How the Simulation of a Hitman Level Works

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How does IO Interactive create the simulation of each level in Hitman? We talk to the team about creating the sandbox, positioning targets, and the delicate task of guiding the player.
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@NoclipDocs 5 жыл бұрын

The next video in our series will be live on Monday, with the final video going up on Wednesday the 7th. Thanks for checking out this series. Don't forget to subscribe for more free game docs and check out our almost three-year-long back catalog of video game documentaries.

@WhatExperience 5 жыл бұрын

Just FYI you've spelt 'assassination' wrong in the thumbnail. Great vids though man, always good to see your content.

@NoclipDocs 5 жыл бұрын

@@WhatExperience whoops! thanks, fixing now :)

@WhatExperience 5 жыл бұрын

@@NoclipDocs like it never happened ;)

@cabrig76 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent editing as usual, especially the way the Hitman theme/music tracks are merged in. :)

@TheUltimateBlooper 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome series so far! Please tell me you got a hold of Bateson for a chat! 0_0

@hitman 5 жыл бұрын

The entire studio are really happy about these. We cant wait for next week - and the next episode!

@borismuller86 5 жыл бұрын

HITMAN it’s truly awesome to see behind the scenes, and just how much thought and skill went into this game.

@WesleyDW93 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making Hitman. It is truly outstanding.

@nikjojo 5 жыл бұрын

wow its the real hitman himself. thanks hitman

@SquareHeadSlacker 5 жыл бұрын

Your games formed an integral part of my childhood. Thank you so much for your hard work and perseverance.

@ouroldhouse3674 5 жыл бұрын

Could you consider tying options into difficulty levels? For example, Preofessional / Master should have opportunities, instinct & UI help turned off. I love these games but in Hitman 2 I had to spend like 20 minutes in the options menu trying to get the experience how I wanted it - I'm a long time fan since Silent Assassin.

@duxnihilo 4 жыл бұрын

4:04 "Hitman is a puzzle game!" THANK YOU!!! When I say this, people say I'm insane. Now I have a developer to quote!

@forickgrimaldus8301 3 жыл бұрын

Well assassination in itself is a puzzle, from the routine, the best way to approach the target and who the assasin is, what is the timing of the guards/authorities ect.

@WIMMine 5 жыл бұрын

I hope they discuss the humor at some point. These new Hitman games are some of the funniest games I've played.

@rocketmusic2755 5 жыл бұрын

True. The job interview in The Bank especially. That type of humor fits Hitman the best.

@ethanquayle9519 5 жыл бұрын

@@rocketmusic2755 Don't forget the real estate mission in Whittleton Creek-- 47 selling the house by describing how good it is for assassination is brilliant

@andrewduong2740 3 жыл бұрын

@@ethanquayle9519 "dark floors hide stains easily"

@chazzerine7650 7 ай бұрын

"Wait, isn't that deadly?" "Yes" "Should I be worried?" "I'm not"

@tmack729 5 жыл бұрын

12:40 "We didn't wanna go like 'failed' if you killed someone the wrong way" - Thank you IO for not being like Rockstar Games and giving players freedom to play in the sandbox!

@timoplays478 4 жыл бұрын

That’s very dumb to compare it to rockstar games’. Most of their games promise large open-worlds with LINEAR stories, they don’t promise multiple ways to attempt missions, they tell you from the start this is a linear story with sometimes select options. Hitman on the other hand is advertised as a game that allows you to do what you want, kill who you want in any way you want.

@ivankovacevic5757 4 жыл бұрын

@@timoplays478 yes but that comparison isn't that far off, please watch nakeyjakeys video about rdr2 and compare gta 3 and gta 5 and then say it was always linear, cause at the start, it really wasnt. cheers mate glhf

@MiniMackeroni 4 жыл бұрын

@@timoplays478 Compare San Andreas and 5. If you so much as do something creative, you'll lose and restart from a checkpoint.

@Vman_95 3 жыл бұрын

Bruh, that's whole different gaming genre you comparing this with Hitman is linear levels with different outcomes R* games are open world with some linear missions design, that goes with story, besides story missions y'all can do literally anything In it. They have to make certain things linear ways so story missions will make sense.

@JSA-Studios 3 жыл бұрын

@@Vman_95 Hitman levels aren't linear

@diegox382 5 жыл бұрын

This took me back to the first time experiencing Paris. It's mindblowing to know how much work, effort, and love was put into the game. As a fan of the hitman games since the original 2, this game felt like the sweetest love letter. Great video guys! Can't wait for part 3 & 4.

