These devs deserve so much support. They got ditched by Square Enix right in the middle of making this sequel and they still delivered such a great product, listened to the fans and removed episodic, and also set correct regional prices on steam. Especially In these days of EA, Blizzard, etc it's devs like these who we should support
Don Pepe Not really, Blizzard saw how much money they can make with WoW and turning games into services. Since then they have made nothing but games as services, Hearthstone, Overwatch, Starcraft 2, Heroes of the Storm are all multiplayer-focused games. They tried to monetized Diablo long term with the Auction house but it didn’t work out so now they are ditching the Diablo franchise as a whole. Blizzard hasn’t been making games for the fans in a long time now, even before the Activision merge.
IO has always been a great team. I had the great pleasure to meet some of the lead designers and producers for Blood Money during E3 '05. I was working at Eidos at the time, and was running press demos for Reservoir Dogs. Our teams got to hang out and get dinner a few times during the trip. The IO crew were super nice guys, and those Northern Europeans can drink our North American asses under the table any day!
well for us in Czech Republic its still 60 dollars whic is overpriced for us, we are overpaying 10 euros, but who the fuck cares I am going to buy it anyway xD Didnt care much about episodic releases when each episode was great :)
4 minutes to talk about presentation, which is about as long as most reviews. This is why these are the only game reviews I watch. Awesome job as usual.
Well.. half of games do this.. the issue is.. Regional Pricing is hit or miss for example AC Odyssey is like $68 on my region While This game is $26 in Steam.. Not sure how they calculate prices anymore xD
@@Jack_Sparrow131 It's the big publishers. They completely ignore the Steam's standard pricing (which actually follow's that currency's purchasing power) and manually set whatever they think is right (which is rarely even feasible). For Indian region, there are more than 6 different regional prices for $60 games, that are anywhere from 100% to 200% more expensive than Steam's standard. For issue as bad as this, I'm surprised why more people don't protest against it. This stuff is as bad as microtransation and lootboxes.
Can't wait, bought myself Collector's Edition for my 50th birthday. My son said I should. Lol. This game is tradition this time of year. Love playing while the smell of my wife's Thanksgiving cooking fills the house. Thanks for the review.
played the first season for over 350 hours... season 2 has 6 new maps + all the old maps remastered... and they revamped a lot of the mechanics! I'm not playing for the story but the sandbox maps. looking forward to play another 400 hours before season 3 eventually comes out :)
G1N HK the sandbox maps are so much fun. Not only do they feel like a living city, the huge variety of ways you can complete the missions makes every play through a different experience!
Thought the last one was lame. Get a disguise to get into a new area, until you can get close enough to kill the target. It was just annoying getting disguises over and over.
@@METALADIX I understand having an opinion and not like the first game. But that's your complaint? Really? Getting disguises are annoying? That's like saying getting money in gta is annoying or something
Hey a question. Do u get the first game with it or something? I mean all I want from the first game are the missions, So should I buy the first game or hitman 2? Cause it comes with them a reply would be appreciated.
Just beat Season 1 this week after it went on sale and man, did it take me back to the days of Hitman 2 Silent Assassin. What I love the most about this game is that there is not a single game that's anything like it in the market. Utterly unique and engaging, but in a calm, contemplative way in an era where big explosions are all the rave. Will be picking this up when it goes on sale, although I'm super hyped for this. Purchasing games at full price is completely idiotic when we all have back catalogs we cannot possibly finish soon.
Jonathan Peña exactly, truly one of a kind in this modern day gaming trend of blend open worlds. To me, Hitman 2016 was also one of the most stylish games I’ve ever played. The closest thing to a James Bond experience in a virtual world. With that said, I believe this studio really needs our support, so if you really do like the game so much, it doesn’t hurt to support them by buying at full price, that will determine whether we will have a Hitman 3 coming out.
Jonathan Peña my pleasure! I just started playing the new game, it is absolutely amazing. The team really put a lot of love behind the game, which is so rare nowadays.
Some people are hypocrites. I bet you some of the same people that criticize this game for being the same are Apple fans that buy iPhones every year eventhough there is small innovation/differences.
You don't change what doesn't need to be changed. They done that with Absolution and look how that turned out (don't even answer that, xD). It does feel the same but with a better stealth system and more mechanics like hiding in foliage/bushes.
@@PsychoXV Lighting and surface textures are also lightyears better, but because the character models still look similar, nobody notices the upgrade. IO clearly put in WAAAYYY more work than just releasing more maps on the Hitman 2016 engine
@@PsychoXV Lighting engine is completely new too. If you haven't had a chance yet, I'd check out Paris in the Legacy Pack - the contrast is completely overhauled, especially in the basement and main hall Also, The Source in Bangkok has completely different gradation levels, so it's one that looks a lot nicer
Jeez I literally had no idea this was due this month, I’ve seen no advertising or hype surrounding it. I didn’t bother with the last one as they had it in episodic instalments.
I have a feeling IO Interactive were on a limited budget after buying the rights to the IP and going independent, not enough cash for the larger advertising budgets they had under Squenix. Glad to see this one's lived up to the original. Definitely worth picking up, really fun games.
Probably the best time to get it seeing as you get both games in full when you buy number 2, i agree i honestly hate waiting for episodes for games but these games are really fun.
You could've just bought the GOTY edition like I did which comes with everything instead of not buying it just because it was originally split. You're missing out on a gem.
Boba Fett yea I’m not contributing to games that are chopped up and served to the consumers in bits. You do that it’s another thing that will become the norm!
@9:19 the Hitman gameplay structure is fine and all but they should bring back the cash system of Blood Money because that gave players more freedom. I feel that is the only sticking point holding the modern Hitman games back, and probably is the only thing keeping it from being a literally perfect game
The cash system really drives home the Hitman part. For someone who didn't play for the story, it was awesome to complete a contract, get paid, buy weapons, and repeat.
@@ryanc2696 yeah exactly, you feel like your killing targets for something in return rather than it being just because someone has said so, but at the same time it's still good without the cash system for its wide range of executions which make it the best of the best for replayabillity and any game that can master the Replayabillity in my opinion is the best and it's the best for value, I mean right now I am still on the first mission because I am taking my sweet time in mastering it
I'm more excited for the next instalment tbh. They can improve only so much between the seasons. It's essentially still the same game plagued by Square Enix decisions.
