Knights Contract

About

Knights Contract is a fast-paced action game where you wield a scythe and unleash explosive spells to battle hordes of enemies. You play as Heinrich, an immortal executioner bound to a witch named Gretchen. The two team up to purge a cursed land of supernatural threats. Gameplay focuses on fluid combat, chaining attacks and special moves between the duo. Each character has distinct abilities, Heinrich's brute strength and Gretchen's magic combine for devastating finishing moves. But you must manage Gretchen's health carefully because her survival directly impacts your ability to keep fighting. What sets Knights Contract apart is its dual-character mechanics. Balancing Gretchen's vulnerability while using her powers adds a layer of strategy to the combat. The game's blend of over-the-top action and a dark witch-hunting narrative creates a distinctive vibe. Though released in 2011, its combo-driven gameplay and cooperative mechanics for a single player remain engaging.

Storyline

Set in the days when a healthy paranoia about witches was considered normal, Knights Contract follows the twisted tale of Heinrich, an immortal executioner, and Gretchen, a resurrected witch. Once the victim of Heinrich's blade by the order of the game's antagonist, Dr. Faust, Gretchen now has him under her control as the two must work together to rid the land of the supernatural foes who are cursing its people with the black spell of death.