@bharrison2012bh 5 жыл бұрын

I never feel more dumb than when I take a deep dive into game design and scripting like this. These people might as well be Einstein to me. Wizards, man.

@20storiesunder 5 жыл бұрын

Just people. Smart ones though. :)

@20storiesunder 2 жыл бұрын

@@nosywendigo592 I absolutely agree having been on both sides of that particular equation :))

@20storiesunder 2 жыл бұрын

@@nosywendigo592 Come January I'm taking part of the global game jam and even though I've been making games for years now I'm still feeling stressed about xD

@Bobio 5 жыл бұрын

The way the devs talk about the game is so inspiring. The way they approach missions and maps is one thing, but they also absolutely nailed the tone and "class" of this reboot, as well as 47's persona.

@Ivanselectsongs 5 жыл бұрын

Very smart to create multiple, more digestible videos than one massive one. Great work as always Noclip, very inspiring stuff indeed.

@NoclipDocs 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! We tried to keep it all in one originally but the elements didn't really click together properly. After some work, we realized that it worked better to keep the IO story separate and let each slice about the game's design have its own breathing space.

@borismuller86 5 жыл бұрын

Noclip I guess the episodic release model has its benefits after all!

@ModestPelican 5 жыл бұрын

Epic video man.

@trevorstephen6094 3 жыл бұрын

stay hydrated

@HarunX57zt 3 жыл бұрын

pelican

@swag0699 3 жыл бұрын

Papi pelican

@lFreakey 5 жыл бұрын

This series is so interesting and well done, thanks!

@weirdotzero7065 3 жыл бұрын

"Each level in Hitman plays out like a James Bond movie..." Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah :D

@nickh4354 3 жыл бұрын

I know right??? I was like did this guy know and have to run it by IO to make sure that was okay to put in the video? 🤣 hilarious and also cool in hindsight

@apictureoffunction 3 жыл бұрын

007 is such a natural fit for IO at this point. I'm stoked that they got the license and can't wait to see what they do with it

@tomhoffman9820 5 жыл бұрын

I think after watching these Hitman is much more extensive than I thought, I might have to go back and replay it.

@borek92 5 жыл бұрын

I'm constantly playing it! New stuff coming out all the time :D

@defalt7023 5 жыл бұрын

I always love it when developers and designers explain the complexity of puzzle games such as HITMAN. Really makes you appreciate all of their efforts.

@easyeyeguy2124 5 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed watching this video while I ate the finest Swiss cheese, all from the comfort of my snail house fortress.

@thedutchgamernl4844 5 жыл бұрын

The thing I love about IOI is the fact that they know their community and players. If feedback is given to them they are not lazy to change something.

@ACiiD_ACiiD_47 5 жыл бұрын

This

@Bazazooka 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah like they added a homing briefcase

@SquareNoggin 2 жыл бұрын

World of Assassination trilogy as a whole should go down as one of the all time greats in gaming IMO. When you put it all together, it's an absolute beast of a singleplayer gaming experience. It doesn't seem to get the credit it deserves quite frankly. In my opinion these Hitman games are quite a bit better made than Rockstar's games or the Far Cry franchise (as examples of franchises with a similar scope and scale)- but they don't seem to get the same level of mainstream commercial success. It's a shame. But sometimes the finely crafted top-shelf stuff is a bit of an acquired taste. I'm just grateful that there's devs out there like the folks at IOI that work so damned hard and so well to elevate our favorite hobby. This trilogy is like the Romanee-Conti of video games - finely and passionately crafted for the most discerning connoisseurs of single player gaming. These days I stay away from preorders and like many gamers often wait for games to drop in price before buying them - but as I become more and more enamored with this trilogy I fully intend to preorder premium editions of whatever IOI is cooking up next. They deserve that faith and that loyalty I think, and if they can't get massive commercial success then they should get dedicated fans willing to throw money at them IMO.

@afrocoolio25 5 жыл бұрын

IMHO, Paris is one of the best, *IF NOT,* the best Hitman map and level of all time.

@PatchyE 5 жыл бұрын

Agreed.

@aayushdas19 5 жыл бұрын

Miami for me. I love Miami to death.

@justwatch7091 4 жыл бұрын

Miami or Paris, they are both my favourite. I wonder if 3rd Season's first mission will be as good as those both.

@oedihamijok6504 3 жыл бұрын

@@justwatch7091 and since it out, what you think?

