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Hitman GO: Definitive Edition

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Linux • 2016

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Quick resume

Hitman GO is a simple to play, but difficult to master turn-based strategy game set in a stunning interpretation of the Hitman universe.

Global score

86/100

Genres

Strategy, Turn-based strategy (TBS), Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Engaging and challenging puzzles
    • Unique board game aesthetic
    • Relaxing music and atmosphere
    • Good replayability with multiple objectives
    • Faithful hitman thematic elements

    Cons

    • Achievement bugs reported
    • Controls adapted from mobile can be clunky on pc
    • Lack of narrative depth
    • Repetitive replaying of levels for all objectives
    • Limited customization and social features

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fantasy, Violence, Story, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Survival, Fantasy.

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    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
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    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have full control over Agent 47's movements on a grid, planning each step strategically."

    • Competence
      4

      "Challenging puzzles that require careful planning and skillful execution with increasing difficulty."

    • Competition
      -3

      "Focuses on personal puzzle solving and objectives without direct player-vs-player competition."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Players often replay levels to complete multiple objectives and achievements, encouraging habitual play."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Players experiment with different strategies and approaches to solve puzzles, though within fixed level designs."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No social dominance or power dynamics; gameplay is individual and puzzle-focused."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Provides a relaxing, immersive puzzle experience that can serve as a stress relief."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for enjoyment and mental challenge, not out of obligation."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Encourages trying new tactics and approaches to complete puzzles and objectives."

    • Exploration
      1

      "Exploration is limited to discovering puzzle solutions and new mechanics across levels."

    • Expression
      -3

      "Minimal customization; players interact with preset board game style aesthetics without personal expression."

    • Fantasy
      2

      "Stylized, imaginative board game representation of the Hitman universe with fictional elements."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "No social or community gameplay; strictly single-player."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players develop problem-solving skills and learn enemy patterns and mechanics progressively."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay typical of puzzle games with no physical activity involved."

    • Idle
      -4

      "Requires focused attention and active problem solving during play sessions."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No social or emotional relationship building; purely individual gameplay."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements present."

    • Progression
      3

      "Unlocking new levels and objectives provides a sense of progression and accomplishment."

    • Relaxation
      4

      "Calm music and methodical gameplay create a relaxing and satisfying flow state."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Pleasant visual style and sound design provide moderate sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      -5

      "Achievements exist but social recognition or status is not a core gameplay element."

    • Story
      -4

      "Minimal narrative; gameplay focuses on isolated puzzle challenges without overarching plot."

    • Strategy
      5

      "Core gameplay revolves around strategic planning, anticipating enemy moves, and puzzle solving."

    • Thrill
      -3

      "Low suspense; gameplay is calm and methodical rather than tense or thrilling."

    • Value
      3

      "Good content volume and replayability for the price, especially on sale."

    • Violence
      2

      "Includes simulated combat and target elimination consistent with Hitman theme, but stylized and non-graphic."

    • Survival
      3

      "Players must avoid detection and failure by careful planning and timing to survive levels."

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