'Hitman: Absolution' video game plays up Chicago
Local gamers shooting their way through "Hitman: Absolution" this week may notice they're guiding Agent 47 into familiar turf. That's because Chicago is the primary setting for the latest in the "Hitman" series. The iconic cityscape frequently has been the backdrop for movies and TV shows, but this marks the Chicago's most high-profile appearance in newer video games. Did the "Hitman" developers get Chicago right? RedEye played the game and talked to one of the directors to find out.
By Ryan Smith for RedEye
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The downtown skyline
SETTING: The downtown skyline. Throughout the game, we see shots of buildings and skyscrapers meant to evoke Chicago.
ACCURACY: Hey look, there's the Hancock Tower ... and some other buildings that kind of look like Chicago. Wait, that's not right. SCORE: 5 out of 10 |
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