213: Hitman 3 & Freelancer Mode (with Scott Danielson)
MAY 6, 2026190 MIN
213: Hitman 3 & Freelancer Mode (with Scott Danielson)
MAY 6, 2026190 MIN
Description
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Join Dave and returning guest Scott Danielson as they dive into the third and final entry in the Hitman: World of Assassination Trilogy (IO Interactive), as well as its roguelike mode, Freelancer. This whole package is an absolute treat, and this also brings the Tales from the Backlog Hitman Episode Trilogy to a close. Listen in for allllll (most) of our thoughts!
Guest info: Scott Danielson (he/him)
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Title Card
0:25 Introductions
8:25 Our Histories with Hitman
12:39 Top-Level Thoughts
17:13 Story Setup
24:43 Levels and Locations
34:16 What's New and Mission Stories
43:26 The Sandbox and Freelancer Mode
1:02:32 Other Bonus Missions
1:09:07 Who Should Play Hitman?
1:17:03 Spoiler Wall and Patron Thank-Yous
1:18:57 Spoilers- Dubai
1:37:53 Spoilers- Dartmoor
1:50:43 Spoilers- Berlin
2:10:03 Spoilers- Chongqing
2:27:31 Spoilers- Mendoza
2:41:54 Spoilers- Carpathian Mountains
2:53:56 Spoilers- Ending and Ambrose Island
Music used in the episode is credited to Niels Bye Nielson. Tracks used: Death Awaits, Best-Laid Plans, Sceptres of Dubai, End of an Era, Planning, Death in the Family, Chongqing Requiem, Mission Accomplished
Cover art by Jack Allen- find him at https://linktr.ee/JackAllenCaricaturesSupport Tales from the Backlog