Hitman Absolution REVIEW!

[@Hathur]

Words can't express how glad I am to see Mr. Sessler doing game reviews again - one of the few in the industry who's opinion I trust a lot in game reviews.

[@Almagest27]

Your reviews are, as always, the most detailed and informative out there right now. So glad to have you back giving your opinion, keep up the great work Adam!

[@OllieH]

This review was perfect, thank you Adam. It really seems rare to watch a review in which you can tell they have not only thoroughly played through the game but dissected in such a easy to understand manner. Thanks why I love Rev3Games :)

[@treflippa2]

Pleasantly surprised to see Adam glad to see he's still doing some reviews...he and Morgan never steered me wrong with xplay reviews.

[@Indioprophecy81]

It just feels good now that Adam is back reviewing games again. Great job, Sess.

[@Rev3Games]

It is - we played primarily on PC, but spent time with all three versions.

[@KXGtr9s]

Wow, Sessler. This was like a classic Extended Play/Early X-Play review. I loved it. Great stuff.

[@SaeVonSpringer]

Its Adam!! I almost NEVER post comments on videos, but I'm just so thankful to see that Adam has found another avenue for his talents. Looking forward to seeing more of you on this channel and good luck to you here on Rev3 Games!

[@Youthbl00d]

This is the best review I've seen on KZbin. Cheers Adam!

[@JOEMAMA5905]

Yes, depending on the difficulty you were able to save at any point. Some of the harder difficulties of the last one prevented you from saving multiple times or only allowed you to save once per level.

[@Schlotty81]

Adam Sessler is a great video game review. I never really trust video game reviews because everyone has their different tastes and preferences, but Adam finds a way to make his review unbiased and point out the parts that everyone really wants to know than pointing out the obvious.

[@theSneakySasquatch]

I love watching Adam Sessler do his thing, he is just plain awesome. I'm so glad he's still hanging around. In fact I'll probably subscribe simply because he does reviews for this channel. :)

[@GodTurnip]

Great to see you reviewing again Adam! Also, love that there is NO SCORING system in this review: stars, points, etc. The first Rev3 review that I've watched so don't know it it's their normal policy, but kudos on that.

[@TreyQ3]

Sessman, I've been watching you review games since I was ten years old. Twelve years later, I'm happy to see you still doing your thing.

[@Rev3Games]

Anthony was busy with New Super Mario Bros U this week! You'll see him again very soon. -Zac

[@clarknova1567]

Great to see you fit well into the Rev3Games crew Adam. Keep up the good work.

[@p1ngu1no]

what Really stands out of absolution is its noir style impressive visuals. I don't know how they manage to make it work (nicely) on a 360. It was enjoyable to play and even if is not as "sandbox" as the others..the levels are big, and offer an incredible variety for players. Big replay. Dialogues are excellent (some of the best on NPC's)...the plot is a bit predictable.

[@Clonetrooper1139]

Great to have you back, Adam. And I am getting this game on Tuesday.

[@ClusterFoxtrot]

First video of yours I've watched - but this is a top notch review. Please keep it up.

[@samwise789]

Now this is what I call a review. Best I've seen in a LONG while. Great to see Sess back!

[@KaeruthePaladin]

I love having Adam back. I'm guessing he loves it here too, he seems so much happier here than he did on those last few years of Xplay

[@Absydion]

Great review Adam. I'm so glad you found a place where you can give a review without a stupid numerical score!

[@Zen_Ronin]

Welcome back Adam! Really nice to see you again. Quick Question; I've heard that you can play the PC version of the game with the wired xbox360 controller, but does anyone know if you can use the wireless 360 controller with the receiver adapter? I've heard it "should" work, but have yet to hear a definitive answer.

[@MyNameIsZapRowsdower]

I recall reading that some of the difficulty levels do away with checkpoint saves entirely, so it isn't a "problem" on some of the difficulties, though you might consider complete lack of checkpoints a problem

[@listofromantics]

Fantastic review! I LOVE the longer, more detailed Pro/Con format from Adam! And that's the magic of Sess Money!

[@LelandAndroid]

this guy always go in depth with his reviews hitting every single point ever since xplay

[@CiaranFallon]

Only just discovered this channel. Great and thorough review; subbed!

