Hitman 2 Review: 5 Ups & 5 Downs
2. The Atrociously Bad Cut-Scenes
If you were hoping for more of the stylish cut-scenes which made the previous Hitman feel so cinematic, prepare to be disappointed.
Hitman 2's cut-scenes actually amount to nothing more than narrated slideshows, with animatic-style still images cut together with rudimentary voice acting.
It's been speculated that this is probably a result of IO Interactive being cut loose by Square Enix last year, but whatever the reason, it's absolutely absurd that a AAA blockbuster franchise like Hitman ends up looking this tacky and cheap.
It obviously doesn't help that the story itself is completely un-engaging, but maybe if the narrative was presented with the slick style fans were expecting, it would've at least had a little more pep to it.
Whatever happened with the game's cinematics, it absolutely cannot be repeated for the inevitable sequel.