Contra is the legendary 1987 run-and-gun arcade classic developed by Konami. Dropping players into a fast-paced battle against the alien forces of Red Falcon, this genre-defining shooter demands sharp reflexes as you run, jump, and fire in eight directions through hostile jungles and fortified bases.
How to Play
Your objective is to survive side-scrolling and pseudo-3D stages, blasting through waves of enemies and taking down massive bosses. Since this is the arcade version, press Shift (or 5) to insert a coin, and Enter (or 1) to start. Use the Arrow keys to move your commando and aim your weapon in eight directions. Press Z to shoot and X to jump.
Tips
- Get the Spread Gun: Look out for flying weapon capsules and shoot them to drop power-ups. The Spread Gun (marked with an “S”) fires multiple bullets in a wide arc and is arguably the best weapon in the game.
- Hit the deck: You can hold the Down arrow to go prone, which allows you to dodge many high-flying enemy projectiles while still returning fire.
- Control your jumps: You can shoot in any direction while somersaulting through the air. Use this to clear out enemies on platforms above or below you before you land.
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