History Franchise / Hitman

Players are [[GameplayGrading scored on stealth]], so ideally, you should only kill your targets and leave without alerting anyone, like a real assassin. That said, if (hah! ''[[TrialAndErrorGameplay when]]'') you are discovered, or if you become addicted to the RagdollPhysics, you can Rambo your way through everything in your path -- but you won't escape the consequences if you leave a trail of bodies behind you. The missions aren't really designed for cover-based shooting, and you'll soon find that stealth is far more fun and rewarding. Or you can just [[SoMuchForStealth get bored and hack at people with an axe]], that works too.

* ''Hitman Trilogy'' (2007) -- A box set that includes the [[UsefulNotes/PlayStation2 PS2]] versions of ''Silent Assassin'', ''Contracts'', and ''Blood Money''.
* ''Hitman HD Trilogy'' (2013) -- A {{compilation|rerelease}} of all of the earlier games sans the first, but {{remaster}}ed for [[UsefulNotes/PlayStation3 PS3]] and UsefulNotes/Xbox360. A digital bundle was also released for the 360, titled the ''Hitman HD Pack'', containing just ''Silent Assassin'' and ''Contracts'', aimed at players who already owned the standalone 360 version of ''Blood Money''.
* ''Hitman HD Enhanced Collection'' (2019) -- A compilation of ''Blood Money'' and ''Absolution'' for the [[UsefulNotes/PlayStation4 PS4]] and UsefulNotes/XboxOne, enhanced with 4K graphics.

** ''[[VideoGame/HitmanContracts Hitman: Contracts]]'' (2004)

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Players are [[GameplayGrading scored on stealth]], so ideally, you should only kill your targets and leave without alerting anyone, like a real assassin. That said, if (hah! ''[[TrialAndErrorGameplay when]]'') you are discovered, or if you become addicted to the RagdollPhysics, you can Rambo your way through everything in your path -- but you won't escape the consequences if you leave a trail of bodies behind you. The missions aren't really designed for cover-based shooting, and you'll soon find that stealth is far more fun and rewarding. Or you can just [[SoMuchForStealth cave their noggins in with a fire extinguisher]], that works too.

Each title follows the career of Agent 47 (voiced by Creator/DavidBateson), a genetically-engineered, bald super [[ProfessionalKiller assassin]]. Aided by his [[TheHandler handler]], Diana, he works for a clandestine [[MurderInc agency]] while [[IFoughtTheLawAndTheLawWon avoiding the law]] and [[AssassinOutclassin rival assassins]]. ''Hitman'' levels are essentially standalone Film/JamesBond or Creator/JohnWoo movies in of themselves.

Each title follows the career of Agent 47 (voiced by Creator/DavidBateson), a genetically-engineered, bald super [[ProfessionalKiller assassin]]. Aided by his handler, Diana, he works for a clandestine [[MurderInc agency]] while [[IFoughtTheLawAndTheLawWon avoiding the law]] and [[AssassinOutclassin rival assassins]]. ''Hitman'' levels are essentially standalone Film/JamesBond or Creator/JohnWoo movies in of themselves.

Players are [[GameplayGrading scored on stealth]], so ideally, you should only kill your targets and leave without alerting anyone, like a real assassin. That said, if (hah! ''[[TrialAndErrorGameplay when]]'') you are discovered, or if you become addicted to the RagdollPhysics, you can Rambo your way through everything in your path -- but you won't escape the consequences if you leave a trail of bodies behind you. The missions aren't really designed for cover-based shooting, and you'll soon find that stealth is far more fun and rewarding. Or you can just [[SoMuchForStealth cave their heads in with a fire extinguisher]], that works too.

Either way, tighten those leather gloves and straighten that red silk tie, because it's time to make a killing…

To date, there are eight games in the main series:

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* ''Hitman [=GO=]'' (2014), a turn-based {{puzzle game}}.

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* ''ComicBook/Agent47BirthOfTheHitman'' (2017 - 2018), a comic book mini-series which serves as a {{prequel}} to all of the games in the main franchise, although it more directly connects to the ''VideoGame/WorldOfAssassinationTrilogy''. It explores Diana's upbringing, 47 and 6's missions with The Institute for Human Betterment, as well as the leadup of events to them both working together at the ICA.
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[[http://nordic.ign.com/hitman/6526/news/hitman-tv-series-in-the-works-at-hulu-from-john-wick-creator A TV-series was in the works by Derek Kolstad]] (writer/director of the ''Franchise/JohnWick'' films), but is [[https://www.ggrecon.com/articles/the-hitman-tv-series-is-seemingly-dead/ apparently dead in the water]].

