What Gamespot Users have to say about Contra
- Rating:10
It's rare that you find a Nes game that's better than the arcade version, but Contra is one of them.
The good: Innovative run and gun game-play, you can shoot in all directions, great graphics and a kick ass soundtrack, better than the arcade version The bad: Too difficult for those who haven't heard of the series. ... Read Full Review
1 of 1 users found the following review helpful - Rating:9
The hardest 2D side scrolling shooter I have ever played!
You are a NES fan? You are a shooting hardcore fan? Or you're just a gamer in the 8-bit era? So you know about Contra. Published in February 1998, Contra has became an icon of gaming that time, alongside with Super Mario... Read Full Review
0 of 0 users found the following review helpful - Rating:7.5
FUN 2 player but very short
This game is only five dollars on xbox live marketplace for a reason. It took me about three hours total to beat. I can't even manage to get all of the achievements because no ones plays it on live to get the Coop achiev... Read Full Review
1 of 1 users found the following review helpful - Rating:9.5
Great pick-up-and-play, and challenging to boot!
Ah, Contra; the very name instills memories of sitting in my basement in front of an old TV and playing until the cows come home and then some. Damn will this game keep you hooked. I must have spent so much time playing ... Read Full Review
0 of 0 users found the following review helpful - Rating:9
What does the boxart remind you of? Aliens? Predator? Rambo? Guess what, it's a combination of them all.
The NES generation was an age where video games first began their debut on the big screen, and while bigger, more popular titles like Mario and Legend of Zelda hogged the big screen, it didn't stop some other titles from... Read Full Review
2 of 2 users found the following review helpful - Rating:10
Contra is a game both combining ingenuious simplicity, will a lot of depth and strategy.
Contra is a game that has developed an iconic staple in the gaming community. Many people reconize this as one of the greatest games on the NES libary, and withing plenty good reason. Contra is an ingenious invention by ... Read Full Review
0 of 0 users found the following review helpful - Rating:6
If you've never had the privilege of playing the 8-bit NES this may take you by surprise, but still worth a try.
This is classic NES at it's best great for hardcore old-school gamers, but be warned if you have never played the old 8-bit NES game this sort of game may take you by suprise. I seem to remember this game being a whole l... Read Full Review
0 of 1 users found the following review helpful - Rating:10
An NES game?!You gotta be kiddin' me!These type of games should be made more often!
If you are looking for a great video game that involves lots of shooting,then you don't have to look anymore!This game is great,and it was made based on the outstanding arcade game.With some amazing graphics,and also ins... Read Full Review
1 of 1 users found the following review helpful - Rating:9.5
Contra is a very fun, challenging game
This is a very fun game, also hard too. When I first played it, it took me seven tryes to get to the second level. After playing it for a while it is still hard, but easier to get through. Although it's hard it is still ... Read Full Review
0 of 0 users found the following review helpful - Rating:7
Difficulty=9,000...ERM...CHEETz???
I apologize for the simplicity and randomosity the header ensues, but it's pretty much the truth. The hardest game in history in my eyes and many old school gamers will always be renowned as Contra. There is only 1 title... Read Full Review
0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
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