Resident Evil 3 vs Hitman 3

• Perspective: Third-Person (with first-person aiming option)
• Multiplayer: None (Primary Game). Ghost Mode was a 1v1 competitive mode in Hitman 2, not carried over directly. Sniper Assassin had co-op. Freelancer is single-player.
• Setting: Various Global Locations (Dubai, Dartmoor, Berlin, Chongqing, Mendoza, Carpathian Mountains + Hitman 1 & 2 locations)
• Platforms: PC (Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch (Cloud Version), Google Stadia (discontinued)
• Unique Feature: World of Assassination Platform (integrates H1/H2), Deep Sandbox Levels, Mission Stories & Creative Kills, Disguise System, Location Mastery & Unlocks, Freelancer Roguelike Mode.

• Carlos Oliveira: Provides essential radio support, rescues Jill from Nemesis with heavy firepower, and becomes a fully playable character during the mid-game Hospital section.
  Human Ally
• Tyrell Patrick: A fellow U.B.C.S. mercenary who acts as the 'guy in the chair', hacking doors, monitoring security feeds, and guiding the protagonists through Umbrella's facilities.
  Tech Support

• Diana Burnwood (Via Comms / Narrative): Agent 47's primary handler. She provides mission briefings, intelligence on targets and locations, real-time updates during missions, and exfiltration guidance via radio communication. She is a crucial narrative and gameplay support figure but does not physically accompany 47 on missions.
  Human
• Lucas Grey (Temporary AI / Narrative): During certain story missions in Hitman 2 and the beginning of Hitman 3, Lucas Grey fights alongside Agent 47 as an AI-controlled companion or coordinates actions with him. His presence is scripted for specific narrative sequences.
  Human (Fellow Clone)
• Olivia Hall (Via Comms / Narrative): A skilled hacker allied with Lucas Grey and later 47. She provides technical support, hacking assistance, and intelligence via radio communication during certain missions.
  Human
• No Persistent Gameplay Companions: Agent 47 is a lone operative by nature. The core gameplay loop focuses on his individual skills in stealth, disguise, and assassination. He does not have persistent AI companions that follow him or can be commanded during missions.

• Charlie Dolls: Small, bobblehead toys hidden maliciously on shelves, under cars, or in dark corners. Players must shoot or slash all 20 to complete the 'Goodbye, Charlie!' challenge.
• Lore Files and Journals: Scattered across desks, pinned to walls, or found on corpses. They provide crucial context on the city's collapse and Umbrella's research.
• Hip Pouches: Found in specific safe rooms or locked safes. These are the most valuable items to collect, permanently increasing the player's limited inventory space.

• Location Mastery Unlocks (Starting Locations, Agency Pickups, Gear, Suits): Earned by gaining XP and leveling up Mastery for each specific mission location (up to Level 20). Unlocks new starting points within the level, allows smuggling items via Agency Pickups, and grants new weapons, gadgets, and cosmetic suits for use in any mission.
• Challenges (Assassination, Discovery, Feats, Targets): A vast list of specific tasks and objectives to complete within each mission, categorized by type. Completing challenges grants XP towards Location Mastery and sometimes unlocks specific items or achievements/trophies. Examples include eliminating a target in a specific way, finding all disguises, or completing a mission with a Silent Assassin rating.
• Intel & Mission Stories: Clues, documents, overheard conversations, or environmental interactions that reveal 'Mission Stories' – guided opportunities for often elaborate, unique, and sometimes humorous ways to assassinate targets. Following these stories can lead to unique kills and easier access.
• Disguises: Found by incapacitating NPCs. While not 'collected' in a persistent inventory (except for starting suit selection), discovering and utilizing all available disguises in a level is often a tracked challenge and key to unlocking all areas and opportunities.
• Items & Weapons (Found in Level / Unlocked): Numerous melee weapons, firearms, tools, and environmental objects can be found and used within each mission. Unlocking weapons and gear through Mastery allows them to be selected for loadouts or smuggled in.
• Shortcuts & Keys: Persistent shortcuts (e.g., permanently unlocked doors, ladders) can be opened within levels, making subsequent playthroughs or different approaches easier. Keys or keycards grant access to restricted areas.
• Freelancer Mode - Merces & Gear Collection: In Freelancer mode, players earn Merces (currency) to purchase weapons, gear, and tools from suppliers for their campaigns. Successfully completing campaigns allows them to add collected high-tier weapons to their permanent Safehouse collection. Failure can result in losing non-Safehouse gear.

