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The VG247 review – 5/5

IGN – 9

GameSpot – 9

GamesBeat – 5/5

EGM – 5/5

Game Informer – 9

PC Gamer – 90/100

Attack of the Fanboy – 5/5

Destructoid – 9

GamesRadar – 4.5/5

Trusted Reviews – 4/5

Gameblog [French] – 9

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3 minutes ago, Joe Cool said:

So...

 

EPIC price 1st was $20

GMG started selling for $20

EPIC went up to $50

GMG moved to $50

Now EPIC back to $20

 

:rofl:

IO acknowledged that this is an error at their end in a forum post. Consistent pressure paid off I guess

 

https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/a-sudden-increase-of-price-deluxe-edition-in-epic-game-store/1439/117

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r/ games always does a good job of rounding up reviews
 

Game Information

Game Title: Hitman 3

Platforms:

Nintendo Switch (Jan 20, 2021)

PlayStation 4 (Jan 20, 2021)

Xbox One (Jan 20, 2021)

Google Stadia (Jan 20, 2021)

PlayStation 5 (Jan 20, 2021)

Xbox Series X/S (Jan 20, 2021)
 

Publisher: IO Interactive
 

Review Aggregator:

OpenCritic - 87 average - 97% recommended - 63 reviews
 

Critic Reviews
 

33bits - Euyen Esquefa Pons - Spanish - 90 / 100

Hitman 3, more than a third installment of a video game sub-saga, is more like a third season of it. It is totally continuous and does not hide in this sense. It is true that it does not add anything substantial, but it is also true that the base it inherits is very, very good. And the new maps show the experience already acquired from the two previous games, offering us some of the best maps of the trilogy.
 

3DNews - Михаил Пономарев - Russian - 7 / 10

Despite the plot flaws and disappointing ending, Hitman 3 remains a fine assassin playground with a huge gameplay variety.
 

ACG - Jeremy Penter - Buy

While it has some inconsistencies, Hitman 3 delivers the best story the Hitman games have had, and a couple tremendous levels, as well as almost endless substantial replayability.
 

Ars Technica - Sam Machkovech - Unscored

A solid if unambitious expansion pack—and that should tell you whether to buy this one or catch up on Hitman 2 instead.
 

Atomix - Sebastian Quiroz - Spanish - 85 / 100

Hitman III is one of the first strong cards of the year. IO Interactive has given us an entertaining experience focused on experimentation and replayability that no fan of the stealth genre can miss.
 

Attack of the Fanboy - Diego Perez - 5 / 5 stars

Hitman 3 is the ultimate murder simulator. Now that the World of Assassination trilogy is finally complete, there's no excuse to not play Hitman. In order to truly appreciate the game's intricacies, you have to commit to replaying levels, attempting challenges, and testing out new strategies. However, if you put in the time, you'll be treated to one of the most engaging and rewarding stealth experiences in all of gaming.
 

COGconnected - Paul Sullivan - 92 / 100

The locations and level designs in Hitman 3 are among the best IO Interactive have built.
 

Checkpoint Gaming - Charlie Kelly - 9 / 10

Hitman 3 is a beautiful, wonderful and exceptionally well-made game that I’m so glad exists. IO Interactive have created something simply amazing that should be lauded for being right up there with the smartest design in the industry.
 

Critical Hit - Darryn Bonthuys - 8.5 / 10

Hitman 3 is full of surprises beneath its familiar systems. It manages to break out of its own sandbox without disrupting its formula too much, ending on a subtle note that brings the world of assassination saga to a satisfying end.
 

Cubed3 - Luke Hemming - 9 / 10

Hitman 3 succeeds in every respect by being a fantastic ending to analready great series. It's also a joy to see that IO Interactive ensured players would be able to slip right back into the shoes of a veteran killer,but didn'trest on their laurels by not offering anything new. Although the touches of permanent shortcuts and new gadgets may seem small, once implemented it's hard to imagine playing without them as they integrate seamlessly into mission stories. Add to that the same freedom to approach a hit that the series is famous for, as well as ensuring every playground looks absolutely stunning and its clear that even without good friends, Agent 47 really does find the perfect blend.
 

