As a latecomer to HITMAN Season 1, I can’t speak to the merits of the episodic format which this game has taken, but when taken in its entirety, HITMAN is an excellent game. Though this season is approaching its end, it’s not too late to enjoy this game, as more online content will continue to be released for a while longer until Season 2 comes out.

A few observations:

HITMAN fulfills your need to eliminate your targets in disguises and methods you never knew you wanted. Have you ever wanted to assassinate someone while disguised as a masseur or a yoga instructor? Ever wanted to drown someone in a toilet or knock someone out with a coconut? HITMAN has you covered.

The great thing about the Story mode is the background storyline that develops while Agent 47 is on mission. In it, a more threatening plot unfolds, in which he and Burnwood are unwitting pawns in a deadly conspiracy. It feels like a grand spy thriller in the making, and its continuation is something I look forward to in Season 2.

In voice acting, David Bateson reprises his deathly portrayal of Agent 47, while Jane Perry brings a witty Bond-esque English flair to Diana Burnwood. On the other hand, I found the American and British accents among the minor NPC’s a bit too commonplace, given the variety of locales. It does break immersion at times, but overall it is not a deal-breaker.

My favorite mode is the Elusive Target, a time-sensitive contract that pops up every couple of weeks, and permanently disappears when the contract expires or when the mission ends in success or failure, with no do-overs. As a latecomer, I’ve only played one Elusive Target mission so far, and I was immediately hooked. It’s disappointing that I won’t be able to play previous Elusive Target missions (especially the Gary Busey one), but future updates to HITMAN Season 1 are planned in the new year, at least until Season 2 comes out.

Overall, my experience with HITMAN Season 1 has been extremely positive, and has made me a likely early adopter for Season 2. Here’s hoping that IO Interactive can keep this momentum going.

As a latecomer to HITMAN Season 1, I can’t speak to the merits of the episodic format which this game has taken, but when taken in its entirety, HITMAN is an excellent game. Though this season is approaching its end, it’s not too late to enjoy this game, as more online content will continue to be released for a while longer until Season 2 comes out. A few observations: HITMAN fulfills your need to eliminate your targets in disguises and methods you never knew you wanted. Have you ever wanted to assassinate someone while disguised as a masseur or a yoga instructor? Ever wanted to drown someone in a toilet or knock someone out with a coconut? HITMAN has you covered. The great thing about the Story mode is the background storyline that develops while Agent 47 is on mission. In it, a more threatening plot unfolds, in which he and Burnwood are unwitting pawns in a deadly conspiracy. It feels like a grand spy thriller in the making, and its continuation is something I look forward to in Season 2. In voice acting, David Bateson reprises his deathly portrayal of Agent 47, while Jane Perry brings a witty Bond-esque English flair to Diana Burnwood. On the other hand, I found the American and British accents among the minor NPC’s a bit too commonplace, given the variety of locales. It does break immersion at times, but overall it is not a deal-breaker. My favorite mode is the Elusive Target, a time-sensitive contract that pops up every couple of weeks, and permanently disappears when the contract expires or when the mission ends in success or failure, with no do-overs. As a latecomer, I’ve only played one Elusive Target mission so far, and I was immediately hooked. It’s disappointing that I won’t be able to play previous Elusive Target missions (especially the Gary Busey one), but future updates to HITMAN Season 1 are planned in the new year, at least until Season 2 comes out. Overall, my experience with HITMAN Season 1 has been extremely positive, and has made me a likely early adopter for Season 2. Here’s hoping that IO Interactive can keep this momentum going.