Contra [Arcade]
•Initial Release: Feb 20, 1987
•ESRB: Everyone 10+ •Nintendo Switch PlayStation 4 Wireless Xbox 360 Arcade IGN Rating
5.6
17 Ratings
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mediocre
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Summary
The Red Falcon organization is plotting to conquer the Earth and two commandos, Lance and Bill, must infiltrate their base. Travel through eight stages in the jungle armed with a machine gun and the ability to capture upgraded weapons including a Fireball, Laser, Rapid Fire gun and a Spread Gun.
Content Rating
ESRB: Everyone 10+ Animated Blood, Mild Violence, Fantasy Violence, Use of Tobacco
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Initial Release
Feb 20, 1987
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Nintendo Switch PlayStation 4 Wireless Xbox 360 Arcade Genres
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