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Hitman 2: Silent Assassin

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCube, Xbox • 2007

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Quick resume

Enter the realm of a retired assassin, forced back into action by treason. You may be a hired killer but you still have a sense of loyalty and justice. Visit the dark recesses of a world corrupted by crime, greed, degradation and dishonor. And a past that catches up with you.

Global score

82/100

Genres

Action, Shooter, Tactical

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    Pros

    • High replayability with multiple mission approaches
    • Challenging and skill-based stealth gameplay
    • Diverse and atmospheric levels
    • Engaging soundtrack and sound design
    • Improved controls and save system over predecessor

    Cons

    • Dated graphics and technical issues on modern systems
    • Sometimes inconsistent or frustrating ai behavior
    • Slow stealth movement can be tedious
    • Story is minimal and sometimes clichéd
    • Disguise system can be buggy or inconsistent

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

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      4

      "Players have freedom to choose approaches, weapons, disguises, and paths to complete missions, though often one main way is intended."

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      "Players have freedom to choose how to approach missions, including stealth, disguise, or guns blazing, with multiple ways to complete objectives."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      4

      "Game is challenging with difficult AI, requiring skillful combat, resource management, and strategic decision-making; players receive feedback through progression and survival success."

      Capsule for ZERO Sievert ZERO Sievert

      "The game is challenging with complex AI and requires skillful stealth and planning; players receive feedback via a rating system."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -3

      "Focus is on individual mission completion and self-improvement rather than direct competition or leaderboards."

      Capsule for Capes Capes

      "Focus is on individual mission completion and personal performance without direct competition or leaderboards."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      3

      "High replayability with multiple scenarios, endings, and achievements encourages extended and repeated play sessions."

      Capsule for The Deed: Dynasty The Deed: Dynasty

      "High replayability with many missions and multiple approaches encourages long play sessions and repeated playthroughs."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

      "Single-player experience focused on individual stealth and assassination tasks without cooperative multiplayer."

      Capsule for Hitman: Contracts Hitman: Contracts

      "Single-player experience focused on individual stealth and assassination tasks with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      4

      "Players can use various weapons creatively and choose different ways to complete missions, though within predefined missions."

      Capsule for The Ship: Single Player The Ship: Single Player

      "Players can creatively choose different methods, disguises, and weapons to complete missions in various ways."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "Interactions are balanced and focused on stealth rather than exerting power over others."

      Capsule for Thief II: The Metal Age Thief II: The Metal Age

      "Interactions are balanced and focused on stealth and strategy rather than exerting power over others."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Players use the game as an immersive escape into a fictional world of stealth and assassination, often for stress relief and entertainment."

      Capsule for HITMAN World of Assassination HITMAN World of Assassination

      "Players immerse in a fictional world of stealth and assassination, providing distraction and escapism from real life."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia, not due to obligation or external pressure."

      Capsule for System Shock System Shock

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia, not due to obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      4

      "Encourages trying different tactics, routes, and kill methods to complete missions."

      Capsule for Hitman: Contracts Hitman: Contracts

      "Encourages trying different approaches, weapons, and strategies to complete missions."

    • Exploration

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      3

      "Large semi-open levels encourage exploration of multiple paths and discovery of environmental details."

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      "Large, diverse levels with multiple paths and locations encourage discovery and exploration."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      3

      "Disguise system allows player self-expression through character appearance."

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      "Disguise system allows some degree of character expression and personalization of approach."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      3

      "Engages players in a fictional world of a professional assassin with dark, noir themes and stylized violence."

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      "Players experience a fictional narrative about a professional assassin with cinematic storytelling."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -5

      "Primarily a solo experience with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

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      "Primarily a solo experience with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players develop stealth and combat skills, learning enemy patterns and strategies to progress."

      Capsule for Manhunt Manhunt

      "Players develop skills in stealth, planning, and execution; learning enemy patterns and strategies."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay typical of PC stealth games with no physical activity elements."

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      "Sedentary gameplay typical of PC stealth games with no physical activity elements."

    • Idle

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      -3

      "Requires focused attention; slow-paced but continuous engagement."

      Capsule for Conarium Conarium

      "Requires focused attention and planning; slow-paced but continuous engagement."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -5

      "No social or emotional connections are formed; interactions are limited to gameplay."

      Capsule for NOT A HERO NOT A HERO

      "Limited to no social or emotional connections formed through gameplay."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or management roles; player acts independently without guiding others."

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      "No leadership roles; player acts independently without managing or guiding others."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Players collect items, unlock bonus missions, and improve mission scores."

      Capsule for Commandos 2: Men of Courage Commandos 2: Men of Courage

      "Players collect weapons and unlock rewards based on mission performance and ratings."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      -2

      "Gameplay is challenging and can be tense, requiring focus and careful planning."

      Capsule for Original War Original War

      "Gameplay can be tense and challenging, requiring patience and careful planning."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      3

      "Atmospheric sound design and music provide sensory stimulation enhancing emotional impact."

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      "Atmospheric music and sound design provide sensory stimulation and emotional engagement."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -4

      "Focus is on personal achievement rather than social recognition or popularity."

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      "Focus is on personal achievement rather than social recognition or popularity."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      3

      "Narrative is present with cutscenes and character development, though not the main focus."

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      "Narrative provides context and motivation, though not the main focus, with cinematic cutscenes."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      5

      "Strong emphasis on planning, problem solving, and tactical decision-making."

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      "Strong emphasis on planning, problem solving, and tactical decision making."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      3

      "Stealth tension and risk of instant failure create suspense and excitement during missions."

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      "Stealth and risk elements create suspense and tension during missions."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      4

      "High replay value and content depth provide good return on time and money."

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      "High replay value and content depth provide good return on time and money invested."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      4

      "Core gameplay involves combat, shooting, and tactical elimination of opponents."

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      "Core gameplay involves combat, assassination, and elimination of targets."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      3

      "Players must avoid detection and death, managing resources and stealth to survive missions."

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      "Players must avoid detection and failure, managing stealth and resources to survive missions."

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Relaxation, Survival, Violence, Fellowship. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression, Strategy, Creativity.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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