Should You Play All Hitman?
Direct Answer for the Question: No, it’s not necessary to play all Hitman games. In fact, you can join the series at any point, and all three games are designed to be "map packs" with each installment consisting of standalone levels and stories [1].
The Brief History of Hitman
- Hitman: Codename 47 (2000): An early release in the series created by IO Interactive, a part of Square Enix Hamburg.
- Hitman II: Silent Assassin (2002), Hitman: Contracts (2004): The next two released in the series received positive reviews and fans’ expectations were high.
Hitman: Blood Money (2006)**: Although more focused on action than past games, still received a good critics’ review. - Hitman: Absolution (2012), Hitman (2016) are more action-oriented with storylines [2].
- Most recent one is Hitman Trilogy (2021) which bundles contracts, snipers, and enhanced game modes from previous titles
Reasons to Skip Others
- Each game builds slightly upon the previous one, so those who only play the latest have no worries about missing any backstory.
- Levels and levels share similar structure, so there ain’t much story or game difference between older and newer
Which One to Opt For
- Experience the First Hitman at Your Own Risk: For curious players who love the stealth action stealth game type, Hitman gives a strong foundation, not much game-changing
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- Play It Safe, Start with the Strongest Installment: For recent fans who want a clean, polished Hitman experience with full of innovative features, play newest one [3]
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Playfulness and Gameplay
- The overall gameplay structure is same- old map, new location mission
- The core game element is stealth. Players can engage in fights, but this detracts from the experience
- You never feel fully prepared, it ‘s just you, versus the situation, no backup (Your Skills Make this Game Exciting)
Final Thoughts
Do you need to play all Hitman the games to enjoy them on a highest level? – No . Play games you prefer, enjoy and that you love. The newer ones give you the overall best game experience with good balance, well-designed maps are a real treat and can be an enjoyable ride
References
[2] Hitman: BloodMoney, Hitman: Absolution’s reviews at Metacritic with an emphasis on action elements:
- Hitman: Blood Money Critic Score: 87 Percent
- Hitman: Absolution Critic Score: 87 Out of 100
[3]:
Hitman Trilogy – Agent 47
https://hittingame.com/20201122_124333_hitmantrilogy_agen47
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