- Publisher: Eidos Interactive
- Release Date: Apr 20, 2004
- Also On: PlayStation 2
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Elaborate levels and the multiple paths you can take to solve them go a long way in making you forget about the lack of narrative element.
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For many, HC will be a disappointment, but its inventive storyline and intricate level design will entertain lounge-room assassins.
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It’s best to think of Hitman: Contracts as a mini game to keep fans of the series satisfied until a true sequel is released.
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It wasn’t landmark on any level, but it can compete with the current PC action big boys.
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This is more of the exact same Hitman you played with Hitman 2. It's good, it's deep, but it's not really all that new.
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But between the overly tight scripting and the split-second timing required to pull it all off, I thought it was a little difficult to play the missions out the way they wanted you to, finding Hitman: Contracts instead played like an average first person shooter with excessive stealth elements.
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From the story angle alone Hitman: Contracts is a worthy addition to the series, and will particularly entertain fans of the franchise who’ve played both the predecessors. That said it’s certainly time for some innovation.
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I found it annoying that there was no mission briefing. There was no introduction information on your target or why you were there that came up prior to the mission starting.
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AceGamezHits the target despite not moving the concept on much.
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In some ways the game feels like an expansion, or maybe a half-sequel. It doesn’t have as many levels as Hitman 2, but they’re longer, and usually more interesting.
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Gritty movie atmosphere and clever storyline fail to outshine the unforgiving gameplay. It's got some great ideas but could've been so much better.
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Rather too over-familiar, but still a very entertaining stealth experience.
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Given that "Hitman 2" was such a huge improvement on the original, it's inherently somewhat disappointing that the new Hitman: Contracts is really just a rehash. It's more of the same, replete with everything that was good and everything that wasn't so good about the 2002 game.
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If you're looking for some stealth gameplay in a sandbox environment, this is a great beginner's course into the world of Agent 47. If, however, you're expecting something as revolutionary as the multiplayer in "Pandora Tomorrow," or the high polish of "Snake Eater," this isn't for you.
Awards & Rankings
User score distribution:
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Positive: 178 out of 283
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Mixed: 94 out of 283
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Negative: 11 out of 283
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