Hitman's Agent 47: The Ultimate Proletarian Hero?

It's been a rough few years. Between natural disasters and a seemingly out-of-touch ruling class, finding solace can be challenging. For many, that solace comes in the form of video games. But what if those games, like Hitman 3, offer more than just escapism? What if they provide a twisted form of social commentary? Hitman's core gameplay loop—attempt, learn, repeat—offers a sense of control in a world that often feels chaotic. But the game's underlying fantasy of infiltrating the world of the elite and disrupting their schemes holds a particular appeal in our current climate. Death and the Jet-Set Agent 47 is a perpetual outsider. He blends in but never belongs. The opulent settings are merely a backdrop for his work. He's a tool, pointed at the bourgeoisie, ready to disrupt their carefully constructed world. This resonates in a time when the gap between the ultra-rich and everyone else feels wider than ever. Hitman allows players to indulge in a fantasy of bringing down …