Some missions have assassination possibilities unique to the level. Instead of simply running and gunning through the mission, one can set traps, like poisoning a drink, to terminate the target in silence. However, how missions are completed is up to the player, and there are almost always a variety of ways to complete missions.
Most levels require the assassination of one or more people. In the game, 47 is given a set of objectives to complete.
Hitman 2:Silent Assassin is a third-person action/stealth combo revolving around a bald-headed assassin known as Agent 47, who works for the International Contract Agency (also known as 'The Agency'), a conglomerate of professional assassins who provide their services to wealthy or otherwise influential customers.