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Contra Turns 20, Contra 4 Coming To DS
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(In my best Sally Struthers' voice) "Do you like shooting aliens? Sure, we all do."
Konami just dropped a line saying that Contra is 20 years old. Wow, that is a lot of alien shooting action. But to make things better, we are going to get a new Contra, Contra 4, for the DS later this year. According to Konami, "the game pushes 2D side-scrolling action in an all-new direction with gunplay that spans two full screens, original gameplay mechanics that grant players deadlier abilities than ever before, and frantic multiplayer functionality."
Contra 4 will also let two players play together, though it's unknown if we are talking locally or over the WiFi Connection.
Writes the company's official statement:
"The use of both screens for the game’s core action also allows for massive boss battles as players try to seek and destroy the weak points of sky-high enemies. A first for the series, Contra 4 introduces a grappling hook accessory that lets players grab onto elements of the environment directly above them. Whether using it to avoid oncoming dangers or attack from a strategic vantage point, the grappling hook allows for new combat situations and dramatic set pieces that underscore the game’s adrenaline-soaked pedigree."
I think we'll be needing to band together soon to take down the "new extraterrestrial menace: the terrifying Black Viper" very soon. Now where did I put my spread gun?
Konami just dropped a line saying that Contra is 20 years old. Wow, that is a lot of alien shooting action. But to make things better, we are going to get a new Contra, Contra 4, for the DS later this year. According to Konami, "the game pushes 2D side-scrolling action in an all-new direction with gunplay that spans two full screens, original gameplay mechanics that grant players deadlier abilities than ever before, and frantic multiplayer functionality."
Contra 4 will also let two players play together, though it's unknown if we are talking locally or over the WiFi Connection.
Writes the company's official statement:
"The use of both screens for the game’s core action also allows for massive boss battles as players try to seek and destroy the weak points of sky-high enemies. A first for the series, Contra 4 introduces a grappling hook accessory that lets players grab onto elements of the environment directly above them. Whether using it to avoid oncoming dangers or attack from a strategic vantage point, the grappling hook allows for new combat situations and dramatic set pieces that underscore the game’s adrenaline-soaked pedigree."
I think we'll be needing to band together soon to take down the "new extraterrestrial menace: the terrifying Black Viper" very soon. Now where did I put my spread gun?
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Companies need to get their shit together as far as numbering games go.
Awesome news. Bionic (contra) Commando?
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sans 30 life code?
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MOTHERFUCKING CONTRA ON THE DS
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Spanning two screens though?
I predict some cheap deaths along the way. Damn dogs. :x
I don't get it, why does everyone think you need the 30 life code. When you get in a role, the game is dead easy. When you're rolling you should be able to beat it 5 times in a row without dieing.
Maybe the numbered Contras are on Nintendo consoles?
Contra - NES
Super C (regarded as Contra II, right?) - NES
Contra III - SNES
Contra IV - DS
My best guess.
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Well they also made Sigma Star Saga, so they have some skills.
This numbering also conveniently wipes away the crappier and less popular Contras. III had to be the last one that anyone played anyway, except maybe Hard Corps.
And no screens? That's lame if it's coming out this year.
I could never beat it on hard, though. Damn the last boss. Some of his modes were impossible.
Indeed. My friend and I beat the game every friday without the 30 lives code. We're trying to do speed runs, and got just under 11 mins last week.
???
Whhhhaaaaaaaaaaat
I think since the game is said to be two years after III, that might be why it's #4. That, or it's just a placeholder.
The two PS1 games are already retconned out, and Shattered Soldier was pretty good.
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Actually, Capcom needs to make a new goddamned Bionic Commando game as well, too. I'll take a DS remake of the first one, too. I need to blow up Hitler's face apart again.
But anyway, Contra 4 on DS?
Holy FUCK that is awesome news!
BTW, if you're looking for something to tide you over for Contra gameplay on the DS, I highly recommend getting the original via the Konami Classics collection
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If this is set two years after Contra III, it most likely deals with the post Alien Wars events that lead up to the flashbacks and backstory we see in Shattered Soldier.
Also, for the record, Black Viper isn't a totally new villain or alien force. He/it first appeared in Operation C on the Game Boy. I believe Operation C is part of the official canon if I remember the files in Shattered Soldier correctly.
Sure as hell was better than the abortion that was Neo Contra.
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The DS is just kicking ass and taking names.
But I am fine just ignoring anything past Contra III too.
Also, what is up with all those game difficulty complaints? Two of the achievements on the XBLA is beat it under 11 minutes and beat it without using a continue. Neither were that hard to get.
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I love Neo Contra. So cheesy...So good.
Hey now, Contra: Hard Corps was fucking awesome.
He speaketh the truth. Not at all comparable to 2D-Contra but an alright run'n'gun.
I'm kind of pissed they made it harder for the US release. I mean, was the Japanese one too easy or something? Or were they just trying to make it more traditional with one-hit kills?
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I remember beating the game, and choosing a "bad ending" because I knew I was no match for the bad-ass that is Bahamut!
That game was full of win.
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