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Contra 4 vs Contra III: The Alien Wars
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Overview
Description
The game leverages the DS’s two screens for larger‑than‑life set pieces, detailed platforming, and intense shooter gameplay, offering both single‑player and cooperative multiplayer modes for up to two players.
The title is famed for its challenging bosses, diverse weapon upgrades, and responsive controls that let you fire in any direction while navigating complex platforming sections. Its vibrant graphics and relentless difficulty have made it a standout entry in the Contra series.
Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Action & Shooter
Action & Shooter
Best for
Retro action gamers
Fans of classic run‑and‑gun action
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99
$19.99
release date
2007-11-13
1992-02-28
Specifications
developer
WayForward Technologies
Konami
publisher
Konami
Konami, Hyundai, Nintendo
age rating
ESRB T
ESRB E10+, PEGI 12
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative, Split screen
critic score
75/100
85/100+13%
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Faithful to the original Contra feel
- Impressive use of dual screens
- Co‑op mode adds replay value
- Varied enemy designs and boss fights
- Fast‑paced, addictive gameplay
- Huge variety of weapons and power‑ups
- Memorable boss designs
- Co‑op split‑screen support
Cons
- Limited to Nintendo DS platform
- No online multiplayer support
- Difficulty spikes may deter newcomers
- High difficulty may deter newcomers
- Limited save system by modern standards
- Original release only on SNES hardware
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