Hitman: Absolution

[Don Garcia]

Looks exactly how I thought it would. Very stylish.

 

I'd still play it, will probably get it, but it's the end of the Hitman I knew.

 

- inception music?

- no animations for actually picking objects up

- bland shooting animations

- strangling people in 2 seconds

- deus ex style "intuition" powers is just encouraged cheating

- clone pedestrians very visible

- lack of screen prompts (putting on disguise)

- odd "swoop" sound effect when 47 drops down from ledge

- why don't people scream when they're about to die/are being killed?

- cop gets whacked with bong, partner looks on like jackass

 

 

/Angry opinion

Edited October 10, 2011 by Don Garcia

[valensim]

Awesome Demo-Gameplay .... Great atmosphere, great graphics, great sound(needs some improvements). I give it already a 9/10 And yes, he's more EVIL that ever before.

 

EDIT: I had to watch it a 2nd time. Cant wait for next year.

 

Max Payne 3, Tomb Rider, BioShock: Infinite, Devil May Cry, Hitman: Absolution ...... A great year for gamers.

Edited October 10, 2011 by valensim

[Algonquin Bridge]

Looks linear. Though it is the demo level, I suppose.

Graphics are pretty...music's eh, though.

The voice...don't get me started.

I will say that I like the enemy AI. Might make me consider knocking more hostages out than just killing them.

 

Though...

"Don't worry, you're not gonna die!"

"I don't wanna die sarge!"

"Ah, f*ck it. Take him down!"

 

That was quick, Officer. Not sure a cop'd actually go with that option! Not only due to the illegality of it, but also because of the traumatic memories it'd cause.

[Seddo]

Looks very nice indeed and quite fluid.

 

I like the dialogue from the AI, i actually felt a bit gutted for the person who 47 grabbed and then killed when escaping the library.

 

Although there looks to be a few different ways to complete the level it is still very linear, i'm hoping this is the first mission and is a sort of 'get to know the game' mission like Death of a Showman from Blood Money.

[Gundog]

I loved it. This was seriously brutal, especially the bit with those stoners. I laughed my ass off.

 

Although, I'm a bit dissapointed at his voice. Doesn't sound like David Bateson at all. He sounds like some cliche melancholy-driven action hero or something...

 

But hey, it's just a demonstration, and the game is still far from finished. I love the graphics, the music, so-so, and the sound effects are a bit stupid. Like the ninja style "woosh" when he drops down from ledges. And the always-present-in-every-media bullet riccochet and electricity sound effects.

 

I'm splitting hairs here, looks like it'll be a great game.

 

EDIT: Wait, I just wikied Absolution, and I'm kind of pissed.

 

- Music NOT composed by Jesper Kyd

- David Bateson NOT 47's voice

- Vivienne McKee NOT Diana's voice

 

What's up with that? Why suddenly change the core three trademarks of the franchise? The recognizable voices and unique musical compositions? Not saying that I automatically dislike this, but damn.

Edited October 10, 2011 by Gundog

[meta187]

 

I'm splitting hairs here.

Yea, I'd say you're not alone in that.

 

I mean, what people choose to like or dislike from a game is rather subj- THAT WAS f*ckING DOPE!

[Darrel]

Looks f*cking awesome.

[RARusk]

 

EDIT: Wait, I just wikied Absolution, and I'm kind of pissed.

 

- Music NOT composed by Jesper Kyd

- David Bateson NOT 47's voice

- Vivienne McKee NOT Diana's voice

 

What's up with that? Why suddenly change the core three trademarks of the franchise? The recognizable voices and unique musical compositions? Not saying that I automatically dislike this, but damn.

From what I read somewhere Jesper Kyd could not do Absolution due to commitments to one of the Assassin Creed games. However, he personally recommended a couple of people who worked alongside him for "Kane & Lynch: Dead Men".

 

So, even though that Kyd isn't doing the music himself, he still had some influence on it. I do like what music there was in the demo.

 

As for the Instinct feature, it looks a lot like "Batman: Arkham Asylum". There have been a lot of complaints about it but I think that it serves to help players get the feel of a level and enemy movements before playing it without it (especially at the highest difficulty levels where you either have no access to it or severely penalized if you do use it).

 

From what I saw somewhere there isn't going to be an in-game map like there was in the last three games so Instinct serves as a replacement. "Codename 47 " had an in-game map but it was pretty useless.

