Hitman 2 review

In 2018, Hitman 2 took the world by storm. It’s just the latest in a long line of games featuring Agent 47’s adventures.

Since there are so many games in the series, it’s worth asking: is Hitman 2 worth playing? Or should you entertain your killer with another game completely?

Back in the sandbox

For better or for worse, Hitman 2 doesn’t change much of the series formula. This means that each mission takes you back to some kind of sandbox.

The key appeal of this game is the space for creativity. You are given simple goals of who to kill. But how you infiltrate their location and eliminate them is completely up to you.

How much you like the level selection is a matter of personal taste. For example, Hitman 2 has more outdoor locations such as caves, but some players prefer to hunt their prey in more urban areas.

Wherever you go, though, you’ll be able to take care of things your way.

Replayability

At first glance, this may seem like a short game. With only six levels in the base game, how long could it really last?

The truth is that Hitman 2 boasts impressive replay value. Part of this simply comes from trying every crazy thing you can think of to complete your goals.

The game encourages this through its XP system. Various activities award different amounts of experience points. In turn, XP rewards you with new weapons, equipment, and starting positions. This means that you are constantly finding new ways to hunt down your enemies.