This one is a lot more sedate, and feels like an average, ordinary scene.

These maps are highly detailed and often colorful, such as a fashion show taking place at the French Palace. In previous games from this series, assassinations have taken place on some pretty spectacular maps. That doesn’t mean that the game is poor quality however, killing all of the required people efficiently without being caught certainly makes the game a challenge. The game is also extremely short-you’re tasked with killing the target and all 15 of his body guards in just 15 minutes. This takes a significant amount of pressure off the player, which is appropriate since this is a bonus game rather than a full piece. You are positioned on the ledge of a roof, and must take all your shorts from there. In Hitman: Sniper Challenge, you don’t move at all. In most of the other games in this series, getting to your target position is half the challenge. Hitman: Absolution, unfortunately, can’t say the same. In particular, the intro that updates you on the mission you are supposed to go on is much closer to the look and feel of the series, and never fails to get your heart pounding. Rather than feel like an add-on for the game it was paired with however, Hitman: Sniper Challenge manages to make itself stand out, in some ways much better than the game that was meant to steal the show. Although it was given away paired with Hitman: Absolution, it comes in its own CD case, has its own icon, and can be purchased separately.

The game takes care, however, to be seen as it’s own game and not just a new mode for the game. Hitman: Sniper Challenge was sold as a precursor to Hitman: Absolution. The game includes just one map, with the entire focus on bringing your target down. In the game, you play a sniper on a mission involving an annual company party for a large corporation. Every aspect of taking a shot is taken into account, from the bullet dropping in height over distance to the travel time of the bullet are all taken into account. If you’ve ever wanted a sniper game that focused on physics, Hitman: Sniper Challenge is a refreshing game that will let you get a true feel for long distance shots.

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