Did you enjoy the latest Hitman level, /v/?
I haven't played it yet, but I ran through Sapienza for the first time last night and putzed around in the start of this area throwing explosives into the crowds. The game is way fucking better than it has any right to be, and I'm enjoying the episodic release structure.
>>339686331
Can you stop shilling this shit? Nobody cares about games that can't be pirated here.
>>339686646
Poorfags shouldn't be allowed to post
>>339686646
This shilling meme is getting a bit annoying
>MFW I literally just made a thread about this game because when I checked the catalog a few minutes ago there was none
Fuck me.
Anyways, Marrakesh is probably the weakest episode so far, to be honest, familia.
>>339686749
If I was a poorfag I wouldn't be pirating anyway it since I wouldn't be able to run it, smart guy.
>>339686971
Probably
Using the same voice actors over and over is really beginning to get irritating
Italy was better
Where the fuck is the lamb the general wants? And what hole in the Bazaar is he referring to? Someone spoonfeed me on this, please.
Just opinions.
But I'm liking it better than Sapienza.
It's a good level, but very underwhelming when you compare it to Sapienza. Very uncomfy setting, not as good an execution on the concept of the level, not as much fun and creative shit to do, the major areas of the level feel emptier than the ones in the other levels and the Embassy is a pain in the ass.
Someone in another thread put it very well. It's the is filler level you'd play through and move on without thinking too much about it in a normal retail product, but because this game is episodic, we now have to linger on it.
Let's hope it ends up being the worst level of the game.
>>339686457
Sapienza is definitely the best level so far. It's so fucking good.
>>339686331
What is up with dynamic range in this game
Seriously it would actually look pretty good if they didn't put some weird dirt filter over everything
http://www.hitmanforum.com/t/io-really-need-to-hire-new-voice-actors-this-is-getting-beyond-ridiculous/7851
>>339686331
The voices are really annoying now, you can forgive and somewhat imagine what we heard in the previous levels are italian and french accent but not in this level.
Also it's weird how there are many stores and stalls without shopkeeper
>Paris had American security guards at the event
>Italy had American bodyguards in the villa
>Morroco just has everyone sound American
>>339686930
It's been annoying for a long, long time. Back then the fags called it "bacterial marketing". If anything, it's gotten less prevalent since.
>>339687120
I wonder if that will change with Thailand. The first three episodes were supposed to come out at the same time so I imagine the voice acting for them was already done. The other 3 episodes were supposed to come out later, so maybe they can make some changes.
Is there any way to incite the riot into happening? I want to blow the powder keg up.
>>339694878
Than you could not hear all the random banter the NPCs are talking.
Either go full voice or get slapped for trying to simulate accents and get called racist for sounding shit or get laughed at for bad pronunciations by native tongue people.
>>339700634
Yeah, I don't mind the NPC's sounding American, they're obviously speaking in their native language and the game is just translating.
With that said, more than 4 voice actors would be nice. Makes me think IO is working on a really shoestring budget.
>>339686331
This is truly the sequel to Blood Money I had long hoped for. Shame about the retarded episodic release structure. What is this, fucking Life is Strange with murder?
>>339686930
I can't tell if it's a meme or if people really believe there are paid viral advertisers on this shithole of a website.
>>339686457
There's only one thing I hate about the game.
Elusive Contracts.
I fucking hate these things. I pretty much have to sink time into each level ASAP so I can get decent starting points so I can then SA the EC when it arrives and I have to constantly be on the lookout for when it arrives because it's not a set fucking structure.
How long are the missions in this? Im playing through Blood Money right now and love it, are they decidedly longer or shorter than that? Is there more to do or figure out?
>>339688352
I think you might be the only one, at least on /v/
>>339700846
You don't think they are? After 2 black eyes Dog Days and Absolution I was surprised they even got a 3rd chance. The episodic release was also probably forced after the success of Life is Strange. And i don't blame them for taking the deal, at least now they can squeeze out most of the time development for all the maps.
>>339694742
>>339694878
The game is just translating what they're saying to us. They're obviously speaking their own native language. They even make references to this sometimes, with one character not understanding what the other is saying because they don't speak the same language despite the fact they're speaking English.
>>339701396
Yes
>>339701396
No, you are just retarded.
Call me a faggot but co op would be suck a dick good
>>339701609
Imagine playing Hitman with female agent.
>>339701609
This isn't Splinter Cell or Ass Crack. It would totally ruin the game when the other guy goes berserker.
