
Contra
The legendary run-and-gun shooter where commandos Bill Rizer and Lance Bean battle alien forces in a 2D side-scrolling onslaught. Famous for its spread shot power-up and 30-lives 'Konami Code'.
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About This Game
Set the standard for cooperative shooters with simultaneous 2-player action and vertically scrolling jungle/base stages.
Originally an arcade game ported to NES with redesigned levels and the iconic 'Up, Up, Down, Down...' cheat code.
Sold over 1 million NES cartridges in North America alone, spawning one of gaming's most enduring franchises.
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