• Zombies
• Survival Horror
• Viral Outbreak
• Relentless Pursuer
• Bioweapons
• Corporate Conspiracy

• Assassination & Espionage
• Global Conspiracy
• Shadow Organizations (Providence
• ICA)
• Moral Ambiguity
• Identity & Purpose (Agent 47)
• Precision & Professionalism
• Disguise & Deception
• Environmental Storytelling
• Player Freedom & Creativity

• G19 Handgun: Sidearm
  Jill's default weapon. It is highly reliable and can be upgraded with a red dot sight, extended magazine, and moderator to improve critical hit rates and handling.
• M3 Shotgun: Close-Quarters Firearm
  An essential weapon for crowd control, capable of blasting zombies backward or completely decapitating them at point-blank range to save ammunition.
• MGL Grenade Launcher: Heavy Ordinance
  A tactical powerhouse capable of firing explosive, flame, acid, and mine rounds, making it strictly necessary to exploit the elemental weaknesses of Hunter Gammas and Nemesis.

• Pistols (Silenced & Unsilenced - e.g., ICA19, Krugermeier, HWK21): Handgun (Ballistic)
  Agent 47's signature sidearms. Essential for stealthy takedowns (silenced variants) or as a backup combat weapon. Various models with different stats (accuracy, damage, suppression level, magazine size).
• Submachine Guns (e.g., TAC-SMG, HX-10): Automatic Firearm (Close Quarters)
  Rapid-firing weapons effective at close range if stealth is broken. Can be found in levels or unlocked via mastery. Often available in silenced versions.
• Assault Rifles (e.g., Fusil G2, Shashka A33): Automatic/Semi-Auto Firearm (Mid Range)
  Powerful automatic rifles, generally less suited for stealth but highly effective in open combat. Found on guards or in specific locations.
• Shotguns (e.g., Bartoli 12G, Enram HV): Firearm (Close Quarters, High Damage)
  Devastating at close range, ideal for loud encounters or eliminating heavily armored targets quickly.
• Sniper Rifles (e.g., Sieger 300 Ghost, Jaeger 7 Lancer, Druzhina 34 Arctic): Long Range Firearm (Precision Assassination)
  Used for eliminating targets from extreme distances. Many variants offer different levels of suppression, zoom, and special properties (e.g., subsonic, armor-piercing). Often require assembly from parts smuggled in a briefcase.
• Fiber Wire: Melee (Silent Garrote)
  Agent 47's classic tool for silent, non-messy strangulation kills from behind. A starting item.
• Lethal Melee Weapons (Knives, Cleavers, Axes, Screwdrivers, etc.): Close Quarters (Lethal)
  Various sharp or blunt objects found in the environment or unlocked that can be used for lethal melee attacks or thrown for a lethal impact.
• Non-Lethal Melee Weapons (Hammers, Wrenches, Crowbars, Fish, Briefcase, etc.): Close Quarters (Non-Lethal Takedown)
  Numerous everyday objects that can be used to knock out NPCs silently from behind or in melee combat. Essential for non-lethal playthroughs and acquiring disguises.
• Poisons (Lethal Vial/Syringe, Emetic Vial/Syringe, Sedative Vial/Syringe): Consumable (Covert Elimination/Incapacitation)
  Can be used to contaminate food or drink, or directly injected. Lethal poison kills targets discreetly. Emetic poison makes them sick and seek a bathroom. Sedative poison knocks them out.
• Explosives (Remote/Proximity Mines, Breaching Charges, Explosive Devices - e.g., Rubber Duck, Golf Ball): Tactical/Area Denial/Distraction
  Various explosive devices for creating diversions, eliminating targets through 'accidents,' or breaching locked doors. Some are designed to be inconspicuous.
• Distraction Items (Coins, Various Throwable Objects): Utility (Stealth)
  Coins are a staple for luring NPCs or making them investigate a sound. Many other small objects can be thrown for similar purposes.
• Special Tools (Lockpick, Keycard Scrambler, Remote EMP Charge, Sieker 1 Emetic Dart Gun): Utility (Infiltration/Sabotage)
  Unlockable tools that aid in infiltration. Lockpicks open simple doors. Scramblers bypass electronic locks. EMP charges disable security devices. The Sieker 1 silently delivers emetic poison from a distance.

