Resume the role of cold contract killer Agent 47 and arm yourself for new missions of meticulous planning and expert execution. Following the breakthrough success of the PC original Codename 47 and the mainstream popularity of its cross-platform sequel Silent Assassin, this third title in the Hitman series is designed to refine the stealth-action control scheme and revamp the graphical presentation, while maintaining the tradition of dark, morally ambivalent storytelling that has shown the efficient, mysterious protagonist to be much more than a mindless trigger-jockey.
As in the earlier games, a large part of the Hitman's work is in gaining the needed understanding about his target and surroundings. While a job may be finished with a single, split-second shot, a great deal of preparation often must come first. Proper surveillance can be invaluable, as understanding the movements and routines of each target means understanding the opportunities and risks of each job. Players will choose from an assortment of possible weapons, each appropriate for different situations. This third tale begins in Paris, where Agent 47 finds himself alone, trapped, and wounded. As usual, steel-nerved skill may be all that saves the silent assassin from his own swift execution.
Controls
LEFT-HANDED GAMEPLAY
D-Pad Left or Right = lean left or right
D-Pad Up = zoom in, scroll up
D-Pad Down = zoom out, scroll down
Left Analog Stick = look up or down, turn left or right
Right Analog Stick = move forward or back, strafe left or right
X Button = action, use
Circle Button = drop
Square Button = holster or unholster weapon
Triangle Button = inventory, exit sniper
R1 Button = fire
R2 Button = reload
R3 Button = toggle 1st and 3rd person camera mode
L1 Button = map
L2 Button = crouch, sneak
L3 Button = precise aiming
Start Button = pause, options menu
Select Button = mission briefing
SIMPLIFIED GAMEPLAY CONTROLS
D-Pad Left or Right = lean left or right
D-Pad Up = zoom in, scroll up
D-Pad Down = zoom out, scroll down
Left Analog Stick = move forward or back, turn left or right
Right Analog Stick = strafe left or right, look up or down
X Button = action, use
Circle Button = drop
Square Button = holster or unholster weapon
Triangle Button = inventory, exit sniper
R1 Button = fire
R2 Button = reload
R3 Button = toggle 1st and 3rd person camera mode
L1 Button = map
L2 Button = crouch, sneak
L3 Button = precise aiming
Start Button = pause, options menu
Select Button = mission briefing ~ Keith Adams, All Game Guide
