The only people we should thank is Konami
so where do i begin oh the gameplayits just plain fun avoiding enemy's the best way you can shooting everthing and i men everything that moves and its just one wild ecspecialy the difficulty in the game it hard but if your an old school gamer like my self you get throught this game like a piece of cake.
Another thing is the multiplayer haveing a friend play with you at the same time! wow this wasnt done back then and Konomi did an amazing job putting that option in it was just a smart move
and last the weapons there is just a ton to choose from flame,rapid,machine gun,and the very best spread gun all are such good weapons except for the laser avoid it like the plauge!
so final verdict
graphics:could have been better
characters:therse just two bill and lance
gameplay:awesome intense it will beat you to a pulp action!
If you love shooters buy this game on either,unlock it on Contra 4,play on x box live arcade,or the best choice buy the nes cartidage.