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Contra 4 (Contra: Dual Spirits in Japan)is a direct sequel to 1994 SNES game Contra III: Alien Wars for the Nintendo DS.
Plot
Two years after the defeat of Red Falcon - the first wave of the alien colonization fleet, the main invading force Black Viper approaches Earth. The heroes of the original Contra series - Billy Rizer and Lance Bean as well as two newcomers - Mad Dog and Scorpion are now humanity's last line of defense against total annihilation.
Gameplay
This installment of the long-running series adds dual screen gameplay, enabling the player a wider view, and a 2-player co-op mode via local Wi-Fi connection. Each player is now given two weapon slots which can be filled with any one of the game's many weapon power-ups and switched at will with a press of a shoulder button. The game features nine levels set in such classic Contra locations as Jungle, Waterfall and a pseudo-3D Base. As a bonus, the cartridge contains an illustrated history of Contra, as well as the Contra and Super C original NES games.
Reception
Contra series | |
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Main series | Contra (Operation Galuga) • Super C • Operation C • The Alien Wars (EX) • Hard Corps • Contra 4 • ReBirth • Anniversary Collection |
Spin-offs | Wai Wai World 2: SOS!! Parsley Jō • Contra Force • Contra: Rogue Corps |
Related | Konami • Treasure • WayForward • M2 • Gunstar Heroes • Alien Soldier • Blazing Chrome |