Certified Hood Classic

you play as a bald man and kill people, but you better kill the people you need to kill.
the levels are well made and the head is very bald
definetely earned its status

the plane on vintage year wouldn't work. event though I killed both targets

Difficulty: It took me almost 35 hours to complete the 14 missions on Rookie level.

Playability: The game stutters at times. Audio balance is inconsistent, particularly when NPCs are having conversations that could provide clues to player. Movement is awkward and stiff. Combat and critical actions are imprecise. NPCs are easily agitated. There are whimsical situations and characters within the levels.

Story: Blood Money has an interesting premise but is not particularly engaging. Cutscenes narrate the events leading up to the death of hitman Agent 47. Missions are presented as having already occurred. The former director of the FBI is advocating against human cloning.

Graphics: Circa 2006 and average for the era. Character models are rough-hewn. Environments are large and diverse, and are generally fun to explore.

Controls: I used AntiMicroX to add controller support for my Logitech F310 gamepad, and that works very well. Otherwise, this game installs as mouse-and-keyboard-only by default.

I'll rate this game 7 out of 10, taking into consideration that it is almost two decades old.

Hitman: Blood Money, the fourth entry in the series, might just be the pinnacle of the franchise.

This time, the game runs on DX9, meaning there’s no need for file modifications or tools like dgVoodoo2. However, you’ll still need to cap the framerate at 60 to avoid the typical quirks of older games. I did encounter some crashes, especially if I restarted too many times a mission, which could indicate some sort of memory leak, maybe.

That said, the transition to DX9 allows the graphics to fully shine, and they look fantastic for their time. Unfortunately, the use of color filters detracts from the atmosphere for me, but thankfully, the “post-processing” setting in the graphics options lets you turn them off.

Jesper Kyd delivers yet another outstanding soundtrack, masterfully blending dark ambient and orchestral elements, complete with choir arrangements that serve as the cherry on top. While it leans more toward orchestral like Hitman: Silent Assassin, the ambient details ensure it feels modern and unique. The voice acting is solid, though some characters lean into the usual goofiness: but by this point, that’s practically a trademark of the series.

The story picks up where the previous games left off and delivers the best narrative yet, complete with excellent world-building. Certain characters even get genuine development, which isn’t something you’d typically expect from a Hitman game but is a welcome surprise.

The maps are diverse, though perhaps slightly less so than in Hitman: Contracts. What stands out, however, is how much more sandbox-oriented the gameplay is. Missions feel open-ended, with multiple paths to success, and the tutorial mission is much better designed than in earlier games.

The game might feel a little easier overall, but achieving Silent Assassin ratings is still as challenging and rewarding as ever. Unlike previous entries, though, there’s no unlockable gear for perfect ratings, just bonus money. While that’s a nod to Codename 47’s money-as-points system, it feels like a missed opportunity for progression.

Gameplay remains largely the same, but additions like mines you can plant anywhere or on specific points of interest are fantastic. The introduction of an upgrade system lets you customize your weapons with mods, adding another layer of strategy.

Unfortunately, the controls are a noticeable weak point. The console origins are glaring, with unintuitive key mappings like different buttons for picking up and using items, or “X” being used to scope. Mouse-wheel scrolling doesn’t work in the UI, and menu navigation feels clunky, often forcing you to use the keyboard as it has very few clickable element with the mouse. Mouse sensitivity is also a big issue: either very low in menus and normal in-game, or the other way around.

All in all, the game takes around 15 hours to beat, less if you go in guns blazing like John Wick, but its replayability, especially for achieving Silent Assassin rankings, adds significant value.

Hitman: Blood Money is an undeniable high point in the series, offering a refined gameplay experience, a masterful soundtrack, and a captivating story that builds upon the foundation of its predecessors. While the game isn’t without its flaws, primarily due to its console-focused controls and UI quirks, its sandbox-style gameplay, diverse mission design, and impressive graphics make it a standout entry. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to the series, this is a must-play for anyone who appreciates stealth games at their best and it is probably the best Hitman game ever.

When we talk "Greatest of all Time", Hitman Blood Money is always part of the conversation.

Superior to new trilogy.

Its a honestly great game. I just think its a bit too hard without a guide. Takes countless amounts of trials and errors and quite a bit of creativity without one.

this game really good for low end pc

Best Hitman game runs at over 500FPS and not buggy