A good PC conversion of Konami's hit arcade game of the same name, Contra is a Vietnam war platform game that features Rambo-style one-man commando against seeming the entire planet's enemy population, complete with colorful explosions, varied enemy units, and excellent level design.
Although Contra may look just like every other shooter on the market, the game actually offers a much greater gameplay variety than its rivals. The play control, for example, is very responsive, and you can shoot in any direction. You can also cling to walls, jump, and dodge objects (no, not rifle bullets). You can even hold down the fire button for auto-fire, just like in the arcades. The only glaring weakness I've found is that the game is a bit too short though-- but then again, this is true for most Konami game.
The bottom line is this: Contra is fun, fast-paced, and slightly easy... but that shouldn't turn veterans away. No, not from a game whose name is still going strong in various console-based games, although only one more PC conversion (Super C) was made. Two thumbs up!
Review By HOTUD
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Hello!
I got the "Exit to error" message, How to work Contra for Windows 7 DOSBOX, Thanks!
Uploaded a working version. The original HOTUD released all its reviews when the site closed.
The bullshit description was copied straight from Home of the Underdogs. This version doesn't work because the crack isn't at all versatile.
well, hey, this is a good gamebut better verions would be nes or mame verions,and emulators .its fun game for about 30 minuts or so.fucking classics
"This doesn't work. I keep getting a screen about some old BBS and the game never loads."
exactly. it dont work
This doesn't work. I keep getting a screen about some old BBS and the game never loads.
this is my favourite game
v.good game
Hi,
I downloaded the game but unable to play it through the D-Fend setup . Some Help.
The description of this game is about Contra III, not the original Contra.
No comment nor review for this game at the moment.