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Hitman 3
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Hitman 3 is a thrilling finale for the assassination trilogy – Agent 47’s journey ends on a high note, and the level designs are some of the best IO interactive has ever built.
Game Info
Agent 47 returns as a ruthless professional in HITMAN 3 for the most important contracts of his entire career. Embark on an intimate journey of darkness and hope in the dramatic conclusion to the World of Assassination trilogy. Death awaits. Experience a globetrotting adventure and visit exotic locations that are meticulously detailed and packed full of creative opportunities. IOI’s award-winning Glacier technology powers HITMAN 3’s tactile and immersive game world to offer unparalleled player choice and replayability.
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Average Score
Total Reviews: 136
Nom: Best Shooter (2021), Editors' Choice
Gold TIER
43% of scored reviews fell within the range of 86 to 92 / 100
RELEASE DATES:
GENRES:
- Action, Shooter
DEVELOPER(S):
- IO Interactive
PUBLISHER(S):
- IO Interactive
SERIES/FRANCHISE:
- Hitman
GAME MODES:
- Single player
GAME ENGINE:
- Glacier Engine
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RATING & REVIEWS
Ratings & Reviews
136
Critic Reviews
86
Average Critic Score
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CRITIC REVIEWS
All reviews are from professional critics. Learn more about the critics VSG aggregates.
High Score
100%
Median Score
90%
Low Score
65%
What did you think of Hitman 3?
Player Reviews4 Votes
8.2
Edwin Evans-Thirlwell (Eurogamer)
January 19, 2021
Recommended
IO’s final World of Assassination game is closer to a seasonal content update than a sequel, but it’s a thrilling endeavour all the same.
Patrick Dane (Metro GameCentral)
January 19, 2021
8/10
A great finale to the World of Assassination trilogy and the perfect time to end the reboot era, as the once revolutionary formula begins to show its age.
Riley MacLeod (Kotaku)
January 19, 2021
Recommended
Narratively and structurally, Hitman 3 strips its own make believe away, leaving the series’ core darkness on display.
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Score Ranges
Read the Reviews (136 total)
| Outlet | Author | Score | Date | Quote | Read |
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| 33bits | Euyen Esquefa Pons | 90 / 100 | 01-19-2021 | Hitman 3, more than a third installment of a video game sub-saga, is more like a third season of it. It is totally continuous and does not hide in this sense. It is true that it does not add anything substantial, but it is also true that the base it inherits is very, very good. And the new maps show the experience already acquired from the two previous games, offering us some of the best maps of the trilogy. | Read review |
| 3DNews | Михаил Пономарев | 7 / 10 | 01-19-2021 | Despite the plot flaws and disappointing ending, Hitman 3 remains a fine assassin playground with a huge gameplay variety. | Read review |
| ACG | Jeremy Penter | Recommended | 01-19-2021 | While it has some inconsistencies, Hitman 3 delivers the best story the Hitman games have had, and a couple tremendous levels, as well as almost endless substantial replayability. | Read review |
| Ars Technica | Sam Machkovech | Recommended | 01-19-2021 | A solid if unambitious expansion pack—and that should tell you whether to buy this one or catch up on Hitman 2 instead. | Read review |
| Atomix | Sebastian Quiroz | 85 / 100 | 01-19-2021 | Hitman III is one of the first strong cards of the year. IO Interactive has given us an entertaining experience focused on experimentation and replayability that no fan of the stealth genre can miss. | Read review |
| Attack of the Fanboy | Diego Perez | 5 / 5 stars | 01-19-2021 | Hitman 3 is the ultimate murder simulator. Now that the World of Assassination trilogy is finally complete, there’s no excuse to not play Hitman. In order to truly appreciate the game’s intricacies, you have to commit to replaying levels, attempting challenges, and testing out new strategies. However, if you put in the time, you’ll be treated to one of the most engaging and rewarding stealth experiences in all of gaming. | Read review |
| BaziCenter | Javad Mohseni | 9 / 10 | 01-27-2021 | Hitman 3 is one of the best Hitman games ever made, with truly engaging gameplay, insane replay values and great visuals. Hitman 3 acts as a perfect finale for the latest trilogy in the series, and it seems that IOI will drop the franchise for a while to focus on the 007 series, hopefully with the same level of drive and ambitions. | Read review |
| Bazimag | Sina Golabzade | 9 / 10 | 01-22-2021 | Unlike most trilogies, the World of Assassination’s last part sticks the landing in the best possible way. Gameplay-wise there isn’t lots of new toys here but the hero of gameplay has always been the missions themselves in this series and Hitman III has some of the most memorable ones under its hood. The story goes to some dark and interesting places and the music is there to help it hit the gamers with more power. | Read review |
| But Why Tho? | Kate Sanchez | 8.5 / 10 | 01-19-2021 | When all is said and done, Hitman 3 has a few hiccups, but it’s a stunning finale to the series and a fantastic game to play even if you haven’t played the ones before it. The way the writing of the game lays out past events helps ensure that even if you didn’t beat the last two in the franchise, you’re up to speed with the story so far. Throw in the added elements to get you playing missions multiple times and the more expansive online elements I have not mentioned here and you have a game worthy to pick up on launch day. | Read review |
| Cerealkillerz | Julian Bieder | 9 / 10 | 01-21-2021 | Hitman 3 is the great finale to the outstanding stealth-trilogy | Read review |
| CGMagazine | Khari Taylor | 9 / 10 | 01-22-2021 | Hitman 3’s worst and only true offense is that it offers up gameplay that is mostly more of the same, but as the conclusion to the trilogy it is the perfect send-off to both Agent 47 and the franchise in its presentation, tone, and content. | Read review |
