Contra X360

Contra is a refreshed version of the classic two-dimensional shooter of the genre "Continuously move in one direction and destroy everything on your way".

Arcade | Xbox exclusive titles

developer: Digital Eclipse

publisher: Konami

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Game mode: single / multiplayer

Multiplayer mode: Internet / common screen, players: 1-2

English language game language: English

game release date for X360:

08November2006

In Contra, the world has been invaded and only two soldiers stand between the alien menace known as Red Falcon and the total annihilation of humanity. Lance and Bill, two veteran Special Ops soldiers, must fight their way through jungles, steel fortresses, and frozen tundra to rid the world of Red Falcon and all its minions.

Using high-tech weaponry such as the Mini Laser, the Fireball, and the dreaded Spread Gun, it's time to teach some alien scum not to mess with Earth. Enhanced for Xbox Live Arcade, the new version of Contra includes online multiplayer to play with your friends, leaderboards to go for your best score, achievements, updated graphics, and new sound effects.

* New visuals: Enjoy enhanced artwork including rendered new bullet effects and explosions.

* New sounds: Experience the fresh sound effects and tunes.

* New modes: Battle co-op with a buddy over Xbox Live.

* Classic action: Play through eight levels of ever-increasing challenge and excitement.

Game score 7.5 / 10 calculated out of 85 players' votes.