Hitman: Contracts

Resume the role of cold contract killer Agent 47 and arm yourself for new missions of meticulous planning and expert execution. Following the breakthrough success of the PC original Codename 47 and the mainstream popularity of its cross-platform sequel Silent Assassin, this third title in the Hitman series is designed to refine the stealth-action control scheme and revamp the graphical presentation while maintaining the tradition of dark, morally ambivalent storytelling that has shown the efficient, mysterious protagonist to be much more than a mindless trigger-jockey. As in the earlier games, a large part of the Hitman's work is in learning about his target and surroundings. While a job may be finished with a single, split-second shot, a great deal of preparation often must come first. Proper surveillance can be invaluable, as understanding the movements and routines of each target means understanding the opportunities and risks of each job. Players will choose from an assortment of possible weapons, each appropriate for different situations. This third tale begins in Paris, where Agent 47 finds himself alone, trapped, and wounded. As usual, steel-nerved skill may be all that saves the silent assassin from his own swift execution.

LEFT-HANDED CONTROLS

D-Pad Left or Right = lean left or right
D-Pad Up or Down = zoom in our out, scroll up or down list
Left Thumbstick Up or Down = look up or down
Left Thumbstick Left or Right = turn left or right
Right Thumbstick Up or Down = move forward or back
Right Thumbstick Left or Right = strafe left or right
Left Thumbstick Button = precise aiming
Right Thumbstick Button = toggle 1st and 3rd person camera mode
A Button = action, use
B Button = reload
X Button = holster or unholster weapon
Y Button = inventory, exit sniper
Black Button = drop
White Button = map
Right Trigger = fire
Left Trigger = crouch, sneak
Start Button = pause, options menu
Back Button = mission briefing

SIMPLE GAMEPLAY CONTROLS

D-Pad Left or Right = lean left or right
D-Pad Up or Down = zoom in our out, scroll up or down list
Left Thumbstick Up or Down = move forward or back
Left Thumbstick Left or Right = turn left or right
Right Thumbstick Up or Down = look up or down
Right Thumbstick Left or Right = strafe left or right
Left Thumbstick Button = precise aiming
Right Thumbstick Button = toggle 1st and 3rd person camera mode
A Button = action, use
B Button = reload
X Button = holster or unholster weapon
Y Button = inventory, exit sniper
Black Button = drop
White Button = map
Right Trigger = fire
Left Trigger = crouch, sneak
Start Button = pause, options menu
Back Button = mission briefing ~ Keith Adams, All Game Guide