Summary
- Release Year: 2004
- Genres: Shooter
- Platforms: Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 2, Xbox
- Developers: IO Interactive
- Publishers: Eidos Interactive
Hitman: Contracts (2004)
Introduction
Hitman: Contracts is a stealth action game developed by IO Interactive and published by Eidos Interactive. It is the third installment in the Hitman game series. The game was released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 2, and Xbox on November 20, 2004.
Hitman: Contracts is a prequel to the previous two games in the series, and follows Agent 47 as he carries out a series of assassinations for a mysterious organization known as “The Agency.” The game features recreations of four levels from Hitman: Codename 47, as well as six new levels.
Gameplay
Hitman: Contracts is a stealth action game in which the player controls Agent 47, a genetically engineered assassin. The game is played from a third-person perspective, and the player must use stealth and strategy to complete missions without being detected.
The player can use a variety of weapons and gadgets to complete missions, including silenced pistols, sniper rifles, and explosives. The player can also disguise themselves as other characters in order to gain access to restricted areas.
The game features a variety of different mission objectives, such as assassinating targets, retrieving items, and planting evidence. The player must carefully plan their approach to each mission in order to avoid being detected and complete the objectives.
Levels
Hitman: Contracts features a total of ten levels, including four recreations of levels from Hitman: Codename 47. The new levels are set in a variety of locations, including a hospital, a museum, and a skyscraper.
The levels in Hitman: Contracts are all very well-designed and offer a variety of challenges for the player. The player must carefully explore each level and identify the best way to complete the objectives without being detected.
Graphics
Hitman: Contracts uses the Glacier engine, which was also used in the previous two games in the series. The graphics in Hitman: Contracts are very good for the time, and the game’s environments are very detailed and realistic.
The character models in Hitman: Contracts are also very well-done, and Agent 47 looks particularly impressive. The game’s animations are also very fluid and realistic.
Sound
The sound design in Hitman: Contracts is excellent. The game’s music is very atmospheric and suspenseful, and the sound effects are very realistic. The voice acting in the game is also very good, and Agent 47’s voice actor, David Bateson, does an excellent job of bringing the character to life.
Reception
Hitman: Contracts received very positive reviews from critics. The game was praised for its stealth gameplay, level design, and graphics. The game was also a commercial success, selling over 2 million copies worldwide.
Legacy
Hitman: Contracts is considered to be one of the best stealth games ever made. The game’s innovative gameplay and level design have been praised by critics and gamers alike. Hitman: Contracts has also been credited with helping to popularize the stealth genre.
Conclusion
Hitman: Contracts is a classic stealth action game that is still enjoyed by gamers today. The game’s innovative gameplay, level design, and graphics make it a must-play for fans of the genre. If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding stealth game, then you need to check out Hitman: Contracts.
Additional Information
- Hitman: Contracts was the first game in the series to feature the “Blood Money” system, which rewards the player for completing missions without being detected.
- The game also features a new “Contracts” mode, which allows the player to create their own custom missions.
- Hitman: Contracts was followed by Hitman: Blood Money in 2006.
Review Score
9/10
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