They need to add cases and bags so you can walk around with snipes
>>339701759
You play it with a friend that isnt a retard . It would be cool doing hits together or seeing who do hit the hit first
>>339701130
They're about the same length and as replayable as the best Blood Money missions. Not counting the tutorial missions.
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>>339701675
With the obsession with female cosplay, I'm honestly surprised japan hasn't done something like this already.
>>339701252
I know but they could add accent at least, it's would be much better.
>>339702236
I disagree. Accents can get annoying real fast.
>>339686646
>t. reddit
>>339686331
I am waiting for the full release
>>339691942
lel
are there as many guys who sell orange juice as in the real Marrakesh?
I haven't explored it much but I'm getting a Sapienza 2.0 vibe. Feels like most of the level serves no purpose other than supplying disguises to get you inside the actual mission areas.
>>339687297
>Where is the lamb the general wants?
This.
Am I wasting my time with this? It doesn't pop up as an opportunity. Was it removed and the Intel prompt is just left over artifact?
>>339703239
>Accents can get annoying real fast.
Yes but american is the worst of them all.
>>339705201
American isn't an accent it's the regular way of speech (except for a few places like Texas and Minnesota)
>>339705130
>>339687297
its that plate you can see behind me, you will lose sa if you poison it because they find his body
So is it just new locations and items with each new episode episode or are they actually improving and polishing the very gameplay?
>>339705480
They've made a few minor changes since the game first launched. They made the UI a little nicer, added a few small animations to certain actions, etc.
It's clear they're trying, and that says a lot these days.
>howdy pardner my father is writing some kinda novel nom sayin?
>roight guv what was that about a master key? could you explain exactly wot a master key is m8? cheers luv
Someone needs to stop this
>>339705472
>Poisoning it with lethal poison
>Not with rat poison so he can go be vulnerable on a secluded place
>>339705201
>>339703239
>>339702236
>>339701252
>>339694878
They did this in Tomb Raider too
Even the fucking Siberian natives were american
>>339705790
like you fucking need to do that you save much more time just turning on the radio so the soldiers talk shit about him and you can strangle him when hes watching them from above
>>339705472
Thanks. I was foolishly looking for something that I could hand deliver.
>>339705354
>american isn't an accent
maybe for americans, but for us foreigners you have an accent
>>339705480
They did ditch proximity triggers that were horrible in the original release completely, so that's nice of them.
By the way, where the fuck are cigarettes masseuse wants? I think I have looked around the whole damn level to no avail.
Also can you give the prisoner any weapons to kill Zaydan? That was the first thought that came to my mind but it seems IO wasn't that clever.
>>339686646
you actually can pirate the dlc if you have the intro pack
What's the game like so far? All 3 episodes combined?
Is it at least half as good as Blood Money? Doubt it.
Then again, might just be the nostalgia goggles talking, Blood Money was one of the first games I ever played (I was like 7 when it came out) so of course I'm going to think it's great.
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>>339706818
It's as good as Blood Money and general gameplay is improved.
>>339706818
>Is it at least half as good as Blood Money? Doubt it.
The levels that are released so far combined with the core mechanics are better than BM.
>More balanced mechanics with actual challenge, especially disguises and trespassing
>More ways to kill shit
>More NPCs
>Bigger levels
>More interactivity
>More weapons
The bad things are episodic format (though like some Anons above I think it's due to IO having a vodka bottle and a Lego set for a budget), DRM on top of DRM on top of DRM and the grace spot period which takes too long, in my opinion.
>trigger based AI
lmao
not even once
What did he mean by this?
Why is everyone saying it's a good game (better than blood money too) if the steam reviews are dogshit
>>339707287
Doesn't he imply then or later in the consulate that she gets aggressive when her blood sugar is low.
>>339707358
because of average performance and episodic release
>>339707358
The catch is Denuvo WITH Steamworks WITH Always Online and episodic release.
>>339686457
>enjoying not having the full game
Multiplayer could work in hitman (as long as no one is playing as 47)
>1v1
>Two hitmen, first to kill target wins
>first to kill other hitman without alerting the map also wins
>target changes every game
>throughout the game, you get hints dropped about the target or you can choose info about the other hitman
>if you kill the target, you got to get out of map
safe and sound just like a regular mission.
