Opposite is one of the few franchises that has become completely synonymous with gaming; really, most likely if you haven’t yet play any Contra game, then you will have at least to listen their. Konami’s giants may have lost a lot of their luster in recent years (quite a lot of course with today’s Konami, it seems, save for some excellent vintage collections), but the Its previous iteration has become iconic in its own right.
From the original Opposite in 1988 until Opposite: Rogue . Legion in 2019, the series rarely strays from its relatively simple formula – running through a series of linear levels and shooting a bunch of bad guys – but this is arguably its biggest draw. In an age where gaming is more complicated than ever, Contra is a great reminder that you don’t need too many features to make a jailbreak game.
So, like our other reader ratings polls, we asked you to rate your favorite Contra games on the Nintendo platform from the list below.
If you missed the voting period, don’t worry! The list below is updated automatically in real time according to the respective ‘User Ratings’ of each game on the Nintendo Life game database. This means may affect the order right awayIf you want, by clicking on the star next to each game and reward it with our own score.
So, arm yourself with a Spread Shot and let’s take a look at the best Contra games on the Nintendo system!
Note. Yes, we’ve included the Anniversary Collection for the sake of completeness – if you don’t mind the collections being included in our rankings, then simply pretend it’s not there. there; the rest of the list will remain in order!
Publishing company: Konami / Developers: Konami
Contra’s famous return to modern platforms landed with more groans than bangs. Opposite: Rogue . Legion swaps the side-scrolling shooter for top-down twin gameplay; the problem is it’s not very fun to play. The photography mechanism is too inaccurate and the blurry textures and low resolution create an ugly experience on the Switch. There are some good ideas here, but Rogue Corps is a far cry from the Contra reincarnation we’ve come to expect.
Publishing company: Konami / Developers: Konami
Contra Advance: The Alien Wars EX certainly seems like a neat idea in theory; one of the greatest shoot-em-ups of all time on mobile? Succinct! In practice, however, the Contra Advance makes some compromises to the experience that make it less than ideal: stiffer cubes; wash off the image; degraded sound quality. All of that adds up, making this a tough proposition when the SNES version of Alien Wars is so readily available.
Publishing company: HAMSTER / Developers: Konami
Part of the ‘Arcade Archives’ lineup on Switch, Opposite is the original arcade title from start to finish, “n” all. Its purity and simplicity are perhaps its most defining characteristics in this day and age, but subsequent Contra titles have surpassed it in quality and replayability. It’s worth a try on the Switch, though, though we might recommend the more well-rounded service available in Contra . Commemorative Collection.
Publishing company: Konami / Developers: Factor 5
A Game Boy version of the original SNES version, this version was developed by Factor 5, the studio behind Super American games on Super Nintendo and Star Wars: Rogue Squad series. The levels and overall structure have been changed and a password system added but it still manages to provide a game of Contra usable on a system with the processing power of a single machine. Modern toaster.
Publishing company: Konami / Developers: Konami
This is definitely a Opposite game (or Probotector if you’re a European who loves robots) more deserving of its title, such as certain PlayStation entries. It hits almost every aspect that makes for a good entry: challenging gameplay, tight controls, diverse enemies, killer arsenal, manly tone, big bosses. For a title within two years of a powerful mobile device’s lifespan, it has achieved an impressive amount in shrinking the essentials of the console/console/arcade series. favourite. Sadly, players are forced to solo gung-ho, which is disappointing multiplayer fans and killing some of its longevity, but it’s worth noting that the game sticks to the humble Game Boy and how stupid fans of NES games would be to pass bouncing up.
Publishing company: Konami / Developers: Konami
Available as part of NSO expansion pack – and so technically available to play on external Nintendo consoles Contra . Commemorative Collection – Opposite: Hard Legion represents the series’ SEGA console debut and gives off a bit of a setting and character vibe. While it’s probably not easy to appreciate for those who’ve encountered this only in the Contra Anniversary Collection, it has made some notable changes in the control scheme and gameplay mechanics. play from its predecessors.
An excellent entry, it certainly stands out as an inspiration for several modern-day ‘neoclassical’ gun and run games.