• Tactical Vest: Worn by Carlos and his U.B.C.S. squad, it is a visual representation of his combat-ready status, loaded with ammo pouches and comms gear.
• Iron Defense Coin: Not worn armor, but a special inventory item purchased in the post-game shop. Keeping this coin in your inventory passively and massively increases Jill's defense against all attacks.
• S.T.A.R.S. Uniform: An unlockable cosmetic outfit representing Jill's elite police training, bringing a sense of nostalgia from her appearance in the original 1996 Resident Evil.

• No Equipable Armor System (Damage Mitigation): Agent 47 does not equip traditional armor pieces for direct damage reduction that can be swapped or upgraded. His survivability in combat relies on player skill in using cover, stealth, takedowns, and managing his health (which regenerates to a certain point, with full restoration often requiring finding specific items or being out of combat for a period). Some starting suits in Freelancer mode might offer a slight initial health advantage, but this is not a core armor system.
• Disguises (Stealth 'Armor'): The primary form of 'protection' in Hitman is the disguise system. Wearing an appropriate disguise allows Agent 47 to blend in with different groups of NPCs and access restricted areas without arousing immediate suspicion. Different disguises grant varying levels of access and may be scrutinized by specific 'Enforcer' NPCs. This system is about social stealth rather than direct damage mitigation.
• Cosmetic Suits: Players can unlock a vast array of cosmetic suits for Agent 47 to wear at the start of missions or change into. These are purely visual and do not provide any gameplay advantages or defensive stats. They are unlocked through Mastery, Challenges, Elusive Targets, or DLC.

• Default Tank Top & Jeans: Jill's modernized default look, practical for running and surviving in a dirty, burning urban environment.
• Classic 1999 Tube Top: An iconic, nostalgic DLC outfit that perfectly replicates Jill's original, highly recognizable blue tube top and skirt from the 1999 PlayStation classic.
• Carlos' Classic Hair: A DLC cosmetic that replaces Carlos's modern, messy 'shag' haircut with his clean-cut, classic 1999 mercenary appearance.

• Agent 47's Signature Suit (Black Suit, White Shirt, Red Tie): Agent 47's iconic default attire. While this is his primary look, players can unlock and choose to start missions in a vast array of other cosmetic suits.
• Unlockable Suits (Themed, Location-Specific, Challenge Rewards): A wide variety of cosmetic suits can be unlocked by completing challenges, achieving high Mastery Levels in locations, successfully eliminating Elusive Targets, or through DLC/Deluxe Editions. Examples include tactical gear, formal wear, casual outfits, humorous costumes, and suits inspired by previous Hitman games. These are purely visual.
• Disguises (In-Mission): A core gameplay mechanic. Agent 47 can incapacitate NPCs and take their outfits to use as disguises. Each disguise grants access to different areas of a level and changes how other NPCs react to 47. There are hundreds of unique disguises across all locations, from guard uniforms and waiter outfits to more outlandish costumes like a flamingo mascot or a scarecrow.
• Gloves (Often part of Suit Unlocks): Many unlockable suits come with specific glove designs, contributing to the overall aesthetic.
• Freelancer Mode Safehouse Customization: In Freelancer mode, players can spend Merces (in-game currency) to customize various areas of Agent 47's safehouse, including the kitchen, garage, living areas, and exterior, with different furniture, decorations, and themes. This doesn't directly affect 47's wearable clothing but adds a layer of personalization.

The game foregoes traditional RPG skill trees in favor of mechanical mastery and weapon attachments. The standout mechanic is the 'Perfect Dodge' (or Carlos's 'Shoulder Barge'); timing a dodge exactly as an enemy attacks triggers a slow-motion window, allowing players to instantly aim and fire a critical counter-shot. Weapon upgrades are crucial for progression, requiring players to find hidden laser sights, extended magazines, and custom barrels to transform basic handguns and shotguns into devastating anti-bioweapon artillery. Post-game, completing challenges earns points to buy infinite ammo weapons, stat-boosting coins, and special outfits from the in-game shop.

