Suit for Hire is not just about baubles but also about style.
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In Suit for Hire you slip into the shoes, or rather the suit, of a talented assassin and shoot your way to your objective with both precision and style.
In the Steam reviews The shooter is often referred to as “the best John Wick simulator”, the ratings are up at the time of this article 95 percent positive.
There is criticism, among other things, of the enemy AI – a problem that will be addressed with the next major update, according to the indie developer Godmode Interactive.
A real assassin needs real opponents
As the developer Crimson (David Hansen), who is part of the small studio, announced via X, formerly Twitter, the next update should represent “a big step forward” for the game.
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There are numerous AI improvements as well as the general flow of the game. In the official roadmap On Steam, Hansen explains that the enemy AI is one of his first attempts in this area and therefore still has a few errors.
How does Suit for Hire play?
If you want a John Wick comparison, imagine the scene from the fourth film with the Dragonsbreath shotgun. If you need a similar game, Hotline Miami is a suitable counterpart.
In the game you shoot your way through various missions in an iso perspective. In addition to weapons, you also use… Pistols, shotguns and assault rifles yours too Close combat techniquesto eliminate opponents.
Your Ammunition and resources are limited, you can also use the environment for the fight and not just for cover. With a strong kick, boxes and doors sometimes turn into deadly projectiles.
By the way, John Wick got his own video game in 2020, which is also hot:
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John Wick Hex – Announcement trailer of the official game for the film
future plans
The game is currently priced at 13 euros in the Early access and is scheduled to leave the test phase at the end of the year. According to the roadmap already mentioned, more levels, weapons and modes as well as a better tutorial are planned by then.
In addition, one should Endurance system will be introduced, with which you have to manage for dodges, sprints and the ability to slow time. There is currently no timetable for the planned changes.
The game is doing well in the reviews on Steam. In addition to the good shooter mechanics – which require you to have tactical skills – the appropriate techno soundtrack is also praised.
Have you ever heard of Suit for Hire? Have you perhaps already played the “John Wick Simulator”? Feel free to write it to us in the comments.