Hitman GO targets April 17 iOS release

Transforming sneak 'em up series "Hitman" into a retro-tinged digital board game is "Hitman GO," coming in at $4.99 (€4.49 / £2.99) with an April 17 release date set.

Transforming sneak 'em up series 'Hitman' into a retro-tinged digital board game is 'Hitman GO,' coming in at $4.99 (€4.49 / £2.99) with an April 17 release date set.

With its visual style reminiscent of 3D architectural modeling, the game sees players guide Agent 47 around a series of levels, attempting to elude security officers, picking up bonus items, and getting closer to their target.

The last game in the series was 'Hitman: Absolution,' a release that amped up the action at the expense of previous games' more measured, experimental approaches.

This tablet and smartphone outing acknowledges fan favorite entry 'Hitman: Blood Money' (available on PC, Xbox and 360, PS2 and PS3) with a level pack based on that 2006 game's 'Curtains Down' mission.