Bloody Achievements

Every title published for Xbox 360™ has its own unique set of achievements laid out by the game's creators, and each achievement has a point value. To earn the points, for example, you may need to reach a particular score on your first play-through, or a meet a set requirement that changes the very way you approach the game.

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Ultimately, it's up to the developer to break down the total number of gamerscore points and assign them to different achievements for that game. As you pass each in-game milestone and accrue more points, you may unlock even more secret achievements. This element of mystery rewards players of a persistent and adventurous nature and encourages them to explore every nook and cranny laid out before them.

Join us as we take a look at some in-game achievements and explore the many gameplay possibilities ahead of you.

Hitman's Gamerscore
Hitman™: Blood Money is an exclusive single-player experience with a tight narrative, but that doesn't mean that a bit of creativity can’t be used with its available achievements. If you're looking for that extra bit of challenge, you'll find just what you require with the goals Blood Money's achievements set. Here's what you can expect.

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Level Complete
To ease you in, net the one-and-only quick-and-easy achievement by completing the first level (any difficulty will do).

Complete by Difficulty
Things get a bit hairier for Agent 47 with a series of achievements unlocked only by beating the game, with one achievement per difficulty (Rookie, Normal, Expert, and Pro).

Silent Assassin
Provided you complete a mission with the utmost care, diligence, and professionalism, you're rewarded with a Silent Assassin rating. What's more, you earn an achievement for netting a Silent Assassin rating on each difficulty level.

Weapon Upgrades
Each primary weapon Agent 47 wields (such as his classic Silver Ballers chrome handguns) is capable of significant upgrade throughout his adventures. When you secure all the upgrades for a weapon and display them at your hideout, you secure an achievement.

There's an achievement for each of the following weapons:

• Silver Ballers
• SMG Tactical
• SP12 Shotgun
• M4
• W2000 Sniper Rifle

Agent 47 also has access to a weapons shop throughout his contract killing in Blood Money, and you're awarded Gamerscore for each weapon shop tier you unlock.

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A simple play-through will likely only score you a handful of achievements, but there's plenty of extra challenge to keep you coming back for more. It's not about beating Hitman: Blood Money, but more about perfecting every challenge and opportunity the game offers. Enjoy the journey.

Article by Alex McLain

• Official game Web site.
• Eidos' official Web site.