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Video Games : Hitman 2: Silent Assassin (Xbox Classics)
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Rating: 
- At last, something other than a mindless shoot'em up!
Like others, I bought this game whilst waiting for splinter cell to come out. Boy, was I glad.
In short, the graphics are excellent and the interaction with the environment is pretty good. The AI has also been given a tweak so that guards, targets etc. respond to noise (ie walking instead of sneaking) to ensure that every move must be planned with care (sometimes great care).
The levels are large and can be completed in a number of ways according to taste. I.e. Moving around as a waiter then slipping the General some poisoned Champagne in full view of everyone or simply shooting him in the back of the head in a quiet corridor.
The ultimate goal, and it is possible, is to complete every level as a Silent Assassin (Killing Only the intended target(s), with one or less shots) and having avoided being ‘exposed’, Although this is not necessary.
To get the most out of the game you will need patience, my only criticism is that the makers have allowed the player to complete the game whilst showing all the stealth and restraint of a US Marine. Mind you, if that was the type of game you wanted, you probably wouldn’t have read this review.
Rating: - Freedom to choose!
This game is stunning!You can attempt your "hit" any way you like.You are briefed,given a choice of weapons you have acquired from previous missions then you are fee to tackle your mission.The graphics(especially the lighting)are excellent,the framerate is smooth and it features widescreen support!Also the in-game map greatly aids your mission.After you have attempted your first mission you will start thinking,"what if I did this or that?" and you will experiment with the openess that this game allows you.For the XBOX I would put this in the "must have" category!I can't get enough!
Rating:
- Hitman 2
A great game but not without its faults, the opening sequence starts with you in a monestry which will be your layer, if you will throughout the game, Your greatest friend father Vittorio is kidnapped by don guliano forcing you to assume your alter ego (Number 47) and resume your work for diana and the agency. The game is solid with a good stealth sense and and fun missions. Although the missions with time allocations are slightly annoying because they don't allow for much exploratioin. Overall, a game worthy of your money.
Rating: - The first great game in the big Christmas lineup!
I had no intention of buying this game initially as none of the reviews I'd read had given it a top rating. I wanted to save my pennies for the big upcoming games like Splinter Cell, Blinx, Unreal and the rest of the top scorers in the Christmas lineup. In a moment of weakness I decided to splurge and bought it after all. I was in no way disappointed. The only bad thing going for this game is in the timing of its release as it's somewhat overshadowed by the others in the pipeline.
This has to be one of the most graphically impressive games I've seen so far on the Xbox. The atmosphere it creates is intense as it's packed with effects such as movie like lightning and your shadow rushing past you as you run past the hanging lights in the subway.
The game play is very satisfying and gives you complete freedom to choose whether to blast your way through the levels or stealthily make your way to each hit with a minimal number of casualties. The latter is a lot more satisfying and strolling past six policemen armed to the teeth without raising their suspicions will have you on the edge of your seat!
If you're sitting on your hands waiting for the likes of Blinx, Splinter Cell and Unreal then I'd recommend you buy this game. For me it's the first great game in the Xbox Christmas lineup.
Rating: - Well worth buying : if you have the patience
After the great success of the original Hitman, I, among many, was waiting to see what marvels the sequel could produce. We have not been disappointed. Enemy AI has been completed re-vamped make the sadistic joy of killing your target in a cunningly stealthy way even more rewarding than before. The game’s design allows you to capitalize on their humanistic weaknesses just as if they are real people.
The lush visuals (which really shine on this Xbox version) make great use of the Xbox’s hardware capability and feature some dazzling lighting effects. Everyone’s favourite assassin (“47”) now has a vast array of weaponry ranging for surgical scalpels to hi-tec sniper scopes including a welcome selection of melee weapons and the classic fibre – wire. The start of the game gives a brief tutorial where you can get to grips with the game’s controls and mess about with some big guns – really useful if you are a new comer to the Hitman series (where have you been?!).
The in-game save option saves a lot of cursing at the screen when your character dies just seconds before you almost completed your elaborate operation to kill your target and allows you to be more experimental in what you do. The game is so dynamic and malleable it means that there are lots of ways to complete a mission: NEVER only one or two. This means that you can use your own style, although some styles can be more rewarding (points AND gameplay-wise) for example, avoiding the massacre of civilians and only killing your intended target.
The inclusion of a First-Person view also helps with aiming when you decide to go on a rampage and generally makes life easier .The jaw-dropping selection of locations (from Sicily to Russia) helps make sure you don’t suffer from déjà vu and keeps you interested. A symphony orchestra created the incredibly atmospheric soundtrack where brings the game alive and is well worth turning the volume on your TV up for.
And now for the few negative points. Some of the impatient among you may feel that waiting for a Security Guard to go to the toilet is a bit slow and tiresome. I personally feel that it adds to the realism and depth, but this game definitely requires patience. Also, the plot isn’t as engaging as the original Hitman which is a shame, but you probably won’t take much notice…
This game is a must – it provides a unique sense of achievement at the end of every stage and presents a great replayability value as you can try out different ways of completing the 20 missions. Anyone who thought the idea of Hitman was good, but were put off by its flaws should DEFINATELY consider buying this sequel.
