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Brand: CH PRODUCTS
Model: SHITMPUS00
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It's hard to deny the appeal of Hitman: Codename 47. What action fan
hasn't wanted to slip into the suit of a diamond-hard assassin-for-hire
equally adept at both stealthy hits and all-out assaults? Hitman
certainly provides you with the tools of the trade, offering everything
from piano wire and silenced pistols to bull-pup submachine guns and
predator-style miniguns. It also lets you perform many of the tricks of
the trade, like stealing your enemy's clothes and dragging bodies away
so roving patrols won't stumble onto them and get curious.
Unfortunately, heavily scripted level design and some fairly dumb
enemies get in the way of the fun, forcing players to rely more on
memorization than quick reactions. Be prepared to play each level
several times just to figure out exactly how to accomplish your
objectives, and several times after that to successfully carry them
out. At least there was a lot to look at as we repeated each level. Hitman
has some of the most beautiful graphics ever placed in a game of this
type and the rendering engine can depict both lush outdoor environments
and near-photographic-quality interiors. The audio is equally splendid,
and after some practice you can tell what an enemy is firing simply by
listening to the weapon's report. If the gameplay equaled the
audio-visual quality, we'd have a classic on our hands, but as it
stands Hitman plays more like a puzzle game where you have to guess
what the designers wanted you to do. --T. Byrl Baker Pros: - Stunning graphics and crisp audio
- Plenty of toys
- The need for
stealth in most situations adds a realistic twist to the gameplay Cons:
- Forced 3rd-person perspective is awkward
- Enemies aren't very
intelligent - Frustratingly difficult
Details
Binding: CD-ROM
ESRB Age Rating: Mature
Feature: Fly WW II combat missions
Format: CD-ROM
Weight: 400
hundredths-pounds
Manufacturer: Eidos Interactive
Manufacturer Minimum Age: 1.0
months
Model: SHITMPUS00
MPN: shtmapus00
Number of Items: 1
Package Height: 250
hundredths-inches
Package Length: 1025
hundredths-inches
Package Wight: 75
hundredths-pounds
Package Width: 850
hundredths-inches
Platform: Windows 98
Publisher: Microsoft Software
Release Date: 2000-11-22
UPC: 788687109314
Variation Description: Black/Silver Trim
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