Hitman Absolution: A New Level of Assassination

Summary

In this article, we explore the new features of the upcoming game, Hitman Absolution. From the various ways to carry out a hit, to the balance between in-depth mechanics and accessibility, we speak with the game’s art director to uncover what sets this game apart from its predecessors.

The First Look: Agent 47’s Assassination
Balancing Mechanics and Accessibility
Solving Targets in Different Ways
The Importance of a Good Assassination
The Two-Fold System: Score and Rating

The First Look: Agent 47’s Assassination

Despite the numerous previews of Hitman Absolution, there has been one crucial element missing – seeing Agent 47 carry out a hit on an unsuspecting target. However, this all changes with the E3 demo where players are tasked with assassinating the king of Chinatown. The game offers various ways to carry out the hit, from shooting the target with a sniper rifle to poisoning their food.

Balancing Mechanics and Accessibility

The game’s art director explains that Hitman Absolution aims to balance the in-depth mechanics of the previous games with a more accessible view to attract more players to the franchise. The shooting mechanics have been balanced to offer a compelling experience for players who choose to take a violent approach. The game’s features need to be accessible to players while maintaining complexity, which has been a primary focus for the development team.

Solving Targets in Different Ways

Hitman Absolution offers different types of levels, and targets can be killed with weapons or by creating accidents in the environment. The game encourages players to find creative solutions to targets, and shooting the target is not always the most viable option. The game’s art director stresses that every target level can be solved in many different ways.

The Importance of a Good Assassination

A bad assassination with collateral damage to civilians will have a high impact on the player’s score. The score system supports the game’s rating system, which includes the coveted Silent Assassin rating. If the player fulfills all the requirements for the Silent Assassin rating, they will receive a better score. The score is tracked on leaderboards that have a global reach, allowing players to compete with friends worldwide.

Conclusion

Hitman Absolution offers a new level of assassination gameplay. With a focus on balancing mechanics and accessibility, players can explore different ways to solve targets creatively. The game’s rating system encourages players to strive for the coveted Silent Assassin rating and compete on a global level.