Contra
Two soldiers, one jungle and an alien army. As long as you've got the Spread Gun, you're fine.
Coming soon to UsuArcade
Votes to bring it to the arcade: 0
In the meantime, head into the arcade and play the cabinets that are already there
- Year
- 1987
- Manufacturer
- Konami
- Players
- 2 players at once
- Genres
- Action
- Decade
- '80s arcade games
Contra was the cabinet you hit with your best buddy. Two action-movie commandos blasting their way through a jungle where things that weren't quite human started showing up. It looked like the poster for every R-rated movie you weren't allowed to rent.
It was the perfect Saturday: a quarter each and see how far you could get without fighting over who got the good gun.
History
Konami released it in 1987. In Europe it was called Gryzor, and over the years Contra became one of the company's best-known action series.
Its home version on the NES, heavily reworked and expanded, is the one many people remember best, but it all started with this arcade game.
How to play
Run, jump and shoot in eight directions. Some stages scroll sideways through the jungle, one climbs straight up a waterfall, and others put the camera behind your soldier as you push through enemy base corridors, blowing up the core on each wall.
Flying capsules drop weapons: machine gun, laser, fire shot and the famous Spread Gun that sprays bullets in a fan. One hit kills you, so moving smart matters as much as shooting.
Fun facts
- In Europe it was released as Gryzor.
- The two heroes are Bill Rizer and Lance Bean.
- The enemy turns out to be alien in the end: the dreaded Red Falcon.
In the arcade
Contra is on the UsuArcade wishlist, coming soon to the lounge. Vote with the 'I want to play it' button to get it here faster.
In the meantime you can play two-player co-op in Metal Slug, Shock Troopers or Sunset Riders in the lounge, with chat, live spectators and arcade high scores.
Once Contra lands in the arcade, you'll be able to play it online two-player, each on your own phone or PC, in the same game.
FAQ
Can I play Contra at UsuArcade?
Not yet. It's on the wishlist, coming soon. You can vote for it with 'I want to play it.'
What year did Contra come out?
The arcade game came out in 1987, from Konami.
Are Contra and Gryzor the same game?
Yes. Gryzor was the name it was released under in Europe.
How many players is Contra?
Two players at the same time, co-op.
What similar co-op games are in the lounge?
Metal Slug, Shock Troopers and Sunset Riders, all co-op and playable in your browser.
