Video games have slowly grown to be a sensation for individuals from diverse cultures. Some 2018 releases that have had an impact are Spiderman and Hitman 2.
Video games are among the most sought after products both on the internet and in brick and mortar stores by persons of different ages. Various themes are explored by each video game created. Inspirations for these games are draw from different sources. Some of the known sources that help developers create the blue print for famous video games include;
- Fairy tales
- Mythologies from popular cultures
- Historical happening
- Famous motion pictures
- Journals of prominent individuals, among others.
In 2018, major developing companies have released video game titles that have garnered recognition as well as a massive following from gaming enthusiasts. Hitman 2 and Spiderman are among the famous releases in 2018 that have been able to delight a broad audience. These two titles will be discussed herein in-depth
Spiderman 2018
Spiderman 2018 is an action filled adventure video developed by Insomniac games and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. This game was released all around the globe on the 7th of September. Against popular belief, this release is not based on any of the pre-existing Spiderman comics or motion pictures but the characters remain the same. Three days after its release, Spiderman had sold over three million copies breaking several records that had been set by other video game titles. The released version is playable on PlayStation 4.
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Playability
Spiderman is set in modern day New York and explores the various Spiderman abilities to make the game interesting. Some of the spider reflexes that players while come while enjoying this game from the third-person perspective interface it presents. Some of the spider-man abilities that players can explore are; traversing using parkour, alternative suits with powers, wall crawling, and web slinging etc.
Hitman 2 2018
Hitman 2 is a video game developed by IO Interactive. This title is being published by two companies that have been noted by several reviews to be among the best in the industry. These companies are Warner Bros and Interactive Entertainment. The release date for it is set for the 13th day of November 2018. Hitman 2 is playable on an array of platforms including PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows, and Xbox One. This video game follows the plot of its predecessor. It explores the activities of Agent 47 an assassin working with ICA.
This title is set in different locations that Agent 47 has to transverse while eliminating targets. The locations featured in this 2018 release include; Hawkey’s Bay, North Atlantic, Mumbai, and a fictional suburb in Vermont among others.
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Gameplay
Concussive gadgets have been introduced in this game to render an NCP unconscious. For this release, players are able to carry and hide weapons that are heavy such as sniper rifles without attracting attention to themselves from the general public. This feature has been made possible by the re-introduction of the briefcase. Gamers will be expected to complete six missions in diverse locations for them to have successfully completed the game. The game features a single player mode as well as the multi-player one.