[@DannyCSacks]

First time seeing a Rev3Games review. Love the recommendation style of buy or don't buy instead of the whole point system. Great review Sess

[@oldschool8353]

Adam it's great to see you again, you are the best reviewer in the industry i have been watching your great work since you did your first review back at G4. You are a true pro and give honest reviews and that is very rare now, keep up the great work and noe i know where to go for honest reviews, great to see you again.

[@jj5206v4]

I love to see some new Adam Sessler reviews!

[@stupid90able]

i didn't even no adam was reviewing this but the minutes i saw him i subscribed so fast

[@IvanBeTerrible]

Damn glad to see Adam doing reviews again

[@VincentOnuonga]

Great review Sess, I look forward to seeing more of your work

[@marsacuga]

Amazing review! So happy to have Sess reviewing games again.

[@PillzBerry27]

Welcome back Adam !!! Thank for the review and many more!!

[@TheQwad]

Wow. This has got to be one of the most well-done video reviews I have ever seen. I thumbed up and subscribed.

[@Nasherrrrick]

Sessler! Love to see you reviewing again man! Keep it up!

[@gallowsgradient]

Seeing Adam Sessler reviewing is like coming home again. Best reviewer in the biz.

[@shenotski]

Adam what difficulty did you play on? Because the games disguise system is broken on harder difficulties.

[@papishow]

It's great to see Adam back. Great job...liked and subscribed.

[@mickchappy]

Love this type of review as it specifically points out what type of gamers will enjoy this game AND how long the game's campaign is. I'm sold.

[@KooL_D]

Oh shit its adam! I wasn't expecting that. I must admit seeing him review games in casual clothes rather then suits and shit brings back memories

[@asadb1990]

the save points being far away is not a game breaker because each level is designed to be a playground and manageable. The instinct feature is a little too realistic in my opinion, it should have been made so that instinct is used to conserve id if you do something suspicious not when you are just walking around enemies.

[@aLmAnZio]

I'd like to encourage you to play it. Blood money is open, you do every hit on the same map, and you inphil and exphil on the same map. You have a map, and can plan. You only need to sneak when appropriate, and disquises work as long as the body isn't found or you act weirdly. In other words, you can look around the map, make notes, make plans and no one will bother you. Then you make your hit. Check out walkthroughs of some levels, you'll see what I mean. Thank you for being cincere and polite

[@DirtaDawg420]

I found Rev3 because I discovered Sess was joining them and I have definitely found a new source for video game news/reviews content. I also loved Adam's review even though I have no experience with the Hitman series. It seems to be "sticking to its guns" as is said, as supposed to Splinter Cell which seems to be moving towards more action less stealth, sadly. I also really enjoy the background music behind many of Rev3 videos.

[@illadelph42]

Great to hear a Sesslar review again.

[@oakgrove0811]

I REALLY like your review style. Keep it up, subbed.

[@GoldenGyroBalls]

Ah, Adam Sessler. I've missed you so much. And great review! Picking it up on Tuesday and I can't wait to play it!

[@Lanceo9]

Fantastic review! Thanks Adam, glad you are back.

[@centorio]

I'm glad Sessler is sticking to his review style instead of trying to make short form youtube style reviews!

[@Lafuedo]

What difficulty do you recommend for someone who has never played a Hitman game, but is digging the current stealth revival and just finished Deus Ex:HR? Does Normal give enough challenge, or should I jump straight in to Hard?

[@jamesaprile8656]

2:15 notice as he talks about quentin tarantino, there is his video game counterpart on screen

[@Wayo.]

Glad to see Sessler doing reviews again.

[@WindlessniperQKK]

One thing I miss most about blood money is the custom load outs for each mission.

[@Kinos141]

My biggest gripe with the game was the enemy detection. THey can detect you from way too far away. In the old Hitman, you could walk right passed them with the right disguise and distance. I think a programmer forgot to turn down the "seeYou" float variable.

[@cheslinful]

Thank you Rev3games this was a solid review all the points you have just made were spot on correct i agree with everything you had to say in this review because ive just completed 19 missions so far very pleased with this outstanding game.

[@MinaTepesshu]

An excellent and informative review. Adam is a great addition to Rev3/Destructoid!

[@jarg8]

I subscribed because I missed Adam Sessler and its nice to see his sophisticated views back in the game industry again!!

[@pjanirvana]

Luv Adam. He doesn't talk down to us gamers, hardcore or casual. Very pleasant to watch his vids.

