PSInsider author writes: Hitman GO from Square Enix Montreal was a mobile adaptation of one of the most elaborate free-form puzzle game series, boiled down to its core concepts. Distracting mindful guards, donning meticulous disguises, and studying the movements of escorts were all strategies used in learning how to finish a level and achieve accolades. Now, almost two years later, the claimed definitive edition comes to the Playstation 4 and Vita respectively, putting one of the most refreshing puzzle games on Sony’s current home console, and under-appreciated handheld.
VGChartz's Adam Cartwright: "The stealth genre is one that some would argue doesn’t even exist – many titles include stealth elements, but actually fit into one of a number of other genres like action, platformer, or third-person shooter. Ever since the breakout success of the Metal Gear franchise (in particular Metal Gear Solid), though, the genre seems on much more stable footing and it demonstrated that you can have a veritable blockbuster on your hands relying only on stealth mechanics as the main gameplay element.
In recent years we’ve seen other things like Assassin’s Creed, Hitman and Splinter Cell continue to push the genre forward, although it still has somewhat limited appeal. Thankfully, the Vita has a healthy selection of stealth games available (and even more with backwards-compatibility), meaning if you’re looking to do some sneaking on the go then you’ll be well served with the console."
Square Enix just released the first episode of its series dedicated to the GO versions of Hitman, Tomb Raider / Lara Croft and Deus Ex.
Wishful thinking that they'd try to revive the series. Sort of annoying that a sequel is still 50/50.
All three critically-acclaimed titles – Hitman GO, Lara Croft GO and Deus Ex GO – are now available for the first time in one bundle.
