Hitman: Absolution vs Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
Both Hitman: Absolution and Hitman 2: Silent Assassin share Assassin, Crime and Stealth — so which one deserves your time? On raw data, Hitman 2: Silent Assassin takes 1 categories against 2 for Hitman: Absolution.
Hitman: Absolution
Hitman 2: Silent Assassin| Metric | Hitman: Absolution | Hitman 2: Silent Assassin | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Player rating | ★ 3.76 | ★ 3.95 | Hitman 2: Silent Assassin by 0.19 (5%) |
| Metacritic | 79 | 87 | Hitman 2: Silent Assassin by 8 (10%) |
| Catalog popularity | 9,807 adds | 4,666 adds | Hitman: Absolution by 5141 (52%) |
| Avg. playtime | 7h | 1h | Hitman: Absolution is longer |
| Platform families | 4 | 4 | Tie |
| Release year | 2012 | 2002 | Hitman: Absolution is newer by 10 yr |
Verdict
Hitman 2: Silent Assassin takes 2 of 4 measurable categories. Both lean on Assassin, Crime, Stealth and Third Person, so whichever you pick, the core feel carries over.
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Base game data via RAWG. Comparison computed by us.