@apictureoffunction 3 жыл бұрын

How has nobody mentioned Sapienza?? That level is an utter masterpiece, it's almost overwhelming (in a good way) the first time you play it

@aryanurag 5 жыл бұрын

i bought the game last month & honestly, i have been so fascinated with Paris, that it's still the only main episode i have played. I just keep replaying the mission, trying to find out new ways to accomplish the mission, complete various challenges, which again are a great way to clue the player into possible ways that the kill can be achieved. Love the design of the map & the game mechanics. Also, fantastic work on the documentary guys, thank you so much for such amazing content.

@apictureoffunction 2 жыл бұрын

If you love Paris then you're REALLY going to love Sapienza. So many nooks and crannies, ways to take out the targets, lots of great little environmental storytelling moments, etc. It's one of my favorite levels in ANY game, it's just incredible

@ogto 5 жыл бұрын

danny continues to provide some of the ABSOLUTE BEST video game content anywhere. seriously, keep this up, you're killing it and inspiring future creators on both sides of the camera

@ShellComics 5 жыл бұрын

It feels cool knowing that I watched the Twitch stream in which some of the B-roll was recorded haha! Loved the doc as usual :)

@michalwlosik3544 5 жыл бұрын

One of the best, most intricate video games I've ever played. A real puzzler with insane attention to detail. Especially the Paris level shows the level design mastery rarely seen in other games. Shame the game didn't get the success it deserved. When watching this documentary I also realized how well the music fits. The game is a true gem.

@MrFligoo 5 жыл бұрын

Cant believe the Life Is Strange dude came up with 47 modelling. Thats hella cool!

@Pakesaker 5 жыл бұрын

This series is THE BEST. Thank you so much to IOI and Noclip for doing this.

@Dradnumbers 5 жыл бұрын

Opportunities and mission stories are the same thing btw they just changed the name for the second game.

@CodeGaff 5 жыл бұрын

Truly remarkable stuff. The guys at IO are incredible. Thanks for the insight NoClip!

@StanleyFlinn 5 жыл бұрын

man, I only got Hitman 2 and the hitman one levels a few months ago after I finally built a computer to run it. tore through the story on a multi week bender and this series makes me want to get back into it already, it really is a tremendous game.

@thebeartw9240 5 жыл бұрын

It’s already out! Loved the last ep excited for the next!

@avibrown7553 4 жыл бұрын

The great respect that I already had for the Hitman series exponentially grew watching these awesome vids about one of my favorite game franchises of all time. I wish ioi the best in making Hitman 3 and I fully trust their vision.

@MrGriffinTalks 2 жыл бұрын

You folks just out do yourselves every time. This series is absolutely incredible! So insightful! So great to put a a spotlight in the real folks who make these amazing experiences.

@Boxxcutter 5 жыл бұрын

I'm just happy to see a mature audience.

@popekira 4 жыл бұрын

I feel you

@Levyathyn 5 жыл бұрын

After getting a new gaming rig that works, upgrading from my old machine that was kind of busted, I finally got to play the first of these Hitman games, and I've been loving it. This episode couldn't have come out at a better time.

@Andrew-kr7ks 5 жыл бұрын

Sapienza, Hokkaido and Bangkok are my favourite out all 12 maps in the game

@Dribbleondo 5 жыл бұрын

Engstrom...please report to the massaging room.

@xSisko 5 жыл бұрын

Dribbleondo “Shaved your head Konny? Nice”

@avedinamling8320 5 жыл бұрын

one of the most under-looked, under-appreciated, and under rated Games of 8th Gen. gaming.

@jeremyfarbman4539 5 жыл бұрын

These videos have been awesome so far. And I love that Hitman soundtrack...

@ondarkendwings Жыл бұрын

I adore the Hitman franchise ❤ I played Silent assasin and Blood Money when I was younger and loved playing the new trilogy. 100% all the achievements on the new ones, and Im going back to the older games which are backwards compatible to get all those. So, fun. Love the the mix of storytelling, puzzle solving, & dark humour.

@Plush.Hunter 5 жыл бұрын

Super interesting documentary! I'm getting a whole new perspective on both recent Hitman games. Well done! Looking forward to the next part.

@buzzlopavich 5 жыл бұрын

I cant wait for IO to get to make a systems driven game on the new consoles, with new CPUs. Should be incredible.

@mikfhan 5 жыл бұрын

"Good afternoon 47 - we left a present for you in the glove compartment." "Noclip" "One in the chamber - should be plenty for this mission - good luck, 47." Keep em coming, good stuff!

