Contract

About

Contract is a single player action game. It was developed by S Houben and was released on January 5, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Contract" is a side-scrolling shooter where you, as a blackmailed assassin, must fight your way through security and hack systems to reach and eliminate targets. With proceeds from contracts, upgrade weaponry, clothing, and hacking abilities to tackle increasingly difficult missions. Uncover the truth behind your brother's kidnapping through 20 missions, with the option to skip storyline exposition.

Genres & Tags

Indie

Play Modes

Single-Player

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49%

Audience ScoreBased on 43 reviews

story4 positive mentions

gameplay10 negative mentions

The game features a fun and chaotic gameplay experience with a unique character perspective that adds challenge.
The pixel art style is appealing, with a black and white aesthetic that enhances the overall atmosphere.
Despite its flaws, some players appreciate the simplicity and potential for fun, especially for those who enjoy indie games.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and unfinished mechanics, leading to a frustrating experience.
Gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with poor combat mechanics and a lack of meaningful upgrades.
The story is considered weak and unsatisfying, with many players feeling that the game does not deliver on its potential.

gameplay
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
44%
31%
The gameplay has been criticized for being boring and repetitive, with poor shooting mechanics and a lack of engaging content. While some players found moments of fun, particularly with limited ammo mechanics, the overall experience is marred by simplistic design and a lack of depth compared to similar games like Gunpoint. Many reviewers expressed disappointment in the game's execution, citing a need for more varied gameplay and better tutorial guidance.
- “I hope that more will be added later because the gameplay is quite fun.”
- “[*] Gameplay is fun, you have limited ammo so you need to stab people when possible.”
- “Fun, story-driven game with simple mechanics and a lot of chaos.”
- “The gameplay is simplistic and boring, the levels are repetitive, and the entire game is boring overall.”
- “Poor shooting mechanics, poor storyline, poor upgrade mechanics.”
- “I did not enjoy the gameplay; the writing was poor and the equipment purchasing was either poorly designed or bugged out.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The game's story is generally considered mediocre, with many reviewers noting it lacks depth and engagement. While some find it fun and chaotic, the narrative is often overshadowed by gameplay issues and bugs, leading to a mixed reception overall. Players have expressed a preference for other titles with stronger storytelling and mechanics.
- “Fun, story-driven game with simple mechanics and a lot of chaos.”
- “It's a very fun game with an alright story, but a lot of bugs.”
- “Poor shooting mechanics, poor storyline, poor upgrade mechanics.”
- “Just not being fun or interesting in the slightest on a gameplay or story level.”
- “I generally had a better time with Gunpoint in terms of, well everything; gameplay, graphics, story.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
50%
33%
The music in the game has been criticized for a bug that causes multiple soundtracks to play simultaneously, leading to an unpleasant listening experience. While some players initially appreciated the soundtrack, many found the overall quality lacking, with suggestions to turn off the music or skip tracks to mitigate the issues.
- “Picked up the game because of the soundtrack at first.”
- “If you encounter two music tracks playing at once during play, just hit 'm' to skip the music and solve the issue.”
- “There's a bug in the game that makes all of the soundtracks play at once; it doesn't sound too bad sometimes, but it's not the most pleasant thing to listen to.”
- “- Most of the music is terrible.”
- “I picked up the game because of the soundtrack at first.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
49%
13%
The graphics are described as very simple yet stylish, appealing to fans of minimalist art. While the art style has received praise, some users feel that it lacks the depth and engagement found in other games, such as Gunpoint, leading to a mixed overall impression.
- “Very simple, but also very stylish; my type of artwork.”
- “I love the artwork in this game.”
- “I generally had a better time with Gunpoint in terms of everything: gameplay, graphics, story.”
- “I generally had a better time with Gunpoint in terms of, well everything; gameplay, graphics, story.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been reported to have stability issues, including buggy text bubbles and fatal errors upon completing levels. Players have also noted glitches, such as enemies continuing their movement despite being hit, indicating a need for further polish.
- “Buggy text bubbles; finished the last level and got a 'fatal error'.”
- “There are bugs; I know I said it ran well, but there are a few glitches. I've seen a few enemies continue their movement patterns despite having two bullets in their posterior lobe.”
- “Buggy text bubbles; finished the last level and got a 'fatal error'.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in the game is perceived as lacking depth, with users noting that while the environments are visually appealing, the character design feels underwhelming and could benefit from more detail.