Apex Legends vs Super Contra
Side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, ratings, and alternatives.
Apex Legends is a free-to-play battle royale built around squads of “Legends” with unique abilities, praised for its fast, fluid movement, gunplay, and ping communication system.
Super Contra is a 1988 run‑and‑gun arcade title from Konami, continuing the story of Bill Rizer and Lance Bean as they battle alien forces that have seized a military base. The game mixes traditional side‑scrolling levels with new overhead stages, delivering fast‑paced shooting and platforming challenges. The sequel expands the original’s formula with co‑operative play, a variety of enemy types, and retro pixel‑art graphics, offering both solo and multiplayer experiences for fans of classic arcade action.
Free; monetized via cosmetics and a Battle Pass.
- Excellent gunplay and movement
- Free to play
- Great non-verbal comms
- Strong hero design
- Authentic retro arcade experience
- Varied level perspectives add gameplay depth
- Simultaneous two‑player co‑op
- Iconic Konami soundtrack
- Squad play can frustrate solos
- Grindy cosmetics
- Steep aim skill ceiling
- High difficulty may deter newcomers
- Limited modern features like save states
- Graphics are dated by today’s standards
What reviewers say
Apex Legends Reviews
4.3 (4)So much fun
Apex Legends has been my go-to lately. Strong hero design. One gripe: steep aim skill ceiling. Would recommend.
Recommend Apex Legends
Apex Legends has been my go-to lately. Great non-verbal comms. No real complaints. Would recommend.
Recommend Apex Legends
Picked up Apex Legends recently. Strong hero design. No real complaints. Would recommend.
Super Contra Reviews
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