Unlike the sprawling, open-world maps of modern RPGs, Resident Evil 3 features a highly detailed, linear sequence of interconnected hubs. Players begin in the neon-lit, burning Downtown streets of Raccoon City, moving through tight alleyways, subway stations, and a terrifying mutated sewer system. The mid-game features Carlos exploring the Raccoon City Police Department (RPD) and defending Spencer Memorial Hospital from a massive zombie siege. The finale takes place deep underground in NEST 2, a sterile, high-tech Umbrella laboratory where the ultimate bioweapon research is conducted.

• Subway Train: Transit Vehicle
  The central objective of the first act. It serves as a temporary safe haven and the intended evacuation method for Mikhail's platoon and civilian survivors.
• Carlos' Helicopter: Evacuation Aircraft
  The ultimate goal for the survivors, representing salvation and escape from Raccoon City before the US Government launches a thermonuclear strike.

• No Player-Controlled Vehicles (General Traversal)
  Agent 47 primarily traverses mission locations on foot, utilizing stealth, disguises, and environmental navigation (climbing pipes, ledges, using ladders). There are no player-drivable cars, motorcycles, boats, or aircraft for general exploration within the sandbox levels.
• Contextual Vehicles (Used for Exits, Scripted Events, or as Environmental Elements): Various (Cars, Boats, Helicopters, Trains, etc.)
  Vehicles are present in many levels as environmental details, potential 'accident' kill opportunities (e.g., sabotaging a car), or as specific means of exfiltration once mission objectives are complete (e.g., escaping in a speedboat, helicopter, or car). Some mission stories might involve interacting with or briefly being inside a vehicle during a scripted sequence, but free-roam driving is not a feature.
• Fast Travel (Via Starting Locations / Unlocked Shortcuts - Within Mission Replays): Mission Start / Level Navigation Mechanic
  When replaying missions, players can choose different unlocked starting locations (often requiring specific disguises) to begin closer to certain objectives. Within levels, discovering and unlocking persistent shortcuts (like doors from the other side or kickable ladders) allows for faster navigation on subsequent attempts or during different approaches.

• Zombie Dogs: Mutated Canine
  Fast, highly erratic enemies that ambush players in narrow alleys or power stations, requiring quick reflexes and shotgun blasts to dispatch safely.
• Hunter Gamma: Amphibious Bioweapon
  Massive, grotesque frog-like mutants lurking in the sewers. If a player gets too close, they possess an instant-kill attack where they swallow the player whole.
• Hunter Beta: Reptilian Bioweapon
  Highly agile, armored predators encountered in the hospital. They can leap incredible distances and perform a lethal, throat-slitting instant-kill attack if not staggered.

• Jill Valentine: Protagonist
  A highly trained, fiercely independent survivor of the Arklay Mountains incident, determined to escape the city and expose Umbrella's horrific crimes.
• Carlos Oliveira: Deuteragonist
  A charismatic, heavy-hitting mercenary employed by Umbrella to rescue civilians, completely unaware of his employer's true, sinister motives until it's almost too late.
• Nemesis: Primary Antagonist
  The ultimate Umbrella bioweapon. A massive, intelligent, and relentless stalker armed with a flamethrower and rocket launcher, designed solely to kill S.T.A.R.S. members.

• Agent 47: Protagonist / ICA Assassin (Later Independent)
  The genetically engineered, master assassin. Known for his professionalism, precision, and ability to blend in using disguises. In this trilogy, he confronts his past and the organization that created him, Providence, while questioning his own purpose.
• Diana Burnwood: Ally / Handler (ICA, later Independent)
  Agent 47's long-time handler at the International Contract Agency (ICA). Provides mission briefings, intelligence, and moral guidance. Her relationship with 47 is central to the narrative, especially as they work against Providence.
• Lucas Grey (The Shadow Client / Subject 6): Ally / Former Antagonist / Fellow Clone
  A childhood friend and fellow genetically engineered operative from Dr. Ort-Meyer's facility. Initially an antagonist in Hitman (2016) seeking to destroy Providence, he becomes 47's key ally and friend in Hitman 2 and 3.
• Arthur Edwards (The Constant): Main Antagonist / Leader of Providence
  The enigmatic and highly intelligent leader of Providence, the secretive organization that secretly controls global affairs. He is the primary antagonist of the World of Assassination trilogy, manipulating events from the shadows.
• The Partners (Carl Ingram, Marcus Stuyvesant, Alexa Carlisle - Hitman 3 Targets): Antagonists / Leaders of Providence
  The three current leaders (Partners) of Providence, who become primary targets for 47 and Grey in Hitman 3 as they dismantle the organization.
• Olivia Hall: Ally / Hacker (Associate of Lucas Grey)
  A skilled hacker who works closely with Lucas Grey and later assists 47 and Diana in their fight against Providence.
• Various Targets (Across all three games): Assassination Objectives
  A vast array of individuals targeted by 47 throughout the World of Assassination trilogy, each with their own backstories, routines, and connections to the larger conspiracy or criminal enterprises.
• Freelancer Mode NPCs (Syndicate Leaders, Assassins, Lookouts, Suppliers): Procedurally Generated Targets & Support NPCs
  In Freelancer mode, targets and some support NPCs are procedurally generated with unique traits and appearances, creating diverse assassination challenges.

