Contra: Hard Corps
The 1994 Genesis-exclusive installment in Konami's legendary run-and-gun series introduces a new elite squad battling a biomechanical terrorist threat in a post-Alien Wars future. Notable for its branching paths, multiple endings, and extreme difficulty.
Platform
genesis
Year
1994
Genre
Run and Gun
Developer
Konami
Controls
About This Game
Features 4 playable commandos with unique abilities: Ray Poward (balanced), Sheena Etranzi (agile), Brad Fang (cyborg wolf hybrid), and Browny (heavy weapons expert). Each character dramatically alters gameplay strategy.
Revolutionary for the series with its non-linear progression - 5 possible mission routes leading to 8 different endings based on player choices during key battles.
Pushes the Genesis hardware to its limits with massive sprite scaling, parallax backgrounds, and screen-filling bosses. The soundtrack by Hiroshi Kobayashi blends military marches with hard rock for maximum intensity.
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