IO Interactive shift the tone with the narrative, linear Absolution that drifts from the usual sandbox. The nun hit lands as shocking, the contracts mode extends longevity, but purists miss the legendary freedom of Blood Money.
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Category
Action Adventure1 player18+
Description
Stealth action by IO Interactive and Square Enix, November 2012. Agent 47 tracks targets in semi-open levels while the Agency is compromised by The Saints entity. Disguises to infiltrate, discreet or aggressive elimination and Silent Assassin rating. Fifth Hitman entry.
Hitman - Absolution review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Difficult"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾8 GB📅24/01/2013
Published by Square Enix
Hitman - Absolution (Xbox 360) price, value & rarity
A Hitman entry with a more scripted and accessible turn, met with a mixed reception from stealth purists but with very polished production. Printed widely, it stays unremarkable and lightly priced, without scarcity. Its collector interest is modest, a divisive entry of a major franchise, sought mainly by series completists rather than for underlying value or speculative demand.
A questionable morality
The trade of contract killer is presented here as an art of discretion: disguises, poisons and piano wire, anything to eliminate the target without leaving a trace. You admire the elegance of the hit, and the game even rewards you for tidy work, which amounts to handing out nice grades for paid murders without ever sensing any wrongdoing.
Is Hitman - Absolution still worth playing in 2026?
Released in 2012 on Xbox 360, IO Interactive's Hitman Absolution is the most cinematic and accessible entry in the series, carried by impressive crowds and a smooth disguise system. The polished staging and the personal story around Agent 47 contrast with the usual coldness. The more linear structure and the sometimes finicky disguises disappointed sandbox purists. But the Contracts mode revives the spirit of creative, free assassination. For fans of stealth, the series curious and those seeking a spectacular way in, this title keeps a real interest today.
