🎮 Play Contra Japan Online (Arcade)

Released in 1987 by Konami, Contra is a defining run-and-gun arcade action game that set the standard for the genre. This Japanese arcade release tasks players with guiding commandos Bill Rizer and Lance Bean through heavily defended side-scrolling and pseudo-3D levels to defeat the alien Red Falcon organization.

How to Play

Your goal is to survive waves of enemies, dodge incoming fire, and defeat the boss at the end of each stage. For this arcade version, standard controls use an 8-way joystick for movement and aiming (mapped to your arrow keys), alongside two action buttons for firing and jumping (typically Z and X). Use Enter or Shift to insert a coin and start.

Tips

• Grab the Spread Gun: The “S” power-up is the best weapon in the game. It fires five projectiles in a wide arc, allowing you to hit multiple targets and clear screens with ease.
• Shoot while jumping: Holding down the fire button while somersaulting allows you to continuously spray bullets, creating a protective barrier against fast-moving enemies.
• Use the high ground: Many stages feature multiple vertical platforms. Staying elevated often provides better defensive positioning and clearer firing angles against ground-based troops.