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Contract With The Devil

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2015

Should you play it?

Welcome to the world where mysticism and reality, past and present, good and evil are united in a single whole!

What works
  • Challenging and varied puzzles
  • Atmospheric graphics and music
  • Longer than average hidden object game
  • Interesting fantasy story
  • Includes achievements and trading cards
Things to keep in mind
  • Technical issues and crashes reported
  • Slow and unskippable animations
  • Clunky controls and hit detection
  • Lack of voice acting and fast text
  • Some illogical puzzle elements and frustrating gameplay

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Contract With The Devil: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Competition, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Expression, Fellowship.

Why this game works

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