Cultured Vultures - Ashley Bates - 9 / 10

Hitman 3 takes everything good about the rebooted series and combines it with worthwhile features and levels that are more interactive than ever before to create one of the best stealth games of the last decade.
 

DASHGAMER.com - Dan Rizzo - 9 / 10

Hitman 3 is unequivocally IO’s magnum opus; a tour de force within the overall longstanding Hitman franchise, and its essential pick within the trilogy. [...] leads the charge in 2021 for compelling action-adventure.

 

Destructoid - Chris Carter - 9 / 10

Coupled with extra gadgets (some of which can be imported - though not as swimmingly on PC), Hitman 3 is really fun to dive back into; or introduce someone to for that matter, just to see what they come up with. It's the little things that add up and really make Hitman 3 special.

 

Digital Trends - Tom Caswell - 4 / 5 stars

A satisfying conclusion to the trilogy with the best locations in the series

 

DualShockers - Kris Cornelisse - 8 / 10

New levels, new targets, new graphical improvements, same Hitman taste. Hitman 3 won't be everyone's cup of tea, but the niche should be extremely satisfied.

 

EGM - Michael Goroff - 10 / 10

Hitman 3 is a fantastic capstone to a standout series. Yes, a lot of what you experience will seem familiar if you've played the last two games, but IO Interactive continues to take interesting risks that largely play off while still perfecting the elements that make Hitman so special. The best compliment I can pay Hitman 3 is that I want to finish writing this review so I can go back to playing it.

 

Eurogamer - Edwin Evans-Thirlwell - Recommended

IO's final World of Assassination game is closer to a seasonal content update than a sequel, but it's a thrilling endeavour all the same.

 

Everyeye.it - Giuseppe Arace - Italian - 8 / 10

Killer who kills you don't change. IO Interactive does not revolutionize its playful formula, widely gnawed in the excellent Hitman 2, and proposes it again with slight but pleasant additions also in the third and (perhaps) last chapter of the World of Assassination saga. Agent 47 returns more shrewd and lethal than ever before, within an experience that knows how to enhance the murderous instincts of gamers. All this takes the form of a stealth adventure full of possibilities, a sandbox full of ideas and alternative solutions that stimulate the variety of approaches and benefit from a level design sometimes in a state of grace. A few falls in style in the last stage, a story only of contour and a general lack of courage in a fixting some stumbles of the past episodes, such as a not-so-exciting IA and very coarse shooter phases, however, prevent Hitman 3 from taking a big step forward compared to the second act. The work therefore moves in perfect continuity with what is...

 

Game Informer - Jeff Cork - 9 / 10

Agent 47's journey ends on a high note, at least as far as players are concerned. New levels are memorable and cater to the freedom fans have come to expect

 

Game Rant - Cameron Corliss - 4.5 / 5 stars

All told, though, Hitman 3 is one of the best stealth games ever made.

 

Game Revolution - Michael Leri - 8.5 / 10

The bald, barcoded assassin has had many hits in his 21-year career, but even though it might be his last for quite some time, Hitman 3 is one of 47’s best executions yet.

 

GameByte - Sara Heritage - 9 / 10 stars

Hitman 3 feels like a love letter to the ‘World of Assassination’ and I can’t think of a better way to conclude the series. With its delightfully witty dialogue and the fact that all existing Hitman content (as long as you’ve bought Hitman and Hitman 2) has progression carry over into Hitman 3, this game is a joy to play and the best Hitman has ever been. It takes all the best parts of the series we’ve come to love and leaves us with a bittersweet, Agent 47-sized gap in our hearts.

