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Contra: The most action-packed and fun game you'll find on the RGR
Released on February 20, 1987 in the arcades, Contra was a minor success in the arcades. Notice how I said minor. The real success this game got was when it was ported to the NES. It's success is still being felt today, with references everywhere, most recent in the comedy "30 Minutes or Less." But, what makes this game so great? Surely, there has to be a reason other than, It's fun. What is the reason why it's critically lauded and fondly remembered over some other underrated gems?
Story:
You play as either Bill "Mad Dog" Rizer or Lance "scorpion" Bean, who are sent on a mission in an unnamed South American Island to neutralize the terrorist group known as Red Falcon who is trying to take over the world. Yea, not the best story in the world, but I'm impressed with what they got away with in this game, especially with Nintendos strict policies for the NES. For one thing, you're fighting a terrorist group. All in all, while the story isn't great, its pretty good that they could put in the original story without censoring. 6/10.
Graphics:
Really, these are freaking nice graphics for the NES. For one thing, in 1988 no less, there are some really nice animations. Especially during the 3-D stages. Seriously, while these aren't the best NES graphics, for an Arcade port to the NES, you can tell that Konami didn't slack off with this port. 8/10.
Sound:
Holy Crap. This music is great. No kidding. It might not be stand-out memorable, but that's the best kind. Its not very noticeable due to gameplay, but it silently creeps into your mind and, when you least expect it, you start humming it on your date with the girl who knows nothing about the NES! (Yeah............... I just say that DIDN'T happen.) Seriously though, in order to review this game, I had to just stand there on each of each of the stages listening to the songs. And the songs sound Phenomenal. The sound effects are good too, and surprisingly not stocked. Overall, one of the best examples of great sound on the NES. 10/10.
Gameplay:
Surprisingly, this game is solid all the way through, even though you'd think it'd get repetitive REALLY fast. But, Konami lands a near perfect balance between challenge and fun. The common censuses every hardcore game comes to is this games hard. Well, I'm here to debunk that ludicrous statement right now. This game isn't hard, it requires skill. While there is a code for getting 30 lives, (you already know it..........) the game is completable just with 3. I beat it that way. "How do you do it," you ask. Simple, I invested my skill in this game. Seriously, If you think it's hard, that's fine. But, keep trying playing this game normally, you'll see you got a little bit father each time. 9/10
Overall:
One of the best arcade ports and DEFINITELY one of the best CO-OP games pretty much ever. It's no wonder why this is one of Konami's best franchises. 9/10
Graphics 8 Sound 10 Addictive 10 Depth 9 Story 6 Difficulty 7
Contra Box Description: The universe teeters on the brink of total annihilation at the hands of the vile alien warmonger, Red Falcon. Earth's only hope rests with you, a courageous member of the Special Forces elite commando squad. Your mission: Battle deep into the deadly Amazon jungle, where the Red Falcon and his galactic henchmen have transformed ancient Mayan temples into awesome monuments dedicated to mass destruction. A multitude of weapons, from rapid-fire machine guns to high-tech lasers are at your disposal as you sweat blood, fighting past 3-D mazes, underground security systems, and tropical forests surrounded by giant waterfalls and alien cannons. This is the ultimate test for the ultimate guerrilla warrior. And if you survive, Earth survives!
Contra Description: In the year 2631, a small meteorite has fallen into the Galuga archipelago, located 20km northeast off the coast of New Zealand. Two years later, a terrorist group known as Red Falcon has seized the island in preparation for an alien invasion. The earth's marines sent two members of their elite Contra unit, Bill Rizer and Lance Bean, to neutralize the terrorists.
As either Bill (player 1) or Lance (player 2), the player must get to the end of each stage, shooting everything in sight, while avoiding enemy fire themselves. The player can upgrade their standard-issue rifle into one of four different weapons, including the powerful spread shot.
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Contra User Submitted videos
Contra User Submitted Screenshots
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iN00801-06-13 04:10 PM 5/5
Ending:
These guys made a challenging game! | | Harick11-26-11 01:30 AM 4.8/5
I am a "hero" | | | Eddy8807-28-11 03:22 PM 4.7/5
Woah! Look at This boss! | | | | | iN00801-06-13 03:13 PM 4.5/5
Gameover:
72k no cheats >_> managed to get to stage 5 : | Eddy8807-28-11 03:21 PM 4.5/5
Where the Water Falls! | Eddy8807-28-11 03:23 PM 4.5/5
Aww... Man :( | | | Gn12009-25-12 10:53 AM 4.5/5
Misc:
Laser and Rapid Fire | | | Eddy8807-28-11 03:20 PM 4.3/5
A Wall. | NaKa109-04-11 12:25 AM 4.3/5
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Contra Highscores Table
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nguyenminhthien.
