Hitman review-in-progress: Episode One impressions
The Hitman formula is just as engaging and fun as ever in Square Enix and IO Interactive's self-titled game, which is why it's such a shame that the first episode feels so short.
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The Hitman formula is just as engaging and fun as ever in Square Enix and IO Interactive's self-titled game, which is why it's such a shame that the first episode feels so short.
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