>if you go the loud route, other hitman will know you got the target and has a chance to steal the win if they kill you before you get out
>if you shoot the target with a gun in a market, other hitman will find you easily and kill and run off
>if you silently take out the target, other player wont even know you finished the job before the game over screen comes on.
>>339707180
>>339707080
stop shilling this garbage
>>339686646
>talking about video games on the video games board is shilling
>>339707287
why is her hair so shiny?
>>339707412
>>339707462
And there's no disputing that. Before I got a better connection the game was basically unplayable due to the online/offline segregation.
guys, please watch my video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYovq6yq_iI
>>339707358
PC folk unhappy with the optimization and all folk unhappy with the release method.
I think this "beta"/monthly release has been good for them, though. If they had just made the entire game and released it with the gameplay and whatnot that the intro pack launched with, people would be a bit unimpressed. They're actively taking people's suggestions and trying to polish the experience. Plus it gives people more time and reason to replay the levels instead of rushing through all of them and never touching it again.
It's not ideal and I'd rather it not become a norm, but so far so good.
>>339707605
What's garbage about it besides the obviously shitty DRM and episodic schedule? What's garbage about the game?
>>339707835
viewed ;)
>>339708054
appreciated, i needed it
I liked Sapienza more. Mostly just because of where it's based I guess. I don't like the constant music blaring, the crowds are annoying, it looks like shit, and trying to traverse it is too difficult because of all the alleys and shit.
None of the opportunities and challenges seem that fun either.
Sapienza's better, but I did like slipping through the crowds at the beginning and the helicopters overhead. Good set piece.
Plus not being forced to destroy a virus was nice.
>>339691942
No kidding, sweetfx is a must
>>339707857
It's amazing, I'm on a 770 and I can play the new witcher on near max settings and get at least a stable 35-45+ fps since they released a recent patch. IO releases a patch and now on medium I get frequent drops sometimes to 20-29.
The gameplay and level design is great but the budget must be really low, the execution is seriously flawed and they've cut too many corners.
Can we all agree that Absolution never happened.
>>339708635
Yes but the devs don't
>>339708635
>Absolution
never heard of it
>>339708685
They sent a letter out APOLOGISING for it. That's pretty based.
>>339708635
i honestly prefer absolution to this game desu
tho it was my first hitman game ever but still
not that impressed with hitman
>>339708914
bait
>>339709095
no, absolution isnt a perfect game but at least had some story, theres no story here whatsoever
its all just youre here now you go here and kill this guy and this guy and thats it, not much background info why youre doing it and stuff
>>339698434
You can't, sadly. Big missed opportunity.
I guess devs wanted to do it, but something fell apart. So - no riot.
>>339709174
>had some story
Which goes against who and what Agent 47 is supposed to be.
Better no story at all than a shit one.
>drop a coin in a crowded loud place
>"hmm? what was that?"
>>339709174
you're a fucking hitman that assassinates people. How much story do you need?
>>339709174
Your a Hitman. You literally have no background. This isn't a story game, you play a genetically engineered super-soldier Hitman.
You want backstory?
You didn't exist. Then you got put into a tube. Then you grew into the 47th specimen. Now you kill people. For money.
>>339709174
>its all just youre here now you go here and kill this guy and this guy and thats it
Are you complaining about a game called "Hitman" having too many hits?
>>339709174
>theres no story here whatsoever
Blind fuck. There's that dude stealing information from that one organization that I forgot the name off, and using 47 to erase his steps/help him. Granted, I don't particularly care about it.
To be honest guys, Blood Money had a pretty amazing story. Maybe it's just me.
>>339709323
why do you need money for? if you're just a generic clone with no personality.
>>339709528
Yeah, that's wrong really. He does it just cause apparently, not particularly for the money.
>>339709228
>>339709259
>>339709323
>>339709350
>>339709358
i dont know, i just dont like the episodic stuff in media, same way i hate episodic anime... im probably one of the few people who preferred assassins creed with desmond because it had a sense of story
now the games are just aimless like this hitman
>>339709528
To prepare to kill more people for more money.
Also 47 is canonically autistic, maybe he collects some expensive shit because he's obsessed with it, not counting suits.
>>339709528
Because he still needs sleep, food and solitude. Probably less of the aforementioned two, considering the whole genetically engineered, however, to exist with a far superior brain as well as body, I suspect you do feel alone from time to time and then it's good to have money to make your alone time not feel as shitty, y'know.
