Easily one of the action genre's most revered representatives, Konami's long-running Contra series has seen release on almost every console since the NES. Following a less-than-spectacular first run ...

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Back in the 1980s, and more specifically 1987, Contra in its original coin-op form was a game so awe-inspiring in its action, its graphics, and its weapons (you never forget you first spreader) that ...

Konami’s Contra (AKA Gryzor, Probotector) is one of those franchises that has struggled to make the transition from 2D to 3D. After the excellent arcade and 8-bit editions, lucky SNES and Megadrive ...

Okay, the first Contra game from Appaloosa Interactive wasn't that great. However, the second go around doesn't look that bad. But there's just one problem - it's only ONE player. Like the original ...

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