Editor Reviews

Hitman Sniper is not just a stealth shooting game; it is a masterclass in risk-reward scoring and stationary assassination, perfectly translating the "murder sandbox" philosophy to mobile devices. Playing as Agent 47, your mission is to eliminate targets and their associates from a fixed position, using silence and misdirection to avoid detection. The core challenge is isolating your primary mark without alerting anyone, transforming the environment into a delicate, one-man killing machine.

The competitive edge of this stealth shooting experience is fiercely driven by the permanent score multiplier system. Every successfully completed secondary objective—like landing a headshot on a moving target or triggering a massive environmental explosion—permanently boosts your base score for all future runs. The only way to compete on the global leaderboard is to grind these hundreds of objectives, making every moment of play count toward permanent progression.

The game cleverly balances its simplified control scheme with deep mechanics: a quick-time reload event and the ability to temporarily slow time through certain weapon perks reward high-risk, high-speed execution. These features emphasize the precision required for maintaining a Silent Assassin status while still allowing for the iconic, creatively elaborate takedowns the series is famous for. You are constantly balancing the need for speed against the penalty for alerting the guards.

The enemies possess just enough awareness to create constant pressure; one stray shot or an unhidden body triggers an area alert, severely penalizing your score and demanding quick rectification. This forces players specializing in stealth shooting to become environmental experts, using physics to hide bodies in containers or drop them off cliffs to maintain the integrity of their run. The compound is a complex, reactive ecosystem.

Furthermore, the continuous release of new legendary weapons, often available only through limited-time events, fuels the game’s urgency. Acquiring these exclusive rifles is not merely cosmetic; they often possess unique tactical advantages, such as an X-ray ability that allows you to track targets through walls, fundamentally changing how you approach established contracts. Hitman Sniper is a must-play for any player who measures their worth by their rank and their ability to outsmart a compound with surgical, remote precision.

How to Play?

Step 1: Launch the game and select a mission. Start with the basic contracts to get a feel for the controls and pacing.

Step 2: Once inside, use the scope control on the right side to zoom in. Move your finger across the screen to adjust your aim.

Step 3: Hold your breath to steady the scope before taking a shot. Timing matters—shoot too soon and guards will notice the disturbance.

Step 4: Watch guard patterns closely. Each one moves on a loop, pauses to talk, or changes position based on your actions. Learning these patterns is the key to success.

Step 5: Use the environment to your advantage. Shoot lights, glass, or nearby objects to distract or separate enemies. These tactics can create “accidents” that count as silent kills.

Step 6: Complete extra objectives to boost your score. You might be asked to take down multiple guards in sequence or use only environmental kills.

Step 7: Upgrade your rifle using earned currency. Focus first on scope clarity and shot steadiness. As you level up, you’ll unlock advanced rifles with special perks.

Step 8: Replay older missions to perfect your shots and improve your strategy. Each replay teaches new ways to manipulate the environment and finish faster without being detected.