Hitman: Absolution™ — Is It Worth Playing?
The original assassin is back!
Official trailer & screenshots via Steam
About Hitman: Absolution™
Hitman: Absolution follows the Original Assassin undertaking his most personal contract to date. Betrayed by the Agency and hunted by the police, Agent 47 finds himself pursuing redemption in a corrupt and twisted world. Key Features Showcasing Glacier 2™ technology: HITMAN: ABSOLUTION has been built from the ground up, boasting a cinematic story, distinctive art direction and highly original game and sound design. Freedom of Choice: Stalk your prey, fight them head on or adapt as you go along. As Agent 47 the choice is yours thanks to highly evolved gameplay mechanics and a ground-breaking AI system. Experience a Living, Breathing World: In the world of Hitman: Absolution every moment can become a story as unique characters, rich dialogue and Hollywood standard performances combine to create a gameplay experience like no other. Disguises: As Agent 47, the identity of almost anyone you meet is yours for the taking. Immobilise your prey, steal their outfit and use your instinct to blend in and deceive your enemies. Instinct Mode: See the world through the eyes of Agent 47 and become the world’s deadliest assassin. Using Hitman: Absolution’s Instinct Mode you’ll predict enemy movement, discover new ways to kill and use high powered weaponry with deadly accuracy.
Description via Steam.
Key Stats
Should You Play Hitman: Absolution™?
Hitman: Absolution follows the Original Assassin undertaking his most personal contract to date. Betrayed by the Agency and hunted by the police, Agent 47 finds himself pursuing redemption in a corrupt and twisted world. Key Features Showcasing Glacier 2™ technology: HITMAN: ABSOLUTION has been built from the ground up, boasting a cinematic story, distinctive art direction and highly original game and sound design. Freedom of Choice: Stalk your prey, fight them head on or adapt as you go along. As Agent 47 the choice is yours thanks to highly evolved gam…
Hitman: Absolution™ is single-player on Steam and runs on Windows. It's on our trending radar right now.
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System Requirements & Platforms
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Platforms: Windows
Minimum
OS *: Windows Vista, 7 · Processor: True dual core CPU (Intel, AMD) · Hard Drive Space: 24GB · Memory: 2 GB RAM · Video Card: NV8600 512 Mb RAM, or AMD equivalent · DirectX®: 10
Recommended
OS *: Windows 7 64-bit · Processor: Intel Core i7 or AMD Athlon II X4 · Hard Drive Space: 24GB · Memory: 4 GB RAM · Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 or ATI Radeon HD 5770 · DirectX®: 11
Hitman: Absolution™ — Frequently Asked Questions
- When does Hitman: Absolution™ release?
- Hitman: Absolution™ released on Nov 19, 2012 and is available now on Steam.
- What kind of game is Hitman: Absolution™?
- Hitman: Absolution™ is a Shooter game. The original assassin is back!
- Is Hitman: Absolution™ multiplayer or co-op?
- No — Hitman: Absolution™ is listed as single-player only on Steam.
- Is Hitman: Absolution™ on Steam Deck or consoles?
- Hitman: Absolution™ runs on Windows via Steam; Steam Deck compatibility has not been confirmed. No console release has been confirmed.
- How much does Hitman: Absolution™ cost?
- Hitman: Absolution™ is priced at $1.99 on Steam.
- What are Hitman: Absolution™'s system requirements?
- The developer has not published detailed system requirements yet.
- Is Hitman: Absolution™ worth playing in 2026?
- If you enjoy Shooter games like Enter the Chronosphere, GET OUT! – A Very Bad Dreams Story, MECH OPS 2092, yes. It's on our trending radar.
- Who made Hitman: Absolution™?
- Hitman: Absolution™ is developed by Io-Interactive A/S.
- What games is Hitman: Absolution™ similar to?
- Hitman: Absolution™ sits alongside Shooter games such as Enter the Chronosphere, GET OUT! – A Very Bad Dreams Story, MECH OPS 2092.
- What platforms is Hitman: Absolution™ on?
- Hitman: Absolution™ is available on Windows.
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