Or maybe it's just his purpose in life y'know, perhaps he just uses the money he gets as a tool to continue doing what he does best, being a Hitman.
>>339709174
There's clearly an overarching plot involving that raggedy older guy and his crush on 47-senpai. There's also smaller stories explaining why things are happening in the level and why the targets are wanted dead.
kys im here for my friend
>>339709626
>a sense of story
???
>>339709626
You're fucking contradicting yourself again. Shut the fuck up.
>>339709528
47 donates all of his money to some church in italy or something
>>339709626
Hitman is not aimless, it's self-contained.
>Here's a level
>Here are your targets
>Go nuts
>There's also a rating system, try to get SA... or don't
That's sandbox stealth at its finest, and I say it as a person who fucking hates arcade style no ending gameplay and needs motivation to play something. I don't even like arena shooters because they bore me.
>>339686331
It's boring as fuck.
I can't put my finger on it but there's some shit missing that just make the game tedious.
Thank god I can pirate the dlc.
Stopped playing once I missed both last elusive targets because I had to work those weekends. Wrote a negative review and havent touched the game since. Unless they reveal that elusive targets will re-appear again later, I am not touching this game. My autism does not allow me permanently missing content.
>>339708791
they included an assassination from it in the flashback cutscene prior to Paris..
>>339709682
yes, assassins creed games used to have a story that takes place in the present day and everything you do in animus -- you do it because people in the present day need it and something big is about to happen
im sorry youre a retard casual who started with black flag or some later game
>>339709814
Absolution had assassinations?
>>339703239
In Dying light they all have turkish accent and it's didn't bother anyone.
And in Hitman each level is in different place of the world so we woun't ge annoyed by hearing the same accent over and over again.
hearing the same accent as it now is more annoying.
>>339709761
There is an overarching plot though. The hits are all connected, it's just not in your face obvious.
>>339709814
In an interview they say the hits happened, but how they happened is not really sure. So basically, "who gives a shit".
Played it for 15 minutes, got bored and went back to DOOM. Nothing can tear me away from that masterpiece.
>>339709860
I see you cannot read, so I'll make it simpler.
You like stories? Go watch a movie or read a book.
>>339709683
suck my fucking dick you fucking retard
>>339710010
How am I retarded?
>>339701252
>The game is just translating what they're saying to us. They're obviously speaking their own native language. They even make references to this sometimes, with one character not understanding what the other is saying because they don't speak the same language despite the fact they're speaking English.
lmao really?
never noticed this
>>339709959
>>339710060
no one cares
stop replying to me
>>339710172
No, I care, that's why I'm asking. You can't decide if I care or not.
Answer the fucking question.
>>339710172
>>339710010
I always feel better knowing that, after all of the shit I had to take in my life, at least I'm not as dumb as some people.
Damn dude, you're one stupid fucker.
>>339709626
You are killing people for money, that's all you should really need.
Granted BM did a better job at establishing this what with the money and shop system. I think that's the main reason why BM will always be the best one most likely.
Although on a side note, 47 has more money they he could ever need. I think based on the ending of SA, he actually just likes killing people, he's basicly just a serial killer who found a way to turn a profit off it.
I like the fact that he is built as a genuinely immoral character, that was the issue with Absolution's story. Beyond the retarded over the top juvenility of the the characters, they tried to "give him a heart" and justify his actions, which is retarded.
>>339709861
Yeah I clearly remember 47 trying to assassinate that big burly wrestler bodyguard guy. Granted it was a cutscene and he failed miserably, but it still counts doesn't it? And maybe there were more assassinations after that. I wouldn't know because I stopped playing there.
>>339710265
why is he stupid?
>>339710648
Poor reading comprehension, being unable to follow an argument, and failing at basic logic are all signs of ignorance and stupidity.
>>339709861
The strip club.
>>339709928
That would be the best outcome for the series canon. The hits happened, but the whole Diana and clone girl thing, the retarded characters and all that was a dream sequence or didn't happen.
>>339710592
>I like the fact that he is built as a genuinely immoral character, that was the issue with Absolution's story. Beyond the retarded over the top juvenility of the the characters, they tried to "give him a heart" and justify his actions, which is retarded.
Dude is immoral too, he's a god damn genetic experiment. He doesn't feel, care and what not.
>>339686331
I'll enjoy it when they actually release the full game anon.
still fucking hate the mastery unlock system, fuck sake
>>339710876
That will never really exist, since you're already missing elusive targets that won't come back. Only way to enjoy the full game is to hop on 3 weeks ago.
