INTRODUCTION
The Hitman HD Trilogy launched in 2013, merges three of the most exhilarating games from the world-renowned Hitman universe. The Trilogy comprises Hitman: Silent Assassin, released in 2002, Hitman: Contracts in 2004, and Hitman: Blood Money, launched in 2006. This compendium was made available on Xbox360 and Playstation 3 platforms, offering two variants – the standard and limited edition; the latter features an intriguing artbook that highlights 22 standout moments across the Trilogy.
DEEP-DIVE INTO THE PLOT
Dive into the compelling narrative of the Trilogy, following the journey of 47, an artificially engineered being with a clean-shaven head sporting a barcode tattoo. Far from being a simple character, he’s the world’s highest-paid assassin, delivering impeccable results to his clients. His assignments have him globetrotting, eliminating formidable targets such as the Sicilian mafia’s benefactor, a Chinese Triad leader, and a bankrupt funfair owner. However, each assignment unveils a deeper layer of the story, turning our protagonist from hunter to hunted.
JOURNEY THROUGH THE TRILOGY
The narrative in Silent Assassin revolves around 47 aiding Father Emilio Vittorio, who the Italian mafia has abducted. As he progresses, 47 attracts the attention of powerful and dangerous people, conscious of his professional reputation. The Trilogy detours in Contracts, where 47 is wounded in his hotel room. Amid hallucinations and flashbacks, each memory provides a fresh mission to the player. And then comes Hitman: Blood Money, where 47 confronts his most significant threat, Alexander Eland Cayne, a former FBI director obsessed with exposing 47’s existence to the world.
EXCEPTIONAL GAMEPLAY
The gameplay of the Trilogy is an award-winning fusion of third-person stealth and action. Each mission starts with players selecting essential equipment, including firearms, chloroform, remote-detonated bombs, or the series’ signature weapon – a garrote wire for silent enemy takedowns. Players can plan and develop the perfect strategy to complete missions by analyzing the environment and character behavior, with the opportunity to disguise themselves as any character they encounter.
ART OF ASSASSINATION
The Trilogy encourages players to assassinate their targets subtly and quietly, creating the illusion of an accident when possible. It’s not just about achieving the goal but how creatively and inconspicuously one can carry out the operation. The game features a ragdoll physics system, ensuring the realistic behavior of a defeated enemy’s body, allowing players to hide the evidence of their handiwork effectively.
VISUAL AND TECHNICAL ENHANCEMENTS
All three games in the Trilogy are presented in high-resolution graphics, providing an immersive gaming experience. They also feature an achievements system, encouraging players to complete specific tasks to unlock trophies. Despite lacking a multiplayer mode, the single-player experience is captivating, keeping players hooked with its rich narrative and intricate gameplay mechanics.
Have you enjoyed this peek into the world of the Trilogy? Don’t just take our word for it; get your copy of the Trilogy today and step into the thrilling world of the world’s deadliest assassin!
