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- Platform: PlayStation 3
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Take a journey through a medieval world of swordsmen and magic, where witches have been hunted and brutally exterminated. Knights Contract follows the twisted tale of Heinrich, an immortal executioner, and Gretchen, a resurrected witch.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By R. Patel
TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Fun:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Like others have mentioned it's not that bad. I do believe there are some fundamental design flaws, like for example the characters can fall off the edge and in some cases die and in other cases when you play in general you cannot fall off an edge. Also, like one of the below reviewer mentioned the QTE are very cheap. A few times I missed the timing and I had to start the boss battle again.
But, after you do beat a boss you do feel good about it. Yes, there are better games out there in terms of game play. However, the story is different and interesting. Also, there are hidden objects that add value in replay.
It is difficult in parts, but I've seen worse and played far worse. You can overcome the odds just by persistance and changing tact and approach, but isn't that what gamings about. If Knights contract had the fluidity of Bayonetta, then it would have been a A class game.
The story is good as you want to see what happens next.
Overall, not a bad game, don't listen to the reviewers I doubt if half of the reviewers actually finished the whole game. It is actually worth watching the conclusion.
But, after you do beat a boss you do feel good about it. Yes, there are better games out there in terms of game play. However, the story is different and interesting. Also, there are hidden objects that add value in replay.
It is difficult in parts, but I've seen worse and played far worse. You can overcome the odds just by persistance and changing tact and approach, but isn't that what gamings about. If Knights contract had the fluidity of Bayonetta, then it would have been a A class game.
The story is good as you want to see what happens next.
Overall, not a bad game, don't listen to the reviewers I doubt if half of the reviewers actually finished the whole game. It is actually worth watching the conclusion.
10 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By S. Griffiths
Amazon Verified Purchase
Fun:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Knights Contract is a new Hack and Slash title by the developer Game Republic.
Dispite almost always coming off under the radar, Game Republic have actually proved to be quite a capable developer with overlooked titles that generally come to be regarded as hidden gems somewhere down the road. They are the team behind Folklore early in the PS3's life and more recently bought us the wonderful Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom.
Knights Contract at first glance looks like yet another attempt from the Japanese to appeal to the western market and will most likely be compared to God of War from people on the fence, yet not much in the know. In actual fact, Darksiders would be a better comparison, but as always, Knights Contract still has tricks up its sleeve to set it apart from its competition.
You star as the hulking executioner Heinrich, a witch hunter who for 100 years has been cursed with a spell of immortality. Expect a wild ride through the middle ages as you track down and face the ressorected witches you slayed so long ago.
Heinrich's curse acts as a tool for a gameplay mechanic that this game claims as its own. Seeng as the main character cannot die, the threat of "Gameover" moves instead to your trustful, witch sidekick Gretchen, almost the entire game is one big escort mission as you fight side by side in order to keep her alive.
Controls are good for the most part, Heinrich moves as he looks, a hulking piece of meat, yet slicing into many a foe couldnt be more smoother. Then in steps Gretchen who allows for spells to be cast in conjution with your melee to create impressive and complex combo's you will need in order to survive.... Read more ›
Dispite almost always coming off under the radar, Game Republic have actually proved to be quite a capable developer with overlooked titles that generally come to be regarded as hidden gems somewhere down the road. They are the team behind Folklore early in the PS3's life and more recently bought us the wonderful Majin and the Forsaken Kingdom.
Knights Contract at first glance looks like yet another attempt from the Japanese to appeal to the western market and will most likely be compared to God of War from people on the fence, yet not much in the know. In actual fact, Darksiders would be a better comparison, but as always, Knights Contract still has tricks up its sleeve to set it apart from its competition.
You star as the hulking executioner Heinrich, a witch hunter who for 100 years has been cursed with a spell of immortality. Expect a wild ride through the middle ages as you track down and face the ressorected witches you slayed so long ago.
Heinrich's curse acts as a tool for a gameplay mechanic that this game claims as its own. Seeng as the main character cannot die, the threat of "Gameover" moves instead to your trustful, witch sidekick Gretchen, almost the entire game is one big escort mission as you fight side by side in order to keep her alive.
Controls are good for the most part, Heinrich moves as he looks, a hulking piece of meat, yet slicing into many a foe couldnt be more smoother. Then in steps Gretchen who allows for spells to be cast in conjution with your melee to create impressive and complex combo's you will need in order to survive.... Read more ›
9 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Tohru
Fun:
4.0 out of 5 stars
This game hasn't had a lot of noise made about it. I stumbled across it by complete accident, trawling through the PS3 lists on Amazon.
I am so glad I bought it. The storyline in interesting and different. Also, it has a different concept to some of its kin. The usual hero-type, slice and dice, alternate-historic reality has been given an odd twist; the hero can't die!
I know what you're thinking; what's the point in playing a game that already has 'god mode' enabled. Well, here's the thing. You can't die. But your companion can! And if she dies, it's game over.