>>339710961
>elusive targets
whats this
>>339710961
and what do the elusive targets give you? except for bragging rights?
>>339700634
>Get native speaker to say shit in their native language
>Slap translated subtitles
>Give option to turn translated subtitles off
There, I fixed it.
>inb4 he doesn't speak terrorist
If he was to be given a contract anywhere in the world of course he'd be given language training, how else will he blend in?
The only downside is hearing 47 trying to speak different languages, that's a lot of fucking work for 1 VA.
>>339710821
That's what I said. It could be argued his genetics gave him a violent gene which made him that way.
That's what is so great about the character, the game is called Hitman and the character doesn't try to justify it like Niko Bellic or Max Payne. It's really refreshing to have a character so in line with the player
>>339710821
>He doesn't fell, care and what not
This isn't exactly true because he feels and cares to some extent, just play SA.
>>339711221
>>339710961
A fancy suit.
I'm hoping they release all the Elusives for replay without the rewards later on in development. Maybe at the end or something, that lost content is really annoying as they even hired voice actors for them, but they keep reusing voice actors in the main game..
>>339711219
Targets that only appear for 48 hours, and if you fail or clear the mission, you don't get to redo them.
>>339711221
At this point, only a shitty suit if you complete 5. There are achievements for more, and you probably get something for 10, 15, etc.
It's more about the gameplay though.
>>339711457
No he doesn't. I've played it the reason he goes after Father V is probably more to do with the fact that he was buying an off the grid place to hideaway through church donations.
An attack on him is essentially an attack on 47, I view it as more of a revenge thing, not a love for the father as much.
if you recall the end, he doesn't even keep his cross, he realises he enjoys killing
>>339711362
Yeah, just wanted to point it out and agree, guess I could've worded it better.
>>339711457
Well, he is ALIVE and sentient, so of course he's going to have something resembling feelings and will care about things, it just won't be derived from our basic emotions. To 47, it's probably more along the lines of "does this further my agenda and/or will help me in the future?" and most of that is probably just cold hard logic, except to 47 it becomes his "emotions."
anyone else have opportunities turned completely off? gives the game a more classic 'figure it out yourself' vibe.
>>339711698
Why was he helping that priest in SA if he doesn't care?
>>339711881
Long time since I played it, but does the outcome of going after the priest in anyway favor 47, or would help him further down the line.
I mean, the priest isn't just some random asshole, is he? He's someone that's going to be a help for 47 in the foreseeable future, is he not?
>>339706818
That makes you 17 at the absolute most.
>>339711836
There are people who actually have them on?
>>339712371
well it's on by default so i would assume so.
Any cool outfits in this level like the magician and clown ones in Paris and Sapienza?
What's up with the elusive targets? Why do people hate em? I just got this game so Idk what they are since I can't play them
>>339711836
>>339712371
I turned everything off, minimap included.
The only thing that is really needed is the NPC icons as it's kind of guesswork to determine which npcs see through the guard outfit. I turn that off as well though after I figure that out.
>>339712630
Actually no, come to think of it there is no hidden outfit as far as I am aware. There is a fortune teller's disguise though that is kind of cool.
>>339712663
not enough of them, still haven't gotten the reward from the last one, actually don't really extend the life of the game if you're already sick of the levels.
>>339712630
No but the sniper briefcase is there.
>>339712980
>No but the sniper briefcase is there.
what
is it an unlock ?
I still am not 20 in paris because the system is nofun to me
>>339712980
stop lieing to people anon
>>339711836
I used to turn them off for the first play through, but I enabled them for second playthroughs so that I can get more challenges, and some of them are pretty obtuse. Now I just enable them and ignore them if I find them the first time.
Some should be looked at anyway, like finding the propaganda hanging schedule. The only way to know the actual schedule is by looking at the opportunity or whatever.
>>339713068
no it's a pickup sadly
>>339705354
>American isn't an accent it's the regular way of speech
>>339713743
pic?
If they did add it I don't mind it only being a pickup for the moment, makes it to easy to move the rifle. I'd like it for a later unlock maybe the 5th or 6th mission
>>339705354
>this is what burgers actually believe
>>339705354
American is just a bastardised form of English, which is the regular way of speech.
>>339714051
And what is the true English accent?
>>339714193
Laden or unladen?
>>339714051
How ignorant.
