Contra cover

Contra

NES

About the Game

Contra is a legendary NES run-and-gun shooter that defined cooperative action gaming. Play this 1988 classic online with no downloads required.

Key features:

  • Intense side-scrolling shooter action
  • Two-player cooperative mode (shared screen)
  • Varied gameplay with standard levels and 3D maze stages
  • Eight-way directional shooting while jumping
  • Iconic weapons like the Spread Gun and Laser
  • Brutal difficulty that rewards skill and memorization

Story: As elite commandos Bill or Lance, battle the Red Falcon Organization across 10 challenging areas. The Japanese version sets the story in 2633, while the US version features present-day action.

Did you know?

  • Known as Probotector in Europe with robot protagonists
  • One of the first games to popularize the Konami Code
  • Inspired numerous sequels and spin-offs
  • Considered one of the greatest NES games of all time

Experience the game that perfected run-and-gun action. Team up with a friend for the ultimate retro challenge!

Game Features

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