Since the first Hitman game blasted on the scene in 2000, nine more games have hit shelves. But which of these games is the best, and which is the worst? The people behind the games, IO Interactive, are done with the current Hitman trilogy after releasing the superb Hitman 3, so it’s time to look back at the entire series.
And much like protagonist Agent 47 leaves a pile of dead bodies in his wake, we’ve been just as ruthless when it comes to ranking the storied series. And much like Agent 47 leaves in disguise after having accomplished his mission, a winner has been chosen. So without further ado, here follows a list of the Hitman games, ranked from worst to best.
10. Hitman: Codename 47 (2000)
The first Hitman, but not the best.
The first Hitman game caused a sensation back in 2000. Here was a game that was as much about action and stealth. You could blaze through levels Rambo-style, but you could also waltz in like a ninja, put a bullet in your opponent’s head and leave undetected, which was a more satisfying course of action.
Hitman: Codename 47 had its issues, though. Poor controls let the party down, and the graphics are not pretty by today’s standards, obviously. Developer IO Interactive made many improvements in the 2002 sequel, which is a far superior game. But at least Hitman: Codename 47 deserves credit for introducing antihero Agent 47, and started a series which has remained popular to this day.
Came out on: PC.