While it falters in some aspects when compared to the rest of the trilogy, HITMAN 3 sticks the landing and does the series justice.
Firstly, there is a much larger focus on the story in this one and it mostly pays off by the end. If you have been around since at least HITMAN 2016 and are caught up with the current story, it satisfies and tells a very intriguing story about betrayal, relationships, and of course, assassination.
The gameplay is as fun as ever, with plenty of ways to plan out your missions and eliminate targets. It has been tuned up a bit and expanded through each title, though it is basically same old. Compared to the first game in the trilogy, contracts can be played methodically with deliberate decision-making, or you could just shoot everyone and/or save-scum your way to victory.
The levels in HITMAN 3 are pretty good as a whole but the design of some levels is hindered by this game's greater focus towards the story, with some sections in certain levels consisting of forced walking and talking with the mission commentator or important NPCs. Regardless, all of the locations are quality, but maybe not up to par with most levels in the other two games. Without spoiling anything, the final mission is unfortunately disappointing as a HITMAN level.
Overall, I enjoyed my time with HITMAN 3 immensly. While it doesn't reach the heights of HITMAN 2 at its best, the sequel does improve on the core gameplay decently and I had a great time with the new locations and the narrative. IO Interactive put their all into this trilogy and you can tell by how well just about everything has turned out. I recommended buying HITMAN 3 via the HITMAN Trilogy bundle when it is on sale. With this bundle you gain access to the entire trilogy within HITMAN 3, which is very convenient and, at least on Steam, goes for under $40 now. These are some of the best stealth-action games in recent years. HITMAN 3 is well worth it on its own but majorly enhanced by the prior two games. It is a great time.
Firstly, there is a much larger focus on the story in this one and it mostly pays off by the end. If you have been around since at least HITMAN 2016 and are caught up with the current story, it satisfies and tells a very intriguing story about betrayal, relationships, and of course, assassination.
The gameplay is as fun as ever, with plenty of ways to plan out your missions and eliminate targets. It has been tuned up a bit and expanded through each title, though it is basically same old. Compared to the first game in the trilogy, contracts can be played methodically with deliberate decision-making, or you could just shoot everyone and/or save-scum your way to victory.
The levels in HITMAN 3 are pretty good as a whole but the design of some levels is hindered by this game's greater focus towards the story, with some sections in certain levels consisting of forced walking and talking with the mission commentator or important NPCs. Regardless, all of the locations are quality, but maybe not up to par with most levels in the other two games. Without spoiling anything, the final mission is unfortunately disappointing as a HITMAN level.
Overall, I enjoyed my time with HITMAN 3 immensly. While it doesn't reach the heights of HITMAN 2 at its best, the sequel does improve on the core gameplay decently and I had a great time with the new locations and the narrative. IO Interactive put their all into this trilogy and you can tell by how well just about everything has turned out. I recommended buying HITMAN 3 via the HITMAN Trilogy bundle when it is on sale. With this bundle you gain access to the entire trilogy within HITMAN 3, which is very convenient and, at least on Steam, goes for under $40 now. These are some of the best stealth-action games in recent years. HITMAN 3 is well worth it on its own but majorly enhanced by the prior two games. It is a great time.