American english is in fact english as it was spoken in the 1800s. Its the English who have changed.
>>339712663
I hate them because I have no idea when they come out and miss it. Plus they're only two days long so I definitely would not be able to play it unless it's on a weekend.
>>339716101
The previous ones had an announcement about a week before, and were during the weekends.
>>339714193
French
>>339716172
Where do they announce it? In the main menu? Or would I have to check online?
And good. I got the first elusive but missed the second one; I thought it happened on a weekday.
>>339712246
Who cares?
>>339716481
Steam, online, your email if you're subscribed.
>>339716481
Twitter, Steam game news hub, Hitman.com
>>339714685
>American english is in fact english
lmao
where are you getting this stuff?
How's this game run on PS4? Because it seems really unstable on PC. Graphical bugs and crashes galore.
>>339716618
>>339716635
Thanks. These were a big help.
>>339716775
Not bad. No crashes but bugs ares still present, a lot of them with audio.
>>339716981
How's the FPS performance? I might consider just getting it on PS4. Hell, i'm not even sure my PC can run it proper anyway.
>>339717043
Depends. You can lock it at 30 or keep it unlocked. Keeping it unlocked is the way to go because you hit 60 on training missions and it rarely dips on the real ones.
Not that is matters because FPS isn't important for a game like this.
>>339705472
But what determines when he eats it? Because he never eats it in my playthrough. Do I need to have someone deliver it? If so, how?
>>339717384
you know that waiter sleeping with a radio near, its 1 street over from your default spawn. wake him up and he'll deliver it
Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I think the remaining levels to be released take place in Thailand, Japan, and the US?
>Episodic content
When does the full game come out?
>>339717610
Japan and US are definitely confirmed, not sure if Thailand is. But probably.
Seriously FUCK this release model. One of my favorite video game franchises and they pull this anti-consumer shit. I'm not buying until the entire game is out for one price. FUCK SQUEENIX
>>339717794
I'm pretty sure there's going to be a full six levels when the game is complete, but I'm not exactly sure what locations other than Japan and USA will be available.
>>339717914
Don't you already buy it for one price
So Marrakesh might be my favorite level because of its sheer size and difficulty of it. What does /hitman/ think of it?
I don't understand why you have to smuggle small items you can carry on your person in a ICA crate. why not let you just carry all of them from the beginning? the crates should be reserved for guns that are too big to holster.
>>339717947
i didn't enjoy it, though it is my quickest saso run of just under 10minutes
>>339717914
it's the best way not to waste money on levels no one is going to play. I remember devs complaining about how not a lot of people finish games anymore, so all the effort they put into the final missions just went down the drain.
>>339717947
I feel it was a bit too easy in some places?
SA-wise, didn't try SASO yet.
Got it on my 2nd attempt.
>>339717914
You can buy it now and wait for all six episodes to come out.
You'll miss out on Elusive Targets though and maybe on Escalations.
>>339707080
>>339707180
I like this game a lot too, but saying it's better than Blood Money is just insane, to be honest. There are only five levels out and the game has plenty of issues. It might get on Blood Money's and Contract's quality by 2017 but it's nowhere near that level yet.
Not really a fan of the Marrakesh level, but even Blood Money had levels that weren't great. Marrakesh could be the new Hitman's Death On The Mississippi.
>>339717945
>>339718149
You're right, I should've said I don't want to pay full price for content that isn't there yet. And yeah, bummed I'm gonna miss out on Elusive targets but I don't want to show support for their fucking bullshit release model and buy now. Either pay full price now for what's going to play like an early access game, or buy an intro pack for cheap and then maybe an upgrade pack and end up paying more than just getting the full game right away. Has there honestly ever been a more anti-consumer release model?
>>339717914
How is it anti-consumer?
>>339718441
I wouldn't say anti-consumer; IO wanted to experiment with episodic content because the game so far seems pretty huge and its sheer size could've made bugs disastrous if released all at once.
Then again IO could've delayed for another year and release it then. It's not like Hitman fans were clamoring for the game to be released right away.
>>339708170
There are some fun opportunities and challenges hidden in the level, but yeah, I agree with you on the level being annoying and bad looking. It is decidedly uncomfy.
>>339718893
>It's not like Hitman fans were clamoring for the game to be released right away.
On a somewhat related note, after the Paris level was released all I wanted was the rest of the game. Paris was just that enjoyable.
