Contra Force is a 1992 run-and-gun action game developed by Konami for the NES. Though it carries the famous series name, it serves as a unique spin-off set in a modern-day fictional city. You take command of an elite task force, swapping between four distinct characters on the flyโeach armed with their own specialized weapons and abilitiesโto take down a terrorist syndicate across side-scrolling and top-down stages.
How to Play
Your goal is to battle through enemy forces and defeat bosses to dismantle the D.N.M.E. organization. The game uses a selectable power-up meter: defeating certain enemies drops briefcases that advance the meter, letting you choose when to activate weapon upgrades or jump enhancements. Using the default browser controls for the NES, move your character with the Arrow Keys, jump with Z, and shoot with X. Press Enter to pause and swap characters, and press Shift to activate the currently highlighted power-up on your meter.
Tips
- Each of the four characters (Burns, Iron, Smith, and Beans) has a separate life pool. Swap characters from the pause menu if someone is low on health to avoid losing a life.
- The game frequently experiences slowdown when there is intense action on screen. Use this slower pace to your advantage to carefully dodge enemy fire.
- You can set CPU-controlled characters to assist you from the pause menu, choosing offensive or defensive strategies for temporary backup.
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