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Hitman: Absolution
Developer(s)IO Interactive
Publisher(s)Square Enix[2]
Director(s)Tore Blystad
Artist(s)Visual Works (CGI)
SeriesHitman
EngineGlacier 2[2]
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
PlayStation 3
Xbox 360
Cloud (OnLive)
Release
  • November 20, 2012[1]
Genre(s)Stealth, third-person shooter
Mode(s)Single-player, asynchronous multiplayer

Hitman: Absolution is a stealth game being developed by IO Interactive and published by Square Enix.[2] It is the fifth entry in the Hitman game series, and will run on IO Interactive's proprietary Glacier 2 game engine. The developers have confirmed that Absolution will be easier to play and more accessible, but will retain hardcore aspects.[3] The game is currently slated for a November 20, 2012 release.

Gameplay

The game will take place in the United States,[4] and will feature an online option.[5] In addition, the game will feature "instinct mode" which will allow 47 to predict enemy patrol routes, much like the 'sonar vision' that was featured in Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction, 'eagle sense' in Assassins Creed: Revelations and 'detective mode' in Batman: Arkham Asylum.[6]

Synopsis

Plot

The first in-depth trailer for the game shows Agent 47 storming a safehouse, and confronting Diana while she is showering. 47 is "betrayed by those he once trusted and now hunted by the police, he suddenly finds himself at the center of a dark conspiracy and must embark on a personal journey through a corrupt and twisted world, in his search for the truth". At least one portion of the game will be set in Chicago, and the game will take place in the United States. Hitman: Absolution is set at the end of the timeline. Confirmed plot details include series protagonist Agent 47 assassinating his former International Contract Agency handler Diana Burnwood early in the game[7] and the antagonist is Blake Dexter, a new character to the series. The character will be voiced by Keith Carradine.[8]

Cast

Development

Though plans to continue the Hitman franchise were first announced in 2007,[12] it was not until May 2009 that Eidos confirmed the game was in development.[13] Certain plot details for the game were rumored in 2009, stating that the game's story would lead Agent 47 to a low point from which he would have to rebuild himself.[14] On 20 April 2011, Square Enix filed the trademark for the name Hitman: Absolution in Europe, leading sites to speculate that it would be the name of the fifth Hitman game.[15] On 6 May 2011, a teaser trailer[16] was released, confirming the title: Hitman Absolution. The trailer briefly showed Agent 47 attaching a suppressor and a rattlesnake coiled around his signature Silverballer pistol.[17] It has been reported the game will be a "familiar and yet significantly different experience from other Hitman games."[18] On 9 October 2011, a full gameplay trailer entitled "Run for Your Life" was released.[19]. Hitman: Absolution is a shooter/stealth game said the team on gametrailers.com. Originally, David Bateson was to be replaced by William Mapother as the voice of Agent 47, Director Jon Brooke said however that "absence makes the heart grow stronger" and realised they wanted him back. Mapother will still be doing the motion capture work for Agent 47.

Soundtrack

The original soundtrack for the game is composed by Peter Kyed and Peter Peter, replacing the game's previous composer, Jesper Kyd.[20]

Marketing

The Professional Edition of Hitman Absolution features Professional Clamshell packaging for the game, a Hitman art book, making of DVD and the "Agency Gun Pack" DLC.[21]

Hitman: Sniper Challenge, a standalone experience is available to people who pre-order the game at selected retailers. A code supplied at the time of pre-order will be redeemable via PSN Store, Xbox Live and PC. While the console version launched worldwide on 15 May 2012, the PC version was released on 1 August 2012.[22][23]

Pre-order bonuses

Square Enix has announced pre-order bonuses for Hitman: Absolution in the US.[24]

  • Amazon - High Tech Suit and Bartoli Custom Pistol – The advanced High Tech suit provides Agent 47™ with 50% increased armor paired with the Bartoli Custom, an engineered precision weapon, complete with sight and silencer.
  • Best Buy - Public Enemy Suit and the Bronson M1928 submachine gun – The Original Assassin can dress in a stylish Public Enemy gangster suit armed with the Bronson M1928, a classic submachine gun with high fire rate and deadly stopping power.
  • GameStop - Agency Kazo TRG sniper rifle: The Agency Kazo TRG Sniper Rifle is sleek and modern with an Agency finish. This weapon is fully upgradeable with both scope and silencer. Keep a watchful eye on your target from a safe physical distance. Engage the enemy while remaining in a concealed position. Complete your mission without being detected.
  • Walmart - High Roller Suit and the Krugermeier 2-2 Pistol – The High Roller suit dresses Agent 47 in a fancy tuxedo discreetly outfitted with the Krugermeier, an accurate, reliable stealth weapon with a built-in silencer.