@c0mmanderKeen 5 жыл бұрын

Super interesting insights presented here, very fun to follow! I like how you split up this one. Can't wait for more, thanks as always! Also - I will have to tackle this in my massive backlog as soon as possible.

@LexSummer 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks fot makeing all this interviews. I play Hitman 1 almost 800 hours. i love this game.. and the Interviews point things out why and how they have done it. its just amazing :)

@SpicyboyCharlz 5 жыл бұрын

that hitman music gets me so hyped EVERY SINGLE TIME

@SatanicJamnic 5 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU. I love Hitman series and I played this games a lot. And of course I LOVE TEM TOO! That was incredible documentary, can't wait for next part!

@LulzRoyce 3 жыл бұрын

How to play a hitman level: 1) Walk around meticulously picking up every piece of intel and overhearing all conversations 2) Get to know the levels really well on your first play through 3) Fail miserably 4)Rinse and repeat until you're a God. Cleanliness is next to it.

@Charc45 5 жыл бұрын

I really love this series. Great job !

@markvilliers9510 5 жыл бұрын

Once again, fantastic insight and incredible production.

@cooljammer00 5 жыл бұрын

Honestly, Paris might be the best level of the new Hitman games, if not best levels of all time. It's literally "The ShowStopper", in my eyes, and other levels have done cool stuff but you never forget your first.

@Vman_95 3 жыл бұрын

I can't deny each linear level in new hitman games are so detailed, the lighting and textures looks amazing, variety in NPCs and many other things 🔥💯

@Binxalot 5 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I watched this, when I saw the "oppurtunities" in the game I was thinking that those were purposely there in order to play the game the "right way" and not as an addition to the game because of feedback from testers. I like still being able to just blow through a new map, just to explore the space and understand the layout and then restart the map and play it the "right way" after getting gunned down.

@Nate-jy4li 5 жыл бұрын

Wonderfully done! Can't wait for the next installment

@listofromantics 5 жыл бұрын

Giant Bomb's 2016 Game of the Year, and deservedly so!

@Timmah200 5 жыл бұрын

This Alaskan Ferry strike has put me behind in additional costs trying to get home....as soon as I catch up, you have my Patreon support, NoClip. Keep up the great work, please! LOVE your documentaries. Great job as always.

@scowler92 5 жыл бұрын

Why can't they just do what the Japanese do? Keep working, but don't collect payment?

@TheEternalOuroboros 5 жыл бұрын

I really love watching these, i'm such a huge fan of the franchise.

@thesteamguy6171 5 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad these videos exist, great job.

@eva9803 5 жыл бұрын

I'm enjoying these a lot, can't wait for the next episode!

@glyph2011 5 жыл бұрын

This is an amazing series. Can’t wait for the next!

@TXFDA 5 жыл бұрын

I have to give them credit for one minor thing that no one ever seems to think about. The fact that they knew when NOT to add animations. A lot of games get bogged down with trying to be realistic, so they add animations for everything, and it just slows the game down. A good example in Hitman is the doors. 47 doesn't have to physically open and close the doors, you just press a button and it happens. Knowing when NOT to do something is just as important as anything else.

@controllerplayer2091 3 жыл бұрын

The Helmut Kruger opportunity is definitely the second best opportunity ever made; second only to the Private Investigator in Dartmoor.

@LulzRoyce 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought Hitman 3, Hitman 2 expansion and Hitman 2 standard expansion for H3. Love these guys and will support them until the end. The only game series that has held up to it's standards over the years.

@slimpickins7752 5 жыл бұрын

Great series so far. The gang at Noclip do a fantastic job, and this series has prompted me to buy the latest two games. Been a fan since Silent Assassin, but lost interest due to the episodic nature of the the 2016 game. Also, really enjoying getting to know the crew at IO!

@E71101 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing episode! Thanks to you Noclip team!

@recht_voor_zijn_raap5506 5 жыл бұрын

Hitman 2016 and 2 are amazing and (sadly criminally underrated) games. Happy that Hitman 3 has been confirmed and it surely will be a first day buy for me..

@link4555 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing work as always Danny!

@HarpKenneth 5 жыл бұрын

Played hitman 2016 on my pc, like I have played all other Hitman games. playing Hitman 2 clearly showed, my pc has begun to show age trying to run all this Simulation, Christian Elverdam talks about, because of that age old I7 CPU I still have, so last night I went and got the PS4 version on my PS4 Pro because I just wanted to start playing Hitman 2, and I must say it's a pretty sweet version, was prepared to hate it because it was not on my pc. But I enjoyed it very much, so much so that I stayed up way to late playing it. Great job with the Doc guys, so great to hear all these interviews, hearing that danish accent, also make me so joyfull as a dane myself :) BNtw. did you guys taste anything unusual for the first time while being in Denmark?