• Restart the Subway Power: Exploration / Puzzle
  Navigate the zombie-infested downtown streets and mutating sewer systems to reach the substation, flipping the breakers while avoiding mutated spiders and Nemesis.
• Defend the Hospital: Action / Siege Defense
  Playing as Carlos, you must barricade the lobby and hold off a massive, multi-wave horde of zombies breaking through the windows to protect an unconscious Jill.
• NEST 2 Facility: Final Boss / Climax
  The final act. Jill must delve into a secret underground Umbrella lab to synthesize a vaccine and permanently terminate the heavily mutated Stage 3 Nemesis.

• Campaign Missions (Dubai, Dartmoor, Berlin, Chongqing, Mendoza, Carpathian Mountains - Hitman 3 Base Game)
  A series of story-driven assassination contracts set in diverse global locations. Each mission presents Agent 47 with one or more primary targets to eliminate, along with optional objectives (e.g., retrieving an item, specific assassination methods). Levels are large sandboxes offering multiple approaches and high replayability.
• Hitman 1 & Hitman 2 Campaign Missions (Via World of Assassination Access Passes)
  If the player owns or purchases access to Hitman (2016) and Hitman 2 (2018) content, all their respective campaign missions (e.g., Paris, Sapienza, Marrakesh, Bangkok, Colorado, Hokkaido from H1; Hawke's Bay, Miami, Santa Fortuna, Mumbai, Whittleton Creek, Isle of Sgàil from H2) become playable within the Hitman 3 (World of Assassination) platform, utilizing its updated engine and mechanics.
• Escalation Contracts
  Multi-stage contracts with progressively increasing difficulty and often complex or restrictive conditions (e.g., specific disguises, kill methods, time limits, added complications). Each stage builds upon the last. Some are part of Deluxe content or themed DLCs (Seven Deadly Sins).
• Elusive Targets (Time-Limited)
  Special, time-limited missions where players have only one chance to assassinate a unique target with a specific backstory. If the player fails or the target escapes, the contract is lost permanently for that run (though Elusive Targets often get reactivated in batches later). Successfully completing them unlocks unique suits.
• Contracts Mode (User-Generated Content)
  Players can create their own assassination contracts within existing mission locations by marking NPCs as targets and setting specific kill conditions or disguise requirements. These contracts can then be shared online for other players to attempt, fostering a community of challenge creators.
• Sniper Assassin Missions (Haven Island, Hantu Port, Siberia - from Hitman 2)
  Dedicated sniper missions where Agent 47 must eliminate multiple targets and their bodyguards from a fixed sniper perch within a time limit, often by creating chain reactions or 'accident' kills using his sniper rifle. Can be played solo or in online co-op (co-op functionality might vary in WoA).
• Freelancer Mode Campaigns (Roguelike)
  A single-player roguelike mode where Agent 47 takes on campaigns against various criminal syndicates. Each campaign consists of several missions leading to a showdown with a syndicate leader. Players must manage resources (Merces), acquire gear from suppliers, and risk losing non-Safehouse items upon failure. Features a customizable Safehouse as a persistent hub.
• Featured Contracts
  Curated selections of community-created contracts highlighted by IO Interactive, often with specific themes or challenging conditions.