[@jsh020]

They were pretty damn huge though, many levels that initially seem like straight linear paths like the fight with sanchez or the bar fight or the one where you need to get your guns turn out to be these massive levels with possibilities of completing your task in the double digits, Like i wonder how many people even realized with the sanchez fight you dont even need to get in the wrestler costume and fight him, you can go throguhna vent and do things such as drop the balcony on him or c4 him

[@impostor71]

good to see Adam back reviewing video games.

[@xNemesiSxPR]

Best reviewer ever, didnt know he was around doing reviews. Im planning it on getting it later for PC hopefully during a steam sale, i never played a hitman game so i want to go safe, 45 bucks is not that expensive but still what if i don't like it later.

[@HammettSHREDZ]

As a dude who grew up watching G4/X-Play since the wee days of the channel, seeing you do reviews again (and one so expertly done) warms my heart. For serious. I loved this. And I also REALLY FREAKING WANT THIS GAME NOW. Just take me away, Adam.

[@fringefigure]

Love that this game is getting good reviews & Love that the creator made good on their intentions.

[@vinsta76]

I believe this is caused by not starting the game in admin mode (right click hitman.exe >Compatibilty>run as admin (windows vista/7)) This has happened to me in other games to.

[@ni55an86]

What a fantastic review! This is what happens when people who legitimately love gaming and have a sense of professionalism make a game review. I was already impressed with this channels reviews and shows... But with the inclusion of Mr. Sessler... They are now the premier gaming review/opinion organization. This will now be a day-one buy for me because of this review. Bravo and keep up the great work!

[@c4Hawk21]

I have about 60-70 hours on hitman exactly because the missions are highly re-playable and there are so many ways to complete the missions and do the challenges. Fantastic game.

[@Birdingo]

The Sess back doing game reviews? And reviews without a "score" system? I just got a new favorite KZbin channel.

[@davetroll69]

Such an awesome review. Glad your here Sess!

[@zippL0ck]

if you are talking about on higher difficulties then they just released a patch to make disguises more effective on Hard , expert & purist . disguises work great on normal & easy , you just have to think before you pick a disguise because people doing the same Job recognize each other so get suspicious at the new face , so you need to try & get a disguise that not many people wear & then you can walk around easier .

[@justaguy600]

Are you saying that because of the lower frames-per-second on consoles you can't perform the same gameplay actions (down to the second) that you would be able to if you had been playing on PC?

[@Puzzoozoo]

Are the controls on the PC version as fiddly as they were on the PC version of Blood Money?

[@Goblin720]

The only thing I miss about Sessler being on G4 is at the end of the review when he would go, "A 5......out of 5" in that amazing voice.

[@mitsoshalokiller]

wtf ?open levels?no way! just a small room with checkpoints!!the originals were much more open

[@Learned_English_Dog]

I love that you guys don't use a point scale. Great review.

[@ShogunGorilla]

Damn that no saving thing sucks. Couldn't you save at any point in all the others? I think I remember saving all the time before I was going to do a hit incase I fucked up.

[@nemesis1uk]

That was a really great review dude, good job!

[@TheJacobBoykin]

Wow, did you guys get a new camera? loooks awesome! :D

[@opusunum]

Sessler rocks!! Your the only guy I trust to give me an honest review. Great job dude! Gamestop here I come!

[@Tooopper]

6. I can feel like a Hitman for whatever reason I want. My favorite parts of the games (both BM and Absolution) came from performing a plan perfectly and changing back into 47's iconic suit. It made it feel like a plan really came together. So yeah...It did make me feel like a professional Hitman. Continuing

[@bveracka]

This game is under-rated because of its linear design as opposed to the more popular open world/sandbox Hitman from the last game. Aside from being a real change from the previous games, this is a REALLY FUN GAME with INSANE REPLAY VALUE!!! I thought the story was pretty decent, and the gameplay trumps any of those follies. What makes stealth satisfying are those moments of tension, and Absolution has shit-tons of them. As Sessler says, the game is also huge; full of challenges, trophes, and gameplay tweaks for the hardcore gamers. It also looks amazing even on the [now] last-gen consoles.

[@IngenFiles]

As a huge fan of the Hitman franchise, I didn't like this game and I don't think it's underrated. It has its moments of genius and the gameplay is vastly improved, but to me it had hardly any replay value. The game felt very isolated and straightforward when compared to Blood Money and the decision to place the story at the game's forefront was a mistake in my opinion as I thought the story was very weak. Also, a lot of the characters were too over-the-top and over-sexualized which felt very out of place. The most standout moments to me were those that involved Victoria and that's about it. It never really felt like a Hitman game to me. Regardless, that's just my opinion. There's nothing wrong with liking the game as it's all subjective. However, from everything I've heard about Hitman 6, it seems to be more reminiscent of Blood Money and I can't wait to see more on it!

