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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive}} | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Eidos Interactive}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sold-Out Software}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/engine|Glacier}} | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Glacier}} | ||
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|reception = | |reception = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|hitman-contracts|74}} | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|hitman-contracts|74}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|hitman-contracts| | + | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|hitman-contracts|rating}} |
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person, Third-person}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Stealth}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | Realistic}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Asia, Contemporary, Eastern Europe, Europe}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Hitman}} | ||
|steam appid = 247430 | |steam appid = 247430 | ||
|gogcom id = 1207660853 | |gogcom id = 1207660853 | ||
|strategywiki = Hitman: Contracts | |strategywiki = Hitman: Contracts | ||
|mobygames = hitman-contracts | |mobygames = hitman-contracts | ||
+ | |igdb = hitman-contracts | ||
+ | |hltb = 4479 | ||
|wikipedia = Hitman: Contracts | |wikipedia = Hitman: Contracts | ||
|winehq = 2606 | |winehq = 2606 | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | + | '''Key point''' | |
− | + | {{--}} Certain graphical effects are only available when using Direct3D whilst others only available with OpenGL.<ref>[https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=66087 - Hitman Contracts - Vogons Forum]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170916062024/http://www.hitmanforum.com/t/rain-effects-missing/16209 - Hitman Contracts - Hitman Forum]</ref> Also post-processing injectors typically cause heavy artifacts and graphical glitches. | |
− | '''Key | ||
− | {{--}} Certain graphical effects are only available when using Direct3D whilst others only available with OpenGL.<ref>[https://www.hitmanforum.com/t/rain-effects-missing/16209 | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{GOG.com links|1207660853|hitman_series|for game series}} | {{GOG.com links|1207660853|hitman_series|for game series}} | ||
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/247430/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/247430/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|5}}. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | disc | {{DRM|SecuROM|5}}. | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | The version included in the retail 'Hitman Collection' (Eidos, 2009) is entirely DRM-free. | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Retail | | DRM-free | The version included in the retail 'Hitman Collection' (Eidos, 2009) is entirely DRM-free. | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | hitman-contracts | Steam | | | Windows }} |
{{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1068-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| Gamesplanet | 1068-1 | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG.com | hitman_contracts | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | hitman_contracts | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
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|origin = | |origin = | ||
|origin notes = | |origin notes = | ||
− | |steam cloud = | + | |steam cloud = true |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |steam cloud notes = Added on September 11, 2020.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/app/247430/history/?changeid=9442977|title=Hitman: Contracts - SteamDB Depot Changelog|date=2020-09-12}}</ref> |
|uplay = | |uplay = | ||
|uplay notes = | |uplay notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Hitman Contracts - video settings.png|Graphics settings.}} | {{Image|Hitman Contracts - video settings.png|Graphics settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/hitman-contracts | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/hitman-contracts | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
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|anisotropic notes = Force in GPU control panel for better results. | |anisotropic notes = Force in GPU control panel for better results. | ||
|antialiasing = hackable | |antialiasing = hackable | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = Nvidia users can force AA using [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]. {{code|0x000020C0}} for [[MSAA]] and {{code|0x000000C0}} for [[SGSSAA]]. Ensure the AA fix is enabled.<ref> | + | |antialiasing notes = Nvidia users can force AA using [[Nvidia Profile Inspector]]. {{code|0x000020C0}} for [[MSAA]] and {{code|0x000000C0}} for [[SGSSAA]]. Ensure the AA fix is enabled.<ref>https://forums.guru3d.com/showpost.php?p=5457050&postcount=4024</ref> |
− | |vsync = | + | |vsync = true |
|vsync notes = On by default. | |vsync notes = On by default. | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = false |
|120 fps notes = The game doesn't run properly at very high frame rates. | |120 fps notes = The game doesn't run properly at very high frame rates. | ||
|hdr = unknown | |hdr = unknown | ||
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{{ii}} Works with Steam/digital distribution versions; supported exe size: 3 752 004 bytes; 3 756 135 bytes. | {{ii}} Works with Steam/digital distribution versions; supported exe size: 3 752 004 bytes; 3 756 135 bytes. | ||
{{++}} LOD distance is also adjustable. | {{++}} LOD distance is also adjustable. | ||
+ | {{--}} In "Bjarkhov Bomb", snow falls indoors on both sides of the screen not visible in 4:3. Also, the level is prone to frequent crashes. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Hitman Contracts - audio settings.png|Sound settings.}} | {{Image|Hitman Contracts - audio settings.png|Sound settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = Located under '''Graphics''' options. | |separate volume notes = Located under '''Graphics''' options. | ||