Loved the first one. Cant wait to try this game. But it will have to wait until December. Im still busy with Red Dead and I wanna go back to Ac Odyssey.
dont confuse the side quests with the auto generated bs from the notice boards, side quest=yellow exclamation mark, the others are auto generated skip those.. i think ac:odyssey has some of the best side quests in recent years tbh
In case anyone was wondering. Hitman 1 released episodically right? After season 1, square dropped IOI and for a while, we weren’t sure there was ever going to even BE a season 2. Thankfully, WB picked them up and we got a season 2 in the form of HM2. By doing as a separate game, they were able to improve on some of the visuals and not be constrained to the engine of the first game. And because it is not being released episodically this time around, you are actually paying the same price as the last game. On the last game, you could buy the game out right and get the new levels as the least common, or you could buy them individually for $15 each. I ended up buying them individually because I did not have enough money for the full game of the time but by not having that option this time around overall I’ve gone in saving $30 this way. And by allowing the holder levels to be played with the new system, it’s almost like two games in won. I’m having more fun going back and playing the legacy missions again that I am doing the new stuff. Oh, if you play through the legacy missions you still earn XP and mastery points to unlock weapons and gadgets that would make the second season easier once you get to it since you have more toys to play with. Looking forward to that first ET.
I don't know why but I feel doors in hitman are an important mechanic and part of the stealth and they've never truly been fleshed out well. Knocking on a door or actually using the handle would be nice instead of every door in the game being double hinged push & pull with the bat of the hand. Using surfaces and walls as weapons to knock people out should also be something you can do (noise permitting or not as the case may be) You should be able to gum up locks or break them to provide hinderance for your enemies while you find an alternate escape route. Perhaps you could use the light from underneath doors to take shots through thin materials or something to that effect. He is a highly skilled, atune killing machine, he notices more than every other dude with a gun and that what makes him an effective weapon of death and subterfuge. I feel like if he had some autistic level knack for using these details to kill people it would seem more nuanced than "kill dude, hide body, disappear." Which has very much been the primary core of the game since its inception. I've played the hitman games since ps2, and they were great, but this level of gameplay doesn't feel deep enough to warrant me buying for the PS4.
If you like the game go buy it, if it made a success there gonna be season3 and you can ask for all of that and they might add (no they’re actually going to add). I wish for the human shield and all what you just said and I didn’t find it in this game, still bought the gold addition to enjoy what have now and give them money to make a new game with higher budget and higher everything. Not buying a game for your reasons is stupid
The only thing I really miss is the blood spatter from the old titles. I noticed it the other day while playing Hitman 2: Silent Assassin, and it really lent weight to feeling like you actually blew someone's brains out.
That Freedom Fighters arcade cabinet. Maaaaaaan... I really hope IO re-release that game now that they own the IP again. I love Hitman, but Freedom Fighters will always hold a special place in my heart.
gonna be honest. hitman 2016 is probably my favorite game of all time. over 350 hours clocked in steam. i've never been more hyped for a game release. cant wait until gold unlocks. shame about there not being such high quality cutscenes in this one though.
james woodard same for me! Hitman 2016 is my favorite PS4 game and can’t wait for the new one. The most polished and sophisticated game today with the most varied and long/lasting gameplay.
@@thecritigamer4321 Red dead 2 is a great game but it's not one of my favourites I've enjoyed playing it so far. I just find missions to similar sometimes like yes they're all different but some have followed the forumale of go here do this then oh no this went wrong which then ends in a gun fight. I have noticed that repeated a few times.
As if I didn't already know that I would be buying this when it came out. But it's always nice to get a trusted second opinion. You are the best reviewer on youtube, thank you for all your hard work and keep it up.
Your reviews are excellent. They’re extremely well conceived and written. There’s a real maturity to your choice of words and observations that differs you from your fellow reviewers. You make it very easy for me trust your opinion because your ready (if they are there) to counter balance a negative with a positive; and I like reviewers who are contentious about the influence they command and how that in turn influences buying decisions. You show a passionate understanding of your hobby / subject matter that is only derived from lots of experience and exposure and this again lends credence to your balanced reviewing. You’re your first port of call for all reviews and thank you for taking the time to do what you do; it’s really appreciated (as is the “without sponsored bullcrap!)
@@sugs0377 honestly i hope so... hitman is a great game, however it is being done too much like call of duty, it is a time for a return for sam fisher...:)
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I like how said you want everyone to know you were there and the target didn’t just die choking on a bone, that’s not scary. Never thought of it that way!
I think it looks fantastic - aesthetically. doesnt matter that its not technological marvel regarding graphics, its still up to date with most titles out there.
@prod gbc you're right, absolution's graphics were impressive back then, the gameplay was horribly limited though, especially for a game that came out directly after blood money
I've heard that the reason you set off "invisible" alarms are that cameras immediately show guards when you're doing something wrong. Could that be it?
Hitman 2, Hitman Contracts and Blood Money challenge was to get Silent Assassin. New Hitmans give Silent Assassin for you just by playing, but challenge you to kill different ways enemies.
why is it so hard for media to get colombia right?... flying to that country is easy, the areas that are usually shown are very tourist friendly and cheap to go to for a foreigner and it is safe enough for a research on how the place looks and sounds like...
@@deus_ex_machina_ Mumbai is even worse because that city has a massive economic, political and even touristic importance, that's like not getting tokyo right
I’ve never been too into Hitman and have only played Hitman: Absolution (despite owning the entire series aside from the 2016 game and, of course, this time), but this game looks fucking awesome!
OMG the lighting in the outro at the beach and overall sharpness of the picture in this video in 4K is absolutely striking! Question, on which platform/ console or was it PC did you actually record it from ACG?
What I really want is the ability to actually interact with npc’s and targets and actually type out statements and make conversation with targets to try and lure them out of a crowded area
Pros: Bigger maps, new ''location'' feature really helps when getting around. Cons: Downgrade in textures, special effects and graphics overall, ''cutscenes that are frozen images over sound, a little bit more glitches than the last.
