Hitman: Codename 47
Hitman: Codename 47 sets a new standard for thinker-shooters. As Hitman you must use stealth, tactics and imagination to enter, execute and exit your assignment, getting minimum attention but maximum effect! You have access to the most devious devices, but it will cost you – how you use them will determine if you retire as a millionaire, or get retired! Hitman is no ordinary hired killer – he’s a versatile forensic artist using stealth, disguise, intelligence, advanced weapons, poison and raw power to accomplish his kills. But he is also haunted by a troubling past of deception and brutal genetic engineering. The intriguing story evolves over five chapters of riveting action. But the success of a contract killer depends just as much on a fast mind as a quick shot.
What it feels like
Sustained edge-of-seat pressure as detection looms; a single mistake can trigger alarms and compromise the contract. The intricate narrative of a genetic experiment-turned-assassin is played with sincere dramatic weight, not irony.
What it's about
The criminal underworld and contract killing define the narrative and setting throughout five chapters. The enigmatic protagonist with a troubling past of genetic engineering and deception unfolds over the campaign. A troubling past of deception and genetic engineering hints at a darker history the protagonist may be seeking to escape or understand.
How it plays
Stealth is the foundational system — entering, executing, and exiting contracts via shadow, disguise, and awareness avoidance is the core fantasy. Disguises allow the player to blend into environments and navigate restricted areas in plain sight, a central tactic for contract execution. Silent eliminations and positioning-rewarded kills are the signature method of contract completion.
How it looks and sounds
Third-person camera is the standard perspective for observing the environment and the Hitman character during execution.
How it's structured
Designed entirely for solo play with no multiplayer component. Play is structured as discrete selectable contracts, each with specific targets and environments to infiltrate. Within each contract, the player has broad freedom to choose approach, routing, and method of execution rather than a single scripted path.
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