Hitman: Blood Money

Welcome to Part 2 of my guide for Hitman: Blood Money - Reprisal! If you're new here, you'll find a ton of useful info organized to help you conquer every mission. I've put a lot of effort into finding unique and simple ways to tackle challenges, and I think some of the solutions will really surprise you.

This guide is mostly based on my regular Blood Money guide, but I've tweaked it a bit for the Switch version. I wrote this while playing on the *PROFESSIONAL* difficulty, which is great for those tough Trophies and Achievements on PlayStation and Xbox 360, and it'll definitely help you out on Switch too if you're aiming for Silent Assassin ratings and want to unlock all the weapons. I've tried to make it as complete as possible while still leaving room for you to explore and find your own ways to play. I hope you enjoy it and learn a lot!

About Hitman: Blood Money

Hitman: Blood Money is the fourth game in the series, starring Agent 47, a clone genetically engineered for assassination. It came out in 2006 for PC, PS2, Xbox, and Xbox 360. What makes this game stand out from its predecessors is the sheer variety of ways you can eliminate your targets, including a big focus on 'Accidents.' You can also lure enemies away from their posts to move more freely or set up ambushes in quieter spots. A cool new feature is 'Notoriety,' which ramps up the difficulty based on how many people witness your less-than-subtle actions. While you can't buy new weapons outright, you can purchase upgrades for the ones you already have.

Even though it might feel a bit easier than the earlier games, Blood Money offers more options for dealing with situations, making it feel more challenging and engaging. It also boasts some of the best graphics seen in the Hitman series at the time, though its successors would later surpass it.

I first got hooked on the Hitman games thanks to the PS2 demo of 'Silent Assassin' back in the summer of 2002. I was just killing time waiting for Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, and I loaded up the demo expecting little. But then, BAM! The main menu music hit me – an incredible orchestral piece that just blew me away. I'd often just let the game sit there on the menu screen, replaying that track over and over. Eventually, I played the demo itself and was equally impressed by the gameplay and the rest of the music.

That's when I became a true Hitman fan, and it was the first time a game's music alone made me dive into a whole series. The music was composed by Jesper Kyd, a composer I'd already admired from the Sega Dreamcast game MDK2. Now, I own the soundtracks for all four Hitman games, plus the score from the 'Hitman' movie by Geoff Zanelli.

When I first started writing game guides, I always dreamed of tackling the Hitman series. My initial plan was to start with the very first game, 'Codename 47.' However, that game was only ever released on PC, and since I'm a Mac user, I couldn't play it. I knew some missions from 'Codename 47' were remade in 'Contracts,' but it wasn't quite the same. As I played through 'Blood Money,' I was already mentally outlining a guide, but I held off because I couldn't get my hands on the first game. Finally, in 2010, I managed to get a suitable PC setup, and that's when I...

This section details the features and issues of the Reprisal port of Hitman: Blood Money, developed by Feral Interactive for iOS, Android, and Nintendo Switch, released in late 2023 and early 2024 respectively. This port introduced modernization changes to make it more akin to current Hitman titles, but not all changes were successful.

Starting the Game: Unlike most Switch games, Reprisal requires pressing both L and R Buttons simultaneously to access the opening menu.

The Minimap: A useful addition that helps track targets (visible at Professional difficulty) and navigate maps, especially for new players. It can be toggled off.

No Compass: The Reprisal port lacks the compass found in other versions. While there's a compass on the in-game map, frequent map consultation is needed for directional guidance.

Instinct: This feature, similar to newer Hitman games, is limited in Reprisal, only highlighting usable objects within the current room and not showing enemies through walls. It's more beneficial for newcomers than experienced players.

Sneak Running: An exclusive feature allowing faster movement while sneaking by using the Run Button or pushing the Left Analog Stick fully forward, aiding in ambushes.

Advanced Warning System: Provides more explicit notifications for suspicious guards, trespassing, or camera detection, indicated by screen edge color changes. However, this system can be confusing, sometimes triggering repeated warnings even after changing disguises.

Crashes and Glitches: The Reprisal version experienced random crashes (approximately four during testing) and a glitch causing jumbled on-screen text. Other versions are also prone to crashing under specific conditions, like excessive weapon swinging.

Modern Control Scheme: Offers a control scheme similar to newer Hitman games but lacks a dedicated 1st Person View, with only Binoculars available for a limited view.

Object Interactions: Changes made to object interaction, intended to mimic newer Hitman games, have made the Reprisal version more difficult. Unlike older versions where proximity was sufficient for interaction prompts (like Human Shield), Reprisal requires the center reticle to be directly on the object or person, making interactions less forgiving.

This section of the guide focuses on specific gameplay mechanics and control differences in Hitman: Blood Money, particularly within the Reprisal version.

The International Contract Agency (ICA):

The ICA, or The Agency, is the clandestine organization for which Agent 47 works. Its primary function is to carry out assassinations for clients who wish to remain anonymous. Clients contact The Agency, and an agent is assigned to fulfill the contract. Missions often extend beyond simple assassinations, including objectives like item destruction or retrieval, and rescuing individuals.

Modern and Classic Controls:

The choice between Modern and Classic controls significantly impacts available gameplay features. The following tables detail the button mappings for each scheme:

Modern Controls - Menus

Modern Controls - Action