|surround sound = always on | |surround sound = always on | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output, based on Windows speaker settings.<ref>[ | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.0 output, based on Windows speaker settings.<ref>[https://satsun.org/audio/ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up]</ref> |
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
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|audio = true | |audio = true | ||
|subtitles = true | |subtitles = true | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = [https://drive.google.com/u/0/uc?id=1BK0IFGurgYFuqGe8wic9VsEUFFSC-Ya-&export=download GOG French patch] |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = Not available on GOG | |notes = Not available on GOG | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Hungarian | ||
+ | |interface = hackable | ||
+ | |audio = false | ||
+ | |subtitles = hackable | ||
+ | |notes = [https://magyaritasok.hu/magyaritasok/hitman-3-contracts/643 Fan translation] | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Polish | |language = Polish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = hackable |
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = hackable |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
|notes = Fan translation, [http://www.portal24h.pl/pobierz/spolszczenia-gier/gi/hitman-contracts-plprojekt/ download]. | |notes = Fan translation, [http://www.portal24h.pl/pobierz/spolszczenia-gier/gi/hitman-contracts-plprojekt/ download]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Russian | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = true | ||
+ | |notes = Retail only. Patch for digital release [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=972504091 here]. | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Turkish | |language = Turkish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = hackable |
|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = hackable |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
|notes = | |notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | + | {{cleanup|section}} | |
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===Game doesn't save=== | ===Game doesn't save=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Create the Save folder|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=371890450</ref>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Create the Save folder|ref=<ref>https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=371890450</ref>|fix= | ||
− | # Go to {{p|game}}. | + | # Go to {{code|{{p|game}}}}. |
# Make a new folder and name it "Save". | # Make a new folder and name it "Save". | ||
}} | }} | ||
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{{Fixbox|description=Disable EAX|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Disable EAX|ref={{cn|date=December 2016}}|fix= | ||
Disable EAX in sound options. | Disable EAX in sound options. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Game runs in slow motion=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in windowed mode|ref=<ref>https://www.gog.com/forum/hitman_series/hitman_contracts_opengl_issues</ref>|fix= | ||
+ | # Open {{code|{{p|game}}\HitmanContracts.ini}}. | ||
+ | #Change {{code|StartUpperPos '''2,2'''}} to {{code|StartUpperPos '''0,0'''}} | ||
+ | #Add {{code|Window 1}} to the end of the ini file on a separate line. | ||
+ | #Save your changes. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Missing Waterfall Effect on Modern GPU (Only D3D)=== | ||
+ | Check [https://www.vogons.org/viewtopic.php?t=66087 this] topic. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===High frame rate issues=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} The physics and logic of the game are linked to 60 FPS, so playing at high fps can cause problems. | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Framerate can be limited using Nvidia Inspector|fix= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Fixbox|description=Vsync (Enabled by default) not working on Windows10|fix= | ||
+ | {{ii}} Vsync is enabled by default, but in Windows 10 it does not work because the Vsync of DirectX 8 in Windows 10 is broken. | ||
+ | # Download the [https://github.com/crosire/d3d8to9/releases d3d8to9]. | ||
+ | # Copy <code>D3D8.DLL</code> from the folder to the game install directory and set the monitor refresh rate to 60 Hz. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
− | |opengl versions = | + | |opengl versions = true |
− | |opengl notes = | + | |opengl notes = Support is buggy and incomplete. |
|glide versions = | |glide versions = | ||
|glide notes = | |glide notes = |
Revision as of 08:58, 17 June 2021
Developers | |
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IO Interactive | |
Publishers | |
Eidos Interactive | |
Sold-Out Software | |
Engines | |
Glacier | |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 20, 2004 |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 74 |
Taxonomy | |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person, Third-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Stealth |
Art styles | Realistic |
Themes | Asia, Contemporary, Eastern Europe, Europe |
Series | Hitman |
Hitman | |
---|---|
Hitman: Codename 47 | 2000 |
Hitman 2: Silent Assassin | 2002 |
Hitman: Contracts | 2004 |
Hitman: Blood Money | 2006 |
Hitman: Sniper Challenge | 2012 |
Hitman: Absolution | 2012 |
Hitman GO | 2015 |
Hitman | 2016 |
Hitman 2 | 2018 |
Hitman World of Assassination | 2021 |
Key point
- Certain graphical effects are only available when using Direct3D whilst others only available with OpenGL.[1][2] Also post-processing injectors typically cause heavy artifacts and graphical glitches.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Retail | SecuROM 5 DRM. | |||
Retail | The version included in the retail 'Hitman Collection' (Eidos, 2009) is entirely DRM-free. | |||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
- The European release of the Hitman Collection is DRM-free, already patched to the latest version and have the cheats enabled by default.
