| Reception | |
|---|---|
| Aggregate scores | |
| Aggregator | Score |
| GameRankings | 76.85% 76.16% 75.86% |
| Metacritic | 76/100 75/100 74/100 |
| Review scores | |
| Publication | Score |
| 1UP.com | C |
| Edge | 8/10 |
| Electronic Gaming Monthly | 10/10 |
| Eurogamer | 7/10 |
| Game Informer | 9.5/10 |
| GameSpot | 8.4/10 |
| IGN | 8.5/10 |
Manhunt received generally favorable reviews. Review aggregate sites Game Rankings and Metacritic gave the game averages of 77% and 76% respectively.
The game's dark and highly violent nature and technical aptitude were singled out by critics. Gamespot concluded that "Like it or not, the game pushes the envelope of video game violence and shows you countless scenes of wholly uncensored, heavily stylized carnage." Game Informer praised the game's audacity and competent technical capabilities, stating that "It’s a frightening premise that places gamers in a psychological impasse. The crimes that you commit are unspeakable, yet the gameplay that leads to these horrendous acts is so polished and fierce that it’s thrilling." IGN complimented the game's overall challenge, calling it a "solid, deep experience for seasoned gamers pining for some hardcore, challenging games."
Certain gameplay elements, such as the game's shooting mechanics, were called "frustrating" by Eurogamer, where "more than half the time the targeting reticule refuses to acknowledge an oncoming enemy until they're virtually in front of you." Gamespot concurred, further noting that the "AI is much worse in the more action-oriented levels." 1UP.com was less positive overall, asserting that it quickly became "tired of its violence ... AI quirks ... (and) repetitive level design."
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