1. 3,974,300
TimeTrial: 00:00:00
07-04-11 10:22 AM
hehe...garb420
2. 3,030,500
TimeTrial: 01:44:35
11-16-12 12:06 PM
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movin on up!maceikobrandon
3. 2,335,100
TimeTrial: 00:00:00
11-09-10 12:18 AM
beat 3X & no cheatsRichard geller
4. 2,190,400
TimeTrial: 01:07:51
09-06-12 12:06 AM
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:)agustin
5. 1,814,400
TimeTrial: 01:51:27
04-22-12 05:01 PM
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wow new record!Ferihl
6. 904,400
TimeTrial: 01:22:51
06-09-13 11:48 AM
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SPREAD GUN!vizwiz123
7. 808,500
TimeTrial: 00:00:00
05-24-10 01:32 AM
5 lives!(no code)madsweet
8. 737,000
TimeTrial: 00:00:00
02-11-10 04:47 PM
DRGspirit
9. 552,700
TimeTrial: 00:35:55
04-12-12 07:51 PM
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Scoli2k
10. 178,900
TimeTrial: 00:00:00
04-30-11 08:55 PM
DoubleAndrew
11. 158,900
TimeTrial: 00:00:00
02-10-10 12:54 PM
SonicPlayer99
12. 150,200
TimeTrial: 00:18:51
04-07-13 06:40 PM
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LOLZisaacjedi5
13. 145,300
TimeTrial: 00:00:00
03-24-11 02:47 PM
superdan
14. 140,500
TimeTrial: 00:25:07
10-22-12 10:48 PM
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could do betterNathanMacneil
15. 135,600
TimeTrial: 00:00:00
08-20-10 08:49 AM
Redxsparrow
16. 119,500
TimeTrial: 00:00:00
05-18-11 08:08 PM
toon22
17. 117,000
TimeTrial: 00:00:00
08-15-10 02:38 PM
crazydude
18. 99,000
TimeTrial: 00:00:00
08-09-10 11:52 AM
contra is tha bombsyahmi7899
19. 90,400
TimeTrial: 00:15:19
12-08-11 12:58 AM
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jl11181
20. 89,300
TimeTrial: 00:00:00
02-12-11 11:52 PM
Nickrj
21. 78,100
TimeTrial: 00:08:17
03-15-13 02:35 PM
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aquabludolphin18
22. 77,800
TimeTrial: 00:09:15
05-23-13 04:06 PM
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Uh... Yay?jestyn
23. 76,900
TimeTrial: 00:00:00
09-19-09 04:28 AM
immortaldrako
24. 69,700
TimeTrial: 00:11:07
08-05-12 08:11 PM
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IAMGIYGAS
25. 43,900
TimeTrial: 00:10:18
04-04-13 08:25 PM
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Contra Cheats and Codes
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Contra Cheats, Codes and Tips:
Start with 30 lives: At the Title Screen press Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A, Start.
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Contra User Reviews
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9.1 Graphics 8.7 Sound 8.9 Addictive 9.4 Story 5.4 Depth 7.8 Difficulty 8.9
9.4 - Contra Review. NES - billythekidmons.
Sorry for the late review I have been quite busy with other more important matters this week and the one before it, on with our ...
Graphics 8 Sound 7 Addictive 10 Depth 8 Difficulty 10
Review Rating: 5/5
Submitted: 10-09-11
Review Replies: 3
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8.4 - Contra Review - Darkpower508
Ever played a game just because of a code you wanted to use? I have. It was Contra. I wanted to use the 30 lives cheat just beca...
Graphics 9 Sound 9 Addictive 7 Story 4 Depth 8 Difficulty 10
Review Rating: 5/5
Submitted: 12-02-11
Updated: 12-05-11
Review Replies: 0
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9.4 - As simple and fun as using a Spread Gun - a review of Contra - TargetDummy
Ah, Contra. Contra is really the game that invented the "run around with a machine gun and blast the heck out ...