 

GameMAG - Russian - 9 / 10

There's simply not a lot of stealth-action games that can hold a candle to Hitman III, with its hours upon hours of engaging gameplay and high replayability. The sheer variety of different locations and missions, and also the inclusion of all the legacy content, turns this title into something you don't want to miss at the start of 2021.

 

GamePro - Dennis Michel - German - 82 / 100

Hitman 3 is exactly what fans of the IO Interactive games expect: an open sandbox dream in which thousands of paths lead to Rome or rather to Berlin, Dubai, China, England, Argentina and Romania. On this point, there is simply no second genre representative who leaves so much room for our creativity. The six locations are wonderfully varied and great, but I never got rid of the feeling of playing a story DLC here. After a good five to six hours, that's it.

 

GameSkinny - Mark Delaney - 9 / 10 stars

Hitman 3 brings to a close one of gaming's great trilogies with one last display of immaculate level design and intoxicating mood from IO Interactive.

 

GameSpew - Richard Seagrave - 9 / 10

Chances are we aren’t going to be placed in control of Agent 47 again; at least for a fair while, anyway. But with Hitman 3, IO Interactive has at least made sure he’s had a worthy send-off.

 

GameSpot - Phil Hornshaw - 9 / 10

What's good about Hitman--its level design and the creativity, experimentation, and exploration that affords--is great in Hitman 3. It closes out the trilogy by brilliantly playing off everything that came before it

 

GameWatcher - Marcello Perricone - 9 / 10

Hitman III is a fascinating finale to the franchise that shyly continues the series' tradition to iterate and improve on each entry.

 

GameZone - Cade Onder - 8.5 / 10

While Hitman 3 is the end of this trilogy, it's clear IO will be coming back to 47 after they play around in the 007 sandbox for a while. This isn't so much the end of Hitman as it is this iteration of 47 and I will be eagerly awaiting his return.

 

Gameblog - Gianni Molinaro - French - 9 / 10

Could IO Interactive have ended the World of Assassination Trilogy better ? Probably not. Even if Hitman 3 sticks to previous episodes formula and plays it safe, keeping its usual flaws, it offers gorgeous and incredibly well-convceived destinations that will indeed please fans. There are so many good trails to follow, so many possibilities that you'll sure end up with the urge to try everything in order to go for the perfect kill. If you own Hitman 1 and Hitman 2, there is some serious amount of challenges waiting. A PlayStation VR ? Prepare for a game-changing experience.

 

GamesBeat - Jeff Grubb - 5 / 5 stars

Hitman is a world made up entirely of Chekhov’s guns, and it’s a blast finding out how to get Agent 47 into position to pull the trigger.

 

GamesRadar+ - Leon Hurley - 4.5 / 5 stars

A slick and entertaining conclusion to the trilogy.

 

GamingBolt - Shubhankar Parijat - 9 / 10

Hitman 3 represents the peak of the series, of IO Interactive, and of the social stealth genre.

 

God is a Geek - Chris White - 8.5 / 10

Hitman 3 is a satisfying farewell to Agent 47, with stunning locations, and endless opportunities to take out your targets.

 

Hardcore Gamer - Adam Beck - 3.5 / 5

In the current trilogy, Hitman 3 would be considered the weaker of the three.

 

Hobby Consolas - David Martinez - Spanish - 80 / 100

Hitman 3 is a good entry in the series. It deliver beautiful levels, such as Dartmoor or Chonqing, new assassination tools and it allows players to import maps from the previous games (with improved graphics), buy still, it´s mechanics and some AI elements feel outdated.

 

IGN - Luke Reilly - 9 / 10

Rich, rewarding, and highly replayable, Hitman 3 is one of the barcoded butcher's best appearances.

 

IGN Italy - Andrea Giongiani - Italian - 8 / 10

A nice conclusion to the World of Assassination trilogy. Hitman III is "just" more of the same, but that's not a problem when the original material is that good.

 

Kotaku - Riley MacLeod - Unscored

Narratively and structurally, Hitman 3 strips its own make believe away, leaving the series’ core darkness on display.

