Hitman: Contracts

My computer and my brain weren’t powerful enough back then to process it properly. After 22 years, I finally managed to finish it on a much better PC. :D It’s still such an awesome game!

I think this has become the Hitman game that's officially settled my interest in the series. A gritty, gripping atmosphere and soundtrack, nearly all of the levels being immersive and enjoyable experiences and just overall a very fair and understandable experience that still maintains difficulty. While I'm less of a fan of the Traid missions, Traditions Of The Trade, Beldingford Manor and Meat Party are fantastic displays that all play amazingly, with the former bringing C47's best level to a proper standard. Very glad I returned to and committed to this one, only excited to try out Blood Money and Hitman 2 (Silent Assassin)

Hitman: Contracts is, in my opinion, one of the darkest and most atmospheric entries in the entire series. While it revisits a few missions from Codename 47, it does so with improved level design, refined gameplay, and a much more mature tone. The gloomy, rain-soaked environments and haunting soundtrack create an unforgettable atmosphere. Every mission feels tense, and there's a constant sense that you're operating in a dangerous, unforgiving world. It's a style that sets Contracts apart from every other Hitman game. The gameplay strikes a great balance between stealth and player freedom. You're encouraged to observe your surroundings, wear disguises, eliminate targets creatively, and escape without drawing attention. Even today, many missions remain highly replayable because there are so many ways to approach them. Agent 47 is as calm and professional as ever, and the framing of the story through his feverish memories gives the game a unique identity. It may not have the scale of later entries, but it more than makes up for it with atmosphere and consistency. Naturally, the game shows its age in a few areas. The controls aren't as smooth as modern Hitman titles, and the AI can occasionally behave strangely. But these are minor issues compared to everything the game does so well. Hitman: Contracts remains a fantastic stealth game and one of the highlights of the franchise. If you enjoy slower, methodical gameplay and a darker take on Agent 47's world, this is an easy recommendation.

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Hitman Contracts lacks an overarching narrative and is essentially a collection of new and remastered levels that make for an alright experience. What I dislike about the original three Hitman games is that as much as they offer variety they are relentlessly punishing if you stray outside the boundaries. Being able to save anytime is a plus, and the game feels more fluid than the first two entries, but it still pales in comparison to later entries. At times it is a fun game, and when you learn what you have to do you can pull off some great things and the levels are well designed and the retro graphics are fun. If you are a Hitman die hard this is worth playing, and it is more fun than the first game especially, but it still lacks QOL improvements and the freedom later entries offer.

game dont work but the intro and music fire so 10/10