Hitman: Absolution is a stealth action-adventure game developed by IO Interactive and published by Square Enix. Released in November 2012, it is the fifth installment in the Hitman series and follows the story of the iconic assassin, Agent 47.
In Hitman: Absolution, players once again assume the role of Agent 47 as he embarks on a personal mission to protect a young girl named Victoria from a shadowy organization known as the Agency. The game features a narrative-driven campaign that takes players through various locations around the world, including a small town in the United States, a crowded Chinatown district, and a high-security facility.
Gameplay in Hitman: Absolution combines stealth, exploration, and action elements. Players must navigate through each level, utilizing disguises, distractions, and environmental interactions to remain undetected and eliminate targets discreetly. The game offers a variety of approaches to completing missions, allowing players to choose between stealthy infiltration, direct confrontation, or a combination of both.
Hitman: Absolution introduces several new features to the series, including the Instinct mechanic, which allows players to see through walls, predict enemy movements, and highlight interactive objects in the environment. The game also includes a Contracts mode, where players can create and share custom assassination challenges with other players online.
Visually, Hitman: Absolution is known for its detailed environments, cinematic presentation, and impressive character animations. The game's soundtrack, composed by Jesper Kyd and performed by the Budapest Symphony Orchestra, adds to the atmosphere and tension of each mission.