Essential improvements
Patches
- Patch v1.74 is the latest retail patch.
- Digital distribution versions are v1.75 only in Steam and comes with other languages support and widescreen support.
Skip intro videos
Skip intro[citation needed] |
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DefaultScene=mainmenu.gms |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\HitmanContracts.ini[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/247430/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | <path-to-game>\Save[Note 1] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/247430/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Maximum of 99 save files.
- Save states contain system information. Loading a mid-mission save file from a different computer or operating system may result in severe broken game timing.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud | Added on September 11, 2020.[3] |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Vert- in Steam version.[4] See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
4K Ultra HD | Vert- in Steam version.[4] See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | See Widescreen resolution or the WSGF entry. | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Use Borderless Gaming while in windowed mode. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Force in GPU control panel for better results. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Nvidia users can force AA using Nvidia Profile Inspector. 0x000020C0 for MSAA and 0x000000C0 for SGSSAA. Ensure the AA fix is enabled.[5] |
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Vertical sync (Vsync) | On by default. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | The game doesn't run properly at very high frame rates. |
Widescreen resolution
- Steam version supports widescreen (including 4K Ultra HD) natively, but it features a problematic Vert- FOV change, as well as stretching game graphics.[4]
Widescreen fix[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Windowed
Enable windowed[4] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Located under Graphics options. | |
Surround sound | Up to 7.0 output, based on Windows speaker settings.[6] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | No option to disable it. | |
EAX support | EAX 3.[7] |
- May require DirectSound3D restoration software to restore proper sound functionality on Windows Vista and later.
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | GOG French patch | |||
German | Not available on GOG | |||
Hungarian | Fan translation | |||
Italian | Not available on GOG | |||
Polish | Fan translation, download. | |||
Russian | Retail only. Patch for digital release here. | |||
Spanish | Not available on GOG | |||
Turkish | Fan translation. Details missing—please edit this page and add it. |
VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: Hitman: Contracts. |
Issues fixed
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Game doesn't save
Create the Save folder[8] |
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When using anything that zooms the circle that should be representative of your sight is blacked out
Lower post filter[citation needed] |
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Some users reported that this can be fixed by lowering the "post filter" that is for modern graphics cards. |
Can not finish the second level (Meat King) without crashing (Using a Radeon Graphics Card)
Update drivers[citation needed] |
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Update your drivers. |
Black Screen
Update drivers[citation needed] |
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Update your drivers. |
Mute music[citation needed] |
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Try to mute the in-game music -some users have reported this fixed their problem. |
Whenever the player dies, the screen goes all white and stays that way
Disable post filtering[citation needed] |
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Try turning off post filtering. |
Loud background effects (like wind)
Disable EAX[citation needed] |
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Disable EAX in sound options. |
Game runs in slow motion
Run the game in windowed mode[9] |
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Missing Waterfall Effect on Modern GPU (Only D3D)
Check this topic.
High frame rate issues
- The physics and logic of the game are linked to 60 FPS, so playing at high fps can cause problems.
Framerate can be limited using Nvidia Inspector |
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Vsync (Enabled by default) not working on Windows10 |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 8 | Requires DirectX 9.0 to be installed |
OpenGL | Support is buggy and incomplete. | |
Shader Model support | 1.1 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Audio | DirectSound3D |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98SE, 2000, XP | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or AMD Athlon equivalent | Intel Pentium 4 1.6 GHz or AMD Athlon XP equivalent |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | 32 MB of VRAM DirectX 8.1 compatible | 64 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0 compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/247430/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (247430) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ - Hitman Contracts - Vogons Forum
- ↑ - Hitman Contracts - Hitman Forum
- ↑ Hitman: Contracts - SteamDB Depot Changelog - last accessed on 2020-09-12
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Verified by User:Suicide_machine on 2018-03-23
- ↑ https://forums.guru3d.com/showpost.php?p=5457050&postcount=4024
- ↑ PC Gaming Surround Sound Round-up
- ↑ Killer EAX® ADVANCED HD™ Audio in Hitman Contracts™ - SoundBlaster.com (retrieved)
- ↑ https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=371890450
- ↑ https://www.gog.com/forum/hitman_series/hitman_contracts_opengl_issues