Knights Contract is a hack-and-slash action game developed by Game Republic Inc., released in 2011 for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Players control Heinrich, an immortal wielding a scythe, who fights alongside a witch named Gretchen through a dark medieval setting. Combat draws on both Heinrich's melee attacks and Gretchen's witchcraft abilities, and coordinating the two characters is central to dealing heavy damage and executing powerful finishing moves. A distinctive survival mechanic shapes the experience: while Heinrich cannot be killed, Gretchen is mortal, meaning her protection becomes the primary condition for continuing. This dynamic pushes players to balance aggressive offensive play against the constant need to keep their companion alive. The game emphasizes combo-driven combat against large groups of enemies, blending scythe-based melee with explosive magical techniques to produce high-impact, spectacle-oriented encounters throughout the campaign.
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.
