Hitman: Absolution for Nintendo Switch (NSW)

Perfect Nintendo Switch
Hitman: Absolution cover art
Release date

19-11-2012

Genres

Shooter, Tactical, Adventure

Developer

IO Interactive

IGDB Rating ★ 7.4
IGDB

Hitman: Absolution follows the Original Assassin undertaking his most personal contract to date. Betrayed by the Agency and hunted by the police, Agent 47 finds himself pursuing redemption in a corrupt and twisted world. Showcasing Io-Interactive’s new proprietary Glacier 2 technology, the game has been built from the ground up, boasting a cinematic story, distinctive art direction and highly original game design, Hitman Absolution combines much loved classic gameplay with completely new gameplay features for the Hitman franchise.

Hitman: Absolution is currently tracked with a Perfect rating on EmuRank. Eden leads the current evidence so far, but the recommendation is still early.

EmuRank currently tracks 3 reports for this game, but coverage is still concentrated in 1 emulator. Testing on the remaining 7 emulators would make the comparison more reliable.

Compatibility Verdict

Perfect

This verdict uses EmuRank's six-level compatibility scale. The compatibility levels guide explains what Perfect, Playable, Ingame, Intro, Loadable, and Nothing mean when you compare emulator results.

Recommended emulator

Eden

Confidence

Medium

Playable or better

100%

Scoring window

3 report s

Total tracked reports

3

Emulators tested

1

Operating systems

1

Last updated

100% of selected reports reach Playable or better across 3 reports in the current scoring window.

Perfect means the strongest current emulator evidence suggests this is the game's best supported compatibility tier. Medium confidence means the recommendation is reasonably supported, but additional reports would solidify it further.

Compatibility and confidence are separate signals. EmuRank tracks the full report history for this game, but the public ranking gives priority to the strongest current scoring window for each emulator.

How EmuRank Scores This Game

EmuRank currently tracks 3 reports for Hitman: Absolution across 1 emulator and 1 operating system.

For ranking purposes, reports are ordered by relevance using votes, freshness, and source quality. This means the most trusted and recent reports carry more weight in the final recommendation.

Eden has 3 total tracked reports for this game, and all of them are inside the current scoring window.

Why Eden Is Recommended

Eden is the current first recommendation because it combines the strongest compatibility evidence with the most convincing scoring window for this game. All 3 tracked reports for this emulator are inside the current scoring window.

100% of selected reports reach Playable or better. Community results are consistent and point in the same direction.

3 total report s 3 in scoring window Perfect: 67% Playable+: 100%

Best Emulator by Operating System

OS-specific data is currently available for Android only. Coverage across other operating systems would improve per-OS guidance.

Android Perfect

Eden

Confidence Medium

100% Playable or better  · 3 report s

Eden is the strongest option for Android: Perfect with medium confidence (100% Playable or better across 3 reports).

Testing Coverage and Data Sources

EmuRank currently tracks 3 reports for this game across 1 emulator and 1 operating system.

The report base is also detailed: 3 include configuration text, 3 include GPU data, and 3 include device details. That makes the report history below useful not only for the verdict, but also for comparing real-world setups.

Total reports

3

Emulators tested

1

Operating systems

1

With config

3

With GPU data

3

Reports

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The summaries above explain the current recommendation, but the raw reports below remain the best place to inspect exact emulator versions, operating systems, hardware notes, and edge cases. They also show where successful and unsuccessful setups differ, which is why EmuRank keeps the full report history visible on the page.

3 report s tracked for this game. Use the filters below to narrow by emulator, OS, or compatibility level.

3 results
Emulator
Version
OS
Compat.
Relevance
Votes
Report Date
Author
Eden 0.2.0 Android Playable 63.9 0 tortuga
Eden 0.1.1 Android Perfect 63.1 0 MadPizzA
Eden 0.0.4 Android Perfect 59.4 0 Asmoday
Eden 0.2.0 Android
Playable
★ 63.9 ↑ 0 ·
Eden 0.1.1 Android
Perfect
★ 63.1 ↑ 0 ·
Eden 0.0.4 Android
Perfect
★ 59.4 ↑ 0 ·

Hitman: Absolution Emulator FAQ

Is Hitman: Absolution playable on EmuRank right now?
Hitman: Absolution currently shows Perfect compatibility on EmuRank, based on 3 reports across Nintendo Switch. Compatibility describes the strongest current evidence, while confidence describes how stable that recommendation is.
What is the best emulator for Hitman: Absolution?
Eden is currently the recommended first emulator for Hitman: Absolution — 100% of selected reports reach Playable or better. Confidence is Medium. EmuRank tracks 3 total reports for this emulator on Hitman: Absolution, and all of them are inside the current scoring window. Check the OS breakdown above for platform-specific guidance.
Why does EmuRank recommend Eden for Hitman: Absolution?
EmuRank ranks emulators by combining compatibility evidence with confidence derived from report count and consistency. Eden currently achieves the highest combined score for Hitman: Absolution. See the Why Eden Is Recommended section above for the full breakdown.
How many reports does EmuRank track for Hitman: Absolution?
EmuRank currently tracks 3 reports for Hitman: Absolution. These reports cover multiple emulators and operating systems. Each emulator recommendation is based on its own highest-relevance scoring window, not the raw full history alone.
Does the best emulator for Hitman: Absolution change by operating system?
Results can vary by OS. Current OS breakdown: Android: Perfect via Eden. Check the Best Emulator by Operating System section above for the full per-OS picture.
What should I do if my setup differs from the recommendation?
Start with the emulator recommended for your specific OS in the section above. If your OS shows weaker evidence, check the raw reports below for recent setups that match your hardware. You can also submit a report to help expand the evidence base.
How recent is the current compatibility data for Hitman: Absolution?
EmuRank recalculates compatibility automatically whenever a new report is submitted or voted on. Check the compatibility calculated date near the top of the page for the last update time. The raw reports below show exact dates for each individual test.

Help fill the missing coverage

New reports keep recommendations current. This page is still early, and reports on the remaining 7 supported emulators or confirmation on the current leader can change the ranking quickly.