Hitman GO

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Hitman GO is a single-player, turn-based strategy game with fantastic gameplay, excellent graphics, and a stellar soundtrack. Players navigate fixed spaces on a grid as agent 47, using tools like disguises, distractions, and weapons to avoid enemies and take out targets. The game offers a dense atmosphere, hilarious moments, and compelling replayability with its puzzles and well-guarded locations.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,982 reviews

graphics657 positive mentions

story17 negative mentions

Beautiful graphics and unique board game aesthetic that enhances the gameplay experience.
Challenging puzzles that require strategic thinking and planning, providing a satisfying sense of accomplishment.
No in-app purchases required to enjoy the game fully, making it a great value for the price.

Gameplay can become repetitive, as many levels require multiple attempts to achieve all objectives.
The game does not save progress consistently across devices, leading to frustration for players.
Controls can be cumbersome, particularly the camera movement, which can hinder gameplay.

graphics
911 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
72%
27%
The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their beautiful, minimalist aesthetic and clean design, which effectively captures the board game feel. Many players appreciate the stunning visuals and smooth animations, although some have noted issues with glitches and performance on certain devices. Overall, the combination of impressive art style and engaging gameplay contributes to a visually appealing experience that enhances the puzzle-solving elements of the game.
- “The graphics are very impressive, with strong art and effects.”
- “Beautiful graphics and hard but not too hard puzzles.”
- “The graphics are stunning and moody.”
- “I expected more from this game but it's just a boring puzzle game which has no animations or visuals.”
- “Its ugly and I lose interest in a puzzle just because of the controls and the lags per move poor graphics choice.”
- “My only real dislike is that the game lacks a lot of graphical detail.”
gameplay
571 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
42%
3%
The gameplay of this game is characterized by its simple mechanics and strategic depth, offering a unique blend of puzzle-solving and turn-based tactics that captures the essence of the Hitman franchise. While many players appreciate the beautiful graphics and engaging level design, some find the gameplay repetitive or lacking in complexity as it progresses. Overall, it provides a refreshing mobile experience with a focus on thoughtful planning and problem-solving, though opinions vary on its long-term engagement and depth.
- “The gameplay is fun and challenging.”
- “Absolutely love the unique design and gameplay mechanics of the game.”
- “The gameplay is straightforward, and as the Othello motto goes: easy to play, a lifetime to master.”
- “This game completely trashes that feeling; the gameplay is simply incompatible with the Hitman branding.”
- “New types of enemies and gameplay mechanics are not enough to break the monotony of the game.”
- “The gameplay is very simple; you get a turn, the computer gets a turn, rinse and repeat.”
music
206 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
39%
3%
The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and atmospheric qualities, effectively complementing the gameplay and enhancing the overall experience. Many players appreciate the nostalgic elements, particularly the incorporation of familiar soundtracks from the Hitman series, while some express a desire for a broader variety of tracks. Overall, the sound design is noted as elegant and fitting, contributing significantly to the game's charm and engagement.
- “The soundtrack is totally intuitive and it gets your mind into a relaxed zone.”
- “The music and ambience are very relaxing as well, and the game has very charming art within.”
- “The music is soothing and the game itself is unusual in a good way.”
- “But some levels have bad music.”
- “Only gripe is can't listen to music while playing, which sucks because this game doesn't even have much going on in the sound department.”
- “Music could be a lot better.”
story
107 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
70%
16%
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its absence, with many players noting that it lacks any narrative or character development, reducing the experience to a series of disconnected puzzles. While some appreciate the gameplay mechanics and visuals, the overall sentiment is that the lack of a compelling story diminishes the thrill and engagement typically associated with the Hitman franchise. Players express a desire for more context and background to enhance the missions and provide a sense of purpose.
- “A healthy dose of puzzle mixed with classic 47 mission briefings makes this worth every buck spent.”
- “It tells a story with absolutely no dialogue or words.”
- “Blows my mind how you can tell a story through stationary characters.”
- “This game has no animations or story to accompany the puzzles, so you literally just move a hitman piece around on a digital board game, level after level.”
- “If you're a fan of the Hitman series on PC, you'll quickly understand this is not a game worthy of that title... the lack of any kind of story, characters, and background information makes it a dull and boring experience in the end.”
- “No story, no segue animations, nothing but puzzle after puzzle.”
monetization
74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
59%
18%
The monetization model of the game has received mixed feedback, with many praising the absence of intrusive ads and the optional nature of in-app purchases, primarily for hints. While some players appreciate the game as a premium title with no pay-to-win mechanics, others criticize the presence of microtransactions in a paid game, feeling they detract from the overall experience. Overall, the consensus is that while in-app purchases exist, they are not necessary to enjoy the game fully.
- “Microtransactions are completely optional; they are never forced on you.”
- “Best of all, in-app purchases, while available, are completely unnecessary in order to enjoy everything Agent 47 has to offer in this game.”
- “No ads and no pay-to-win stuff.”
- “In-app purchases almost ruin an amazing game.”
