Hitman: Codename 47

nice game

5/10 Very clunky mechanics and the Rotterdam missions are the worst gameplay missions of all time.

Just doesn't hold up for this age at all. Clunky mechanics and very mid gameplay. The worst things is how they expect you to know everything about the game from the start when it's your first time playing. The remake for the original trilogy might show the true potential for this game.

"The raw, uncompromising, and historic birth of a gaming legend." Hitman: Codename 47 is a fascinating piece of gaming history. Released back in 2000, this is the gritty, unpolished foundation that gave birth to Agent 47 and defined the tactical stealth-action genre. Playing it today requires patience, as its mechanics, controls, and difficulty have aged like vintage wine—sometimes brilliant, often punishingly unforgiving. What makes the game special is its uncompromising vision. Instead of a simple action shooter, IO Interactive created a sandbox of assassination where preparation, disguise, and timing mattered. Exploring iconic early missions—from the humid jungles of Colombia to the neon-lit streets of Hong Kong—establishes the dark, clinical, and atmospheric identity of the franchise. It’s clunky, it lacks modern quality-of-life features, and a single mistake can mean instant failure, but mastering its rigid systems feels deeply rewarding. If you are a hardcore fan of the series wanting to see where it all began, or a lover of classic retro PC stealth games, this is an essential piece of history. Pros: The historic, atmospheric origin of Agent 47 and the franchise Uncompr…

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Game has good moments, but it has aged incredibly poorly. I only enjoy maybe 3-4 levels in the entire game. The rest of the game is such a slog it's insane.