| Checkpoint Gaming | Charlie Kelly | 9 / 10 | 01-20-2021 | Hitman 3 is a beautiful, wonderful and exceptionally well-made game that I’m so glad exists. IO Interactive have created something simply amazing that should be lauded for being right up there with the smartest design in the industry. | Read review |
| COGconnected | Paul Sullivan | 92 / 100 | 01-19-2021 | The locations and level designs in Hitman 3 are among the best IO Interactive have built. | Read review |
| Critical Hit | Darryn Bonthuys | 8.5 / 10 | 01-19-2021 | Hitman 3 is full of surprises beneath its familiar systems. It manages to break out of its own sandbox without disrupting its formula too much, ending on a subtle note that brings the world of assassination saga to a satisfying end. | Read review |
| Cubed3 | Luke Hemming | 9 / 10 | 01-19-2021 | Hitman 3 succeeds in every respect by being a fantastic ending to analready great series. It’s also a joy to see that IO Interactive ensured players would be able to slip right back into the shoes of a veteran killer,but didn’trest on their laurels by not offering anything new. Although the touches of permanent shortcuts and new gadgets may seem small, once implemented it’s hard to imagine playing without them as they integrate seamlessly into mission stories. Add to that the same freedom to approach a hit that the series is famous for, as well as ensuring every playground looks absolutely stunning and its clear that even without good friends, Agent 47 really does find the perfect blend. | Read review |
| Cultured Vultures | Ashley Bates | 9 / 10 | 01-19-2021 | Hitman 3 takes everything good about the rebooted series and combines it with worthwhile features and levels that are more interactive than ever before to create one of the best stealth games of the last decade. | Read review |
| Darkstation | Unknown | 4.6 / 5 stars | 02-01-2021 | Hitman 3 doesn’t bring any substantial changes to the tried and true mechanics of the trilogy, but instead offers the most complete, refined version of Agent 47 we’ve seen to date. Despite a lackluster story, IO Interactive has otherwise done an outstanding job over the years with this trilogy and Hitman 3 represents the culmination of all those efforts. | Read review |
| DASHGAMER.com | Dan Rizzo | 9 / 10 | 01-19-2021 | Hitman 3 is unequivocally IO’s magnum opus; a tour de force within the overall longstanding Hitman franchise, and its essential pick within the trilogy. …] leads the charge in 2021 for compelling action-adventure. | Read review |
| Destructoid | Chris Carter | 9 / 10 | 01-19-2021 | Coupled with extra gadgets (some of which can be imported | Read review |
| Digital Chumps | Ben Sheene | 9 / 10 | 03-01-2017 | Hitman 3 is both continuation and conclusion. As the five-year narrative of Agent 47’s cheeky, violent death spree comes to a close, IO Interactive proves they are masters of the craft and ready to take on what lies ahead. | Read review |
| Digital Trends | Tom Caswell | 4 / 5 stars | 01-19-2021 | A satisfying conclusion to the trilogy with the best locations in the series | Read review |
| DualShockers | Kris Cornelisse | 8 / 10 | 01-19-2021 | New levels, new targets, new graphical improvements, same Hitman taste. Hitman 3 won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, but the niche should be extremely satisfied. | Read review |
| Easy Allies | Michael Huber | 4.5 / 5 stars | 01-26-2021 | The World of Assassination trilogy comes to a gratifying ending in one of the best entries in the series. | Read review |
| Echo Boomer | David Fialho | Recommended | 02-07-2021 | Hitman 3 does RPG better than many games of this genre. | Read review |
| EGM | Michael Goroff | 10 / 10 | 01-19-2021 | Hitman 3 is a fantastic capstone to a standout series. Yes, a lot of what you experience will seem familiar if you’ve played the last two games, but IO Interactive continues to take interesting risks that largely play off while still perfecting the elements that make Hitman so special. The best compliment I can pay Hitman 3 is that I want to finish writing this review so I can go back to playing it. | Read review |
| Eurogamer | Edwin Evans-Thirlwell | Recommended | 01-19-2021 | IO’s final World of Assassination game is closer to a seasonal content update than a sequel, but it’s a thrilling endeavour all the same. | Read review |
| Everyeye.it | Giuseppe Arace | 8 / 10 | 01-19-2021 | Killer who kills you don’t change. IO Interactive does not revolutionize its playful formula, widely gnawed in the excellent Hitman 2, and proposes it again with slight but pleasant additions also in the third and (perhaps) last chapter of the World of Assassination saga. Agent 47 returns more shrewd and lethal than ever before, within an experience that knows how to enhance the murderous instincts of gamers. All this takes the form of a stealth adventure full of possibilities, a sandbox full of ideas and alternative solutions that stimulate the variety of approaches and benefit from a level design sometimes in a state of grace. A few falls in style in the last stage, a story only of contour and a general lack of courage in a fixting some stumbles of the past episodes, such as a not-so-exciting IA and very coarse shooter phases, however, prevent Hitman 3 from taking a big step forward compared to the second act. The work therefore moves in perfect continuity with what is… | Read review |
| Forbes | Dave Thier | 9.5 / 10 | 01-19-2021 | So it’s 5 levels really, but they are excellent levels, masterful executions of a brilliant concept by a team at the top of their game. And, on top of that, we’ve already got the other two games—which are available for dirt cheap, now—to make a single, expansive, globetrotting experience that sees our familiar, baldheaded puppetmaster accessing the world’s ultra-wealthy just when they thought they were invincible, dancing through the class divides like the nameless angel of death that he is, and then blowing someone up with an exploding golf ball or something. | Read review |
