CONTRACTED

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CONTRACTED is a single player shooter game with a violence theme. It was developed by hardygames and was released on February 12, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In "Contracted," players become a Harmond Intl agent tasked with eradicating outbreaks of an aggressive virus turning citizens into killers. With a growing arsenal at your disposal, players must strategize whether to use brute force or stealth to complete missions while avoiding contact with infected blood to prevent infection. The game features one-hit death mechanics, making each encounter with the infected high-stakes and intense.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

music1 negative mentions

The game provides a simple and enjoyable experience, allowing players to jump right in and start blasting zombies without a steep learning curve.
Many players appreciate the game's value for its low price, finding it fun and engaging despite its simplicity.
The horde mode offers a hectic and entertaining challenge, adding replayability to the game.

The game is very short, with a story mode that can be completed in about an hour, leaving players wanting more content.
There are numerous bugs and issues, including problems with AI behavior, weapon switching, and overall game stability.
The graphics and environments are basic and lack detail, which detracts from the overall atmosphere and immersion.

story
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The story is perceived as lacking depth, with a simplistic narrative that revolves around survival in various locations following an outbreak. While some users appreciate the underlying moral about perseverance, the overall consensus is that the story mode is brief and lacks substantial plot development.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “The story mode was engaging and kept me hooked from start to finish.”
- “The narrative was beautifully crafted, with twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat.”
- “I finished the story mode in a little over an hour.”
- “There is no real story; an outbreak happened, and you just go to random 4-5 destinations and kill everything.”
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
graphics
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The graphics are considered basic and lacking in detail, but they are functional and optimized for low-end PCs, especially given the game's low price point of 0.98 EUR. The use of DirectX 11 visuals allows for decent performance across a wide range of hardware.
- “Contracted features DirectX 11 visuals that will run on just about any PC.”
- “Yeah, the graphics are pretty basic; everything lacks detail, but then again, it was only 0.98 EUR.”
music
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The music in the game is noted for its calming and soothing qualities, providing a relaxing experience that can help players feel at ease.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”