 

Metro GameCentral - Patrick Dane - 8 / 10

A great finale to the World of Assassination trilogy and the perfect time to end the reboot era, as the once revolutionary formula begins to show its age.

 

MonsterVine - Diego Escala - 5 / 5

Hitman 3 is a phenomenal closer to what has been an excellent trilogy in a series I hold dear.

 

Noisy Pixel - Azario Lopez - 9 / 10

Hitman 3 builds on the structure of its predecessors but doesn't recycle old mechanics. Its creative sandbox systems encourage multiple playthroughs with possible outcomes only limited by your imagination. Returning fans will get the most of this narrative as it ties up a few loose ends but doesn't totally stick the landing. It's absolutely brilliant in execution, though, as you replay missions for different results providing the most robust experience to those who spend the most time playing.

 

PC Gamer - Andy Kelly - 90 / 100

A beautiful, deep, and endlessly replayable murder sandbox, featuring some of the best levels in the series.

 

PCGamesN - Jordan Forward - 8 / 10

Another fine outing for Agent 47, and a fitting, hopefully brief, farewell to one of the best stealth series of the last decade.

 

PlayStation Universe - Neil Bolt - 9 / 10

Hitman 3 closes out the World of Assassination Trilogy with developer IO Interactive in confident mood. Lessons learned from the past five or six years have worked their way into this splendid epitaph for a series that looked dead and buried more than once along the way. As with its predecessor's, there are some lows to go with the highs, but those highs? They are truly something special and make the future of IO Interactive an exciting prospect.

 

Player2.net.au - Matt Hewson - A or higher

A franchise like no other comes to an epic and satisfying conclusion. Hitman III is the culmination of both story and development skill that will leave fans everywhere smiling with joy.

 

Polygon - Samit Sarkar - Unscored

IO Interactive delivers a terrific, thrilling finale for its trilogy

 

PowerUp! - Leo Stevenson - 9 / 10

It's enormously addictive and is endlessly replayable. For one of the first major releases in 2021, Hitman is an absolute home run

 

Press Start - James Mitchell - 8.5 / 10

HITMAN III is a decidedly epic conclusion to the events established in the first two games. It offers fantastic, well-realised locales with objectives that are unconventional, at least by HITMAN standards, to come out feeling fresh. Though in pursuit of this, it has lost a bit of the breadth we've come to expect from the series. Ultimately, it delivers what it promised to - a strong conclusion to the trilogy.

 

Push Square - Sammy Barker - 9 / 10

On its own, Hitman 3 is a moody conclusion to a generation-defining trilogy, but when taken as a complete compilation, it's the ultimate stealth sandbox. IO Interactive has honed its gameplay formula to perfection, and it's on top form here

 

Rectify Gaming - Dave Rodriguez - 9.6 / 10

After two decades of pasta cans, silver ballers, suitcase snipers and more, Hitman 3 delivers the perfect hit.

 

Rock, Paper, Shotgun - Brendan Caldwell - Unscored

As a final act, Hitman 3 is as capable and pleasing as its trilogy-siblings. As a trilogy, it is one of the most fun-loving games of the previous decade.

 

Screen Rant - Christopher Teuton - 4.5 / 5 stars

Hitman 3 is the best of the newer Hitman games and quite possibly the best Hitman game in the franchise.

 

Shacknews - Bill Lavoy - 9 / 10

It’s great on its own, but combined with Hitman (2016) and Hitman 2 it helps make up the masterpiece which is the World of Assassination trilogy.

 

Spaziogames - Italian - 8.8 / 10

Hitman 3 is an amazingly crafted epilogue for the World of Assassination trilogy and the best modern Hitman yet.

 

The Games Machine - Daniele Dolce - Italian - 9 / 10

Hitman 3 dances asymptotically with the concept of perfection, often approaching it without ever really grasping its essence. Nevertheless, IO Interactive manages to improve and refine a well-established formula, while offering a a truly satisfying conclusion to 47's struggle against Providence. Although there are some flaws, they're almost entirely eclipsed by the incredible quality of everything else.

