Hitman 2

 

🕶️🗡️ Hitman 2 – Full PC Review (2025)

Tested on My Gaming Setup:

• GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3050 8GB

• CPU: Intel Core i5 13th Gen

• RAM: 16GB DDR4

• Storage: SSD

• Display: 1080p 60Hz

• OS: Windows 11 (64-bit)

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🛠️ Performance & Optimization:

Hitman 2 uses the Glacier Engine (improved from Hitman 2016) and runs beautifully on modern mid-range PCs.

• 1080p (Ultra Settings): 60–70 FPS

• 1080p (High Settings): 75–90 FPS

• Medium Settings: 100+ FPS (great for max responsiveness)

• GPU Usage: 85–95%

• CPU Usage: 50–60%

• Temps: GPU around 65–70°C

• Load Times (SSD): 8–12 seconds

💡 Enable DirectX 12 mode for better multithreaded performance.

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🎮 Gameplay Experience:

🌍 Mission Variety:

Hitman 2 comes with 6 brand-new sandbox maps, each massive and unique:

1. Hawke's Bay (New Zealand) – Tutorial mansion infiltration

2. Miami (USA) – Race event with huge crowds and vertical gameplay

3. Santa Fortuna (Colombia) – Jungle cartel base

4. Mumbai (India) – Dense, chaotic slum city with multiple paths

5. Whittleton Creek (USA) – Quiet suburban neighborhood

6. Isle of Sgàil (North Atlantic) – Secret society gathering in a castle

🔁 You can also play all Hitman 1 maps inside Hitman 2 (if owned or via GOTY Access Pass).

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🧠 Gameplay Mechanics:

• Maintains the core of Hitman 2016 but improves it:

  • Picture-in-picture alerts

  • AI is smarter and notices suspicious behavior more naturally

  • Hidden foliage stealth

  • Mirror reflections work (AI can see you in mirrors)

• Wide use of disguises, tools, distractions, and environment kills

🔫 Stealth kills, accidents, poisonings, and hilarious creativity are the core of every map.

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🎥 Story & Presentation:

• Continues the World of Assassination Trilogy storyline.

• Agent 47 and Diana uncover global conspiracies involving Providence and The Shadow Client.

• Storytelling is done through in-engine cutscenes, not pre-rendered like in Hitman 1.

🧩 More focus is on sandbox gameplay than the cinematic narrative.

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🖼️ Graphics & Visuals (in 2025):

• Still visually impressive and detailed:

  • Crowds, lighting, environmental interactions

  • Excellent character models, fluid animations

• Miami and Mumbai are standouts in terms of scale and complexity.

RTX 3050 handles Ultra Textures, SSAO, and High Shadows comfortably at 1080p.

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🎧 Sound Design & Music:

• Sound cues are subtle and helpful for stealth.

• Unique ambient audio per level – from racing events to jungle wildlife.

• Voice acting is solid as always, with returning actors for 47 and Diana.

🎧 Directional audio helps track footsteps and awareness indicators.

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🔁 Replayability & Features:

• Every mission has:

  • Multiple entry points

  • 20+ kill methods

  • Mastery levels

  • Challenge rewards

• Modes:

  • Sniper Assassin (co-op sniper mode)

  • Elusive Targets

  • Escalation Contracts

  • Custom Contracts from the community

💯 One of the most replayable stealth games on PC.

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📊 Final Verdict:

Category	Rating (Out of 10)
Performance (1080p)	9.0
Visuals (2025)	8.5
Stealth Mechanics	9.5
Mission Design	9.5
Replayability	10.0
Storyline	7.5
Overall Experience	9.2 / 10

✅ Pros:

• Huge, detailed sandbox missions

• Excellent optimization on RTX 3050

• Smarter AI and improved stealth tools

• Creative and hilarious kill opportunities

• Tons of content with Hitman 1 integration

• High replay value with Contracts and Challenges

❌ Cons:

• Story presentation feels downgraded (static cutscenes)

• Some voice lines reused across maps

• Minor bugs with NPC pathing occasionally