Gunman Contracts – Stand Alone

Gunman Contracts – Stand Alone is a single player, action-film-styled shooter developed by ANB_Seth, the solo developer behind the Half-Life: Alyx mods Gunman Contracts Chapter 1 and Chapter 2. Unlike those mods, this is a standalone title built from scratch and designed to be played either in VR or on a standard monitor. The player takes the role of the Gunman, an operative working for a secretive order that pursues justice outside the reach of the law. In the story campaign, the Gunman goes after The Collectors, a crime operation responsible for killing and kidnapping civilians for unknown reasons.

The game launched in Early Access with three connected story contracts: a safehouse on the outskirts of the city, a syndicate-run harbour warehouse district, and a mob-owned restaurant with a hidden operation beneath it. Three further story missions are planned as free updates, with the developer stating that the price will rise as content is added ahead of version 1.0. Between contracts, players can visit the Hive, the Gunman’s home base, which includes a speed-shooting obstacle course, pop-up target practice, a gun range with skill games, and a holographic combat training area. A gun wall holds 18 unlockable weapons with per-weapon attachments, and a gun bench allows weapons to be skinned and have their sounds modified. A compound bow and knives are also available.

Two challenge modes are included across five maps. Takedown Mode lets players choose enemy types and numbers, up to 30 opponents, and clear an enclosed area. Last Stand Mode pits players against endless waves while they disarm bombs and survive for as long as possible. Every contract, skill game and challenge has Steam leaderboards, separated into VR and non-VR categories. Other features include Steam achievements, unlockable cheats, an optional low-violence mode, and a custom music option that plays the player’s own MP3 files through the Gunman’s in-game smartphone.