| Game Debate | Stuart Thomas | 9 / 10 | 02-09-2021 | It’s the best action shooter series out at the moment for sure. | Read review |
| Game Informer | Jeff Cork | 9 / 10 | 01-19-2021 | Agent 47’s journey ends on a high note, at least as far as players are concerned. New levels are memorable and cater to the freedom fans have come to expect | Read review |
| Game Rant | Cameron Corliss | 4.5 / 5 stars | 01-19-2021 | All told, though, Hitman 3 is one of the best stealth games ever made. | Read review |
| Game Revolution | Michael Leri | 4.25 / 5 stars | 01-19-2021 | The bald, barcoded assassin has had many hits in his 21-year career, but even though it might be his last for quite some time, Hitman 3 is one of 47’s best executions yet. | Read review |
| Gameblog | Gianni Molinaro | 9 / 10 | 01-19-2021 | Could IO Interactive have ended the World of Assassination Trilogy better ? Probably not. Even if Hitman 3 sticks to previous episodes formula and plays it safe, keeping its usual flaws, it offers gorgeous and incredibly well-convceived destinations that will indeed please fans. There are so many good trails to follow, so many possibilities that you’ll sure end up with the urge to try everything in order to go for the perfect kill. If you own Hitman 1 and Hitman 2, there is some serious amount of challenges waiting. A PlayStation VR ? Prepare for a game-changing experience. | Read review |
| GameCrate | Angelo D’Argenio | 8 / 10 | 01-19-2021 | Hitman 3 was a fun game, but I definitely put it down quicker than I did Hitman 1 or 2. If you wanted more of the same it gives you that on top of being a really convenient platform for the content of the previous games, but that doesn’t change the fact that this feels much more like an expansion pack than a new entry in the franchise. | Read review |
| Gamefa | Mahdi Maleki | 8.7 / 10 | 01-26-2021 | Hitman 3 with exciting gameplay, good characterization, acceptable story and of course remarkable music, not only becomes the best version of its franchise, but will It also becomes one of the best in the stealth genre. Io Interactive Apart from creating an enjoyable and reproducible experience, deals with the problems that have been seen in franchise since the 2016 like the area of local voice acting, animations and most importantly, artificial intelligence. So while HItman 3 is not totally a complete game, it is one of the best games on the market to experience. | Read review |
| GameGrin | Joshua Michael Howard | 7.5 / 10 | 01-26-2021 | HITMAN 3 is a satisfying conclusion to the World of Assassination trilogy, but makes a few missteps that make the game feel less impactful. This game is a must-buy for any Agent 47 fanatics and is a promising sign that Hitman is still relevant in the modern games industry. | Read review |
| GameMAG | Unknown | 9 / 10 | 01-19-2021 | There’s simply not a lot of stealth-action games that can hold a candle to Hitman III, with its hours upon hours of engaging gameplay and high replayability. The sheer variety of different locations and missions, and also the inclusion of all the legacy content, turns this title into something you don’t want to miss at the start of 2021. | Read review |
| GamePitt | Rob Pitt | 9.5 / 10 | 03-17-2021 | Hitman 3 is the definitive way to play the modern Hitman games, simply import the previous two games and experience them all at a locked 60fps on the PS5. The six locations are all very different, offering many ways to progress and lots of creative methods of killing people – there’s never a dull moment in the world of Hitman. The developers are continually providing Elusive Targets, Timed Events and Escalations, as well as allowing people to make and distribute their own contracts to prolong gameplay – you’ll end up getting many, many hours of entertainment out of this game. Hitman 3 is the best death-based sandbox game I’ve ever played. | Read review |
| GamePro | Dennis Michel | 82 / 100 | 01-19-2021 | Hitman 3 is exactly what fans of the IO Interactive games expect: an open sandbox dream in which thousands of paths lead to Rome or rather to Berlin, Dubai, China, England, Argentina and Romania. On this point, there is simply no second genre representative who leaves so much room for our creativity. | Read review |
| Gamerheadquarters | Jason Stettner | 9.2 / 10 | 01-24-2021 | Hitman 3 is a near perfect conclusion to this exciting, and richly filled trilogy that has been created. | Read review |
| Gamersky | 棘皮动物的野望 | 8.5 / 10 | 01-28-2021 | Hitman 3 is slow and intriguing. Its real interesting point is the enchanting sense of substitution, and the stealth gameplay method is amazing.. | Read review |
| GamesBeat | Jeff Grubb | 100 / 100 | 01-19-2021 | Hitman is a world made up entirely of Chekhov’s guns, and it’s a blast finding out how to get Agent 47 into position to pull the trigger. | Read review |
| GameSkinny | Mark Delaney | 9 / 10 | 01-18-2021 | Hitman 3 brings to a close one of gaming’s great trilogies with one last display of immaculate level design and intoxicating mood from IO Interactive. | Read review |
| GameSpace | Mehrdad Khayyat | 10 / 10 | 01-25-2021 | Hitman 3 is an incredible conclusion to The World of Assassination trilogy that ends the rebooted adventure of Agent 47 with flawless gameplay, creative maps, and strong story-telling that reveals more info for players that want to know more. Hitman 3 is the best single-player tactical game with a third-person view that you’ve probably played in years. | Read review |
| GameSpew | Richard Seagrave | 9 / 10 | 01-19-2021 | Chances are we aren’t going to be placed in control of Agent 47 again; at least for a fair while, anyway. But with Hitman 3, IO Interactive has at least made sure he’s had a worthy send-off. | Read review |
| GameSpot | Phil Hornshaw | 9 / 10 | 01-19-2021 | What’s good about Hitman–its level design and the creativity, experimentation, and exploration that affords–is great in Hitman 3. It closes out the trilogy by brilliantly playing off everything that came before it | Read review |
