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shoddy attempt to 'port' xbox game to PC

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 7 / 88
Date: May 30, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Do not waste 50 buying this load of ****!!

The installation went seamlessly. Every high-spec game I have runs smoothly on FULL graphics settings, but not Hitman: Blood Money. The game set me back 50 which I plan to get refunded btw.

I noticed something was wrong when the main menu loaded for the first time. It was as laggy as hell, like trying to play half-life online with a 28k modem. The gameplay was just as slow. Some other games I have like Doom 3, Quake 4, Oblivion, Battlefield 2 (do NOT buy), Bloodrayne 2, Condemned: Criminal Origins etc run fine on Max graphics.

It seems that eidos produced the game quickly for the xbox 360 and then made a shoddy, buggy and incompatible pc 'port' to increase their revenue. Some people don't have a problem, but most people I know have had serious running issues with the game and there is NO patch or upgrade to fix this ridiculous unprofessional product, nor any official help regarding the inadequacies of eidos programming.

My advice: spend your money wisely and don't buy shoddy products from any game developer. Stick to good well-rounded names like: ID, Atari. Avoid at all cost for PC: Eidos, EA Games, Ritual, Valve, 'Steam' & 'Steampowered' products.

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Welcome addition to the Hitman series

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 14 / 16
Date: June 07, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I've been playing the Hitman games on PC since the very first one, and I must admit this one really is great, with some minor elements.
On the plus side: good graphics, great sounds, great atmosphere, good story, multiple ways to complete each level, improved enemy AI, more actions Mr. 47 can execute, lots of hidden humor.
On the minus side: The levels are smaller, but more packed, and fans of Silent Assassin will feel a tad disappointed; sometimes the ragdoll effects are a bit off; not all objects are useable, so sometimes you might want to do things, but what you want to do might not have been taken into consideration by the designers; certain actions preclude others (like stuffing a corpse in a container will prevent you from collecting the clothes, since you can't take the corpse out again).
I wish it was there: more dynamic environment (like being able to move furniture - I keep getting stopped by unmoveable chairs, apparently nailed to the floor), better/more realistic physics (better ragdoll effects, but more than that, sounds should behave differently - like the fact that opening fire with a SMG in a small room should definetively be deafening).
In my drunken stupor I dream of: A very large, very dynamic, very complex serie of levels, where actions in one will modify the next one, and where failure IS an option which will change the goals of the next mission, if not changing the game entirely.

Great game

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: June 09, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Anyone who has played the previous installments of the "Hitman" series will find themselves right at home. The controls are pretty much the same even though some finer elements were added. The exterior graphics are downright gorgeous, as are the interiors. However, the characters are a bit plain, which sometimes makes it difficult to spot your target among a large group of civilians. The Hitman world has always been quite lively, but what the developers have managed to pull off in "Blood Money" is awesome. Contrary to other games, NPCs do not just wander about pointlessly, but keep doing different things, such as take pictures or make out (you will see A LOT of that). Although you do have to marvel at their indifference towards bodybags being pulled past them. This is also the first Hitman game that has what everyone would call a storyline that is told in cut scenes and not just more or less during the pre mission briefing. Over the years Mr. 47 has gained quite a reputation, which has eventually developed into a horror tale among FBI investigators. And this tale is now being told to a reporter by a crippled ex FBI executive. Before and after each mission you see a short clip of him telling the story.

All in all, you get everything you want from a Hitman game. So if you liked the previous ones, this one will definitely not disappoint you

Boring, Routine, Redundant, Pathetic

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 3 / 20
Date: June 09, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I have no clue how anyone with reasonable intelligence could give this game 4 stars, let alone 3.

First of all, if you have played the other Hitman titles, this will be NOTHING NEW!!!

***GRAPHICS -
Beautifully done. That is all the good I can say about this game.

***GAME PLAY -
BARELY PLAYABLE!! Totally stinks. This game was converted over (PORTED) from a console like the PS2. For the uninformed, this means the developers wanted to go cheap by taking a game DESIGNED for the PS2, save a buck and make crude changes to the code to make in playable on a PC. PLAYABLE is the operative word. This game is BARELY PLAYABLE! Tons of bugs! Cut scenes that don't work or run all the time. Suspicion/Tension levels that won't drop off no matter how good you did the job or how far away you are from the scene. Guys that won't die when shot. Guards that just 'appear' from thin air. The list goes on.