The Resident Evil 3 campaign contains no multiplayer. However, the purchase included 'Resident Evil Resistance'. In this 4v1 asymmetrical mode, four 'Survivors' must work together to solve puzzles and escape a facility within a time limit. The fifth player controls the 'Mastermind' (featuring iconic villains like Annette Birkin or Alex Wesker), viewing the survivors through security cameras, spawning zombies, setting traps, and directly controlling bioweapons like the Tyrant (Mr. X) to prevent their escape.

Resident Evil 3 launched digitally and physically for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam. The standard release was originally bundled uniquely with 'Resident Evil Resistance', a separate 4v1 asymmetrical multiplayer game set in the same universe. In 2022, Capcom released a massive free 'next-gen' update for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC, enhancing the game with Ray Tracing, 3D spatial audio, and high frame rate support (120Hz).

Available in Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition. Deluxe Edition included Deluxe Escalation Contracts, Deluxe suits and items, digital soundtrack, digital 'World of Hitman' book, and director commentary. Pre-orders often included the 'Trinity Pack' (suits and briefcases themed after Hitman 1, 2, & 3). Hitman 3 eventually became 'Hitman: World of Assassination,' bundling Hitman 1 GOTY Access Pass and Hitman 2 Standard Access Pass for all owners, effectively making it the definitive platform for the trilogy.

The main campaign received minimal narrative DLC, as the story was self-contained. Paid DLC included the 'Classic Costume Pack', which gave Jill her iconic 1999 tube top and Carlos his classic hairstyle. Capcom also offered an 'All In-game Rewards Unlock' DLC, allowing players to instantly access the endgame shop's infinite ammo weapons and stat-boosting coins without completing the challenging in-game achievements. The most significant update was the free next-gen graphics patch in 2022.

Major post-launch content includes the 'Seven Deadly Sins' collection (seven themed DLC packs with unique Escalation Contracts, suits, and items). The 'Freelancer' mode was a significant free update, adding a roguelike campaign with persistent progression and customizable safehouse. Numerous free Elusive Targets, Escalation Contracts, and Featured Contracts have been added. The game also evolved into 'Hitman: World of Assassination,' integrating content from the previous two games for owners.

• Q: Is this a 1:1 remake of the original 1999 game?
  A: No. It is a complete reimagining. While it follows the same narrative beats, the camera perspective, combat mechanics, and level designs are completely modernized. Some original locations, like the Clock Tower interior, were cut or heavily altered.
• Q: Is Nemesis like Mr. X from Resident Evil 2?
  A: Yes and no. While both are stalkers, Nemesis is much faster, can use weapons (flamethrowers, rocket launchers), and can pull Jill toward him with tentacles. However, his appearances are more heavily scripted rather than unscripted, persistent roaming.
• Q: How long is the campaign?
  A: The game is known for being an action-packed, fast-paced cinematic experience. A standard first playthrough typically takes around 5 to 7 hours, encouraging multiple replays on harder difficulties.
• Q: Do I need to play Resident Evil 2 Remake first?
  A: While the events occur concurrently and feature crossover locations (like the RPD station), the story stands on its own. However, playing RE2 Remake first provides excellent context for the city's downfall.

• Q: What is Hitman: World of Assassination?
  A: Hitman: World of Assassination is the current branding for Hitman 3, which now serves as a platform to access the content from all three games in the trilogy (Hitman (2016), Hitman 2 (2018), and Hitman 3 (2021)) within a single, unified interface, provided the player owns the respective Access Passes or base games.
• Q: How does the Disguise system work?
  A: Agent 47 can incapacitate NPCs and take their outfits. Wearing a disguise allows him to blend in with that group of NPCs and access areas restricted to that role (e.g., a guard disguise allows access to security rooms). However, certain 'Enforcer' NPCs (marked with a white dot) can see through specific disguises if 47 gets too close or stays in their line of sight.
• Q: What are Mission Stories?
  A: Mission Stories are guided opportunities within each level that present unique and often elaborate ways to get close to and eliminate targets. They are discovered by finding intel or overhearing conversations and can lead to cinematic or 'accident' kills.
• Q: What is the 'Silent Assassin' rating?
  A: Silent Assassin is the highest rating achievable on a mission. It requires eliminating only the target(s), no bodies found (unless it was an accident kill or they were hidden), not being caught on camera (or destroying the evidence), and not being spotted committing any illegal actions. Achieving this rating often unlocks specific challenges and rewards.
• Q: What is Freelancer mode?
  A: Freelancer is a free, single-player roguelike mode added to Hitman: World of Assassination. Players take on campaigns against criminal syndicates, earning Merces (currency) to buy gear and upgrade a customizable safehouse. Failure on a mission can result in losing collected (non-Safehouse) gear for that campaign, adding high stakes.
• Q: Are there different ways to kill targets?
  A: Yes, a hallmark of the Hitman series is the immense player freedom in how to eliminate targets. This can range from direct confrontation (though often difficult), to stealthy melee or silenced pistol kills, to elaborate 'accident' kills (e.g., dropping a chandelier, poisoning food, sabotaging equipment), using sniper rifles, or exploiting unique environmental opportunities.

