Order the Hitman gameplay experience.
Order the Hitman gameplay experience.
Hey, since you're new to Hitman, it's best to start with the first game in the series. That way you can learn the basics and build up your skills before tackling the more challenging titles.
It hinges on how comfortable you are with older game systems. They all use numbered entries, so you can begin wherever suits you best. Many skip the first one because it's extremely challenging. 2 and 3 remain functional today, while 4 is still regarded as the pinnacle of the series. Absolution offers a strong narrative experience but features mechanics unlike those seen before. Most consider it a solid title, though not the quintessential Hitman experience. If you must choose, Blood Money would be my recommendation.
I'll talk about contracts and blood money, ignore the rest. Most folks I meet who mention absolution sound fun, but then they jump to the only hitman I played—Hitman 2 still feels fresh, and it doesn't play well on modern systems.