Graphics 8 Sound 9 Addictive 10 Story 6 Depth 9 Difficulty 7
Review Rating: 4.6/5
Submitted: 07-26-11
Review Replies: 0
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9 - basic and nice - THE J
now let me just say one thing about this game yes its hard yes its difficult but
and heres the things it is one of my favreite ...
Graphics 7 Sound 8 Addictive 9 Story 6 Depth 10 Difficulty 10
Review Rating: 4.6/5
Submitted: 05-28-11
Review Replies: 2
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9.3 - Contra - Mobouis1
Contra is a game where you fight aliens with awesome guns and music. &nb...
Graphics 10 Sound 9 Addictive 9 Story 7 Depth 8 Difficulty 9
Review Rating: 4/5
Submitted: 09-14-12
Review Replies: 6
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9 - Contra: The most action-packed and fun game you'll find on the RGR - supersonic44
Released on February 20, 1987 in the arcades, Contra was a minor success in the arcades. Notice how I said minor. Th...
Graphics 8 Sound 10 Addictive 10 Story 6 Depth 9 Difficulty 7
Review Rating: 3.8/5
Submitted: 09-02-11
Review Replies: 0
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10 - contra review - minorman4
Contra is a fun and addicting game yet it is near impossible to complete it without the famous Konami cheat. I played it and pla...
Graphics 10 Sound 9 Addictive 10 Story 5 Depth 3 Difficulty 9
Review Rating: 3.8/5
Submitted: 08-04-11
Review Replies: 4
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- Review of Contra - homestarfan13
Its been a while since my last review but that's only because I didn't have a game that I wanted to review. But after playing th...
Graphics 9 Sound 10 Addictive 10 Story 2 Depth 7 Difficulty 9
Review Rating: 3/5
Submitted: 05-11-13
Updated: 05-11-13
Review Replies: 1
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- gunnerbear
good game but realy hard.
30 lives code up up down down left right left right z x start at title screen. 9.9 contra rocks IM RANDOM
Review Rating: 1.8/5
Submitted: 02-24-11
10 - setrophth
up up down down left right left right b a
holy vagesus this game blew my mind and all i can say is HOLY SHIT
Review Rating: 1.6/5
Submitted: 10-11-10
9.1 - crazydude
this contra is so cool it has everithing going to islands shooting terrorist and aliens yup kicks butt give it a 9.5
Review Rating: 1.4/5
Submitted: 01-22-11
10 - tankman1017
i think this bests a lot of games because it is so addicting. a word to terrorists: you better have someone to pick up our shells.
LOCK AND LOAD MEN
Review Rating: 1.3/5
Submitted: 06-19-10
10 - Dragonmaster 2.1
A clssic game that changed gameplay FOREVER. a great game but you need to have a 2nd player to get past lvl 2.
Review Rating: 1.3/5
Submitted: 01-03-10
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Contra Forum Threads
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Contra A Crazy Awesome Game, But Also a Crazy Tough Game
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Contra Strategy Guides, Walkthroughs and FAQs
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Contra User Comments
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musicmaker 05-26-13 - 04:40 PM I used the Konami code, and I STILL got a game over. :/
Robertoman 05-26-13 - 04:16 PM
DOUBLE UP AND DOWN LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT B A START,THAT IS THE KONAMI CODE!
msoodsma 05-25-13 - 12:20 PM
Cheat to get 30 lives: Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B A, B A, start
riderx40 05-02-13 - 03:25 PM
NAH.i liked the game but when i see the final boss i was bored i need some
really freaking hard like contra 3
the meaning of this game is the hardness.
litletoon 05-02-13 - 02:12 PM
complated 7 time so easy!
nguyenminhthien. 05-02-13 - 06:05 AM
With 3 live i've beating this game and continue to end live! ;")
aquabludolphin18 05-01-13 - 03:17 PM
Really hard and fun. I can make it until level 7 without the 30 live code or using any continues. :)
litletoon 04-14-13 - 08:37 PM
completed 4 times
ZionEtnad 04-10-13 - 04:31 PM
Was I playing Contra, or was i playing or was i capturing a pokemon with the Master Ball?
