Tales from the Backlog

213: Hitman 3 & Freelancer Mode (with Scott Danielson)

Tales from the Backlog

Show Notes

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Join Dave and returning guest Scott Danielson as they dive into the third and final entry in the Hitman: World of Assassination Trilogy (IO Interactive), as well as its roguelike mode, Freelancer. This whole package is an absolute treat, and this also brings the Tales from the Backlog Hitman Episode Trilogy to a close. Listen in for allllll (most) of our thoughts!

Guest info: Scott Danielson (he/him)

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Title Card

0:25 Introductions

8:25 Our Histories with Hitman

12:39 Top-Level Thoughts

17:13 Story Setup

24:43 Levels and Locations

34:16 What's New and Mission Stories

43:26 The Sandbox and Freelancer Mode

1:02:32 Other Bonus Missions

1:09:07 Who Should Play Hitman?

1:17:03 Spoiler Wall and Patron Thank-Yous

1:18:57 Spoilers- Dubai

1:37:53 Spoilers- Dartmoor

1:50:43 Spoilers- Berlin

2:10:03 Spoilers- Chongqing

2:27:31 Spoilers- Mendoza

2:41:54 Spoilers- Carpathian Mountains

2:53:56 Spoilers- Ending and Ambrose Island

Music used in the episode is credited to Niels Bye Nielson. Tracks used: Death Awaits, Best-Laid Plans, Sceptres of Dubai, End of an Era, Planning, Death in the Family, Chongqing Requiem, Mission Accomplished

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