Product ReviewsHitman: Contracts (Sony PlayStation 2, 2004) - European Version

Evil Doers Beware, The Hitman Cometh!

Reviewed for Big Boss Games by: LEG

When I first picked up and played Hitman Contracts I didn't know what to expect. I had heard many positive things about the game before, but had no clue it would turn out to be such an awesome game. One drawback to Hitman Contracts in particular is that it is somewhat of a sequel to Hitman Silent Assassin. Since I have not played any other Hitman games, I was a bit lost on the whole story line thing. Instead of worrying about who the Hitman was, where he came from and why he does what he does, I just went ahead and played the game. It is a "game" after all and if I want to get into something with a good story, I'll read a book!

Hitman Contracts is the third installment in the series and is a hybrid action/stealth type game. You can change your view from first person to third person with the press of a button. The learning curve wasn't too bad and once you get a "feel" for how the various weapons work, you'll be killing the baddies in no time at all.

At the start of each of the 12 missions, you are briefed on your "marks" or targets. Essentially, to finish each level you just have to take out your designated targets. This is where the game play really gets fun. Since the
game is not "linear", you can basically snuff out your marks any way you want, which adds to the replay value of the game. I ended up replaying each mission several times and each time played it in a different way.

If I wanted to be stealthy, I could knock out a bad guy, take his clothes and take care of business. However, I had to be very careful. The enemy AI in this game is pretty good and if you seem to be out of place or act too weird, then you become the hunted instead of the hunter!

I was also able to go in with a blaze of glory and blow up everything and everybody to kingdom come! Either way accomplised my goals, but at the end of the mission my ranking was directly influenced by my actions. So, I could end up being a coveted "Silent Assassin" or your run of the mill, every day, "Mass Murderer." It was totally up to me!

Hitman Contracts for the PC, PS2 and XBox is rated "M" for mature. There are scenes of very intense, extreme, graphic violence, lots of blood and gore, strong language, strong, graphic sexual content and extreme use of drugs.

Overall Score: 8 out of 10Read full review...

wrongly dissapointed???

I thought Hit Man "Blood Money" was amazing, suspensful, and very challenging. Blood Money is the last installment of the three part series anf the most recent. Hit Man 2 came out in 2004 and the idea was good, however gameplay left much to be desired about the control of agent 42. It was a great idea in 2004 just not completely relized until 2006. If you get either one this or next year, get Blood Money. The gap in price between old & new has & will continue to close as the series ages. Like comparing apples to oranges, or macs to pc's if you must, lol!! but there will always remain a clear winner.Read full review...

Hitman is a Hit

Actually, unlike the previous reviewer, I found this is the second game Hitman put out, not the 3rd. At least for PS2 it is. It is an excellent game, and really helps with learning how to use stealth and accuracy for shooting. Great practice if you are going to go hunting! This second one was a lot of fun, pretty close to the first one, but good in it's own right. This game is a blast to start out on Normal, then when you are done, try the hard setting! If you like shooter games, this one is for you!Read full review...

Great

miss this game glad to have it back

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great game

Hitman: contracts is a great game. Games that are primarily focused on shooting aspects can become slightly dull, but hitman is about stealth, silence, and making hits look like accidents. With a creative mind and a little intelligence there are many possible ways to take out a target (although not as many as in hitman: blood money). Hitman blood money is a slightly better game, but contracts is still more interesting than most of the games out. Highly recommended.Read full review...

Hitman Contracts - Amazing

Hitman is the kind of game that every guy likes to play. Good story , a strong main character, many guns to be used, scenarios that can turn a trap for you in the blink of an eye.
I think that the most attractive thing about thi game is that you must thing before act.
So different from others where you like an insane shooter and you blow up everything in front of you.
I decide to buy it to have the opportunity to play it over and over again.Read full review...

Ps2 game

Runs good cant wait to play more of it

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hitman

I bought the NewPhone 74205 three weeks ago and was immediately impressed with the number of features available on this inexpensive phone. It has a 1M-pixel camera, video camera, and speakerphone. The NewPhone's size is perfect for carrying in a pocket and the battery has a pretty good lifespan of roughly 4 hours. My only complaint is that the menu system on the phone makes you click four times before you can find someone in the address book, set an alarm, or perform a additional functions. Other phones I've owned have simpler menus and get you to important features easily. Overall, I'd recommend the phone if you're on a budget.Read full review...

Works

Thanks

hitman forever!

good!!!

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