Boss battles are... well, they are definetly challanging. But the most irritating thing? Heinrich can get pushed over the wall, plunging to the depths of darkness and again, it's game over. But that makes it all the more satisfying when you defeat them.
I thought it was fun and entertaining and I liked that it wasn't over in five minutes. Graphics? Fab. Gameplay? Even better.
I gave it a solid 4/5. Well done Namco! It is a shame this game has not recieved as much attention as it deserves. ^^
I am so glad I bought it. The storyline in interesting and different. Also, it has a different concept to some of its kin. The usual hero-type, slice and dice, alternate-historic reality has been given an odd twist; the hero can't die!
I know what you're thinking; what's the point in playing a game that already has 'god mode' enabled. Well, here's the thing. You can't die. But your companion can! And if she dies, it's game over.
Boss battles are... well, they are definetly challanging. But the most irritating thing? Heinrich can get pushed over the wall, plunging to the depths of darkness and again, it's game over. But that makes it all the more satisfying when you defeat them.
I thought it was fun and entertaining and I liked that it wasn't over in five minutes. Graphics? Fab. Gameplay? Even better.
I gave it a solid 4/5. Well done Namco! It is a shame this game has not recieved as much attention as it deserves. ^^
By ZEEKA
Fun:
1.0 out of 5 stars
well this game have some issues but its not this much bad game
specially with this price tag ,
good
-long single player with nice telling story
-challenging in higher difficulties
-nice unique bosses
-decent graphics
-very good music score
bad
- horrible camera worse than ninja gaiden sigma
- repetitive combat
- loading screen every now and then
- character cant jump
- dumb AI partner
specially with this price tag ,
good
-long single player with nice telling story
-challenging in higher difficulties
-nice unique bosses
-decent graphics
-very good music score
bad
- horrible camera worse than ninja gaiden sigma
- repetitive combat
- loading screen every now and then
- character cant jump
- dumb AI partner
By Egocide
Fun:
4.0 out of 5 stars
This game has some astonishing visuals, a more than pleasant soundtrack and an interesting plot.
I waited until the prize shrank by half and got it. I suggest you do the same, or buy it used.
Another thing I suggest is PLAY IT IN THE EASIEST MODE. Otherwise you won't probably reach the end(which by the way
is the most interesting part)since this game can be very frustrating. Then if you enjoyed the first time go all over again
in a more challenging modality.
Have fun!
I waited until the prize shrank by half and got it. I suggest you do the same, or buy it used.
Another thing I suggest is PLAY IT IN THE EASIEST MODE. Otherwise you won't probably reach the end(which by the way
is the most interesting part)since this game can be very frustrating. Then if you enjoyed the first time go all over again
in a more challenging modality.
Have fun!
2 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Sam
Fun:
1.0 out of 5 stars
Never say that I don't like to help out the smaller game developers out there. Armed with some hard fought trade in vouchers I planned to pick up a new game on the week 'Killzone 3' and 'Bulletstorm' were released. Rather than go for either of these high profile games, I choice the smaller `Knights Contract' in the hope that I would find a more personal gem. Boy was I wrong. Next time I am told by a giant splashy advert to buy a certain game; I may just listen to them.
`Knight Contract' is the latest game I have bought from a Japanese based developer, which has disappointed. Things started poorly with the character models; the hulking Heinrich and the lithe Gretchen, both looking a little flat and dated. However, they are not so bad when compared to various enemies who look like they are high res versions of a Playstation 2 era characters. I can handle poor graphics if the gameplay is strong, but unfortunately this is not the case either. Repetitive, dull, and lacking the intelligence or complexity of more recent hack `n' slash games, `Knight Contract' is a throw back to the mid 2000s. Also, why do developers think we want an AI partner throughout a game? Surely the two leads would have made for an ideal co-op experience? Instead you are trapped in the world's longest escort mission.
To add misery to the game, the voice acting is awful, the textures flat and the level design confusing; several times I ended up walking all the way back to the start of a level because I was unsure which way I was heading. The final nail in this game's coffin comes with the bosses and their cheap move. It took me hours to get past one enemy who would kill you with one cheap move - hours.... Read more ›
`Knight Contract' is the latest game I have bought from a Japanese based developer, which has disappointed. Things started poorly with the character models; the hulking Heinrich and the lithe Gretchen, both looking a little flat and dated. However, they are not so bad when compared to various enemies who look like they are high res versions of a Playstation 2 era characters. I can handle poor graphics if the gameplay is strong, but unfortunately this is not the case either. Repetitive, dull, and lacking the intelligence or complexity of more recent hack `n' slash games, `Knight Contract' is a throw back to the mid 2000s. Also, why do developers think we want an AI partner throughout a game? Surely the two leads would have made for an ideal co-op experience? Instead you are trapped in the world's longest escort mission.
To add misery to the game, the voice acting is awful, the textures flat and the level design confusing; several times I ended up walking all the way back to the start of a level because I was unsure which way I was heading. The final nail in this game's coffin comes with the bosses and their cheap move. It took me hours to get past one enemy who would kill you with one cheap move - hours.... Read more ›
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