Hitman: Contracts (2014)

Developer: Io-Interactive A/S
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 3,607 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 7.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tense, methodical game of patience and precision where every move feels deliberate and danger lurks behind every corner.

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What players say

Players praise Contracts for its dark, eerie atmosphere and Jesper Kyd's soundtrack, saying it stands apart from other Hitman games. Many appreciate the remade missions from Codename 47 but note the game is shorter than Silent Assassin. Some report it is unplayable due to bugs or janky controls.

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