choosing how to infiltrate the mansion in order to assassinate the target, I was having a great time and immersing myself into the world of Hitman. I quickly learned that any choice I made to attack anyone or enter a restricted area, was followed by swift consequences. The high level of security and the overly sensitive crowd created an atmosphere that at first seems impossible to complete. The first 20 minutes of gameplay is enough to stress you out and take a mental break. As a true gamer, I was up to the challenge and decides to wrestle my way to complete my mission.

           Immersing myself in the story and following leads I found the opportunity to take the disguise of one the models and walk down the runway. This being the first time I play a Hitman video game, this treasure in the game was enough to make me a Lifer in the franchise. The hard work and dedication put in this game is greatly displayed in this first episode and Square Enix will leave you anticipating the release of the next episode. By the end of this game, I might end up as a true Hitman or an aspiring runway model. :)

Take a look at my gameplay here: http://bit.ly/1XnHjlv

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Hitman Agent 47 Review : A2Z Movie Review

STORY: Katia Van Dees (Ware) has been on the run almost all her life. Her mother was killed when she was just a little girl and her father abandoned her, seemingly in a bid to let her live, even as he had his own dangerous secrets regarding his work, hidden from the world. Now, as an adult, Katia tries to find her dad. Helping her – but not without his own agenda – is Agent 47 (Friend) a deadly…

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