@dansnewlegs3724 5 жыл бұрын

Hitman 2016 and Hitman 2 are two of my favorite games. I've put so many hours into both. Love hearing what the designers think and how they plan out what to do.

@johnpbh 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much noclip for a great series of videos. I'm thoroughly enjoying it.

@pexpix 5 жыл бұрын

This is incredible! Thank you for such an informative and well-made video :}

@paradoxacres1063 5 жыл бұрын

This was such *cool* video. Well done, Noclip *:)*

@DailypursuitNetNews 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing work Noclip. You guys rock!

@vasperknight 5 жыл бұрын

Love the work, good stuff.

@TheVinylFactor 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing, I will be waiting for the next video!!

@Kamelryttare 5 жыл бұрын

Wow... the amount of skill you have and the creativity to create these levels is remarkable. You even have archetypes such as "Dweller" and "Roamer". I love Hitman omg :) Will we see anything from David Bateson from these episodes? Thanks alot for creating these series, you have a new subscriber! :)

@scowler92 5 жыл бұрын

Bateman.

@Kamelryttare 5 жыл бұрын

@@scowler92No it's "Bateson".

@Ben-rz9cf 2 жыл бұрын

The recent hitman trilogy has some of the most complicated and intricate interaction mechanics in any game. Not just a way better alert system than anything in a typical assassins creed game but also sophisticated team sense, time limited circumstance contingent dialogue options, dynamic goal based animations and that's not even considering all the voice line scripting for every possible interaction or outcome. If it isn't some kind of next level GOAP i want to know exactly how they programmed the AI

@themeatpopsicle 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, this is the game documentary i've been waiting for. Hitman is absolutely one of the best and most innovative video games ever produced.

@noshow 5 жыл бұрын

Loving this hitman content!

@brremsilverte.9022 4 жыл бұрын

this video gave me a new appreciation for the hitman games

@nikolajjensen3638 5 жыл бұрын

Well now i obviously have to play the entire game again, in order to figure out who is a dweller and a roamer. Plus i like swiss cheese !

@Stubrok 3 жыл бұрын

Noclip is my favorite channel on KZfaq at the minute, hands down.

@skarnl 5 жыл бұрын

Love this serie and the music

@Samuel-yx1uq 5 жыл бұрын

I think I'll have to go and replay Hitman now.

@tomhoffman9820 5 жыл бұрын

Same

@affandede6412 5 жыл бұрын

Wait, weren't you?

@rickcolan2116 5 жыл бұрын

I started notice that the game was a chess watching some streaming in steam and remind me some parts to HITMAN GO, anyway the technical achievements are impressive and this part of the doc is awesome

@FA7ALtheGOD 5 жыл бұрын

Gotta say, I really enjoy seeing how one of my favorite franchises was able to bounce back from financial ruin. People give Absolution a lot of shit, but it was basically the foundation for the Hitman games we play now.. besides, the DNA of the game was always there, it just took a more action oriented approach for new players.

@Kneel-soN 5 жыл бұрын

I watched the last hitman video like 10 seconds ago , damn already a new one arrived

@fanirama 5 жыл бұрын

Hitman Absolution and Hitman 2016 and Hitman 2 are absolutely amazing games. The quality has stepped up a lot since old Hitman games. Especially with Absolution and beyond. I've bought all their games and have enjoyed the intricacies and well designed levels. The latest ones are just amazing. Hope they have way more maps and missions. Maybe going back to allowing users to create maps and missions would be amazing. Old games use to include mission editors and allowed some AI customization. Maybe that would be amazing in Hitman. Users can be uber creative and you'd get amazing Hitman maps/missions/Targets/content etc.

@EDMINGREVIEWS 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome videos!!

@xanderbose974 5 жыл бұрын

Okay, you got a subscription from me. These have been excellent.

@brandondalessandro2133 5 жыл бұрын

THANK YOU NOCLIP AND IOI!!!

@JuanitodelmarDJ 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, very interesting

@whuzzzup 4 жыл бұрын

I would have loved to see more of the technical side. Show us the tools, show us how to make some simple loop, show us how AI works, what tools you use to make levels, ....

@SagaraUrz 5 жыл бұрын

This video shows you how important is to have your game tested by gamers before releasing, if the game would have been released on its alpha state would have been horrible. Seems obvious, but most companies dont bother testing their games properly.