- At last, something other than a mindless shoot'em up!Like others, I bought this game whilst waiting for splinter cell to come out. Boy, was I glad.
In short, the graphics are excellent and the interaction with the environment is pretty good. The AI has also been given a tweak so that guards, targets etc. respond to noise (ie walking instead of sneaking) to ensure that every move must be planned with care (sometimes great care).
The levels are large and can be completed in a number of ways according to taste. I.e. Moving around as a waiter then slipping the General some poisoned Champagne in full view of everyone or simply shooting him in the back of the head in a quiet corridor.
The ultimate goal, and it is possible, is to complete every level as a Silent Assassin (Killing Only the intended target(s), with one or less shots) and having avoided being ‘exposed’, Although this is not necessary.
To get the most out of the game you will need patience, my only criticism is that the makers have allowed the player to complete the game whilst showing all the stealth and restraint of a US Marine. Mind you, if that was the type of game you wanted, you probably wouldn’t have read this review.
Rating:
- Freedom to choose!This game is stunning!You can attempt your "hit" any way you like.You are briefed,given a choice of weapons you have acquired from previous missions then you are fee to tackle your mission.The graphics(especially the lighting)are excellent,the framerate is smooth and it features widescreen support!Also the in-game map greatly aids your mission.After you have attempted your first mission you will start thinking,"what if I did this or that?" and you will experiment with the openess that this game allows you.For the XBOX I would put this in the "must have" category!I can't get enough!
Rating:
- Hitman 2A great game but not without its faults, the opening sequence starts with you in a monestry which will be your layer, if you will throughout the game, Your greatest friend father Vittorio is kidnapped by don guliano forcing you to assume your alter ego (Number 47) and resume your work for diana and the agency. The game is solid with a good stealth sense and and fun missions. Although the missions with time allocations are slightly annoying because they don't allow for much exploratioin. Overall, a game worthy of your money.
Rating:
- The first great game in the big Christmas lineup!I had no intention of buying this game initially as none of the reviews I'd read had given it a top rating. I wanted to save my pennies for the big upcoming games like Splinter Cell, Blinx, Unreal and the rest of the top scorers in the Christmas lineup. In a moment of weakness I decided to splurge and bought it after all. I was in no way disappointed. The only bad thing going for this game is in the timing of its release as it's somewhat overshadowed by the others in the pipeline.
This has to be one of the most graphically impressive games I've seen so far on the Xbox. The atmosphere it creates is intense as it's packed with effects such as movie like lightning and your shadow rushing past you as you run past the hanging lights in the subway.
The game play is very satisfying and gives you complete freedom to choose whether to blast your way through the levels or stealthily make your way to each hit with a minimal number of casualties. The latter is a lot more satisfying and strolling past six policemen armed to the teeth without raising their suspicions will have you on the edge of your seat!
If you're sitting on your hands waiting for the likes of Blinx, Splinter Cell and Unreal then I'd recommend you buy this game. For me it's the first great game in the Xbox Christmas lineup.
Rating:
- Well worth buying : if you have the patienceAfter the great success of the original Hitman, I, among many, was waiting to see what marvels the sequel could produce. We have not been disappointed. Enemy AI has been completed re-vamped make the sadistic joy of killing your target in a cunningly stealthy way even more rewarding than before. The game’s design allows you to capitalize on their humanistic weaknesses just as if they are real people.
The lush visuals (which really shine on this Xbox version) make great use of the Xbox’s hardware capability and feature some dazzling lighting effects. Everyone’s favourite assassin (“47”) now has a vast array of weaponry ranging for surgical scalpels to hi-tec sniper scopes including a welcome selection of melee weapons and the classic fibre – wire. The start of the game gives a brief tutorial where you can get to grips with the game’s controls and mess about with some big guns – really useful if you are a new comer to the Hitman series (where have you been?!).
The in-game save option saves a lot of cursing at the screen when your character dies just seconds before you almost completed your elaborate operation to kill your target and allows you to be more experimental in what you do. The game is so dynamic and malleable it means that there are lots of ways to complete a mission: NEVER only one or two. This means that you can use your own style, although some styles can be more rewarding (points AND gameplay-wise) for example, avoiding the massacre of civilians and only killing your intended target.
The inclusion of a First-Person view also helps with aiming when you decide to go on a rampage and generally makes life easier .The jaw-dropping selection of locations (from Sicily to Russia) helps make sure you don’t suffer from déjà vu and keeps you interested. A symphony orchestra created the incredibly atmospheric soundtrack where brings the game alive and is well worth turning the volume on your TV up for.
And now for the few negative points. Some of the impatient among you may feel that waiting for a Security Guard to go to the toilet is a bit slow and tiresome. I personally feel that it adds to the realism and depth, but this game definitely requires patience. Also, the plot isn’t as engaging as the original Hitman which is a shame, but you probably won’t take much notice…
This game is a must – it provides a unique sense of achievement at the end of every stage and presents a great replayability value as you can try out different ways of completing the 20 missions. Anyone who thought the idea of Hitman was good, but were put off by its flaws should DEFINATELY consider buying this sequel.