How is the DRM? My biggest complaint about “season 1” is the always online requirement. Did they remove it for the sequel? Not a big issue for me right now, but in my previous location I did experience regular disconnects.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the game is still using the same 'client' as Hitman 2016 which DID at launch have the bullshit always online or no-play DRM, but it was eventually patched after they got ditched by Square Enix, so it still has online features but doesn't really get in the way of things too much. Saving can be done locally (I believe) and it no longer pulls you out of the game experience when you lose connection to the servers. Haven't gotten around to buying Hitman 2 yet, so take my words with a pinch of salt.
Interesting. Well, first experience with Hitman1 was right after IO went independent, and refunded the game as I encountered regular disconnects and eventually game servers crashed and it was impossible for me to play and progress the game (unlock various challenges). I haven’t had any issues now when I re-bought hitman1 about a month ago, so it might either due to patches or a much more stable internet connection. I know they added ability to play offline with unlocks but I am not sure if it’s possible to progress map exploration while offline. I might test it, as I have hitman1 on my disc.
@@wormerine8029 I bought the game about a year ago & I didn't experience any of the issues that you have described here, though I generally have a stable connection (with occasional dropouts due to something internal with my PC) so I can't honestly tell you if there will be problems. Hope it turns out alright for you, Hitman 2016 is a super enjoyable game, minus the occasional "reconnecting to servers" shit that pops up.
Bro, I appreciate the no BS review. I just subscribed and it is mainly for the fact that you said leave a thumbs up if you liked the vid, or a thumbs down if you didn't. It just feels like you are truly making your videos for the viewer, and I appreciate that.
"I like my Hitman sometimes like I like my girlfriends-obnoxiously loud and leaving nothing but catastrophe in their wake." I mean...I guess I feel you...LOL
Great review. I already wanted this game, but you made me want it even more. I can't trust media game reviews anymore, but yours are really unique and really well done. I just subscribed
I like how this games like a hybrid of Blood Money & Absolution! You can be stealthy like in Blood Money! Or go in guns blazing like Absolution! But the special contracts are a great edition.. I just wish games with special events didn't have the special events go away! Like the special contracts or like The Raids in The Division! They could keep games alive longer by doing that..
The last 3 missions where they are sniper missions. That really pissed me off. I fell like it would of been better if it had that same sniper mode, with the normal campaign.
Quite enjoyed Hitman 2016 after they released the entire game. This looks nice, good thing they got rid of the episodic format, now if only they could get rid of Denuvo, got kicked out more than a few times in the first one because of it.
Okay, I’ve never understood everyone’s problem with the episodic release. It encouraged completionism in each level. Not only that, plenty of people wanted the game early and the devs decided to appease them but episodically was the only way they could do that. What was the problem?
The problem was that you finished the level how many times and then for a month you had nothing else to do with the game, while expecting them to still be invested enough to buy the new one. It's no wonder each consecutive episode sales tanked hard.
Just picked up the first game during the last sale and I am loving it, so much to do and a high skill ceiling once if you want to do the one off missions, or the hard missions. I haven't even touched what appears to be user made missions. I'm glad they combined the first and second game, I love it when that happens so I don't need to jump around games (and especially if they update the old one with new stuff). I'll be getting this once I am done the first!
Amazing sandbox stage design, stylish graphics design and wonderfully created living worlds to play in, not to mention a genuine James Bond movie feel, this is what a Hitman experience is like.
I wasn’t really going to get it now because it plays just like the the previous one, but your reviews are ALWAYS on point so I’ll be picking it up. Question: you gave me the idea that when I buy it, it actually will download the new Hitman 2 episodes, not a new game. Is that right?
Now that we have Hitman 2 we really love it, but... even if you got all the old mastery on the Hitman 1 levels it doesn't carry over. That means you've got to get all of it again.
My friend and I have been arguing over what "never touch" means in your reviews. I think it means you buy the digital version because that way you never touch a physical copy. My friend thinks it means that you have someone else put the disc in the system so you never have to touch the game disc. Who is right?
@@jaquan541 Like if you are at a game store and have the copy of the physical game in your hand and think to yourself "I'm not going to buy this," but then the lady that owns the store yells "you touch, you buy!" I will just say "no, never touch means don't buy at all, that's what jaquan541 told me."
Wait? It’s out in a few days? I didn’t realise. Too bad I’m still playing rdr2, I’d definitely play this, I recently played hitman blood money (haven’t finished it) and it knocks it out of the park in terms of creativity and fun. Sure it looks a bit outdated, but it still holds up extremely well for 2006. I’ll definitely check this out when I get the chance, especially since hitman 2016 was pleasantly surprising (I only played chapter 1)
Same did u get blood money free on xbox one?I did and its pretty good.Introduces me to the hitman series and with hitman 2 coming out in a few days its a insta buy
Daniel Canela yeah actually I did get it with gold. I had only played hitman the first free ep of 2016, but blood money is quickly shaping up to be one of my favourite games. I’m going to continue playing it once I finish rdr2.
I don´t get why so many use the "big level" argument. Blood money also had big levels, but more of them. Also the gameplay was WAY better, with blood traces, money to buy equipment, newspaper evaluation of your mission, shooting through doors and wood, assassins that searched and hunted you etc.
That's such a poor argument like holy crap! All those features you mentioned while it would be cool to have absolutely does not fucking break or make the game in any freaking way. By the same token HITMAN 2 does plenty of things Blood Money only wishes it fucking did. Judge the game for what it has, not for what it doesn't and take off those crappy nostalgia goggles.
@@TheWitchking123 "That's such a poor argument like holy crap!" just saying something doesn´t make it true. Try coming up with arguments instead of cheap ad hominem attacks if you want to be taken serious by anybody. So far you are disqualified from further discussion.
@@Marauder1981 "So far you're disqualified from further discussion" Fucking LMFAO the way you declare that statement as if you're a judge in a court! 🤣🤣 But it's fine! Feel free to close yourself behind those crappy nostalgia goggles because I wouldn't want to waste my time with you anyways.
@@TheWitchking123 Grow up and ask your teacher how to form an argument. Douleur was totally right with everything he said. Hitman 2 is pure regress with its game mechanics. "By the same token HITMAN 2 does plenty of things Blood Money only wishes it fucking did" its evidence free BS like that that makes you look like a clown.
