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Is Hitman 2: Silent Assassin worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Stealth-action players who want missions with multiple approaches
- Players who enjoy switching between close-range eliminations and long-distance attacks
- Action players interested in worldwide contract locations and persistent equipment
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players who prefer direct, linear combat may hit a wall when missions require balancing stealth, aggression, and consequences
- Players seeking constant action may find the deliberate target-stalking and preparation pace restrictive
- Players looking for a tightly focused single-location campaign may not suit the globe-spanning contract structure
Our take on Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
Players who rely on rushing into every encounter will hit the main wall when mission outcomes and assassin proficiency are shaped by the stealth-versus-aggression balance. The non-linear assignments also demand time for preparation, target tracking, and choosing when to act.
What is Hitman 2: Silent Assassin?
A retired assassin returns to work after treason and accepts contracts in locations including Sicily, St.
Petersburg, Japan, Malaysia, and India. Missions take place in non-linear environments where outcomes and assassin proficiency reflect the balance between stealth and aggression. Targets can be approached at close range or from a distance, with first-person and third-person viewpoints available. The arsenal includes sniper rifles, explosives, chloroform, and poison darts. Weapons and tools can be carried between missions through the inventory and save-game system. The game includes an original soundtrack by Jesper Kyd, performed by the Budapest Symphony Orchestra.
How Hitman 2: Silent Assassin plays
- 01Non-linear missions
- Actions affect mission outcomes and contribute to a measured balance between stealth and aggression.
- 02Mixed viewpoints
- Assignments can be played from either first-person or third-person view.
- 03Assassin equipment
- The available gear includes armor-piercing sniper rifles, explosives, chloroform, and poison darts.
- 04Persistent inventory
- Weapons and tools can be retained across assignments through the inventory and save system.
- 05Global contracts
- The campaign sends the assassin to Sicily, St. Petersburg, Japan, Malaysia, and India.
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Hitman 2: Silent Assassin: platforms & release
Is Hitman 2: Silent Assassin worth it?
It is worth it if: stealth-action players who want missions with multiple approaches. Skip it if: players who prefer direct, linear combat may hit a wall when missions require balancing stealth, aggression, and consequences.
Where can I download Hitman 2: Silent Assassin?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Hitman 2: Silent Assassin's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Hitman 2: Silent Assassin on?
Windows only.
