🎮 Play Gryzor (Japan) [En by MadHacker v1.0] [Fix by g8z et al] (Gryzor Version) Online (NES)

Experience the definitive 8-bit version of a run-and-gun classic with this English-translated ROM hack of the Japanese Famicom release of Contra, modified to use its European arcade title, Gryzor. Unlike the standard western NES release, the Japanese cartridge utilized a custom memory chip to power features that were cut overseas, including animated backgrounds, a stage map screen, and story cutscenes. This patch translates those cutscenes into English, allowing players to enjoy the uncut experience.

How to Play

Infiltrate the Red Falcon organization’s island fortress and blast your way through armies of alien invaders across side-scrolling and pseudo-3D stages. Collect weapon power-ups from flying capsules to upgrade your firepower.

• D-pad (Movement/Aim): Arrow keys
• A Button (Jump): X key
• B Button (Shoot): Z key
• Start: Enter
• Select: Shift

Tips

• The Spread gun (marked with an “S”) fires a wide cone of bullets and is the most effective weapon in the game; prioritize collecting and keeping it.
• You can aim and shoot in eight different directions, including diagonally while jumping.
• Hold the down arrow and press jump to drop down through semi-solid platforms to dodge incoming fire.