Hitman 3: 8 Tips & Tricks The Game Doesn't Tell You

8. Unlocked Shortcuts Carry Across Multiple Saves

I cannot stress how important this new feature of Hitman 3 is.

Whereas in previous games, levels were reset each and every time you played them, Hitman 3 offers the ability to unlock shortcuts permanently.

Sometimes in the game, you'll come up against a locked door which in classic video game fashion is "barred from the other side", and should you find the source of this blockage and free up the door, ladder or window, you'll see then when you return to the level that it remains open or clear for use.

This changes the flow of levels dramatically, as instead of spending ten minutes following guards around and waiting for them to drop items or open rooms that lead you to the shortcut, you can zip up an unlocked ladder or pass through a door and reach your target that much quicker.

Therefore it's advised to spend time learning your surroundings and unlock every single shortcut you come across. It could mean the difference between a bloodbath and a silent assassin when it comes to the crunch!