Powered by the RE Engine, the game features industry-leading photorealism. The character models for Jill and Carlos are incredibly detailed, displaying dynamic sweat, dirt, and blood accumulation as the nightmare progresses. Raccoon City is rendered as a vibrant, chaotic inferno with striking neon lighting contrasting against the dark, rain-slicked streets. The 2022 update added Ray Tracing, which brought physically accurate reflections to the city's puddles and dramatically improved the ambient occlusion in the underground facilities.

Powered by IO Interactive's Glacier Engine, Hitman 3 showcases highly detailed and atmospheric sandbox locations from around the world. It features impressive lighting, reflections (especially with ray tracing), dense crowds, and detailed character models. Each location has a distinct visual identity and ambiance. Ray tracing for reflections and shadows was added in a post-launch update on PC and current-gen consoles.

The soundscape is a masterclass in tension. The audio engine perfectly renders the visceral, squelching sounds of gore and the terrifying, guttural groans of zombies echoing down dark hallways. Nemesis's presence is marked by a heavy, thunderous musical motif that instantly spikes the player's adrenaline. Conversely, the iconic, soothing 'Save Room Theme' provides a profound psychological relief, letting players know they are temporarily safe from the horrors outside.

Original score composed by Niels Bye Nielsen, featuring tense, atmospheric, and cinematic orchestral pieces that adapt to gameplay situations (stealth, combat, discovery). Sound design is crucial for stealth, with distinct audio cues for footsteps, guard patrols, conversations (for intel), and environmental hazards. Weapon sounds are impactful.

The UI retains the sleek, minimalist design established in the Resident Evil 2 remake. The iconic grid-based inventory system returns, forcing players to play 'Tetris' with limited slots, balancing ammo, healing items, and key items. Health is represented both visually by the character's limp and posture, and via the classic EKG monitor in the inventory menu (Fine, Caution, Danger). The UI also features a highly useful 'Quick Map' that automatically colors rooms red if items are still left undiscovered, turning blue once completely looted.

Features a clean and minimalistic HUD. Important information like objectives, suspect identification (Instinct mode), and interaction prompts are displayed contextually. The mini-map shows NPC locations and points of interest. Menus for inventory, mission planning, challenges, mastery, and contracts are accessible. Instinct mode highlights targets, interactable objects, and guard routes through walls.

The game includes several accessibility options, most notably the 'Assisted' difficulty mode. This mode gives players an assault rifle immediately, implements aim assist, causes enemies to deal less damage, and allows Jill to automatically regenerate health up to the 'Caution' state. Subtitles are fully customizable, and the UI features distinct color-coded prompts to assist with item management and puzzle-solving.

Offers a range of accessibility options, including customizable controls (PC), extensive subtitle and caption customization, options for aim assist, UI scaling, colorblind modes, options to reduce visual clutter or demanding effects, and various gameplay toggles for difficulty and interaction prompts.

