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By Mark Raby
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"Free" first-person shooter game where you play as hit man.
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Contract Killer
Is It Any Good?
In this app for mature players, CONTRACT KILLER has too many killing missions and not enough of an underlying story to make it a sustainable adventure. So even though the game looks great and has some impressive graphics, it falls short due to the lack of a cohesive plot or any real motivation to continue through the numerous missions. The gameplay itself is markedly blase, bringing nothing especially new or interesting to the table. Those who enjoy action games may appreciate the various environments that players must traverse to reach their designated targets, and the frenetic pacing of the missions.
However, even those who like this blaze-through-and-shoot-down-people action may be turned off by the extensive microtransaction system in the game. The concept of making a game free to download and then charging users to access premium features is a growing trend on iTunes, but this title takes it to an extreme, requiring players to pay each time they want to get a new weapon, unlock a new level, or do anything that requires in-game currency. Be warned that even though the price is listed as "Free," to get the full experience will easily cost more than $30.
App Details
- Devices : iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad , Android , Kindle Fire
- Pricing structure : Free
- Release date : March 30, 2011
- Genre : Action Games
- Publisher : Glu Games Inc.
- Version : 1.0.1
- Minimum software requirements : iOS 3.0 or later, Android 2.0 and up
- Last updated : August 25, 2016
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