Hitman: Contracts Critic Reviews

In this captivating outing, 47 revisits the past while modernizing the nagging flaws of his previous games, making for his best trail of assassinations yet.

The sound is probably the best part of the game. The music by Jesper Kyd is, in my opinion, better than "Halo."

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.

Worth playing because its one of only a few videogames on the market that does not lead me from point A to point B and just flat out refuses to do any of the hand-holding that gamers are accustomed to.

Excellent, A+, great, great game. I can only think of one thing this game is missing; online gameplay.

For many, HC will be a disappointment, but its inventive storyline and intricate level design will entertain lounge-room assassins.

The best thing about Contracts is the highly polished gameplay.

If you really enjoyed those previous missions, and I know I did, then you will really enjoy the new ways in which you can approach them. The new graphics engine and some more 'weight' to the story make for a more immersive game which is punctuated by a great new music score.

Somewhat reminiscent of a cross between James Bond and Mr. Clean, Agent 47 doesn't bring much that's new to this latest addition in the series.

It's got a nice open-ended style, a character that fits the gimmick, and plenty of violence.

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.

This is never going to compete with the likes of Pandora in the looks department, this is instead about the gameplay. It's here where Hitman Contracts excels.

Added gore and a dark effect really seem to be the only things new with this game.

Blowing away a group of SWAT soldiers with a “SPAS 12” shotgun down two flights of stairs has never looked or felt so good.

An overall better game than "Hitman 2," though as a series some of the concepts are becoming a bit worn out.

On one side you have a truly engaging experience that makes the gamer think about their actions and study the environments in order to be as efficient as possible. The AI is great and the replayability factor is high. On the other side of the blade you have a cumbersome inventory system, suspect character control, and perplexing animations.

While Contracts offers up some improved graphics and new levels, the gameplay remains untouched.

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.

Even though it's easier than before to bail yourself out with Plan B and a submachine gun if you do get caught, the subtler assassinations are usually worth the trying and dying.

My only real complaint is that they took out a lot of the tension in the game. I guess making it more accessible to the casual gamers that lack patience.