Long before today's ADHD-addled kids indulged in a bit of shooting interspersed with pretty cutscenes, IO Interactive's Hitman series let determined gamers step into the shoes of a bald master assassin. Focusing on stealth, it followed the footsteps of the Thief and Metal Gear Solid franchises—they focused on a slow, deliberate brand of gameplay that requires a great deal of patience as you transform into a ghost and take down foes unnoticed. Not one for those lacking discipline and discretion, the Hitman franchise has always embraced a style of gaming that rewards meticulous planning over twitch and gung-ho attitude. However, the real draw was the high of knowing that you're right at the top of the food chain—a silent assassin killing with surgical precision as he clears out a room full of baddies, one by one until there's nobody left. Click here for full story
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