| GamesRadar+ | Leon Hurley | 4.5 / 5 stars | 01-19-2021 | A slick and entertaining conclusion to the trilogy. | Read review |
| GameWatcher | Marcello Perricone | 9 / 10 | 01-19-2021 | Hitman III is a fascinating finale to the franchise that shyly continues the series’ tradition to iterate and improve on each entry. | Read review |
| GameZone | Cade Onder | 8.5 / 10 | 01-19-2021 | While Hitman 3 is the end of this trilogy, it’s clear IO will be coming back to 47 after they play around in the 007 sandbox for a while. This isn’t so much the end of Hitman as it is this iteration of 47 and I will be eagerly awaiting his return. | Read review |
| Gaming Nexus | Eric Hauter | 9.5 / 10 | 01-26-2021 | Hitman 3 is a stunningly intricate work of video game art. As a franchise neophyte, I was delighted by the amazing world building and level design. While I expected a gangbusters action game, Hitman 3’s more deliberate pacing has converted me into a series fan. Beautiful, sophisticated, and a mountain of fun, Hitman 3 is a revelation. | Read review |
| GamingBolt | Shubhankar Parijat | 9 / 10 | 01-19-2021 | Hitman 3 represents the peak of the series, of IO Interactive, and of the social stealth genre. | Read review |
| GamingTrend | David Burdette, David Flynn | 90 / 100 | 01-26-2021 | Hitman 3 is the ultimate Hitman experience, period. The game runs almost improbably crisp, and each location is a ton of fun to explore. Replayability is a must, but not just because of the brevity of the campaign, but because there is so much to do in each one. Adding the missions of yesteryear appends even more to the package, along with the ability to be the assassin in VR or take it on the go with Stadia or Switch. I could try and nitpick it for what it doesn’t do or where it comes up short (of which there’s almost nothing), but when it comes to being an early contender for Game Of The Year, Hitman 3 hits its target dead center. | Read review |
| Generación Xbox | Juan Lorente | 9 / 10 | 01-19-2021 | Of course, it is not a perfect game and it has some important problem, such as animations that slightly detract from the rest of the technical section or an AI that behaves somewhat erratic at times (although it has improved a lot compared to previous installments) . Overall, this Hitman 3 strikes me as one of the best stealth games ever made, and one that no lover of this genre should miss. | Read review |
| God is a Geek | Chris White | 8.5 / 10 | 01-19-2021 | Hitman 3 is a satisfying farewell to Agent 47, with stunning locations, and endless opportunities to take out your targets. | Read review |
| GotGame | Dragos Dobre | 9.5 / 10 | 02-01-2021 | Thankfully, with everything the game has to offer, the pros outweigh the cons in Hitman 3. It’s one of the first games I played on the newly released console generation, making for a great first impression. I may even dare to say that it will surely stay in my top five list for the entire year. When you think of how many heavy-hitting games are coming soon, you’ll understand how much I enjoyed my time in Hitman 3. | Read review |
| GRYOnline.pl | Black Wolf | 9 / 10 | 01-19-2021 | Nearly five years after the first part of Hitman’s reboot, revolutionizing the series and showing a potential new direction for the entire stealth genre, the “World of Assassination” triboot is closed in style. | Read review |
| Guardian | Keith Stuart | 4 / 5 stars | 01-22-2021 | Industrialised murder probably shouldn’t be this entertaining, but this final part of the trilogy is a minor masterpiece | Read review |
| Hardcore Gamer | Adam Beck | 3.5 / 5 stars | 01-19-2021 | In the current trilogy, Hitman 3 would be considered the weaker of the three. | Read review |
| Hobby Consolas | David Martinez | 80 / 100 | 01-19-2021 | Hitman 3 is a good entry in the series. It deliver beautiful levels, such as Dartmoor or Chonqing, new assassination tools and it allows players to import maps from the previous games (with improved graphics), buy still, it´s mechanics and some AI elements feel outdated. | Read review |
| IGN | Luke Reilly | 9 / 10 | 01-19-2021 | Rich, rewarding, and highly replayable, Hitman 3 is one of the barcoded butcher’s best appearances. | Read review |
| IGN Italy | Andrea Giongiani | 8 / 10 | 01-19-2021 | A nice conclusion to the World of Assassination trilogy. Hitman III is “just” more of the same, but that’s not a problem when the original material is that good. | Read review |
| IGN Middle East | Zaher Albalbisi | 8.4 / 10 | 01-25-2021 | Hitman 3 is a satisfying end to the trilogy filled with great mission design but still shows a slow improvement to the franchise | Read review |
| Impulsegamer | Stephen Heller | 4.3 / 5 stars | 02-09-2021 | Hitman 3 takes the formula in new directions, and will continually surprise you without stepping too far outside the known boundaries. | Read review |
| INDIANTVCZ | Jan Kalný | 9 / 10 | 01-25-2021 | Hitman 3 might not offer a lot of new things at first glance, but the new locations are some of the more interesting in the trilogy and the series, and the game still proves that | Read review |
| Jump Dash Roll | Luciano Howard | 9 / 10 | 02-05-2021 | The perfect sandbox killing game, just with bigger and more varied environments which go in all directions and compel you to play them again, and again. | Read review |
| Just Push Start | Mark Fajardo | 4.25 / 5 stars | 01-25-2021 | Needless to say, Hitman 3 manages to stick to landing. The story concludes in an interesting and fun way, while holding true to what made the franchise so great. The additional options are welcome, as is the attention to detail, though those who couldn’t get into the previous titles will likely dislike it. Toss in a lot of fun and alternate ways to complete a mission and it makes for a methodically fun time. | Read review |
| JVL | L_sK | 8.5 / 10 | 01-23-2021 | IO Interactive has brought the final touch to its great web of the World of Assassination, still offering players a reference infiltration sandbox | Read review |