 

While there have been complaints about the "I never left" line I feel that 47 gruffed up his voice a bit to throw the cop off so that may not be his true voice. I do think that 47's voice came from one of the cop actors for the sake of the demo and that the voice in the final product will come from another actor.

 

Has there been final confirmation directly from IOI that Bateson won't be reprising his most famous role? It would be strange if IOI won't bring him back.

[mrpain]

I'd still play it, will probably get it, but it's the end of the Hitman I knew.

Yeap, it looks brilliant. But it is not a Hitman game.

 

I actually quite like the music and after watching that video, I've accepted the fact that the franchise has taken a new direction and I have to be okay with it.

[gta_fan28]

The Peds on the train station doesn't feel alive.

[mrpain]

The Peds on the train station doesn't feel alive.

They look alive to me! Obvious clones are obvious though, seriously no females around?!? But I see no complains about the Margi Gras level in Blood Money.

[meta187]

 

The Peds on the train station doesn't feel alive.

They look alive to me! Obvious clones are obvious though, seriously no females around?!? But I see no complains about the MarDi Gras level in Blood Money.

And bear in mind it's a very early demo that could all very well be remedied by release time.

 

That video is 17 plus minutes long but I happily sat and watched it again last night to confirm awesomeness. Really looking forward to this now.

[gtathebest4ever]

I quite liked the demo, it was exactly what I was expecting and then some. The graphics and animations were great, and the gameplay looks solid, but I guess we'll see for ourselves when/if a playable demo comes out. I can see what an early previewer meant when he said that the game pulls of a "Leon" type movie escape.

 

Very much looking forward to this.

[gta_fan28]

The Peds on the train station doesn't feel alive.

They look alive to me! Obvious clones are obvious though, seriously no females around?!? But I see no complains about the MarDi Gras level in Blood Money.

And bear in mind it's a very early demo that could all very well be remedied by release time.

 

That video is 17 plus minutes long but I happily sat and watched it again last night to confirm awesomeness. Really looking forward to this now.

Yeah I know it's just a demo. I'm a big hitman series fan since Hitman Silent Assassin. But IOI changed the format of the game and it's seems more action oriented although I like killing spree and gun blazing on this series. They also copy the idea and style of Batman arkham for the instinct mode and Splinter Cell conviction for CQC take down, which is no problem to me. What I don't like is they changed the original voice actor of Agent 47, David Bateson his the heart and soul and real life model character of 47. That's my only complained. No offense but the new voice of agent 47 is terrible doesn't fit on Agent 47 character.

[Jabalous]

I liked what I saw in that playthrough. The game still has the feel of Hitman franchise. I don't have problems with scripted cinematic events as long as not all of them are forced into the player. The music is more action-oriented, which is something I don't like, death animations seem a little bit dull, and additions like Instinct are not for me at all, so I don't care as long as it wouldn't exist on the highest difficulty. This appears to be the first mission in the game, as it serves as a tutorial I suppose. Hopefully an assassination mission will be shown soon.

[Snake Without a Tongue]

I'm downloading it so I can watch it later. I'm happy to see positive comments. I figured I'd check in and everybody would say it was crap.

 

Edit:

 

This:

 

 

 

Looks exactly how I thought it would. Very stylish.

 

I'd still play it, will probably get it, but it's the end of the Hitman I knew.

 

- inception music?

- no animations for actually picking objects up

- bland shooting animations

- strangling people in 2 seconds

- deus ex style "intuition" powers is just encouraged cheating

- clone pedestrians very visible

- lack of screen prompts (putting on disguise)

- odd "swoop" sound effect when 47 drops down from ledge

- why don't people scream when they're about to die/are being killed?

- cop gets whacked with bong, partner looks on like jackass

 

 

And this:

 

 

 

- Music NOT composed by Jesper Kyd

- David Bateson NOT 47's voice

- Vivienne McKee NOT Diana's voice

 

 

It doesn't look bad as a game. But none of what I always liked about Hitman is present. Unless it just gets dreadful reviews I'll still pick it up if for no other reason than to rag on it.

 

Edited October 11, 2011 by Snake Without a Tongue

[A J]

it seems to me that the developers are trying to make the game appeal to the masses, and not just the hardcore fans of the series, its a pity, same sh*t is happening to games in general, f*ck the mainstream.

 

I think the game looked great, but it seriously reminded me too much of Uncharted, especially the bit with the helicopter and all the melee attacks, the level seemed too linear, but I'm hoping its just a one off level and the rest are more open to chose your own path and methods.

Instinct seemed useful, too useful in some ways, I'm glad it appeared like something you had control over, so you could play through it without using it.

