Okay, folks, let’s dive into my little adventure with Hitman 1 and 2 levels. I’ve been wanting to replay some of these classic missions, and I figured I’d share my process, bumps and all.
So, first things first, I dusted off my old copies. I actually had both games on Steam, which made things a bit easier. If you don’t have them there, getting your hands on them digitally is probably the smoothest route these days.
Getting Started
I launched Steam and found Hitman in my library. The first game, the 2016 one, I clicked ‘Install’, and let it do its thing. It’s not a tiny game, so I grabbed a cup of coffee while it downloaded and installed.
- Find Game in Steam Library
- Click install
Once Hitman 1 was ready, I jumped right in. The opening cinematic, you know, the one with the training facility? It totally sucked me back in. I spent a good few hours just messing around in the ICA Facility, re-familiarizing myself with the controls and the general feel of the game. It’s amazing how much muscle memory comes back!
Hitman 2 Time!
Then came Hitman 2. I basically repeated the process. Back to Steam, find Hitman 2, click ‘Install’, and wait. This one felt like it took even longer, but maybe I was just getting impatient to sneak around Miami.
- Find Hitman 2 in Steam Library
- Click Install, and wait..
Now, here’s where things get interesting. Hitman 2 has this cool feature where you can access the levels from the first game within Hitman 2. It’s like a one-stop shop for all your assassination needs. To do this, I had to make sure I had the “Legacy Pack” installed. In my case, because I owned Hitman 1 on Steam, it automatically gave me access to the Legacy Pack in Hitman 2. It will auto detected.
To access the old levels, I just went to the “Campaign” section in Hitman 2, and boom, there they were! Paris, Sapienza, Marrakesh… all the classics, ready to go. I could play them with the updated mechanics of Hitman 2, which was a nice touch.
Play Time!
And that’s pretty much it! I spent the next few days revisiting some of my favorite levels. I tried to get “Silent Assassin” on every mission, which, let me tell you, is way harder than I remembered. I screwed up a bunch of times, got spotted, caused a few accidental explosions… you know, the usual Hitman stuff.
It was a blast, though. It’s amazing how well these levels hold up. They’re so intricately designed, with so many different ways to approach each target. I even discovered a few new things I’d never seen before, which is always a cool feeling.
So, if you’re looking for a bit of nostalgic fun, or if you’re new to the series and want to experience some of the best levels, I highly recommend checking out Hitman 1 and 2. It’s a bit of a process to get everything set up, but totally worth it in the end!