| KeenGamer | Conor Mitchell | 8.5 / 10 | 02-02-2021 | Agent 47 returns for the third and final entry in The World of Assassination trilogy. Hitman 3 serves up some of the most satisfying stealth gameplay around, but does it get enough right to be considered the best in the Franchise? Find that out and more in our Hitman 3 review. | Read review |
| Kotaku | Riley MacLeod | Recommended | 01-19-2021 | Narratively and structurally, Hitman 3 strips its own make believe away, leaving the series’ core darkness on display. | Read review |
| LevelUp | Pedro Pérez Cesari | 9 / 10 | 01-29-2021 | HITMAN 3 gives a step forward to close the World of Assassination trilogy with a bang. Its and excellent game that fulfills the potentials of its ideas. Is not a perfect kill, but it is a well done job. | Read review |
| Luis Alamilla | Luis Alamilla | 9 / 10 | 01-23-2021 | Hitman 3 is not only a great Hitman game but a fantastic Hitman platform. It expands on the already great formula the series established, adds more levels, further develops the older levels, and even adds a VR mode for those on PS4 and PS5. It’s a marvelous package for fans of the series that feels like a more than worthy conclusion to IO’s excellent trilogy. Sure in comparison to Hitman 2, Hitman 3 adds less in terms of content, but that doesn’t take away much from the quality of life improvements and overall focus on new sandboxes. | Read review |
| M3 | P-A Knutsson | 8 / 10 | 01-26-2021 | After four years, the Hitman trilogy reaches the end of the road – and what an end it is. Not necessarily story-wise, but game-wise, Io Interactive has cobbled together a fantastic sandbox that invites both brutal, clever and purely comic deaths. Depending on the style of play, the adventure may be both too short and too easy, but if you let yourself be sucked into the atmosphere and play quietly and methodically, there are plenty of entertaining hours to download for anyone who wants a smarter action game. | Read review |
| Merlin’in Kazanı | Samet Basri Taşlı | 85 / 100 | 01-29-2021 | Hitman 3 is a great finale for the World of Assassination trilogy. With VR support exclusive to Playstaiton, it is definitely a game you shouldn’t miss. | Read review |
| Metro GameCentral | Patrick Dane | 8 / 10 | 01-19-2021 | A great finale to the World of Assassination trilogy and the perfect time to end the reboot era, as the once revolutionary formula begins to show its age. | Read review |
| MMORPG.com | Jason Fanelli | 9 / 10 | 01-21-2021 | Hitman 3 defies every expectation I had for it, from the size of its maps to the scope of its missions. I am truly free to approach these jobs however I wish, so long as the objectives are met, and that freedom is downright exhilarating. It’s not without its foibles, the inconsistency with its enemies being one that I ran into, but any issues are easily overcome by the quality of the overall experience. This may be 47’s last hurrah for a while, but dang if he doesn’t go out swinging. | Read review |
| MonsterVine | Diego Escala | 5 / 5 stars | 01-19-2021 | Hitman 3 is a phenomenal closer to what has been an excellent trilogy in a series I hold dear. | Read review |
| New Game Network | Josh Hinke | 77 / 100 | 01-27-2021 | With the new trilogy coming to an end and Agent 47 yielding to 007, the developers have finally stuck the landing thanks to a few smart tweaks to design, mechanics, and tone. It’s a shame it took until the final chapter to deliver on the potential. | Read review |
| Nintendo Enthusiast | Jaimie Ditchfield | 7 / 10 | 01-25-2021 | Hitman 3 – Cloud Version provides a set of distinct and entertaining missions, each with their own unique objectives and environments to explore. The Nintendo Switch version is by no means the definitive way to play, and input lag and dips in performance are likely to occur depending on your bandwidth. But if you want a brilliant stealth game on Switch, Hitman 3 definitely delivers, and it is a great finale for Agent 47. | Read review |
| Nintendo Life | PJ O’Reilly | 8 / 10 | 02-11-2021 | Hitman 3 is a fantastic conclusion to one of gaming’s truly great trilogies and, with this Cloud Version, Switch players get to join in the fun in an experience that delivers the goods – so long as you’ve got the bandwidth to handle it. The expected, unavoidable technical shortcomings of streaming a game over the internet – input lag, visual dips and framerate issues – are all present and correct to some degree but, on the whole, if your broadband setup is up to the task, you’ll find that a perfectly playable version of a slick and addictive stealth title awaits. | Read review |
| NintendoWorldReport | Jordan Rudek | 6.5 / 10 | 01-29-2021 | I myself originally bounced off the tutorial sections of the first Hitman when it was free to PlayStation Plus members, but I’ve seen the error of my ways. Even though there may be a time when more people have better online access and cloud gaming becomes viable for Switch owners, such is not the case today. It doesn’t take a Sherlock Holmes, a Poirot, or a Phoenix Wright to see through the disgraceful disguise that is Hitman 3 | Read review |
| Noisy Pixel | Azario Lopez | 9 / 10 | 01-19-2021 | Hitman 3 builds on the structure of its predecessors but doesn’t recycle old mechanics. Its creative sandbox systems encourage multiple playthroughs with possible outcomes only limited by your imagination. Returning fans will get the most of this narrative as it ties up a few loose ends but doesn’t totally stick the landing. It’s absolutely brilliant in execution, though, as you replay missions for different results providing the most robust experience to those who spend the most time playing. | Read review |
| Oyungezer Online | Ali Sezgin | 8 / 10 | 01-26-2021 | Hitman 3 delivers a good ending to an already great series. | Read review |