• System requirements are verified against the official Steam storefront. Resident Evil 3 utilizes the highly optimized RE Engine, ensuring exceptionally stable frame rates across a wide variety of hardware while delivering photorealistic textures and lighting.
• Laptop Performance Note: The RE Engine scales brilliantly on laptops, allowing even mid-range mobile GPUs to run the game smoothly. However, extended play sessions and intense fiery boss battles can raise thermals, so proper ventilation is advised.
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: A minimal TGP of 45W-60W (e.g., RTX 3050 Mobile) is perfectly adequate to hit 60 FPS at 1080p on Medium/High settings due to the engine's incredible optimization.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: While optimized, the game renders intense volumetric smoke, fire, and dozens of zombies. A laptop cooling pad will help prevent fans from getting overly loud during tense cutscenes.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: Standard power profiles are sufficient. The game is highly GPU-bound and does not heavily tax modern multicore CPUs.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch is helpful to reduce input latency when executing frame-perfect 'Perfect Dodges' against Nemesis, though not strictly mandatory for casual playthroughs.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: Supports AMD FSR. Using upscaling allows lower-end GPUs to maintain a locked 60 FPS, which is critical for an action-heavy horror game.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Texture Quality (tied to VRAM), Volumetric Lighting, and Shadow Quality have the largest impact on performance. Lowering volumetric lighting drastically improves framerates in burning city areas.
• Game Name: Resident Evil 3

• Official PC system requirements from IO Interactive. Performance can vary depending on specific hardware, settings, level complexity (especially large crowds or detailed interiors), and background applications. An SSD is strongly recommended for optimal loading times. Ray tracing features (added post-launch) are demanding.
• Laptop Performance Note: Laptop models of listed desktop GPUs will require comparable performance, high TGP (Total Graphics Power), and good cooling. **Hitman 3 can be demanding at higher settings, particularly with ray tracing enabled, due to its detailed environments and complex AI simulations.**
• Laptop Consideration: G P U T G P: Good TGP is important for consistent framerates, especially with RT.
• Laptop Consideration: Cooling Thermals: Robust cooling is essential for sustained performance in dense sandbox levels.
• Laptop Consideration: C P U Power Limits: A strong CPU is needed for managing numerous NPCs, AI routines, and physics-based 'accidents'.
• Laptop Consideration: R A M Speed Dual Channel: Fast dual-channel RAM benefits performance.
• Laptop Consideration: M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is recommended.
• Optimization Detail: Upscaling Tech: Supports NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR 1.0 (later versions of FSR might be supported via patches or mods). Intel XeSS support added in a patch.
• Optimization Detail: Key Settings Impact: Level of Detail, Shadow Quality, Texture Quality, SSAO (Screen Space Ambient Occlusion), Reflection Quality, and Ray Tracing (Reflections, Shadows, Sun Shadows - if enabled) heavily impact performance. The game's simulation depth can also be CPU intensive.
• Game Name: Hitman 3

• Upscaling Tech: Supports AMD FSR. Using upscaling allows lower-end GPUs to maintain a locked 60 FPS, which is critical for an action-heavy horror game.
• Key Settings Impact: Texture Quality (tied to VRAM), Volumetric Lighting, and Shadow Quality have the largest impact on performance. Lowering volumetric lighting drastically improves framerates in burning city areas.

• Upscaling Tech: Supports NVIDIA DLSS and AMD FSR 1.0 (later versions of FSR might be supported via patches or mods). Intel XeSS support added in a patch.
• Key Settings Impact: Level of Detail, Shadow Quality, Texture Quality, SSAO (Screen Space Ambient Occlusion), Reflection Quality, and Ray Tracing (Reflections, Shadows, Sun Shadows - if enabled) heavily impact performance. The game's simulation depth can also be CPU intensive.

• G P U T G P: A minimal TGP of 45W-60W (e.g., RTX 3050 Mobile) is perfectly adequate to hit 60 FPS at 1080p on Medium/High settings due to the engine's incredible optimization.
• Cooling Thermals: While optimized, the game renders intense volumetric smoke, fire, and dozens of zombies. A laptop cooling pad will help prevent fans from getting overly loud during tense cutscenes.
• C P U Power Limits: Standard power profiles are sufficient. The game is highly GPU-bound and does not heavily tax modern multicore CPUs.
• M U X Switch Optimus: A MUX switch is helpful to reduce input latency when executing frame-perfect 'Perfect Dodges' against Nemesis, though not strictly mandatory for casual playthroughs.

• G P U T G P: Good TGP is important for consistent framerates, especially with RT.
• Cooling Thermals: Robust cooling is essential for sustained performance in dense sandbox levels.
• C P U Power Limits: A strong CPU is needed for managing numerous NPCs, AI routines, and physics-based 'accidents'.
• R A M Speed Dual Channel: Fast dual-channel RAM benefits performance.
• M U X Switch Optimus: Using a MUX switch or NVIDIA Advanced Optimus is recommended.