 

TheSixthAxis - Jim Hargreaves - 8 / 10

Charting the series' progress since that 2016 Paris debut has been a fascinating journey. IO have learned a lot over the past five years and that really shows in Hitman 3. It's a flashier, more fluid evolution of IO's original template - a rewarding conclusion to one of the most unique video game franchises around, and one we'll continue playing for many weeks and months to come.

 

TrueAchievements - Sean Carey - 4.5 / 5 stars

All in all, IO Interactive has stuck with what it knows best with Hitman 3: gorgeously crafted open playgrounds for the player to wreak slick and murderous havoc in.

 

TrueGaming - نواف النغموش - Arabic - 9 / 10

Hitman 3 is the quintessential stealth game.

 

Twinfinite - Tom Hopkins - 4 / 5

Without straying far from the successful sandbox formula, it’s an excellent final part of IO’s trilogy. While the increased freedom and level variety won’t be for everyone, Hitman 3 boasts some of the best locations and stories the series has ever seen, and there’s so much to uncover in each and every one of them.

 

VG247 - Alex Donaldson - 5 / 5 stars

Taken individually, Hitman 3 feels like great value, with plenty of variety and lots to do. When taken as a whole, the World of Assassination trilogy is hands-down one of the best and most complete-feeling trilogies in video game history.

 

WellPlayed - Dylan Blereau - 8.5 / 10

Hitman 3 does an excellent job of wrapping up the World of Assassination Trilogy, pairing the predictable yet enjoyable narrative with the refined and forever reliable Hitman gameplay

 

Windows Central - Zackery Cuevas - 4 / 5 stars

Hitman 3 features some of the most complex and most creative levels in the series history while polishing the gameplay to perfection. Unfortunately, it's held back by some hefty paywalls, uneven mission pacing, and some occasional clunky AI.

 

Worth Playing - Andreas Salmen - 8.6 / 10

The third Hitman game delivers a satisfying and worthwhile ending to the series and some fun and varied stages, all while adding a bunch of minor adjustments and content that fans will enjoy for hours. If you're a fan of the series, Hitman 3 is a very competent end to the trilogy that provides a massive and deep Hitman experience that is easy to recommend.

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4 minutes ago, WhiteWolf said:

People saying 3 got best designed maps in history of Series.  :panic:cant wait anymore 

 

That's like Vince McMahon saying this is the greatest wrestlemania ever every year. As if IO went out of their way to deliberately make 3 worse than 2 or 1:giggle:

 

We'll tomm 630pm IST

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1 minute ago, Jigsaw said:

 

That's like Vince McMahon saying this is the greatest wrestlemania ever every year. As if IO went out of their way to deliberately make 3 worse than 2 or 1:giggle:

 

We'll tomm 630pm IST

Well Hitman 2 maps were weaker  overall compared to 1. So i was interested to know if 3rd game is better than first 2 games or not in terms of maps design and according to most reviewers it is better. 

 

But yeah, we will see tomm. 

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2 minutes ago, WhiteWolf said:

Well Hitman 2 maps were weaker  overall compared to 1. So i was interested to know if 3rd game is better than first 2 games or not in terms of maps design and according to most reviewers it is better. 

 

But yeah, we will see tomm. 

 

Yeah this time the marketing push to deliberately drive home the point about "best maps ever" seems diabolical. Usually a red herring for disaster. Itna confidence tha toh Review copies dene thay :lol:

 

Burnt too many times by such hype but sigh 

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Yeah this time the marketing push to deliberately drive home the point about "best maps ever" seems diabolical. Usually a red herring for disaster. Itna confidence tha toh Review copies dene thay :lol:

 

Burnt too many times by such hype but sigh 

Doesn't  matter now. Reviews are out and game is good. 9 plus from most.

 

10/10 from EGM lol.

 

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