| Paste Magazine | Funké Joseph | 8.5 / 10 | 02-10-2021 | I felt the care that went into making this game, from the suspenseful overarching narrative to the breathtaking visuals and malleable gameplay. Agent 47 is surprisingly personable, cracking jokes that wink at the fact that you’re a hitman in disguise in high stakes situations. He also has a passion for cosplay that’s embroidered into the way he operates, using fashion as stealth, blending into any room like a chameleon. When I embodied Agent 47, travelling from spectacular location to spectacular location to complete each dastardly deed on my checklist, I truly was Mr. Worldwide. | Read review |
| PC Gamer | Andy Kelly | 90 / 100 | 01-19-2021 | A beautiful, deep, and endlessly replayable murder sandbox, featuring some of the best levels in the series. | Read review |
| PC Invasion | Jason Rodriguez | 8.5 / 10 | 01-19-2021 | Although there are a few issues (namely with its save system and soon-to-be-fixed progress carry-over function), Hitman 3’s mission stories, level design, and creative assassinations provide the franchise’s “greatest hits” record. It’s the perfect way to cap off Agent 47’s journey. | Read review |
| PCGamesN | Jordan Forward | 8 / 10 | 01-19-2021 | Another fine outing for Agent 47, and a fitting, hopefully brief, farewell to one of the best stealth series of the last decade. | Read review |
| PCMag | Mike Williams | 4.5 / 5 stars | 01-20-2021 | Five years after kicking off Hitman’s new era, IO Interactive closes out the World of Assassination trilogy in spectacular fashion. Hitman 3 is a massive package full of fantastic new levels and modes that’s well worth the purchase for stealth-action fans. | Read review |
| Player2.net.au | Matt Hewson | Recommended | 01-20-2021 | A franchise like no other comes to an epic and satisfying conclusion. Hitman III is the culmination of both story and development skill that will leave fans everywhere smiling with joy. | Read review |
| PlayStation LifeStyle | Rebecca Smith | 9.5 / 10 | 01-28-2021 | The very minor issues don’t detract from the fact that Hitman 3 is Agent 47’s best outing in the trilogy. The game is a glorious romp through six beautiful maps, leaving a trail of bodies in your wake. The many varied ways to deal with targets means replayability is a joy and exploration is fun. The game’s core may not have changed over the last few years, but that’s why it works so well. Agent 47 might be taking a break for now, but IO Interactive is on a roll and only time will tell if their next project is as good. | Read review |
| PlayStation Universe | Neil Bolt | 9 / 10 | 01-19-2021 | Hitman 3 closes out the World of Assassination Trilogy with developer IO Interactive in confident mood. Lessons learned from the past five or six years have worked their way into this splendid epitaph for a series that looked dead and buried more than once along the way. As with its predecessor’s, there are some lows to go with the highs, but those highs? They are truly something special and make the future of IO Interactive an exciting prospect. | Read review |
| Polygon | Samit Sarkar | Recommended | 01-19-2021 | IO Interactive delivers a terrific, thrilling finale for its trilogy | Read review |
| PowerUp! | Leo Stevenson | 9 / 10 | 01-20-2021 | It’s enormously addictive and is endlessly replayable. For one of the first major releases in 2021, Hitman is an absolute home run | Read review |
| Press Start | James Mitchell | 8.5 / 10 | 01-19-2021 | HITMAN III is a decidedly epic conclusion to the events established in the first two games. It offers fantastic, well-realised locales with objectives that are unconventional, at least by HITMAN standards, to come out feeling fresh. Though in pursuit of this, it has lost a bit of the breadth we’ve come to expect from the series. Ultimately, it delivers what it promised to | Read review |
| PSX Brasil | Rui Celso | 85 / 100 | 02-04-2021 | Hitman 3 has some issues, like its duration and a little sameness. However, the addition of the first two games to the package added enormous value to the series, making it one of the most interesting titles to play on PlayStation 5. | Read review |
| Push Square | Sammy Barker | 9 / 10 | 01-19-2021 | On its own, Hitman 3 is a moody conclusion to a generation-defining trilogy, but when taken as a complete compilation, it’s the ultimate stealth sandbox. IO Interactive has honed its gameplay formula to perfection, and it’s on top form here | Read review |
| Rapid Reviews UK | Rob Lake | 5 / 5 stars | 01-20-2021 | Hitman 3 is the latest game in the long-running Hitman series. Hitman 3 concludes the “World of Assassination” story that started way back in 2016 with the soft-reboot/sequel, Hitman. This time around, 47 is tasked with ending the threat of Providence once and for all. | Read review |
| Rectify Gaming | Dave Rodriguez | 9.6 / 10 | 01-19-2021 | After two decades of pasta cans, silver ballers, suitcase snipers and more, Hitman 3 delivers the perfect hit. | Read review |
| Rock, Paper, Shotgun | Brendan Caldwell | Recommended | 01-19-2020 | As a final act, Hitman 3 is as capable and pleasing as its trilogy-siblings. As a trilogy, it is one of the most fun-loving games of the previous decade. | Read review |
| Rocket Chainsaw | David Latham | 4 / 5 stars | 01-20-2021 | Though not much has changed gameplay-wise throughout this Hitman trilogy, we enjoyed the fact that Hitman 3 feels complete at launch while tying up some loose ends in the story as well. | Read review |
| Saudi Gamer | عبدالرحمن بعيون | 9 / 10 | 01-27-2021 | Hitman 3 is the perfect ending to this saga and the best entry in the entire series, with the freedom it gives to the player and with its endless gameplay possibilities, Hitman 3 set the standard high for the stealth genre. | Read review |