I would definitely get Hitman 2 if my funds permitted me to do so. Not only that, but I'm also playing Assassin's Creed Odyssey, which is a massive game. After I beat it, I will dedicate a good chunk of my time for Red Dead Redemption II. There has always been something satisfying and exhilarating when it comes to the Hitman games ever since the original came out way back in 2000. Changes and refinements have been made over the years and I've enjoyed each and every entry in the series for the most part. Hitman Absolution was the first entry in the series that allowed the player to eliminate enemies in the most creative ways possible and it looks like Hitman 2 continues that trend. The game looks like it's really enjoyable and challenging, which is fine with me. Thanks Karak for another thorough and honest review. I really appreciate it!
Jeff Sinclair they just got the license for hitman and square enix left them fuck them, they pulled off something great here and now that they have free range on this game I can’t wait for season three.
ACG i love your reviews to bits. Clever wordplay, detailed and in depth info on games, and always on time with your reviews. I preodered the gold edition and can't wait for my assassination sandbox to be delivered these days. =)
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These devs deserve so much support. They got ditched by Square Enix right in the middle of making this sequel and they still delivered such a great product, listened to the fans and removed episodic, and also set correct regional prices on steam. Especially In these days of EA, Blizzard, etc it's devs like these who we should support
Hopefully, the game sells well enough for them to survive.
Blizzard was good you need to blame Activision
Don Pepe Not really, Blizzard saw how much money they can make with WoW and turning games into services. Since then they have made nothing but games as services, Hearthstone, Overwatch, Starcraft 2, Heroes of the Storm are all multiplayer-focused games. They tried to monetized Diablo long term with the Auction house but it didn’t work out so now they are ditching the Diablo franchise as a whole. Blizzard hasn’t been making games for the fans in a long time now, even before the Activision merge.
IO has always been a great team. I had the great pleasure to meet some of the lead designers and producers for Blood Money during E3 '05. I was working at Eidos at the time, and was running press demos for Reservoir Dogs. Our teams got to hang out and get dinner a few times during the trip. The IO crew were super nice guys, and those Northern Europeans can drink our North American asses under the table any day!
well for us in Czech Republic its still 60 dollars whic is overpriced for us, we are overpaying 10 euros, but who the fuck cares I am going to buy it anyway xD Didnt care much about episodic releases when each episode was great :)
I came for video that isn't 2 minutes long and filled with sponsored bullcrap.
And I got what I wanted, thank you :)
Peace out and enjoy the rest of your week!
Here we go, another 2 minute revi...
4 minutes to talk about presentation, which is about as long as most reviews.
This is why these are the only game reviews I watch. Awesome job as usual.
The best thing about it is that *they actually set correct regional pricing* on Steam.
Almost no AAA publisher does that these days.
Soul calibur is fucked up. They are asking for twice as much as AC Oddyssey here.
Yes , I was annoyed when publisher skyrocketed the price of latest tomb raider and wwe 2k19 compared to previous year , I was hoping to buy those.
Yeah the gold edition is 30 dollars in my country
Well.. half of games do this.. the issue is..
Regional Pricing is hit or miss
for example AC Odyssey is like $68 on my region
While This game is $26 in Steam.. Not sure how they calculate prices anymore xD
@@Jack_Sparrow131 It's the big publishers. They completely ignore the Steam's standard pricing (which actually follow's that currency's purchasing power) and manually set whatever they think is right (which is rarely even feasible).
For Indian region, there are more than 6 different regional prices for $60 games, that are anywhere from 100% to 200% more expensive than Steam's standard.
For issue as bad as this, I'm surprised why more people don't protest against it. This stuff is as bad as microtransation and lootboxes.
Can't wait, bought myself Collector's Edition for my 50th birthday. My son said I should. Lol.
This game is tradition this time of year. Love playing while the smell of my wife's Thanksgiving cooking fills the house. Thanks for the review.
Life Decoded your so dumb & trying so hard to be funny, no one laughed & no one cared
This guy knows what’s up. Love this time of year
Damn dude in you’re 50’s & you still play games?
Respect my man
@Anon Ymity what did he say??
That's awesome
nice of them to include the original hitman 1 levels
Don’t come included unless you have all of hitman 1 levels
Wait I just bought the first one like a few days ago... does that mean it was a waste of money if I get the second?
@@snackson5263 nope you can play both games as a one game if you have the second one as well.
AFD thanks, that’s pretty neat
@@snackson5263 some of the new features in Hitman 2 are coming to The first Hitman as well if I'm not mistaken
played the first season for over 350 hours... season 2 has 6 new maps + all the old maps remastered... and they revamped a lot of the mechanics!
I'm not playing for the story but the sandbox maps.
looking forward to play another 400 hours before season 3 eventually comes out :)
G1N HK the sandbox maps are so much fun. Not only do they feel like a living city, the huge variety of ways you can complete the missions makes every play through a different experience!
Thought the last one was lame. Get a disguise to get into a new area, until you can get close enough to kill the target. It was just annoying getting disguises over and over.
@@METALADIX You don't have to get new disguises you know, go suit only if that's annoying.
@@METALADIX I understand having an opinion and not like the first game.
But that's your complaint? Really? Getting disguises are annoying?
That's like saying getting money in gta is annoying or something
Hey a question.
Do u get the first game with it or something?
I mean all I want from the first game are the missions,
So should I buy the first game or hitman 2? Cause it comes with them
a reply would be appreciated.
Just beat Season 1 this week after it went on sale and man, did it take me back to the days of Hitman 2 Silent Assassin. What I love the most about this game is that there is not a single game that's anything like it in the market. Utterly unique and engaging, but in a calm, contemplative way in an era where big explosions are all the rave. Will be picking this up when it goes on sale, although I'm super hyped for this. Purchasing games at full price is completely idiotic when we all have back catalogs we cannot possibly finish soon.
Jonathan Peña exactly, truly one of a kind in this modern day gaming trend of blend open worlds. To me, Hitman 2016 was also one of the most stylish games I’ve ever played. The closest thing to a James Bond experience in a virtual world. With that said, I believe this studio really needs our support, so if you really do like the game so much, it doesn’t hurt to support them by buying at full price, that will determine whether we will have a Hitman 3 coming out.
@@JoshJFu James Bond-like is surprisingly fitting for this! Thanks for the insight, I will consider dropping the money.