***POINTLESS GAME OPTIONS -
You get a small choice of weapons but basically, every mission will only require your silenced "baller" pistol. If you use the other heavy weapons, you can get the job done...but the damage will be so great that you will lose money paying for damages and to quiet witnesses. I did the entire game using only syringe and the garrote.

*** BUGS -
There are numerous bugs with this port. The worst is the repeat of civilians. HORRIBLE!! You can be in a dining room and see 4 or 5 of the same person. A bald, grey haired guy with a sweater on. A short black haired haired woman in a green dress. The worst was the Mardi Gras crowd! You will literally see 20 of the same character all around you. PATHETIC! Eidos and anyone other decision maker behind Hitman: Blood Money should be strangled and sliced into disposable chunks for making such a crappy game for the PC.

This game could have been more. The developers could have offered more varied mission with different styles needed to get the job done. Instead, it is basically the same thing every single time! Sneak in disguised, get the victim alone, execute and hide the body. Escape before you get caught. Ho Hum, Ho Hum!!!! Pardon me while I fall asleep at the keyboard.

DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Awesome.. just like ther others but better

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: June 15, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This game is great. I'm so sick of reading reviews lately that whine about great games.

Perfect example: "Waaah! This game was made for the console and they ripped us off by just switching it to PC! Now I have to press two extra buttons! Waah! Any idiot wouldn't play this!"

Well, guess what, if you can't handle one or two little conversions, or if you just hate consoles in general because you're a die-hard PC gamer, then don't buy any games with multiple platforms.

With that said, this game is similar to the other in the "Hitman" series, and I love the 3rd person perspective gaming that has seemed to fall off in recent years. Eidos has done a great job of keeping us happy with games that are not first-person shooters, e.g. Hitman, Tomb Raider, etc...

Personally I'm tired of FPS games and this is a GREAT strategy/stealth based game. By the makers of that old game we all loved, "Commandos", you have to use skill and patience to carry out your missions effectively. It is not half as buggy or poorly converted as the "spotlight review" claims.

I would definitely recommend this game if you liked any of the other Hitman games. I would play this over Elder Scrolls or WoW any day.

Best Hitman to date

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 19, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I had a lot of fun with this one.....and contrary to what some reviewers are saying, if this game was a port, I couldn't tell. It looked quite well made to me, and had very high production values (along with yet another killer soundtrack by Jesper Kyd).

The real value here is in the gameplay, which is compelling and extremely well executed....a huge interaction interface improvement over Silent Assassin. Multipathing is excellent, and enhances replay value.

The basic plot this time is quite interesting as well, and keeps you wanting to play to the end to the greatest Hitman final level ever conceived....play it to find out what happens.

Performance was more than passable, and graphics more than good. You don't need a particularly beefy PC to play this, in fact I have dual video cards and played it fine with nary a hitch on just one single card.

Well Done!

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: June 21, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I love the 47 series and have been playing them since the start, and each one gets better and better. This game sort of stands alone in the series of Hitman. The game has many ways to complete objectives which = replay value. The AI is better, the close combat is greatly improved, and I love the upgrades to the weapons with pregression through levels.
This game is a must have for any fan of the hitman series!
The few gripes I have about the game is that the collosion is horrible as well as the rag doll. The sound is mediocre, and the overall game play is good. The game could have been made a little better with more interaction with the environment, but overall this is a great game.

Fun!

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 6
Date: June 24, 2006
Author: Amazon User

I'm a big fan of any shooter game involving professional killing and the Hitman series has definatly taken the cake. Hitman: Blood Money offers a whole new realm of excitement and anticipation. You have to have patience to play a game like this.

The graphics are excellent but they do require a heavy system to reach it's full potential.

Linear is, as linear does?

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 6 / 13
Date: June 27, 2006
Author: Amazon User

This being my first experience with Hitman, but a huge fan of stealth games, I wasn't sure what to expect. I've thoroughly enjoyed and beaten series (all titles) like Splinter Cell and Thief, to name two.

My love of stealth games comes from the pure ecstasy of silently robbing and killing unaware victims, so logically speaking, Hitman should fit like a glove. However, I was disappointed to find that most of Hitman is about as linear as it gets.