| Saving Content | Ed Acosta | 5 / 5 stars | 02-08-2021 | There’s a vast amount of content in each destination to see and experience; you’ll actively want to try various ways to play. It’s a game that’s meant to be played repeatedly, and combined with Hitman 1 and 2; you’ll have a near-endless World of Assassination to explore. As with the previous two titles, an internet connection is required for challenge and progression unlocks. So if you’re looking to check off everything there is to do in the game and earn rewards, you’ll want to be connected to the Hitman servers. If Hitman 3 is your first entry, I wholly recommend picking up the unlocks for the older games; the phrase “worth the price of admission” couldn’t be any more accurate when speaking of the Hitman series. The World of Assassination continues to thrive, so be its savior or its terror 47, I leave you to prepare. | Read review |
| Screen Rant | Christopher Teuton | 4.5 / 5 stars | 01-19-2021 | Hitman 3 is the best of the newer Hitman games and quite possibly the best Hitman game in the franchise. | Read review |
| SECTOR.sk | Peter Dragula | 8 / 10 | 01-20-2021 | Impressive finale of Hitman trilogy. | Read review |
| Shacknews | Bill Lavoy | 9 / 10 | 01-19-2021 | It’s great on its own, but combined with Hitman (2016) and Hitman 2 it helps make up the masterpiece which is the World of Assassination trilogy. | Read review |
| Sirus Gaming | Jarren Navarrete | 7.5 / 10 | 02-03-2021 | Much like Agent 47, Hitman 3 appeals to those willing to craft their skills to perfection. Mastering every level can require thorough exploration of the environment and a grasp of how NPC’s behave. If you’re one of those who crave that experience, then Hitman 3 has our full recommendation. | Read review |
| Slant Magazine | Steven Scaife | 3.5 / 5 stars | 01-24-2021 | Hitman 3, for better and worse, splits the difference between player freedom and focused storytelling. | Read review |
| SpazioGames | Unknown | 8.8 / 10 | 01-19-2021 | Hitman 3 is an amazingly crafted epilogue for the World of Assassination trilogy and the best modern Hitman yet. | Read review |
| Stevivor | Hamish Lindsay | 7 / 10 | 01-20-2021 | Hitman 3 is a fun game — and I enjoyed plotting my way through it — but my hopes of refinement and iteration weren’t met. At its core, the gameplay is still the same as it’s always been. The series hasn’t managed to keep up with the times with the only attempt to shift the gameplay formula up somewhat, Hitman: Absolution, being very poorly received. | Read review |
| TechRaptor | George Foster | 9 / 10 | 01-23-2021 | Hitman 3 may not introduce much to the established Hitman formula, but it messes with that formula in unique and confident ways with varied and interesting locations that make this the best of the Hitman trilogy. | Read review |
| Telegraph | Tom Hoggins | 4 / 5 stars | 01-21-2021 | Io Interactive send off Agent 47 with a sharp and varied globe-trotting farewell | Read review |
| The Digital Fix | Andrew Shaw | 9 / 10 | 01-20-2021 | While the game does not offer anything new in terms of gameplay, Hitman 3 features the best levels in any Hitman game to date. | Read review |
| The Game Fanatics | Julian Harris | 9 / 10 | 01-19-2021 | I have not always been the biggest fan of the Hitman series because I was so bad at the stealth genre. Over time, IO Interactive has done a great job opening up its world. Hitman has now become more accessible while maintaining its challenge. Like always, the game looks and feels great. The controls and different gameplay mechanics are easy to learn for those that are new to the genre. I am really glad that IO Interactive decided to go with a true story mode in Hitman 3. The episodic content was not bad but I think that the last iteration in the series deserved a true storyline. IO Interactive has really shown what their studio is capable of when it comes to graphics, level design, and story. With all of the content included in this package, this is a great place for new players to jump in. I can’t wait to see what they have in store for their 007 game. | Read review |
| The Games Machine | Daniele Dolce | 9 / 10 | 01-19-2021 | Hitman 3 dances asymptotically with the concept of perfection, often approaching it without ever really grasping its essence. Nevertheless, IO Interactive manages to improve and refine a well-established formula, while offering a a truly satisfying conclusion to 47’s struggle against Providence. Although there are some flaws, they’re almost entirely eclipsed by the incredible quality of everything else. | Read review |
| TheSixthAxis | Jim Hargreaves | 8 / 10 | 01-19-2021 | Charting the series’ progress since that 2016 Paris debut has been a fascinating journey. IO have learned a lot over the past five years and that really shows in Hitman 3. It’s a flashier, more fluid evolution of IO’s original template | Read review |
| TheXboxHub | Paul Renshaw | 4.5 / 5 stars | 01-24-2021 | If you’ve played the other two games in the World of Assassination trilogy then you owe it to yourself to finish the narrative in Hitman 3. If not, well, the ability to play all the games in one location makes this an almost essential purchase. If you like sneaking around and playing dress up with guns, Hitman 3 is for you. | Read review |
| Thumbsticks | Callum Williams | 4.5 / 5 stars | 01-21-2021 | Hitman 3 is a masterful final chapter for IO Interactive’s reboot trilogy, offering a range of stunning sandboxes filled with satisfying assassination opportunities and a dynamic set of tools that reward experimentation. With the studio closing out its reboot in style, IO has cemented it as the definitive interpretation of Hitman and one of the most consistent trilogies of the last decade. | Read review |
| TrueAchievements | Sean Carey | 4.5 / 5 stars | 01-19-2021 | All in all, IO Interactive has stuck with what it knows best with Hitman 3: gorgeously crafted open playgrounds for the player to wreak slick and murderous havoc in. | Read review |
| TrueGaming | نواف النغموش | 9 / 10 | 01-19-2021 | Hitman 3 is the quintessential stealth game. | Read review |
| TrustedReviews | Jade King | 4 / 5 stars | 01-19-2021 | This is the best Hitman has ever been, and IO Interactive is in a supremely confident place to conclude this trilogy with a bang. The gameplay formula birthed back in 2016 has reached a crescendo here, complimented by an avalanche of worthwhile improvements that make Hitman 3 a joy to play. | Read review |
