20 Beloved Video Games That Have Aged Terribly

20. Hitman Codename 47

Hitman: Codename 47 is the first title in the iconic assassination series that put the franchise on the map thanks to its amazing storytelling and novel gameplay that set it apart from other games in the year 2000.

Sadly, those who were wowed by Codename 47 back then will not be so easily impressed with it twenty-six years later.

Codename 47 is a game that doesn’t hold up not only by modern standards but also by the standards of older Hitman games.

The game’s AI is way too aggressive, punishing you for even the smallest mistake or even just standing around at times. Stealth is virtually impossible on later stages, and combat is awkwardly paced, with slow-flying bullets and unsatisfying brawls with endless hordes of enemies.

Even the game’s story has surprisingly aged like milk. Although the origin of 47 is intriguing, it was also clearly written at a time when games didn't take their storytelling completely seriously.

The first few levels might be worth playing for the nostalgia factor, but afterward the game becomes unplayable, which is why if you want the old-school Hitman experience, you’re better off starting with Hitman: Contracts, which vastly improved the early Hitman formula.