Hitman III: ‘Agent 47’ Returns to Fight World Rulers | Inland

Experienced assassin Agent 47, with a characteristic tattooed barcode on the back of his shiny bald head, travels to Dubai, Berlin, Chongqing (China), Mendoza (Argentina) and Romania in this latest chapter to investigate high-ranking and powerful criminals of the Providence, an extraordinarily wealthy company of bad guys that has pinned almost everything that matters on Earth to bring life.

All this on behalf of ICA, the International Contract Agency; a global independent conglomerate of professional killers. Led by the ice-cold client Diana Burnwood, with a classic British accent. Diana, as in the previous parts, gives the briefings and provides Agent 47 with vital information to complete the missions flawlessly.

Gameplay

The gameplay of Hitman III is identical to the previous two parts of the series and that feels familiar, you know exactly how to play Agent 47. Each level offers a wealth of methods to spy on guards and enemies, silently knock out or kill unnoticed. And that overkill of options, such as sneaking in through a skylight or restarting the mission but wearing the same outfit as the gardener, increase every time you play the levels again.

Analyzing the running lines of your opponent within the playing field to make your movement choices is very satisfying. Non-enemies such as pizza deliverers, bartenders or security guards also deserve a sharp look, because dressed up when they enter an underground techno party increases the chances of not being seen and you don’t have to waste a single bullet.

The game plays nicely and the missions are all immersive and challenging enough to last well into the night. However, Hitman III offers hardly any innovations, the strong own concept of the previous two games is simply more elaborated.

Atmosphere and setting

Each location is the backdrop for a graphically very extensive, realistic and detailed living environment. From climbing a surreal skyscraper in Dubai to the penetration of the haunted ‘Addams Family’-like country house in Dartmoor, England. And Agent 47’s eerily sharp reflection on the mirrors is a big plus, especially when you’re trying to hide a body. The spectacular setting in the selected murder locations makes the game optically a joy to the eye, even the background music sounds cinematic.

In terms of graphics, Hitman III has made big strides, despite some minor bugs in the cutscenes. The English accent of Agent 47 and Diana Burnwood also gives the game a graceful touch of class.

Conclusion

Your patience will be tested, as in addition to the main mission, there are numerous side missions to complete per location. The game also offers an unprecedented amount of disguises, shortcuts and murder weapons to silently kill targets. All levels are playable multiple times with additional privileges that you have unlocked yourself. Despite the lack of innovations, Hitman III offers yet another addictive game thriller and delivers a gripping conclusion to this illustrious trilogy.

Grade: 8.5

Hitman III can now be played on all platforms.

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