| Twinfinite | Tom Hopkins | 4 / 5 stars | 01-19-2021 | Without straying far from the successful sandbox formula, it’s an excellent final part of IO’s trilogy. While the increased freedom and level variety won’t be for everyone, Hitman 3 boasts some of the best locations and stories the series has ever seen, and there’s so much to uncover in each and every one of them. | Read review |
| Unboxholics | Θέμης Μπολτσής | Recommended | 01-26-2021 | Hitman 3 does not reinvent the wheel, nor does it redefine the series. Instead, it tweaks and enriches the excellent gameplay of the previous two games of the World of Assassination trilogy, to offer a truly excelent experience. | Read review |
| VG247 | Alex Donaldson | Recommended | 01-19-2021 | Taken individually, Hitman 3 feels like great value, with plenty of variety and lots to do. When taken as a whole, the World of Assassination trilogy is hands-down one of the best and most complete-feeling trilogies in video game history. | Read review |
| VGChartz | Paul Broussard | 7 / 10 | 01-27-2021 | Hitman 3 can best be summarized as more of the same. | Read review |
| Video Chums | Mary Billington | 8.3 / 10 | 02-02-2021 | Hitman 3 follows in the footsteps of its predecessors by adding 6 new beautiful locations and some smaller additions and improvements. On the downside, it lacks any sort of multiplayer mode. Regardless, it’s a must-buy for any fan of the series. | Read review |
| Video Games Chronicle | Matthew Castle | 4 / 5 stars | 01-19-2021 | IO continues its tug of war between Hitman: The Story and Hitman: The Assassin Simulation. For the most of Hitman 3 the latter wins out and delivers classic hit after classic hit. Wobbly conclusion aside, it’s a must for existing fans and a great introduction to gaming’s boldest, baldest stealth series. | Read review |
| VideoGamer | Josh Wise | 7 / 10 | 01-19-2021 | That’s why, as much as Hitman III was a pleasure to play, it left me longing for the mood of the old games. | Read review |
| Washington Post | Gene Park | Recommended | 01-19-2021 | Now that it’s over, I can confidently call IO Interactive’s “Hitman” trilogy one of the most consistently great series of games ever created. No other trilogy has expressed this much confidence and consistency in its execution. Agent 47′s story may be over for now, but these three games offer countless ways for you to tell your own stories. | Read review |
| WayTooManyGames | Kyle Nicol | 8.5 / 10 | 01-24-2021 | Hitman 3 is an absolutely stunning ending to this trilogy, finally delivering a story that, whilst not mind-blowing, did subvert my expectations in the best of ways, all while delivering the same high quality gameplay and level design that fans have come to expect. It may not innovate on the previous titles’ core gameplay, feeling more like an expansion than a new standalone game, but it’s still worth your while, offering plenty of new content to dig into. | Read review |
| Wccftech | Nathan Birch | 9 / 10 | 01-22-2021 | Hitman 3 is the definitive case for careful refinement over needless reinvention. While not that fundamentally different from its predecessors, Hitman 3 has been polished to a high sheen, offering up fantastic frictionless stealth gameplay and an eye-catching array of unique, exciting stages. At times it’s felt like luck was against this trilogy, but Agent 47 would be proud of how IO Interactive’s well-laid plans have come together in the end. | Read review |
| We Got This Covered | David Morgan | 4 / 5 stars | 01-27-2021 | Giving the formula a polish rivaled only by Agent 47’s supernaturally perfect cranium is the best way for the Hitman trilogy to go out. New additions, great levels, and engine fine-tuning make the final entry every bit as good as the rest. | Read review |
| WellPlayed | Dylan Blereau | 8.5 / 10 | 01-20-2021 | Hitman 3 does an excellent job of wrapping up the World of Assassination Trilogy, pairing the predictable yet enjoyable narrative with the refined and forever reliable Hitman gameplay | Read review |
| Windows Central | Zackery Cuevas | 4 / 5 stars | 01-19-2021 | Hitman 3 features some of the most complex and most creative levels in the series history while polishing the gameplay to perfection. Unfortunately, it’s held back by some hefty paywalls, uneven mission pacing, and some occasional clunky AI. | Read review |
| Worth Playing | Redmond Carolipio | 8.6 / 10 | 02-03-2021 | The third Hitman game delivers a satisfying and worthwhile ending to the series and some fun and varied stages, all while adding a bunch of minor adjustments and content that fans will enjoy for hours. If you’re a fan of the series, Hitman 3 is a very competent end to the trilogy that provides a massive and deep Hitman experience that is easy to recommend. | Read review |
| Xbox Achievements | Dan Webb | 80 / 100 | 01-19-2021 | The third act is often the hardest, and with Hitman 3, IO Interactive has managed, somehow, to mix things up and make it feel fresh. Some will celebrate the lengthier, curated stories, but those who love Hitman for its replay value will be slightly dismayed at Hitman 3. Nonetheless, it’s still a great bloody video game. | Read review |
| Zoomg | Sadegh Tavazoyi | 8.5 / 10 | 01-27-2021 | Hitman 3 is a great ending for Agent 47’s journey in the new Hitman trilogy. Level design is at its best in Hitman 3 and even though there are some issues with AI and gunplay, but still the level design and the perfect stealth opportunities it provides make up for them. There are 6 levels at launch, but the amazing replay value makes playing them over and over very fun and engaging. | Read review |
| ZTGD | Jae Lee | 8.5 / 10 | 02-03-2021 | Despite the less than stellar final mission and instability of the servers, Hitman 3 is a worthy entry to bring the World of Assassination trilogy to a close. While it’s uncertain where Agent 47 will go from here, I feel the series is in good hands and I’ll be sure to have my Fiber Wire handy for the next contract. | Read review |
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