Hitman: Absolution (2012)

Feral Interactive, IO Interactive, Square Enix

Main
12
hours
Main + Extra
20
hours
Platinum
37
hours

Hitman: Absolution follows the Original Assassin undertaking his most personal contract to date. Betrayed by the Agency and hunted by the police, Agent 47 finds himself pursuing redemption in a corrupt and twisted world. Showcasing Io-Interactive’s new proprietary Glacier 2 technology, the game has been built from the ground up, boasting a cinematic story, distinctive art direction and highly original game design, Hitman Absolution combines much loved classic gameplay with completely new gameplay features for the Hitman franchise.

About the story

Hitman Absolution follows Agent 47, a cold blooded assassin, who takes on his most dangerous contract to date. Betrayed by those he trusted and hunted by the police, he finds himself at the centre of a dark conspiracy and must embark on a personal journey through a corrupt and twisted world, in his search for the truth.

Platforms

Android iOS Mac Switch PC PS3 X360

Genres

Adventure Shooter Tactical

Themes

Action Stealth

Languages: English and 8 more

Interface Audio Subtitles
English
French
Italian
German
Spanish (Spain)
Polish
Russian
Turkish
Japanese

Media

Critic Reviews

Pure Nintendo

By Kaelyn Daugherty
80

A solid, portable way to experience Hitman Absolution. It has a few flaws, but the motion controls, fair price, and upcoming Contracts Mode make the Switch port worth playing.

12 Dec, 2025 Read full review

Gaming Age

By Matthew Pollesel
65

Hitman: Absolution represents the series’ awkward, stumbling growth period. Play it you want to see where some of the ideas in the World of Assassination trilogy got their start, but don’t expect the game to reach anywhere near the same heights.

08 Dec, 2025 Read full review

Impulsegamer

By Impulsegamer
76

Overall, Hitman Absolution is a solid addition to the Nintendo Switch library. While it may not appeal to all die-hard Hitman fans, there's enough here for portable players to enjoy. With the announced update, Switch 2 owners may want to hold off on purchasing until the free patch arrives next year.

06 Dec, 2025 Read full review

NintendoBoy

By Erick Figueiredo
70

Hitman: Absolution is a rather weak title for a series that values ​​creativity and freedom of expression for its players. Despite introducing good ideas, which were carried over to the World of Assassination trilogy and even ported to Blood Money – Reprisal, the experience itself leaves much to be desired for those seeking the Hitman formula.

25 Nov, 2025 Read full review

Cubed3

By Coller Entragian
70

Playing Hitman: Absolution on Switch is a great way to replay it or give it a second chance. The gyro aiming improves the playability dramatically and may get veteran naysayers to accept the game on its own terms. It's a flawed and sometimes dumb experience with situations that make no sense, but still manages to be one of the better third-person action-adventure games, and a lot of it has to do with the gritty signature Hitman ambiance, presentation, and 47's impossibly cool dialogue and wit. He's a fun character, and getting any chance to be him is worth a few instances of sloppy design.

25 Nov, 2025 Read full review

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