Great Sniper Fun

User Rating: 8.5 | Hitman: Sniper Challenge PC
As a Hitman fan for many years and eagerly anticipating the newest release in the series: Hitman Absolution, I received my free Hitman Sniper Challenge code by pre-ordering. A quick Steam download and install and I was Agent 47, sitting high on a skyscraper roof overlooking another rooftop with my sniper rifle. The challenge is a main target and 14 bodyguards discretely killed withing 15 minutes. While the challenge is not overly difficult, it is incredibly addictive to beat the previous score made and being able to see my rank in the national and global data base creep up each time I attempt the challenge makes it all the more addictive.
A good note to take is it is a good idea to try and unlock all the mini challenges/achievements inside the level before you get serious about doing the challenge. These unlocks build your score modifier, thus by unlocking all of them gives you the best chance at getting the highest score. If you manage to get the Silent Assassin Bonus watch your score double. Also good to note is that unlocks in Hitman: SC carry over to the main game Hitman Absolution giving you some cool extras before you even get the game.
Once you get the hang of it the level takes about 4 - 5 minutes and a score that starts at 100k - 200k soon becomes 1.5kk to 2.5kk as you fight to grab another spot on the leader boards.
There are many ways to take down your enemies so keep your eyes open. I can honestly say that I have had more fun playing this single level 15 minute challenge than I did with both of the latest sniper games released.
If you have pre-ordered Hitman Absolution, get your free code now and get playing, it is great fun and a little taste of the game play the main release has in store for us.