 

Sorry If I've missedthis, but when is it's planned released date?

[Mister Pink]

Wow, people are still going on that the voice isn't the same. It doesn't change a thing for me. Basically, he hardly ever talks anyway, plus the voice suits the image of the guy I'm seeing.

 

Jesper Kyd is great as we all know. Doesn't mean he's the only man for the job. There are thousands of extremely talented composers out there. If you tell me "Oh it wont be the same without Kyd" you are only fooling yourself. I'm sure you could have someone else write the music and tell you it was Kyd and it wasn't and you'll be happy. -

 

Anyway, those things aren't as important as the gameplay. Hitman, for me, wasn't about graphics, story or anything like that, it's about the game play. The orange heads up thing is crap. I hope it can be switched off. I mean I can only imagine kids using it, possibly people that rarely play games.

 

Other than that, the game looks sweet. Been too long.

[mafiahitman14]

i dont know why you guys talk about Hitman absolution in a GTA webpage still it is a sick game i love it

 

can some one tell me if GTA V is going to have hitman absolution's graphics.

because if it did GTA V is going to be the bset game ever.

 

dont lie about this ok

[Rhoda]

How would we know? Stay on topic please.

[mafiahitman14]

im not talking about normal people writing coments im asking people that found leaks and something like that from the rockstar company.

 

and whats there to comment about hitman absolution i just have to say its awesome game.

 

it would be more awesome if theres some missions where u have to steal a car or a helicopter to kill some guy who's also in a car or helicopter.

 

yes talking about drive by's

[*MURDOC*]

im not talking about normal people writing coments im asking people that found leaks and something like that from the rockstar company.

 

and whats there to comment about hitman absolution i just have to say its awesome game.

 

it would be more awesome if theres some missions where u have to steal a car or a helicopter to kill some guy who's also in a car or helicopter.

 

yes talking about drive by's

This is GTAforums, if there was info on GTAV, you would know by now.

 

Talk about Hitman, or don't talk at all.

[agent17]

im not talking about normal people writing coments im asking people that found leaks and something like that from the rockstar company.

 

and whats there to comment about hitman absolution i just have to say its awesome game.

 

it would be more awesome if theres some missions where u have to steal a car or a helicopter to kill some guy who's also in a car or helicopter.

 

yes talking about drive by's

You obviously know nothing about the true spirit of the Hitman franchise.

[Linki]

Hitman games are about social stealth, infiltration, choice, atmosphere, a sense of class etc. GTA style missions don't translate well with Hitman.

[gta_fan28]

im not talking about normal people writing coments im asking people that found leaks and something like that from the rockstar company.

 

and whats there to comment about hitman absolution i just have to say its awesome game.

 

it would be more awesome if theres some missions where u have to steal a car or a helicopter to kill some guy who's also in a car or helicopter.

 

yes talking about drive by's

Hitman is not like GTA ok period... But there's a cutscenes in hitman SA, contracts and BM where 47 drive a car, a helicopter and plane for escaping.

[vertical limit]

I hope there are a few sniper missions. 47 looks older.

[Evil.Tim]

I hope there are a few sniper missions.

Well, I certainly hope not. I mean, isn't the point of a Hitman game the ability to choose how you complete a level? I hope almost every level can be completed using a sniper rifle, but I really don't want "sniper" levels where it is implied that or you should use a sniper or, worse yet, you are forced to use one.

[Mister Pink]

I hope there are a few sniper missions.

Well, I certainly hope not. I mean, isn't the point of a Hitman game the ability to choose how you complete a level? I hope almost every level can be completed using a sniper rifle, but I really don't want "sniper" levels where it is implied that or you should use a sniper or, worse yet, you are forced to use one.

Good point.

 

I'm just remembering the level in Blood Money where you have to infiltrate a heavily guarded birthday party. Oh, that treehouse..

[mrpain]

I hope there are a few sniper missions.

Well, I certainly hope not. I mean, isn't the point of a Hitman game the ability to choose how you complete a level? I hope almost every level can be completed using a sniper rifle, but I really don't want "sniper" levels where it is implied that or you should use a sniper or, worse yet, you are forced to use one.

Good point.

 

I'm just remembering the level in Blood Money where you have to infiltrate a heavily guarded birthday party. Oh, that treehouse..

That mission... Check this out!

 

 

 

Really hope Absolution have some pretty cool easter eggs too.

[Quadropheniac90]

That's genius, never knew that. LMAO.