Jonathan Peña my pleasure! I just started playing the new game, it is absolutely amazing. The team really put a lot of love behind the game, which is so rare nowadays.
It's 20dollars in my country so I don't have to wait for sale and I had just enough money.
I agree 100% it's a problem solving game that rewards a cold calculating approach in the fast paced reactive era of From Software.
people saying 'looks like the same game' but as long as that same game is good, what's the big deal?
Some people are hypocrites. I bet you some of the same people that criticize this game for being the same are Apple fans that buy iPhones every year eventhough there is small innovation/differences.
You don't change what doesn't need to be changed. They done that with Absolution and look how that turned out (don't even answer that, xD). It does feel the same but with a better stealth system and more mechanics like hiding in foliage/bushes.
@@PsychoXV Lighting and surface textures are also lightyears better, but because the character models still look similar, nobody notices the upgrade. IO clearly put in WAAAYYY more work than just releasing more maps on the Hitman 2016 engine
@@revolveroshawott3582 Oh yeah. The reflections on windows alone is the biggest improvement on visuals.
@@PsychoXV Lighting engine is completely new too. If you haven't had a chance yet, I'd check out Paris in the Legacy Pack - the contrast is completely overhauled, especially in the basement and main hall
Also, The Source in Bangkok has completely different gradation levels, so it's one that looks a lot nicer
Gonna play the Twin Peaks Soundtrack on top of gameplay of the Whittleton Creek level
Jeez I literally had no idea this was due this month, I’ve seen no advertising or hype surrounding it. I didn’t bother with the last one as they had it in episodic instalments.
I have a feeling IO Interactive were on a limited budget after buying the rights to the IP and going independent, not enough cash for the larger advertising budgets they had under Squenix. Glad to see this one's lived up to the original. Definitely worth picking up, really fun games.
Pulse Rate ! You didn't buy an amazing game because it was episodic? You missed out.
Probably the best time to get it seeing as you get both games in full when you buy number 2, i agree i honestly hate waiting for episodes for games but these games are really fun.
You could've just bought the GOTY edition like I did which comes with everything instead of not buying it just because it was originally split. You're missing out on a gem.
Boba Fett yea I’m not contributing to games that are chopped up and served to the consumers in bits. You do that it’s another thing that will become the norm!
2016 Hitman was my GOTY last year (so underrated and overlooked) so I’m excited to get this
Subi_fan Well the game was releasing the maps and etc, he probably means the final FINAL version.
@Mi Ke It's been complete for like a year now man. You're far behind.
My goty to
Well said sir
@9:19 the Hitman gameplay structure is fine and all but they should bring back the cash system of Blood Money because that gave players more freedom. I feel that is the only sticking point holding the modern Hitman games back, and probably is the only thing keeping it from being a literally perfect game
The cash system really drives home the Hitman part. For someone who didn't play for the story, it was awesome to complete a contract, get paid, buy weapons, and repeat.
Loved blood money.
Amen
@@ryanc2696 yeah exactly, you feel like your killing targets for something in return rather than it being just because someone has said so, but at the same time it's still good without the cash system for its wide range of executions which make it the best of the best for replayabillity and any game that can master the Replayabillity in my opinion is the best and it's the best for value, I mean right now I am still on the first mission because I am taking my sweet time in mastering it
A lot of people mysteriously choking on t-bones is freaking scary
Goddamn I am excited for this game.
can't wait your hitman 2 review..
I'm more excited for the next instalment tbh. They can improve only so much between the seasons. It's essentially still the same game plagued by Square Enix decisions.
is it just me but i find it boring esp cause story sucks or not big emphasise on it and its like u do same thing over and over
@@AbcIHateYou3 yea i get it but im not that type of gamer ya know
Same
Loved the first one. Cant wait to try this game. But it will have to wait until December. Im still busy with Red Dead and I wanna go back to Ac Odyssey.
Both of these long asf
I actually want go back to Odyssey but the side quests can be so grindy it puts me off a little but i love the setting, finished RDR2, amazing game.
dont confuse the side quests with the auto generated bs from the notice boards, side quest=yellow exclamation mark, the others are auto generated skip those.. i think ac:odyssey has some of the best side quests in recent years tbh
minus her sheeeit, she sucks
Danny Foglesong yep me too, plus FH4
In case anyone was wondering. Hitman 1 released episodically right? After season 1, square dropped IOI and for a while, we weren’t sure there was ever going to even BE a season 2.
Thankfully, WB picked them up and we got a season 2 in the form of HM2. By doing as a separate game, they were able to improve on some of the visuals and not be constrained to the engine of the first game. And because it is not being released episodically this time around, you are actually paying the same price as the last game. On the last game, you could buy the game out right and get the new levels as the least common, or you could buy them individually for $15 each. I ended up buying them individually because I did not have enough money for the full game of the time but by not having that option this time around overall I’ve gone in saving $30 this way. And by allowing the holder levels to be played with the new system, it’s almost like two games in won. I’m having more fun going back and playing the legacy missions again that I am doing the new stuff.
Oh, if you play through the legacy missions you still earn XP and mastery points to unlock weapons and gadgets that would make the second season easier once you get to it since you have more toys to play with.
Looking forward to that first ET.
I don't know why but I feel doors in hitman are an important mechanic and part of the stealth and they've never truly been fleshed out well. Knocking on a door or actually using the handle would be nice instead of every door in the game being double hinged push & pull with the bat of the hand. Using surfaces and walls as weapons to knock people out should also be something you can do (noise permitting or not as the case may be)
You should be able to gum up locks or break them to provide hinderance for your enemies while you find an alternate escape route. Perhaps you could use the light from underneath doors to take shots through thin materials or something to that effect. He is a highly skilled, atune killing machine, he notices more than every other dude with a gun and that what makes him an effective weapon of death and subterfuge. I feel like if he had some autistic level knack for using these details to kill people it would seem more nuanced than "kill dude, hide body, disappear." Which has very much been the primary core of the game since its inception. I've played the hitman games since ps2, and they were great, but this level of gameplay doesn't feel deep enough to warrant me buying for the PS4.
