Manhunt
A brutal and disturbing stealth horror that caused an uproar with its savagery. The convict James Earl Cash is forced to kill for a sadistic snuff-film director, with the game rewarding you for the quietest and cruelest kills. The oppressive atmosphere, sneaking in the dark and an uncompromising tone create a psychologically demanding experience. The tension of waiting for the right moment to strike is unbearable. The grim story and grimy aesthetic complete the horror. A controversial but masterfully constructed experience. Not for the faint of heart.
Game 57 of 269 for Sony PlayStation 2
The same title elsewhere (1)
The game was built primarily for the PlayStation 2, where it became one of the most controversial titles of its generation in November 2003, and only later arrived on Xbox. Content and gameplay are identical between the two, but the technical execution differs: Xbox had more powerful hardware than the PS2, so its ports of that era usually offered sharper textures and steadier frame rates, and this holds true here as well. The PS2 version remains the one Manhunt is associated with most, since that is where the game originated and where it sparked the media storm over violence in games. Anyone wanting the title in its original form should pick PS2; anyone preferring a slightly cleaner picture will find it on Xbox.