- “In-app purchases are only for hints (in a paid game you should be able to earn for free) don't really need them to play or get by.”
- “Also -1 for having in-app purchases.”
replayability
63 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
49%
5%
Overall, the game exhibits a mixed but generally positive reception regarding replayability. Many players appreciate the multiple objectives and challenges that enhance replay value, allowing for varied gameplay experiences even after completing the main content. However, some users express concerns about limited replayability once all objectives are achieved, indicating a desire for more levels or updates to sustain long-term engagement.
- “I love it as a brain teaser/problem solving exercise, and the beauty of it is that even once completed, the solutions are so easily forgotten that it is replayable.”
- “Great puzzles, good feeling board game vibe, and great replayability.”
- “Each level has bonus objectives, giving the levels meaningful replay value and additional difficulty.”
- “I completed all of the levels and challenges in about two days, and I don't think the game has much replay value.”
- “However, the game is not long and there is zero replay value once you have done all the objectives.”
- “Unfortunately, the game is very short, and after a few hours of playtime it was over with little to no replayability.”
atmosphere
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
28%
8%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its elegance, charm, and ability to capture the essence of the Hitman series, blending stunning graphics with atmospheric sound design. Reviewers highlight the calming and immersive qualities, enhanced by a well-crafted soundtrack and unique board game setting, making it a visually appealing and engaging experience. Overall, the game successfully maintains the original's atmosphere while offering a fresh, turn-based puzzle approach.
- “Music, atmosphere, style, design - everything is on the highest level.”
- “Beautifully rendered and lovely atmospheric sounds.”
- “The overall atmosphere is very calming.”
- “Very well thought out game recreating the atmosphere of the original and providing sufficient challenge.”
- “The diorama style creates an intimate atmosphere of playing a board game, which is quite unique.”
stability
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
62%
The stability of the game is mixed, with some users reporting smooth performance and no glitches, while others experience frequent freezing, camera angle bugs, and crashes, particularly on certain devices. Despite impressive graphics and engaging gameplay, the presence of bugs and stability issues has led some players to uninstall the game. Overall, while many users enjoy a stable experience, significant performance problems persist for others, affecting their enjoyment.
- “Very good, nice graphics, bug free.”
- “Runs great and looks amazing on GS5.”
- “Bug free, not too frustrating, and it looks very nice and clean.”
- “Don't get me wrong, the graphics are amazing, but the glitches really put me off... I decided to uninstall the game.... :(”
- “Game is good but freezes randomly.”
- “In the later levels, it just freezes up so constantly that I can't even play.”
optimization
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
16%
21%
Overall, the game's optimization is mixed; while many users report smooth performance and great graphics on various devices, some experience significant lag and battery drain, indicating that optimization may not be consistent across all platforms. Players appreciate the game's atmosphere and gameplay, but there are concerns about its performance on lower-end devices, suggesting that it may be demanding in terms of resources.
- “Runs smoothly with pretty graphics and unobtrusive audio.”
- “Using it on my tablet and the game runs smoothly and has great atmosphere with the graphics and sound effects.”
- “Great strategy game, it runs smoothly on my LG Volt; I have yet to encounter any bugs, and there's plenty of content worth the $1 I spent.”
- “It is very poorly optimized.”
- “Another weakness is, it burns my phone and uses all battery in 30 min; it's not optimized at all, but overall I like it because of its gameplay.”
- “I understand I do not have one of the best recent devices on the market, but games with much better graphics ran smoothly on it. This game lags after each move I make; this must be due to Unity usage, but I still had no problems with other Unity games before, so this game has especially bad optimization.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its quirky art style, subtle NPC sounds, and amusing details throughout the gameplay. Many find it both funny and challenging, making it an engaging experience that effectively combines humor with unique mechanics. Overall, the game's comedic elements contribute significantly to its charm and appeal.
- “Funny little chess-like game that just happens to have the hitman name to it. Great way to kill time till Hitman 3 comes out.”
- “I was immediately hooked by the quirky and unique art style, funny but subtle NPC sounds, and varied game mechanics.”
- “Many boards contain funny details worth looking for.”
grinding
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and often boring, with some levels and puzzles lacking engagement compared to similar titles. While the game has interesting elements and a unique board game aesthetic, many reviewers noted that the gameplay can become repetitive and frustrating, particularly in later levels.
- “Honestly, this is just tedious and boring.”
- “It is more tedious than anything.”
- “At 99p it's a good price and the game, designed to look like a board game, is interesting, but it lacks the fluidity of Lara Croft Go and gets tedious and difficult all too soon.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game emotionally engaging due to its immersive graphics and audio, which create a tangible experience that enhances their connection to the gameplay. The challenge of solving puzzles evokes a mix of frustration and satisfaction, leading to a deeper emotional investment as they navigate their successes and failures.
- “The graphics and audio give it a very physical feel that makes you feel like you're touching or manipulating the game pieces in real life.”
- “Made me feel a bit dumb, but I enjoy it when I get them right!”
- “This tests my brain and makes me emotional about my progress.”