If you like the game go buy it, if it made a success there gonna be season3 and you can ask for all of that and they might add (no they’re actually going to add). I wish for the human shield and all what you just said and I didn’t find it in this game, still bought the gold addition to enjoy what have now and give them money to make a new game with higher budget and higher everything. Not buying a game for your reasons is stupid
The only thing I really miss is the blood spatter from the old titles. I noticed it the other day while playing Hitman 2: Silent Assassin, and it really lent weight to feeling like you actually blew someone's brains out.
That Freedom Fighters arcade cabinet. Maaaaaaan... I really hope IO re-release that game now that they own the IP again. I love Hitman, but Freedom Fighters will always hold a special place in my heart.
gonna be honest. hitman 2016 is probably my favorite game of all time. over 350 hours clocked in steam. i've never been more hyped for a game release. cant wait until gold unlocks.
shame about there not being such high quality cutscenes in this one though.
james woodard same for me! Hitman 2016 is my favorite PS4 game and can’t wait for the new one. The most polished and sophisticated game today with the most varied and long/lasting gameplay.
The most polished and sophisticated game today? And you say that in a world with red dead 2? You’ve got no idea what you are talking about.
Cutscences are probably down to them being dropped by square. They probably decided to focus on levels and not the cutscences themselves.
@@thecritigamer4321 Red dead 2 is a great game but it's not one of my favourites I've enjoyed playing it so far. I just find missions to similar sometimes like yes they're all different but some have followed the forumale of go here do this then oh no this went wrong which then ends in a gun fight. I have noticed that repeated a few times.
@Robert Rankins In this case it's okay. If they started talking about the genre map design etc then they shouldn't be compared
As if I didn't already know that I would be buying this when it came out. But it's always nice to get a trusted second opinion. You are the best reviewer on youtube, thank you for all your hard work and keep it up.
Your reviews are excellent.
They’re extremely well conceived and written.
There’s a real maturity to your choice of words and observations that differs you from your fellow reviewers.
You make it very easy for me trust your opinion because your ready (if they are there) to counter balance a negative with a positive; and I like reviewers who are contentious about the influence they command and how that in turn influences buying decisions.
You show a passionate understanding of your hobby / subject matter that is only derived from lots of experience and exposure and this again lends credence to your balanced reviewing.
You’re your first port of call for all reviews and thank you for taking the time to do what you do; it’s really appreciated (as is the “without sponsored bullcrap!)
I’m glad it’s not episodic this time, but it allowed them to pack a ton of replay-ability to the episodes that I hope is still in 2
As much as i like hitman, i just want another splinter cell game even if there just remastered
ben stewart game awards 2018 they will announce it, I can feel it in my bones
@@sugs0377 honestly i hope so... hitman is a great game, however it is being done too much like call of duty, it is a time for a return for sam fisher...:)
@@xST3W4RTx Welp..
Props to the developers for giving us a mission sort of similar to a new life from blood money. That was definitely a fan favorite
You are, by far and away, the best reviewer on youtube. I really appreciate your stuff, as i'm sure many do. Keep it up :)
Thanks for watching.
900p for xbox not 1080p sorry bout that
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Yeah I wasn't gonna get this game but this review flipped that to probably gonna get this game.. Thanks for the Amazon link
I hope you're not having trouble staying a float as a channel. You are my go to source for reviews and I cannot thank you enough!
I already pre-ordered for PC. Thanks for the review tho.
Great review thank you!
ACG . Love your reviews, definitely picking this one up 👍
10:14 not only did they now remove ALL the puddles, they replaced Spider-man with Wilson Fisk too! And gave him a bar code! Wtf!!!!!
Terrific news my cousin loves this franchise so she will be thrilled. Thanks as always ACG for the usual in depth brilliant review.
I like how said you want everyone to know you were there and the target didn’t just die choking on a bone, that’s not scary. Never thought of it that way!
Love Hitman and how it’s evolving. Never change, keep your identity
The Freedom Fighters call-back at 17:28 really got me hyped up. If they finally made a sequel to that game I would freak the fuck out.
I think it looks fantastic - aesthetically. doesnt matter that its not technological marvel regarding graphics, its still up to date with most titles out there.
yeah but it would've looked a lot better IMO if they went for photorealistic graphics instead of this semi-cartoony style
@prod gbc no, objectively it didn't. there wasn't even PBR back then.
@prod gbc you're right, absolution's graphics were impressive back then, the gameplay was horribly limited though, especially for a game that came out directly after blood money
bro i stoill play blood money to this day ....photorealsims is no good because they age worse
It looks like garbage to be honest, Hitman 2016 was lightyears better in graphics.
There's levels here that remind me of Blood Money mainly A Vintage Year,A New Life and Dance with the Devil
Really looking forward to this!
I've heard that the reason you set off "invisible" alarms are that cameras immediately show guards when you're doing something wrong. Could that be it?
More of the same, this is what we want so I can't complain. The last two Hitman games were great.
*were
Absolution was panned by series fans
@@Phantom-kc9ly Why? It was really good.
@@tomasxfranco I don't know what you mean I used the correct grammar. :)
@@Punisher9419 it was poopy that's why
Hitman 2, Hitman Contracts and Blood Money challenge was to get Silent Assassin.
New Hitmans give Silent Assassin for you just by playing, but challenge you to kill different ways enemies.
*Gamespot and ACG release reviews simultaneously.....*
Gamespot has 8k views and yall have 28k currently......
I mean........
@JourneyML1 The IGN review for this was awful! Full of spoilers to boot..
@Roy Earle who gives a fuck what someone is , if that bothers you then you have deeper problems
why is it so hard for media to get colombia right?... flying to that country is easy, the areas that are usually shown are very tourist friendly and cheap to go to for a foreigner and it is safe enough for a research on how the place looks and sounds like...
The same way I feel about Mumbai.
@@deus_ex_machina_ Mumbai is even worse because that city has a massive economic, political and even touristic importance, that's like not getting tokyo right
I've always been a huge fan of hitman
I remember being a young kid and loading up the first HITMAN on my PC from a demo CD from MAXIMUM PC or PCGAMER magazine. It changed my life.
I remember buying Hitman II: Silent Assassin back in X-Mas '02. I use to be a nervous wreck hiding bodies!
Karak is 95% of the game's comtent/progression locked behind ONLINE ONLY? That was an abysmal decision in the first title.