However, that is not to say Hitman is all bad, not at all. But lets go over the bad first...

1) Got an idea? Don't try it. The game is one big puzzle, from the first level your job is to pick up the pieces and put them where they belong. While I'd like to say this game requires no thought, in reality, it's at the other end of the spectrum, as there is no end to questions like, "What now?", "What the heck do I do with this?", and "Omg why are 43 guys charging toward me?!?"

Errors lead to a most certain domino effect. I quickly resorted to online walk throughs and the likes to point me in the right direction. Unfortunately, I found I had to follow the walk through point by point (something I despise) otherwise I'd be faced with open assault from nearly every NPC on site. Being that I bought the game for STEALTH, I wasn't looking to employ Doom3 tactics. While I've never been the best detective, I could never stop wondering how, without the guide, one would be brought to the proper conclusions to look and use items in their proper spot. Your objectives do not hint toward it.

2) Graphics. As others have said, this isn't F.E.A.R. quality, but that isn't always required. Personally, I take gameplay and storylines over top notch graphics (not to imply this game has either). However, you will be pleased.

3) Guns. They're great! Lots to choose from, great customizations... Only problem is that Shotguns can almost never be used in conjunction with stealth (they're 2 handed and can not be hidden on your person, thus you hold it plainly in your hands, heh) and silenced weapons still draw attentions from those out of earshot. Sniper rifle, though two handed, has a case, which I love to walk around with. Great realism here, as using the rifle requires that you first open the case and assemble the rifle (pretty quick, but cool).

3) Gameplay. Personally, for me it was ruined by the need of the guide. I'd consistantly try to stray from it, but would be met with failure. If you don't mind sacrificing the stealth aspect, gunning down opponents can be great fun. =)

4) COSTUMES! Excellent idea. One minute your a guy in a suit, next your a guard, after that, some kind of scientist. By changing clothes you temporarily fool people into believing you are whatever your jacket says. Only flaw is that when you "blow your cover" (which can happen if a body is found, etc) you will be detected. I call this a "flaw" because although you might be dressed as a scientist, and near the end of the level, a guard found at the beginning will signal NPCs to charge you.

5) Realism. Most of this game is VERY realistic, especially consequences. Actions will cause suspecision, bodies need to be hidden, costumes need to be changed accordingly. Though more interactivity would have been appreciated, the only thing that disturbs the peaceful realism is your bald head and the barcode on the back. Few costumes include hats, so one is forced to wonder why they never notice.

6) YOU MADE THE NEWS! One of the best features. After each level you are given the front page of the newspaper reporting your crime. How well you commit the crime affects what the paper reports. Articles will report things like how many were killed, shots fired (whether few bullets were wasted, or you sprayed the whole facility), how many witnesses left the scene alive and a sketch of what they think you look like, based on witness reports! Very cool addition, enjoyable to read, and I'm told it also hints about your next assignment.

7) Notoriety! The more witnesses you leave alive, the more money you'll be spending in bribes. There are three different bribes ranging from threatening witnesses to bribing the police chief. Though no mission or minigame is associated with this feature, it helps control the level of heat your presence generates. At 0 notoriety you walk in and out, no problems. At 100, it's like Cheers, everyone knows your name. You walk in and get shot at. In between you risk having a person here or there ask you, "Haven't I seen you before?"

8) Game length. It took me roughly 8 hours to beat the game. Without the guide, I probably would have gotten fed up and stopped playing. I spent two hours on the opera stage experimenting (this is the first time I've EVER followed a guide through the whole game, and it wasn't cool), until I gave in and gave up using any stealth tactics that work in virtually every other stealth game.

In conclusion I would have prefered a more open style of game play, which required less detective work and more tactic. I was annoyed to find that even simple tasks such as cutting a cord and having an object fall on a victim, were made difficult by frequent misses (they aren't always standing still), and the need to reload. Certain game actions interrupt the movie clips that signal you to press the detonator, or move to the next section, and once you're detected, recovering cover is diffuclt at best, and requires a reload at worst.

SAVE OFTEN! Happy gaming. :)

Excellent game; lot of fun

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 1 / 7
Date: July 10, 2006
Author: Amazon User

Excellent game play
Some problems with driver for graphic card.

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