Improved story over the previous game, and they met the expectations of the fans of the series
In terms of gameplay, I'l have to say it got its weaknesses and strengths, after all the new score system is meant to be for online friend comparison, which for me personally makes me feel bad when it goes in the hole if I decide to shoot someone. BUT it is supposed to be a stealth game so I'l have to say that the developers gave the player the opportunity to chose the way he wants to play, but they tried to force you into playing stealthy.
In terms of soundtrack, I feel like it needed more attention.
Jesper Kyd was a good composer for the series and I loved the music that was playing in the background while playing Hitman Silent Assassin and Hitman 1. Sadly it was more quiet in Hitman absolution.
All in all, great game and you will not regret buying the game