Reception

Controversy

On 29 May 2012, a cinematic teaser trailer, produced by Square Enix's CGI studio Visual Works, titled "Attack of the Saints" was released.[25][26] The trailer's depiction of "gun-toting, PVC-clad nuns being killed in a hail of bullets" sparked controversy over the allegedly sexist portrayal of women.[27][28] IO Interactive's Tore Blystad, the game's director, later apologized, stating they're "sorry that we offended people" and that it "was truly not the intention of the trailer."[29] Shortly after, there has also been controversy concerning the portrayal of women surrounding another Square Enix title, Tomb Raider.[30]

References

  1. ^ Harman, Stace. "Hitman: Sniper Challenge official, launching next week". VG247.
  2. ^ a b c Johnny Cullen (10 May 2011). "Square Enix announces Hitman Absolution with teaser". VG247. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
  3. ^ Dutton, Fred (27 May 2011). "Hitman: Absolution to be "more accessible"". Eurogamer.net. Retrieved 21 July 2012.
  4. ^ Steve Boxer (10 June 2011). "E3 2011: Hitman Absolution – preview | Technology | guardian.co.uk". London: Guardian. Retrieved 13 June 2011.
  5. ^ "Hitman: Absolution Returns". Eurogamer. 6 October 2011. Retrieved 4 October 2011.
  6. ^ suhail (11 May 2012). "Hitman Absolution The Original Assassin Returns". www.techgadgetsweb.com. Retrieved 14 May 2012.
  7. ^ Ishaan (18 January 2012). "Hitman: Absolution Isn't A Reboot, But Not Part Of The Series' Timeline Either". Siliconera. Retrieved 19 January 2012.
  8. ^ "Hitman: Absolution Information Blowout". Gigjets. 13 May 2011. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
  9. ^ ""Hitman" Official Facebook Page". Facebook. Retrieved 28 August 2012.
  10. ^ "Marsha Thomason to mocap in Hitman 5". BeefJack.
  11. ^ "The Saints Introduced For Hitman: Absolution & Vivica A. Fox Announced For The Game's Voice Cast".
  12. ^ "SCiAR07" (PDF). Retrieved 20 May 2011.
  13. ^ "Hitman 5, Kane & Lynch Sequel And Movie In The Works". IncGamers. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
  14. ^ "News: Hitman 5 out 2010 - plot details". ComputerAndVideoGames.com. 29 June 2009. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
  15. ^ Spencer (22 April 2011). "Hitman: Absolution Sounds Like The Name For "Hitman 5"". Siliconera. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
  16. ^ "‪Hitman Absolution Teaser Video‬". YouTube. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
  17. ^ Mike Fahey (10 May 2011). "Agent 47 Steps Out of the Shadows in Hitman: Absolution". Kotaku.com. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
  18. ^ Arthur Gies (10 May 2011). "Hitman Absolution Announced - PlayStation 3 News at IGN". Ps3.ign.com. Retrieved 20 May 2011.
  19. ^ "Hitman: Absolution Gameplay Trailer". 9 October 2011. Retrieved 15 December 2011.
  20. ^ "Hitman Absolution Original Soundtrack". Square Enix Europe. Retrieved 4 February 2012.
  21. ^ "Square unveils Hitman Absolution Professional Edition". VG247. 11 April 2012. Retrieved 21 July 2012.
  22. ^ "Hitman: Sniper Challenge official, launching next week". VG247. 11 May 2012. Retrieved 21 July 2012.
  23. ^ Yin, Wesley (10 May 2012). "IO confirms Hitman: Sniper Challenge with trailer, screenshots". Eurogamer.net. Retrieved 21 July 2012.
  24. ^ "Hitman: Absolution pre-order bonuses". Square Enix Europe. Retrieved 9 August 2012.
  25. ^ "Hitman Absolution - Attack of the Saints Trailer North America". 29 May 2012.
  26. ^ "Hitman: Absolution E3 trailer goes online". GameCentral. Metro. 30 May 2012. Retrieved 1 June 2012. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  27. ^ Silver, Dan (31 May 2012). "Why the Hitman video game trailer is a shameless piece of sexist tat designed to get the internet worked into a lather". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 6 June 2012.
  28. ^ Mac Donald, Keza (30 May 2012). "Opinion: What The Hell Is With That Hitman Trailer?". IGN. Retrieved 6 June 2012.
  29. ^ Seitz, Dan (7 June 2012). "Hitman: Absolution's IO Apologizes for Nun-Shooting Trailer". GameTrailers. Retrieved 8 June 2012.
  30. ^ Parfitt, Ben (14 June 2012). "OPINION: Crystal Dynamics embroiled in Tomb Raider 'rape' controversy". Market for Home Computing and Video Games. Retrieved 15 June 2012.
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