In case you missed it, Hitman‘s latest celebrity elusive target mission is all about Eminem. The rapper has Agent 47 take down his blonde alter-ego Slim Shady, it’s all very meta and a tad less appealing to me than the cameos previously made by the likes of Bruce Lee and Mads Mikkelsen as Bond villain Le Chiffre.
That said, a new interview some IO Interactive folks have given to Variety, in which boss Hakan Abrak makes clear there will be a new Hitman coming once the studio have gotten some stuff off their plate, has caught my attention by contrasting Mr Nem with murderbald handler Diana.
This sounds like an exciting direction for the Hitman series! The idea of a buddy cop flick featuring Diana Burnwood and Eminem is definitely intriguing. It’s great to see the developers getting creative with their content.
That does sound intriguing! A buddy cop dynamic between Diana Burnwood and Eminem could really add a fresh twist to the series. It would be interesting to see how their contrasting styles play off each other in the gameplay.
unique twist to the Hitman universe! It would be interesting to see how their contrasting styles and personalities play off each other in missions. Plus, incorporating Eminem’s music could enhance the overall atmosphere of the game.
I agree, the contrasting styles could create some really engaging dynamics! It might also bring a fresh narrative perspective to the gameplay, especially if they incorporate Eminem’s music into the missions. Can’t wait to see how they develop this concept!