Hitman: World of Assassination – Review
Hitman: World of Assassination is the definitive version of IO Interactive’s modern Hitman trilogy, combining Hitman (2016), Hitman 2, and Hitman 3 into one polished experience. It’s widely considered one of the best stealth-action games of the past decade.
Gameplay
The core strength of the game is its open-ended sandbox design. Each mission places Agent 47 in a dense, living location filled with NPC routines, disguises, and environmental opportunities. You’re rarely told how to assassinate a target — instead, the game encourages experimentation, creativity, and replayability.
You can play silently and surgically, manipulate events to make deaths look like accidents, or cause controlled chaos. The freedom of approach is unmatched in the stealth genre.
Level Design
Every location is meticulously crafted, from luxury hotels and racetracks to crowded cities and remote estates. Levels feel alive, with strong environmental storytelling and multiple layers of verticality. Even after dozens of hours, maps continue to reveal new routes, secrets, and assassination methods.
Replay Value
Replayability is a major highlight. Challenges, mastery progression, alternative mission modes, and the Freelancer mode provide hundreds of hours of content. The same mission can feel entirely different depending on your chosen loadout, objectives, or self-imposed rules.
Presentation
Visually, the game is sharp and stylish, with detailed environments and smooth animations. The soundtrack enhances tension without being intrusive, and the dry, dark humor that defines the series is ever-present. Voice acting and sound design are solid across the board.
Downsides
The biggest drawbacks aren’t gameplay-related:
The always-online requirement can be frustrating, especially for solo players.
The edition and DLC structure can be confusing for new players.
Occasional technical issues and bugs appear on some platforms.
Verdict
Hitman: World of Assassination is a masterclass in stealth sandbox design. Its depth, freedom, and replayability make it a standout experience for players who enjoy planning, patience, and creativity. Despite some frustrating technical and structural decisions, the game delivers exceptional value and remains one of the strongest entries in the Hitman franchise.
Score: 9/10
If you’d like, I can also shorten this into a quick paragraph review, tailor it for a school assignment, or compare it to other stealth games like Metal Gear Solid or Splinter Cell.
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