Nope
The first ever hitman game was the best, those childhood memories are awesome, the alarm sounds the way the neck tie moved around when running
I’ve never been too into Hitman and have only played Hitman: Absolution (despite owning the entire series aside from the 2016 game and, of course, this time), but this game looks fucking awesome!
OMG the lighting in the outro at the beach and overall sharpness of the picture in this video in 4K is absolutely striking! Question, on which platform/ console or was it PC did you actually record it from ACG?
Switched to this review because the ign guy sounded like a bell end! 🤠💥
Honestly the only reviewer I trust on RUclips.
What I really want is the ability to actually interact with npc’s and targets and actually type out statements and make conversation with targets to try and lure them out of a crowded area
Pros: Bigger maps, new ''location'' feature really helps when getting around. Cons: Downgrade in textures, special effects and graphics overall, ''cutscenes that are frozen images over sound, a little bit more glitches than the last.
I remember playing Hitman 2 16 years ago...I'm old. :(
Anyone else notice the freedom fighters arcade cabinet? OH MY GOD! That was an amazing game and I hear they might be making a sequel...
Do you get a score when you are offline l need to know
Dion Macdonald no
THANKS
@@shinratensie_5345 yeah you do
I loved that Multiplicity reference...but am likely the only one.
How is the DRM? My biggest complaint about “season 1” is the always online requirement. Did they remove it for the sequel? Not a big issue for me right now, but in my previous location I did experience regular disconnects.
Can someone answer this...same reason I passed on 2016 version...
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the game is still using the same 'client' as Hitman 2016 which DID at launch have the bullshit always online or no-play DRM, but it was eventually patched after they got ditched by Square Enix, so it still has online features but doesn't really get in the way of things too much. Saving can be done locally (I believe) and it no longer pulls you out of the game experience when you lose connection to the servers. Haven't gotten around to buying Hitman 2 yet, so take my words with a pinch of salt.
Interesting. Well, first experience with Hitman1 was right after IO went independent, and refunded the game as I encountered regular disconnects and eventually game servers crashed and it was impossible for me to play and progress the game (unlock various challenges). I haven’t had any issues now when I re-bought hitman1 about a month ago, so it might either due to patches or a much more stable internet connection. I know they added ability to play offline with unlocks but I am not sure if it’s possible to progress map exploration while offline. I might test it, as I have hitman1 on my disc.
@@wormerine8029 I bought the game about a year ago & I didn't experience any of the issues that you have described here, though I generally have a stable connection (with occasional dropouts due to something internal with my PC) so I can't honestly tell you if there will be problems.
Hope it turns out alright for you, Hitman 2016 is a super enjoyable game, minus the occasional "reconnecting to servers" shit that pops up.
True, that piece of Square enix sh..t
always disconnected me from Hitman 1 and Just Cause 3, then i just returned my money for Just Cause
Sure helped this studio having Square Enix help pay for building the foundations! This was an easy game for them to design after the first one.
I think for Hitman 2, and GOTY. You should definitely wait for the price to be bumped down,then buy it.
I bought it with all the DLC for $15
@@mattmcgoo bought it for 0$ ps plus monthly free game 😂😂
Bro, I appreciate the no BS review. I just subscribed and it is mainly for the fact that you said leave a thumbs up if you liked the vid, or a thumbs down if you didn't. It just feels like you are truly making your videos for the viewer, and I appreciate that.
Does it have the online only xp progression system like hitman 2016?
I also want to know the answer to this?
Great review! I've always been a Hitman fan, and have gone back to Silent Assassin to see how the series has evolved
"I like my Hitman sometimes like I like my girlfriends-obnoxiously loud and leaving nothing but catastrophe in their wake." I mean...I guess I feel you...LOL
Great review. I already wanted this game, but you made me want it even more. I can't trust media game reviews anymore, but yours are really unique and really well done. I just subscribed
"I'm not easily convinced to buy a game"
"You can kill Sean Bean"
*sold
I like how this games like a hybrid of Blood Money & Absolution! You can be stealthy like in Blood Money! Or go in guns blazing like Absolution! But the special contracts are a great edition.. I just wish games with special events didn't have the special events go away! Like the special contracts or like The Raids in The Division! They could keep games alive longer by doing that..
I'm going to get Hitman for sure. Not at full price though. Wait for a sale at Xmas. Superb review as usual Acg!
Man, freedom fighters arcade, love that game!
The last 3 missions where they are sniper missions. That really pissed me off. I fell like it would of been better if it had that same sniper mode, with the normal campaign.
They are not missions at the end but little snacks compared to the main meal.
Quite enjoyed Hitman 2016 after they released the entire game. This looks nice, good thing they got rid of the episodic format, now if only they could get rid of Denuvo, got kicked out more than a few times in the first one because of it.
Okay, I’ve never understood everyone’s problem with the episodic release. It encouraged completionism in each level. Not only that, plenty of people wanted the game early and the devs decided to appease them but episodically was the only way they could do that. What was the problem?
The problem was that you finished the level how many times and then for a month you had nothing else to do with the game, while expecting them to still be invested enough to buy the new one.
It's no wonder each consecutive episode sales tanked hard.
Just picked up the first game during the last sale and I am loving it, so much to do and a high skill ceiling once if you want to do the one off missions, or the hard missions. I haven't even touched what appears to be user made missions. I'm glad they combined the first and second game, I love it when that happens so I don't need to jump around games (and especially if they update the old one with new stuff). I'll be getting this once I am done the first!
great review, as always. definitely interested in the game
OMg, Pillars of Eternity 2, Devinity OS 2, Red dead 2 , Spiderman ,Battlefield V and now this , holy cow.
Ah it's so refreshing to hear a unbiased review ign do my head in with there agenda
Is that Legacy pack playable in Hitman 2 exactly the same missions found in Hitman season 1?
just one thing: can they plz fix the NPC sliding issue when u push or go through them? seriously, this is really a buzz killer
Agreed. Looks so weird and really breaks up the otherwise solid immersion.
this issue has been there for all those years...really hope they can learn from ACO or Red dead redemption and fix it
The music should have been made by Jesper Kydd, but what we got is decent work.
Thank you so very much Karak! Great review as always! I love stealth games with great replayability. So this game is all gravy for me lol.
god-dang it feels good to not have those frikkin' commercials interrupting the viewing experience
All these people getting early copies and I'm just here patiently waiting for release day
You're not alone lol.
gatorboy45
Only losers get the game on release date nerd.