[@bveracka]

I agree with what you said there, more than less. The story is weak, very very weak. I guess I have a special kind of love for Absolution because it was one of the first games that got me back on the video game train. For a while I was out of the loop and then I picked-up Absolution and AC3 for PS3 and Absolution became a favorite.

[@kpernod30]

IngenFiles This game actually has A LOT of replay value. There are sometimes as many as 20-25 different ways to take out a target in order to complete a challenge. For instance, I bet I took out the King of Chinatown 15 times, each in a different manner.

[@bveracka]

kpernod30 Replaying the "King of Chinatown" mission in Absolution is an excellent example of how *the game has a great replay value*, and how it allows for different play-styles. Just in that ONE level, there are no less than 5 or 6 totally different ways to kill your target; get him killed by another person, an accidental death, or poison him with a rare fish you steal from the fish market near his apartment, *you can even take out your target by poisoning his cocaine..LOL!* Of course, the regular ol' garrote or silenced pistol will get the job done too. Of course, you can also just raise hell and kill everyone in sight but it wont award you many points. On that note: I *love* how you get points taken away for killing non-targets. It makes the game even more fun (Dishonored had a similar grading/points system I believe). IMO Absolution is one of the most under-rated games of the last generation. It's so realistic and immersive; it truly makes you *feel* like Agent 47! I loved it so much I bought the official guidebook...heh! Absolution and *Splinter Cell: Blacklist* were both very under-rated and overlooked by many. They're both excellent games, and possibly the best stealth/3rd person action games of the last gen.

[@wcg66]

Hey Adam, this is available on PC so it's already on next-gen hardware. If rumours are true, the next gen consoles from Sony and Microsoft don't look to be more powerful than current mid-range gaming PCs (say an i5 with GTX 660 or Radeon 7850.)

[@jbro1806]

Can't wait to pick this up during the holiday break

[@robotcow28]

Adam... you never fail to impress me. Great review.

[@RomanSnow]

I haven't played the game myself, but it sounds like the levels are very varied. The small levels are small and the big levels are BIG. I guess.

[@TheShadowFaust]

Great review. I was wondering about the save system,too bad they went with checkpoints though. Loved blood money to death so this wil probably be the game I'm playing this Christmas

[@CoreBlasterNEURALzx0]

Never really played any Hitman games before. Can you get into this game if you're a MGS fan?

[@leonthesleepy]

Is that a PS3 controller interface on the PC version of Hitman? Didnt know they supported that? OR is that just the normal Xbox interface for the pc version.

[@8Paul7]

Can you disable the score from displaying? I could not care less about that. Also interesting how the review is very different than ones on PC Gamer or RPS.

[@uenragedbro]

That same thing is happening with me recently on the pc version of blood money.. It won't keep my progress if I exit the game.

[@SavageGordon]

Kessler did you even play it?

[@tap54]

Wow this is way more informative than your average G4 review. Good job Rev3Games.

[@143951]

i did not play blood money so can you explain to me what has been changed so radically?

[@FortuneSan]

thanks for clearing the instinct system up Rev, it was one of my main worries about the game as a veteran hitman player. It looks as if IO as preserved playing it the hitman way to the best will definately have purchase when I get round to it. Great Review!

[@LudusVan]

I love how IO essentially makes two franchises; the famously bad Kane and Lynch series and the really good Hitman series. I wonder what that says about them...

[@rookt31893]

I love having him back reviewing games.

[@MEDlC92]

do you need to play previous games to understand or play this game? (you may tell that i have'nt played any hitmen games, but am interested in doing so)

[@bpiaufb]

Glad Adam is back and he liked absolution because I'm hearing a good bit of people aren't liking it which made me a bit concerned but Adam you reassured me and I can't wait to get my hands on that deluxe professional edition!

[@razpor]

he is the best reviwer there is on youtube.....rev3 is gonna go a long way if they continue this good work... best of luck.... ;]

[@1255674556666]

Really awesome review, very well-explained and thought-out. Will definitely get this, been looking forward to it since it was announced, Hitman is back! :). -Fossil