>>339718194
Of course, it's still very much possible for IO to royally fuck something up but honestly, mechanics in existing levels are plain better and levels are more open.
>Disguises aren't BM tier OP but they aren't useless like in Abomination
>Trespassing actually matters
>Targets don't have suspicious windows of them being alone in a closed room for a period of time, personal bodyguards are way more frequent
>More than one way of elaborate kill per target
Maybe I'm just glad Hitman is finally back but I really do think BM has been surpassed.
>>339719305
except for the music, well the sound in general is pretty shithouse in the new hitman
>>339719508
That much is true, sound design is fucking terrible.
>>339718685
You either pay in advance for content that doesn't exist yet or end up paying more than the people who paid in advance if you buy everything only when it comes out.
>>339718893
>Then again IO could've delayed for another year and release it then. It's not like Hitman fans were clamoring for the game to be released right away.
Well that's the experience I'll be getting in January 2017.
>>339719508
>except for the music
I'll wholeheartedly admit I miss Blood Money's soundtrack, but the new Hitman music can be good when it wants to.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5GnEFC-CnY
>>339719508
Personally I kind of like the music, though I haven't played previous Hitmans that much. All other sounds are pretty shit though.
I am still a bit ambivalent. I really don't like the school and hate that the window in the director's office apparently has no use for going in and out at all.
But I just made my first SASO run and coincidentally it was by best one overall so far.
The protesters are cool, but I haven't really figured them out yet, with the feat and such.
Maybe it's just that I am tired of seeing arab settings. I have played enough CS, CoD4 and Insurgency to be saturated on it.
Also, the always online is still a major pain in the ass and fuck SE for this fucking stupid release model. While the episode format grew on me initially, I started to dislike it again and it's just getting worse, especially since for every bug that gets fixed, new ones pop up and performance hasn't improved in the slightest for me.
>>339719632
>You either pay in advance for content that doesn't exist yet
I'm asking how this is anti-consumer.
>or end up paying more than the people who paid in advance if you buy everything only when it comes out.
I don't recall this being said actually. I paid more than what pre-orderers did, but I see no reason for that price to change again. And pre-order deals aren't a new thing either, and it would seem weird to call this out for being anti-consumer when it would only be about pre-order deals.
>>339719693
God that song was fucking hilarious when I first heard it.
>>339692897
Haha yeah, I am hearing "ROCCO" from that one vendor chick all the time... No idea what she's actually yelling.
>>339719693
> tfw can't get the taste of 47 out of my mouth
>>339686997
So you are a poorfag, point taken.
>>339720030come closer
>>339711351
Problem with this is that subtitles can overlay and maybe some fringe banter can drrown out important information.
Why not hire voice actors from that country and let them do lines? I mean, everyone and his grandma speaks english, it's a language for retards, so there should be no problem finding natives who speak english. Well, it might get difficult for France, though.
I'm gutted because the concept of Marrakesh was great, stopping a coup and killing someone in an embassy while the city is on the edge of a riot sounds amazing. But it just so lacklustre. It's not bad it's just a bit bland.
>>339711836
Who has them turned on? I have everything turned off except minimap since the detection system is shit and I need that status.
I laughed when I was playing Sapienza and suddenly an achievement popped up that said I had used all opportunities. I think I don't know to this day what they actually are.
>>339711351
Because then you get the accent problem again.
>>339718218
But Death On Mississippi is great. The one in the hospital is the shitty one.
>>339717357
>FPS isn't important for a game like this
idiot or just baiting?
it all depends on the style youre playing, it can be very important
>>339720431
Opportunities handhold you through one of the ways to kill a target once you discover them, essentially like sidequests.
>>339720731
I know, I meant I don't know what the Sapienza opportunities are.
>>339720609
I really like the calm atmosphere in the hospital and the feeling of impending doom that was in the air. It was very linear, though, but then again, so was Death on the Mississippi.
>>339720693
More like I couldn't care less as long it doesn't dip to unplayable levels. It's not a First person shooter or a fighting game.
>>339687120
For me it's getting funnier and funnier
Mechanically Marrakesh is my favourite, i love the targets and their separate environments. I love the aesthetics and I love the size
Content wise it's my least favourite, too few exits and the fact that you can't start the riot is a bit of a let down. I even tried assassinating their speaker.
>>339721083
some people want to kill everyone
>>339688637
Strongly disagree on the uncomfortable, it's my favourite setting so far.