That's one luxury as being a game reviewer or lets player on youtube. I'm joining the patient club
If you support the developer you pre order
Dock City not all developers deserves pre order, a.k.a ubishit or activision or EA
Amazing sandbox stage design, stylish graphics design and wonderfully created living worlds to play in, not to mention a genuine James Bond movie feel, this is what a Hitman experience is like.
super excited for this game! but my heart sank a little when i found out it was denuvo.
I wasn’t really going to get it now because it plays just like the the previous one, but your reviews are ALWAYS on point so I’ll be picking it up.
Question: you gave me the idea that when I buy it, it actually will download the new Hitman 2 episodes, not a new game. Is that right?
I cant wait to get to this but can you crush bodies into garbage truck hydraulic press like blood money
Now that we have Hitman 2 we really love it, but... even if you got all the old mastery on the Hitman 1 levels it doesn't carry over. That means you've got to get all of it again.
Holloe Holloe gives you even more time to play,
My friend and I have been arguing over what "never touch" means in your reviews. I think it means you buy the digital version because that way you never touch a physical copy. My friend thinks it means that you have someone else put the disc in the system so you never have to touch the game disc. Who is right?
Its means dont buy at all
@@jaquan541 Like if you are at a game store and have the copy of the physical game in your hand and think to yourself "I'm not going to buy this," but then the lady that owns the store yells "you touch, you buy!" I will just say "no, never touch means don't buy at all, that's what jaquan541 told me."
Only took 4 min for this to go right over someone’s head.
@@desertedsun6133 yep youre trolling
So does deep deep sale mean buy it & bury it deep underground until it goes on sale a month later ?
17:30 Freedom Fighters easter egg
Wait? It’s out in a few days? I didn’t realise. Too bad I’m still playing rdr2, I’d definitely play this, I recently played hitman blood money (haven’t finished it) and it knocks it out of the park in terms of creativity and fun. Sure it looks a bit outdated, but it still holds up extremely well for 2006. I’ll definitely check this out when I get the chance, especially since hitman 2016 was pleasantly surprising (I only played chapter 1)
Out tonight at 12am est if you purchased the Gold edition.
Same did u get blood money free on xbox one?I did and its pretty good.Introduces me to the hitman series and with hitman 2 coming out in a few days its a insta buy
Daniel Canela yeah actually I did get it with gold. I had only played hitman the first free ep of 2016, but blood money is quickly shaping up to be one of my favourite games. I’m going to continue playing it once I finish rdr2.
@@geraldodelrivero8982 awesome
Looking at 'Whittleton Creek', gives me vibes of 'A New Life' from Blood Money.
I think it's spiritual successor. The mission is even named "Another Life" in this new game
Bond8789 scary thing is it’s better...
A new life is one of my all time favorite levels
I don´t get why so many use the "big level" argument. Blood money also
had big levels, but more of them. Also the gameplay was WAY better, with
blood traces, money to buy equipment, newspaper evaluation of your
mission, shooting through doors and wood, assassins that searched and
hunted you etc.
That's such a poor argument like holy crap! All those features you mentioned while it would be cool to have absolutely does not fucking break or make the game in any freaking way.
By the same token HITMAN 2 does plenty of things Blood Money only wishes it fucking did. Judge the game for what it has, not for what it doesn't and take off those crappy nostalgia goggles.
@@TheWitchking123 "That's such a poor argument like holy crap!" just saying something doesn´t make it true. Try coming up with arguments instead of cheap ad hominem attacks if you want to be taken serious by anybody. So far you are disqualified from further discussion.
Suddenly a wild fanboy appears!
@@Marauder1981 "So far you're disqualified from further discussion"
Fucking LMFAO the way you declare that statement as if you're a judge in a court! 🤣🤣
But it's fine! Feel free to close yourself behind those crappy nostalgia goggles because I wouldn't want to waste my time with you anyways.
@@TheWitchking123 Grow up and ask your teacher how to form an argument. Douleur was totally right with everything he said. Hitman 2 is pure regress with its game mechanics. "By the same token HITMAN 2 does plenty of things Blood Money only wishes it fucking did" its evidence free BS like that that makes you look like a clown.
I would definitely get Hitman 2 if my funds permitted me to do so. Not only that, but I'm also playing Assassin's Creed Odyssey, which is a massive game. After I beat it, I will dedicate a good chunk of my time for Red Dead Redemption II. There has always been something satisfying and exhilarating when it comes to the Hitman games ever since the original came out way back in 2000. Changes and refinements have been made over the years and I've enjoyed each and every entry in the series for the most part. Hitman Absolution was the first entry in the series that allowed the player to eliminate enemies in the most creative ways possible and it looks like Hitman 2 continues that trend. The game looks like it's really enjoyable and challenging, which is fine with me. Thanks Karak for another thorough and honest review. I really appreciate it!
jesus christ that girlfriend line- i choked
Another quality review! With RDR2 recently out, I almost forgot about Hitman 2. Thanks for the reminder, I'm super stoked!
That one disguise with the wings is a dealbreaker for me. Well, maybe not, but it did annoy the hell out of me.
Why? Lol
3:49 If agent 47 ever gets tired of his life of espionage and execution, he'd have a really lucrative career as a literal people mover.
My goty so far, just like season 1 in 2016
15:55 you sure it's not the ghost of someone you killed? Hitman... Haunted Edition.
Really enjoy your reviews,your the best I've see in this field of work on RUclips, even though I'm not buying this game I enjoy hearing your analysis.
why does every one praise the music without mentioning the absence of jesper kyd
No xbox x coverage?
@AtheistWithFaith yeah seems odd he usually compares all consoles but he didn't even mention it 🤔
Digital Foundry is making a video
I'm disappointed they got rid of cut scenes for story board scenes
Jeff Sinclair they just got the license for hitman and square enix left them fuck them, they pulled off something great here and now that they have free range on this game I can’t wait for season three.
Knack 2 next plz
I heard only the gods can judge knack.
ACG i love your reviews to bits. Clever wordplay, detailed and in depth info on games, and always on time with your reviews. I preodered the gold edition and can't wait for my assassination sandbox to be delivered these days. =)
thanks