If you're looking for the trope for the hitman character type, see ProfessionalKiller. If you're looking for the comic book by Creator/GarthEnnis that {{Crosses The Line|Twice}} several billion times, [[Comicbook/Hitman1993 look no further!]] And if you're looking for the short-lived, [[{{Calvinball}} rather confusing]] GameShow, see [[Series/HitMan here]].

!! The ''Hitman'' series contains examples of:

[[http://nordic.ign.com/hitman/6526/news/hitman-tv-series-in-the-works-at-hulu-from-john-wick-creator A TV-series was in the works by Derek Kolstad]] (writer/director of the ''Franchise/JohnWick'' films), but is [[apparently dead in the water]].

[[http://nordic.ign.com/hitman/6526/news/hitman-tv-series-in-the-works-at-hulu-from-john-wick-creator A TV-series is in the works by Derek Kolstad]] (writer/director of the ''Franchise/JohnWick'' films), but nothing is written on stone.

* ''Hitman Sniper: The Shadows'' (2021), a mobile game that stars Agents Knight and Stone, the sniper-assassin exclusive characters from ''Hitman 2'', as well as three other members of Initiative 426; Soji, Kiya, Kolzak, codenamed: The Shadows.

Each title follows the career of Agent 47 (voiced by Creator/DavidBateson), a genetically-engineered and {{bald|Of Awesome}} super [[ProfessionalKiller assassin]]. Aided by his handler, Diana, he works for a clandestine [[MurderInc agency]] while [[IFoughtTheLawAndTheLawWon avoiding the law]] and [[AssassinOutclassin rival assassins]]. ''Hitman'' levels are essentially standalone Film/JamesBond or Creator/JohnWoo movies in of themselves.

* ''ComicBook/Agent47BirthOfTheHitman'' (2017 - 2018), a comic book mini-series which serves as a {{prequel}} to all of the games in the main franchise. It explores Diana's upbringing, 47's missions with The Institute, as well as the leadup of events to them both working together at the ICA.

Each title follows the career of Agent 47 (voiced by Creator/DavidBateson), a genetically-engineered super [[ProfessionalKiller assassin]]. Aided by his handler, Diana, he works for a clandestine [[MurderInc agency]] while [[IFoughtTheLawAndTheLawWon avoiding the law]] and [[AssassinOutclassin rival assassins]]. ''Hitman'' levels are essentially standalone Film/JamesBond or Creator/JohnWoo movies in of themselves.

Each title follows the career of Agent 47 (voiced by Creator/DavidBateson), a genetically-engineered super [[professionalKiller assassin]]. Aided by his handler, Diana, he works for a clandestine [[MurderInc agency]] while [[IFoughtTheLawAndTheLawWon avoiding the law]] and [[AssassinOutclassin rival assassins]]. ''Hitman'' levels are essentially standalone Film/JamesBond or Creator/JohnWoo movies in of themselves.

Each title follows the career of Agent 47 (voiced by Creator/DavidBateson), a genetically-engineered super assassin. Aided by his handler, Diana, he works for a clandestine [[MurderInc agency]] while [[IFoughtTheLawAndTheLawWon avoiding the law]] and [[AssassinOutclassin rival assassins]]. ''Hitman'' levels are essentially standalone Film/JamesBond or Creator/JohnWoo movies in of themselves.

* ''VideoGame/HitmanCodename47'' (2000)
* ''VideoGame/Hitman2SilentAssassin'' (2002)
* ''[[VideoGame/HitmanContracts Hitman: Contracts]]'' (2004)
* ''VideoGame/HitmanBloodMoney'' (2006)
* ''VideoGame/HitmanAbsolution'' (2012)

[[AC:Beginning from 2016, the ''[[VideoGame/WorldOfAssassinationTrilogy World of Assassination Trilogy]]'' was formed]]

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* ''{{VideoGame/Hitman|2016}}'' (2016)
* ''VideoGame/Hitman2'' (2018)
* ''VideoGame/Hitman3'' (2021)
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* ''{{VideoGame/Hitman|2016}}'' (2016)
* ''VideoGame/Hitman2'' (2018)
* ''VideoGame/Hitman3'' (2021)

* ''Hitman Sniper Assassins'' (2021), a mobile game that stars Agents Knight and Stone, the sniper-assassin exclusive characters from ''Hitman 2''.