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He can somehow paint magnificently, drum really well, and perform ancient rituals without prep. Agent 47 blends in but doesn’t even make attempts to copy speech patterns or mannerisms. Hitman has always had a touch of physical comedy and absurdism to lighten its grim premise. Each route and path is more interesting because you’re not only pulling off some wild, convoluted, Rube Goldberg-style hit, but you might learn about the target and why they’ve drawn the ire of your mysterious clientele. These mission stories also usually have a bit of backstory baked into them, through conversations with the subject or intel picked up along the way, helping to flesh out each mark. There are plenty of chances to off each target. Hammers, bricks, fish, measuring tape, or fire axes all work, so long as the contract is fulfilled. The methodology is up to your discretion while silenced pistols and fiber wire are the initial go-to’s, just about anything can be lethal with the right application. Once again, you have a list of targets laid out, and you need to find a way to assassinate them and leave the area, while preferably maintaining a low profile. The new stages and scenarios don’t reinvent the 2016 gem, instead opting to reinforce and polish every aspect of the predecessor. Once you’re in the field, however, Hitman 2 starts to feel very familiar. The look is stylish, but the scenes still come off a bit odd, especially during long conversations.

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They’re just a series of stills with voice acting over the top. The one slight disappointment: the between-mission cutscenes aren’t animated. As you move through each of the game’s six story missions, you’ll get cutscenes with exposition and some clever writing, especially for Burnwood, whose relationship with 47 is reminiscent of the Daniel Craig-era James Bond and M. The plot is still mostly a device for getting 47 from A to B, filled with the Jason Bourne-fare of shadowy organizations and double-crossing. If you want to see the very best of the best for your platform(s) of choice, check out Polygon Essentials. When we award a game the Polygon Recommends badge, it’s because we believe the title is uniquely thought-provoking, entertaining, inventive, or fun - and worth fitting into your schedule.

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