SuperEverCheater 02-11-13 - 11:28 AM
TWO UP TWO DOWN LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT B A (START!)
kinoki2914 12-27-12 - 07:41 AM
how to play 2 players? in NESCAFE emulator?
Shard_Flame132 12-23-12 - 10:41 PM
DOUBLE UP,DOUBLE DOWN, LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT B A START!
bob723 11-30-12 - 10:30 PM
BEAT THE GAME YA YU
teddy5 11-18-12 - 03:12 PM
best nes game
super joe bros 10-09-12 - 04:28 PM
I finally beat Contra! (qouting the Nostalgia Critic) Hug me!
SuperEverCheater 09-29-12 - 08:38 AM
How to start with 30 lives on this game:enter the konami code :3
chaoszach 07-31-12 - 09:06 PM
Red letters with wings!
Duke Johnson 06-28-12 - 12:11 AM
Beat the game no-hit no save-states :D!
rahkarn 06-27-12 - 06:31 PM
up up down down left right left right b a select start
ilx3000 06-24-12 - 01:34 PM
completed :D
FullMetal0wns 06-24-12 - 02:22 AM
what are the controlls?
disup 06-23-12 - 08:39 PM
woot beat the game finally
ZXcVbNm?.! 06-22-12 - 11:49 AM
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naivelt 06-21-12 - 04:48 PM
how do i play this on a computer>>
disup 06-19-12 - 07:58 PM
i'm not an avid contra player though
disup 06-19-12 - 07:58 PM
one of the best games ever but i have such a hard time even getting past the first level
crmnsrl 06-17-12 - 09:00 PM
watch me beat this with no code
Kikatrat 06-14-12 - 01:12 PM
funny thing is im playing this with a attack 3 joy stick go figure
Kikatrat 06-14-12 - 01:11 PM
i wonder if there is a rocket luancher
Kikatrat 06-14-12 - 01:06 PM
man i havnt played this game in a long long long tie
mariomanwon 06-08-12 - 01:16 PM
oh my gosh i fell into a jungle and its scary
Smoove718295 06-06-12 - 11:25 PM
the game is awesome
sonicthehedgeho. 06-04-12 - 11:00 PM
SavatoX: The R-Item Means Rapid Fire, it makes your guns shoot faster
SavatoX 06-03-12 - 11:05 AM
I can't believe! I beat the game without the Konami Code! How? By saving and loading a bunch.
SavatoX 06-03-12 - 09:22 AM
Does anybody know what R-item does?
akoepicachu 06-03-12 - 08:44 AM
bobo kaung lahat
SavatoX 06-02-12 - 10:25 PM
What I would like to know is when I am supposed to use the code.
SavatoX 06-02-12 - 10:21 PM
The Konami Code: Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A
tastyjuice 06-02-12 - 08:21 AM
i couldn't beat the game without 30 lives :(
supersaiyan123 05-31-12 - 08:22 AM
CONTRA is the best game ever!!!
vizz-whizz 05-29-12 - 10:11 AM
metal gear solid was made by SEGA not konami you DUMASS!!!!! >:
REDEEMER211 05-24-12 - 09:00 AM
when you do the cheat it only has 30 lives:(
G@mehe@d 05-20-12 - 09:08 PM
The enemies in the first level look like football players XD
BySpectrum 05-20-12 - 04:08 AM
Finished :D
MetalGearPro 05-14-12 - 10:25 AM
I love the konami code. I use it most on Metal Gear Solid 3 to find the End
nuclearglenn 05-13-12 - 04:48 PM
last level with no konami code and i died what the hell
Jack6651 05-11-12 - 07:26 AM
oh...........
Lloyd515 05-11-12 - 07:26 AM
no im going back to rhythem tengoku
Jack6651 05-11-12 - 07:25 AM
oh sorry....
Lloyd515 05-11-12 - 07:25 AM
the f***?
