Overview
About Contra - Hard Corps (USA)
Contra: Hard Corps for the Sega Genesis is a legendary run-and-gun classic renowned for its high-octane action and difficulty, following the iconic Contra series formula of fast-paced side-scrolling shooting. As a sequel, it upped the ante with new characters, weapons, and frantic cooperative gameplay, delivering a quintessential 16-bit action experience.
- Run-and-Gun Classic Gameplay: Experience the pure adrenaline rush of traditional Contra side-scrolling gameplay against screen-filling bosses.
- Four Unique Playable Characters: Choose from a squad of specialists like Sheena and Brad, each with unique offensive abilities, for varied playthroughs.
- Branching Paths & Multiple Endings: Immerse in innovative storytelling with in-game dialogue choices that directly impact your mission path and final outcome.
What stands out
Embrace the challenge and camaraderie of an iconic, non-stop shooter designed to test your reflexes like few other Genesis titles can. Dive into intense, cooperative blasting with a friend, which truly captures the magic of classic couch gaming.
- Brutal, Nostalgic Challenge: Relish the hardcore difficulty curve that built the series' reputation amongst retro gaming fans.
- Legendary Cooperative Play: Band together with a buddy for the ultimate 2-player run-and-gun rampage through alien terrains and mutant labs.
- Explosive 16-bit Presentation: Soak in the era's top-tier pixel art, blistering framerates, and thumping soundtrack that pushed the Genesis hardware to its limits.
Play notes
Arm yourself for an intense, story-driven shooting experience where smart weapon choice and teamwork in co-op will make or break your mission. Remember, classic Contra controls apply!
- 1. Master The Controls: Move/Basic Weapon Fire (Classic Keyboard): Arrow Keys or WASD for movement. Fire primary weapon using Z/ X (Action Buttons) or C/ V. Jump with Space or the Z key.
- 2. Strategize & Execute Your Mission: Jump into your character selection and get a handle on their unique super weapon. Pay close attention to enemy dialogue for branching path options and keep your partner close in 2-player co-op mode.
- 3. Battle To Alternate Endings: With 4 characters, 2-player co-op, and through mission dialogue choices resulting in four wildly different endings, every playthrough unlocks a new piece of the complete narrative. Use the right weapon for the right situation to succeed.