Hitman 3 Review – The Ultimate Assassination Sandbox
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Hitman 3 (2021): The Perfect Goodbye to a Legendary Assassin
Fans of the franchise knew they were in for a treat when Hitman 3 came out in 2021. However, none could have predicted the degree of sophistication, flexibility, and pure inventiveness that IO Interactive crammed into Agent 47's last international tour. Hitman 3 is more than just a follow-up; it is the last installment of a covert trilogy that, one sandbox at a time, changed the way we view assassination in video games.
A Grand Finale Done Right
The third installment doesn’t reinvent the wheel — it perfects it. Building upon the already stellar foundations laid by Hitman (2016) and Hitman 2 (2018), this game polishes everything to a mirror shine. Controls are snappier, level design is more intricate, and the pacing is tight. The story picks up immediately after the events of Hitman 2, with Agent 47 and his allies going rogue to dismantle the secretive Providence organization.
What makes the narrative stand out here is the shift in tone — darker, more personal, and more reflective. Agent 47 isn't just a ghost in a suit anymore; he's a man finishing what he started.
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The World of Assassination at Its Best
Hitman 3 offers some of the most mechanically and aesthetically varied settings in the series, ranging from the glistening skyscrapers of Dubai to the foggy woodlands of Romania. Each level functions as a puzzle box, and players must use their creativity—or brutal efficiency—to find out how to kill. Every task promotes replayability, whether it's disrupting a party in Berlin or posing as a private investigator in Dartmoor.
You can push opponents off ledges, drop chandeliers, poison beverages, or just go all guns blazing (albeit not advised, but feasible). Every map offers a ton of obstacles, undiscovered shortcuts, and innumerable chances for "accidental" kills for players who are driven to mastery.
You can push opponents off ledges, drop chandeliers, poison beverages, or just go all guns blazing (albeit not advised, but feasible). Every map offers a ton of obstacles, undiscovered shortcuts, and innumerable chances for "accidental" kills for players who are driven to mastery.
A Playground of Possibilities
The degree of player agency in Hitman 3 is equally as unique as the variety of kills. IO Interactive developed a mechanism that allows you to either enter with a plan or improvise as you go. The reason why fans return is because no two runs feel the same.
Additionally, you can import all of the maps from the first two games into Hitman 3, creating a single center for the whole trilogy. For devoted fans, that alone makes this game essential.
Additionally, you can import all of the maps from the first two games into Hitman 3, creating a single center for the whole trilogy. For devoted fans, that alone makes this game essential.
The Silent Assassin’s Legacy
Even though Agent 47's adventure may be coming to an end, Hitman 3 makes sure he does so in style. One of the best stealth games ever created, and possibly the best of the trilogy, it boasts stunning graphics, clever level design, and a satisfying storyline conclusion.
This is the best spot to start if you have never played a Hitman game. Additionally, Hitman 3 is a gratifying, fashionable farewell to the most cunning killer in game if you've been following Agent 47 since his barcode was first scanned in 2000.
This is the best spot to start if you have never played a Hitman game. Additionally, Hitman 3 is a gratifying, fashionable farewell to the most cunning killer in game if you've been following Agent 47 since his barcode was first scanned in 2000.
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