Jack6651 05-11-12 - 07:24 AM
Loyd?
divyansh 05-06-12 - 03:17 AM
aaaaaa do kya
bloodyangel 05-03-12 - 07:56 PM
how do i make 2 players
linkwithaportal. 05-02-12 - 03:56 PM
the first 3rd person game! :D
linkwithaportal. 05-02-12 - 03:53 PM
even with the konami code this is hard
linkwithaportal. 05-02-12 - 03:50 PM
i used konami code :D
linkfart 05-01-12 - 03:18 PM
even whit the konami code i coudlnd beat the first 3d level
DayShirtPrince 04-27-12 - 10:26 AM
2 up 2 down left right left right ba :D
agustin 04-22-12 - 05:04 PM
what is your higher score?
agustin 04-22-12 - 05:02 PM
new high score: 1814400!
korpanof123 04-20-12 - 06:47 PM
hola, alguien habla español?
noobpwner59 04-20-12 - 04:43 PM
damnit died at the alien base, konami code gave me a million lives and i still lose.
epiczook 04-19-12 - 10:37 PM
whoop! i completed Basel (2nd level)
ciffer 04-15-12 - 10:54 AM
I'M DONE !!!
panface 04-12-12 - 06:57 AM
so fun
HamFlakes 04-11-12 - 03:26 AM
how can we configure the game for 2 players?
Daniilb 04-05-12 - 06:53 PM
how can i play with another player?
willer457 04-04-12 - 03:15 AM
up up down down left right left right B A
KAZE LOCZ 04-01-12 - 12:11 AM
OK I BEAT THIS GAME IN THE LATE 80'S WHY CANT I BEAT IT NOW....
LawrenceM129 03-31-12 - 01:52 PM
Hi How do you beat the 1st boss dudes
claudevandog 03-29-12 - 06:24 PM
up up down down left right A B start is my hero
lord_diablo153 03-27-12 - 03:41 PM
awesome CLASSIC :D, I remember playing this on the sega saturn :)
Zukifu 03-23-12 - 07:47 AM
oooh my gawwwwwd
JWJB 03-21-12 - 07:16 PM
oh my godd
Zukifu 03-21-12 - 01:38 PM
I got enough gas to power a small car!
Zukifu 03-21-12 - 01:38 PM
farting works!!!!
breaker123 03-19-12 - 01:29 AM
zx
breaker123 03-19-12 - 01:29 AM
By farting
XHero111 03-03-12 - 12:46 PM
How Do We Move The Second Player?
super shawn 64 02-21-12 - 10:19 PM
(pant... pant ... pant) im out of breath but at least im a hero and saved the world i love this game
marsongamer 02-17-12 - 12:43 PM
tgfss (thank god for savestates)
marsongamer 02-17-12 - 12:30 PM
a word to the wise, take out the turrents,arms and other stuff first than attack
marsongamer 02-17-12 - 12:13 PM
asdf999991 you got shown up by an 11 year old. it toom me five minutes on my first try without the coad to beat level 2. you wasted your life.
S3rj_C 01-30-12 - 04:27 PM
asdfnsadfksdfl
minercrafter2 01-19-12 - 10:54 PM
I FINALLY WON
CloudDragon 01-17-12 - 11:00 AM
YEAH! I'm a hero!!
reshiram126 01-11-12 - 10:35 AM
up up down left right b a start! is the code I shall use
alainpelletier 01-09-12 - 04:32 PM
how can i play these games using my xbox 360 remote
Benpsycho 12-24-11 - 11:11 AM
26 lives at waterfall!
randomguy909 12-22-11 - 11:01 PM
hell mutha funking yeah just beat this game
asdf999991 12-05-11 - 10:52 PM
I MADE IT ALL THE WAY THE HEART AT IT BLEW UP AND A MILA SECOND AFTER A FU*KING COTTEN BALL KILLED ME
asdf999991 12-05-11 - 10:22 PM
IT TOOK ME 20 FU*KING YRS BUT I FINALLY BEAT LVI.2...aw crap
asdf999991 12-05-11 - 10:11 PM
up,up,down,down,left,right,left,right,B,A,Start=30 LIVES
123Cheese 12-04-11 - 05:38 PM
Just got 110600 points!
mitymerc 11-27-11 - 12:12 AM
anyone know how to setup keyboard controls for the SNES games
Harick 11-26-11 - 01:26 AM
BEAT IT!!!!! F**K YEAH!!!!!!
123Cheese 11-05-11 - 01:19 PM
The japanese version is called Gryzor.
And its on vizzed.
Josbat_8 11-05-11 - 11:54 AM
if u want 2 player just double click in the title screen,click configure and click thats it press any key what u want
wjballer234 10-29-11 - 05:45 PM
f***ing alien lair cant contain me
freddy153 10-17-11 - 03:26 PM
hola
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