Hitman GO

Core Gameplay & Mechanics

• Turn-Based Strategy: You move Agent 47 across a grid of fixed spaces to reach an objective or eliminate a target. Every move you make triggers a move from the enemies.

• Stealth and Tactics: The goal is to navigate levels by avoiding detection or taking out enemies strategically. You must observe enemy patterns (some stay still, some patrol, some rotate) to plan your path.

• Classic Tools: The game incorporates iconic Hitman items like disguises, distractions (throwing cans), sniper rifles, and the Silverballers to help solve puzzles.

• Diorama Aesthetic: Levels are presented as physical scale models or board game pieces, giving the game a sophisticated and clean visual style.

Key Features

• Variable Objectives: Each level often has three objectives (e.g., finishing in a certain number of moves, collecting a briefcase, or "no kill" runs), encouraging replayability.

• Diverse Environments: Includes secret passages, off-limit areas, and levels inspired by classic games in the series, such as the "St. Petersburg Stakeout" from Hitman 2: Silent Assassin and the Opera house from Hitman: Blood Money.

• Varied Enemy Types: Enemies have unique behaviors—some are static guards, while others are "high alert" and can watch multiple lines at once.

Technical Details

• Developer: Deca Live Operations GmbH.

• Size: 1.2 GB.

• Age Rating: 9+ (contains infrequent cartoon violence and weapons).

• Compatibility: Requires iOS 13.0 or later for iPhone/iPad; also supports Apple TV and Apple Vision.

Pricing & In-App Purchases (UAE Store)

• Base Price: AED 19.99.

• Hints & Unlocks: While the game is a paid app, it offers optional in-app purchases:

  • Hint Packs: AED 2.99 (5 hints) to AED 14.99 (25 hints).

  • Chapter Unlocks: Individual chapters can be unlocked early for AED 2.99 each.

  • Complete Walkthrough: AED 19.99 for a full guide.

Reception

• Rating: 4.6 out of 5 stars in the UAE.

• Editors' Choice: Recognized by Apple as an "Editors' Choice" for its innovative reinvention of the franchise.

• Critically Acclaimed: Has won multiple awards, including "Best Game Design" and "Best iOS Game" at the 2014 Canadian Videogame Awards.