I'm no Contra fan, i've played it on the NES and SNES, and this one is for fan only IMO. BUT IT'S GREAT !!!
The game is great, don't worry, but it's nothing new, and if it wasen't called Contra 4, it would be bad. But it is called Contra, and i've played Contra before, and i'm very happy with my game, it's very hardcore, even on easy i wish i had some cheats :)
If you like Megaman, Nanostray (it's kindda like Contra but in the air) this game is for ya!
Controls are basic, they added the "bionic commando" grappling which is cool, the boss fights are very fun and i can't wait to play Multiplayer...
Oh multiplayer... im very dissapointed that it needs 2 games... c'mon!!! in Mario Party DS you can play with 4 players on 1 game !!!
I wish there was more "saving options" you die.. you have to restart all over again, people!! you gotta realize that the DS is a portable system, people play it on train in the bus between classes.. etc You need a way to save your game fast.
Anyway the game is fun, but i think a better version could have been made!
Think about Contra 4, with the visuals of New Super Mario Bros, Online play and you have a winner, still for 30$ this is a great game, thx for all the additions Konami, playing the old school Contra is great!