The year’s biggest news for gamers has finally arrived. Most of the 90’s kids know about the thrill and fun they used to get from the popular game ‘The Contra.’ Contra is one of the most loved games from the 90’s era. It has numerous memories related to our childhood. Gratefully, the developers of the game are all set to bring back the game with slight changes. Yes, you read that right!
Contra is all set to make a comeback with new and modern graphics. The game will be named Contra Returns and will be available on all mobile platforms. The game will still have its side-scrolling gameplay. It will be released for both iOS and Android users on July 26.
However, the game will only be playable in some regions. Regions that will be getting the game back include North America, Latin America, and Europe. Pre-registration for the same has already started for iOS and Android users living in these regions.
A new trailer of the game looks really promising and engaging. In the video, you can see the life-like animation. The gameplay would be the same as it used to be earlier. There would be levels that the gamer will be required to complete to unlock the next level of the game.
For the unversed, Contra was a run and gun video game that was developed by Konami and was released as an arcade game on February 20, 1987. From the trailer of the game, we can easily see all thins things falling back towards us with more advanced graphics and a high level of difficulty.
Contra was originally released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1988 including ports for various computer formats with MSX2. Contra was a game that was based on the distant future of the year 2633 A.D. It also got a sequel a year later and was known as ‘Super Contra’. It was the only contra sequel for the arcades developed in-house by Konami.