Hitman 2

Hitman 2

Warner Bros. Interactive
Release date: 2018-11-13 | Platforms: PLAYSTATION4, PC, XBOX_ONE.

Hitman 2 is the seventh game in its series. It is the sequel to Hitman and a prequel to all other entries of the franchise.

Plot

As with all Hitman series, the game follows Agent 47, a hitman for hire and a member of a secret assassins' organization called International Contract Agency. His missions are tied together by a story that continues the plot of 2016's Hitman. The protagonist is searching for an anonymous opponent known as Shadow Client, who was also the main antagonist of the previous game. Hitman 2 also provides insight into Agent 47's mysterious past. The hunt for Shadow Client and his militia takes Agent 47 to new locations, such as a motor race on the sunny streets of Miami and a deadly tropical rainforest in Colombia.

Gameplay

As usual for Hitman series, the player controls Agent 47 from the third person view (switching to the first person when using sniper rifles) in a 3D environment. The game consists of several missions in which the protagonist has to assassinate various targets around the world using non-conventional tactics, stealth, and camouflage. Hitman 2 features an advanced crowd AI and an improved stealth system that allows the player to hide between the trees and in the crowd. The game also features new weapons, such as concussion gadgets that the player can use to knock people out.

Multiplayer

The game introduces a new mode called Sniper Assassin that allows the players to cooperate online.

Background

DEVELOPERS

Background for Neil Donnell
Neil Donnell

Neil Donnell

producer

Neil Donnell is a games producer. Donnell has been working with Square Enix and IO Interactive. Donnell's first published game was Hitman 2: Silent Assassin released in 2002. Next, Neil Donnell worked on Hitman 2 taking on the role of producer.

Background for Morten Iverson
Morten Iverson

Morten Iverson

writer

Morten Iverson is a games writer. Iverson has been working with Square Enix and IO Interactive. Iverson's first game was Hitman 2: Silent Assassin published by Square Enix for PC, Xbox 360, Xbox and PlayStation 3 in 2002. Then, Morten Iverson went on to work on Hitman 2 as the writer.

Background for Jesper Kyd
Jesper Kyd

Jesper Kyd

composer

Jesper Kyd is a Danish composer, best known for his soundtrack for video games.

Career

Kyd started his career in the early 90s. For some time, he was involved in the demo scene and was a member of Silents DK demogroup. Some of the earliest titles he worked on were U.S.S. John Young, Pro Moves Soccer and Sub-Terrania. The latter was developed by Zyrinx in which he was one of the founding members. Throughout his career, Kyd has been working on numerous high-budget titles. Some of his most notable soundtracks are for Assasin’s Creed, Hitman, Borderlands, and Warhammer: Vermintide series.

Style

Jesper Kyd is known for his versatility. In his works, the composer uses a full orchestra, choir, electronic music, ethnic percussion and takes elements from various music genres and styles from contemporary classic to techno. Kyd takes influences from various musicians: from classical music composers like Respighi and Stravinsky to electronic musicians like Röysopp and The Knife as well rock musicians such as Pink Floyd.