>>339709810
I can relate. I have finished both Elusive Targets but I know I'm bound to fuck up on one of them and miss out and it's gonna bother the shit out of me.
>>339711351
Terrible idea, it's already hard to listen to what the fuck is going on with all the dialogue going on in the game, you can't possibly subtitle all of it when it's all going off at once.
>>339713642
Wrong, you can look at intel with opportunities off.
>>339720605
meant for
>>339720284
>>339721265
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfSp5euB5AQ
I wanted to do this
>>339712980
I love this meme
>>339721703
The intel doesn't actually say the schedule, just that there's a schedule. You won't be able to find shit.
>>339717523
Ah, thanks.
>>339717947
I think it's the worst one of the main three so far, to be honest. Too uncomfy.
I didn't get Ep3 yet, was too busy with B&W, anybody can tell me how map looks content wise? Is it again fuckhuge but targets are clustered in one place?
>>339722663
Targets are in 2 different locations this time, but there's a pretty big area that's not utilized really.
>>339722823
Shame, if that's how it's supposed to look, I'd prefer them making maps about the size of Paris. Even the goddamn ET in Sapienza was caruso's villa only.
>>339723110
There are some opportunities that start outside those areas, and you'll need to find a way into those areas. But it works pretty much like Sapienza.
I'm going to guess future Elusive Targets will utilize that other space though. And there are probably escalation contracts that do that right now.
>>339720605
>>339721708
Yeah, so? Those are authentic accents.
I am german and I can have a really thick german accent. And it would be authentic. So where's the problem? That's a thousand times better than americans everywhere, except for that odd british woman.
>>339717523
Thanks, I couldn't work this out either.
>>339722024
Always wondered, what does comfy mean in this context? As in the level design is bad or is too chaotic? Are there too many NPC's?
I don't think they were going for comfy but I'm not sure what it means in terms of Hitman.
>>339725773
In my opinion, not his necessarily, it would mean that it's basically to chaotic yes. It's not just the amount of people, but also the shitty speakers constantly playing shitty music.
In the Jasper Knight training simulation, what was the deal with the legendary spy master Knight crossed when he panicked and killed his chess opponent (who he thought was in the spy master's employ) and prematurely triggered his defection to the soviets? I'm going to have to replay it tomorrow to get the lore straight.
I had money on the fact that he'd be connected to the Shadow Client, but I was wondering if anybody had their own conjecture.
>>339707462
what the fuck
I really wanted to like this game, I really did but the always online thing ON TOP OF more drm just fucks it up
>>339686331
Is there actually going to be an explanation for the "story" behind these missions or are we going to continue to see vague clips and voice bits of that woman talking to the boss of the recruiting agency, I have no problem if a game is good and has no story. I do have a problem when a game tries to implement a story and does a piss poor job.
I guess they're trying to be like TV shows. "Sorry for releasing 25% of the game full price guys, but maybe this cliffhanger will keep your interest until we decide to make the next episode"
>>339707835
What the fuck?
>>339708914
>Hitman absolution was my first hitman game
I fucked up didn't I /v/?
>>339728631
No, Absolution was a great Hitman game which had a legitimate story and felt like a true gaming experience from beginning to end. It had many different settings and was a smooth ride from beginning to end.
These fags prefer to replay the same 3 levels ad nauseam with no tangible plot because "dude this time I tricked the guard on the right with a coin distraction instead of a guard on the left, so much replayability and room for creativity!"
>>339729019
I can't tell if this is bait or not so I'll say fuck you just in case
>>339706818
why did he get banned. does the math add up to underage b& based on the info given??
>>339686646
>wah i can't steal things it's not fair
>>339686331
i dont get it, is this new hitman game 1 level per episode and each episode is 100% game price?
thats fucking retarded
>>339729880
If you check the steam page for the game, there are hidden hints that show the pricing. I understand why you're confused, it is very hard to find them.
So should I just get Sapienza at this point for maximum quality/dollar? Do you think the full game release will be worth it, including every episode?
Why do the same purple suited bodyguards wearing a badge show up in EVERY map so far?
Are they going to be a major part of the plot or something?
>>339709864
the best is when two NPCs are within earshot and they are both having different phone conversations with the same voice
>>339700949
>companies wouldn't invest the minimal time to spread the name of their game around a website with literally a million users where they can shill for free without any way to be traced back to them
gee, its almost like thats free advertising, and that people do more insane things to advertise their products
>>339729602
aye, 10+7
