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  1. 10 (1204)
  2. 9 (1445)
  3. 8 (601)
  4. 7 (449)
  5. 6 (205)
  6. 5 (82)
  7. 4 (29)
  8. 3 (12)
  9. 2 (9)
  10. 1 (54)

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  • Rating:8

    Japanese Differences!

    The US NES version and the Japanese Famicom version were both released around February 1988, suggesting that they were developed in tandem. However, the Famicom version had the advantage of using Konami's own self-produ... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9

    Contra play online

    It's hard to find a game that would come on the NES with Arcade machines and splendor not inferior to the original. Timeless, everyone's favorite Contra - just a unique case. Contra - the game genre "run and gun", where... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8

    The first game that got me hooked

    It was when i was only like 9 yo. Maybe it was all the colors....or just the explosions and lil rush i got. I knew then. this is what i wanted to do. I spent hours and quarters after quarter i made mowing lawns to dump i... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7

    its okay

    honestly i have no i idea what to say :P but anyway, blahahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9

    Rapid Spread And A Good Friend

    Contra is one of those releases that can stand the test of time...it doesn't matter if you're 12, 16, 25, 35, or 45, when you play this game once; it stays with you forever. Everybody has some comment, "Don't forget the ... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:7

    Updated Review

    Before in my original review of Contra I compared the game to Super Mario Bros. and Pac Man and said that it didn't hold up as well as they do. Well over time I have thought about what I said and have changed my opinion.... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:6

    A fine classic.

    Contra is a good game, its just that over the years it has kind of aged poorly. Now don't get me wrong, I love old games and I respect the classics, its just that unlike some of the other games of Contra's era, For insta... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9

    Up, Up, Down, Down, B, A. Alright! I'm ready to tackle Contra!

    Contra Developer: Konami Publisher: Konami Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System Genre(s): Run and Gun Release Date: February 20, 1988 "Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, Pro Wrestling, Super Mario Bros... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9

    This is the basis from where coop gaming was created.

    This was the game the kids in my neighborhood sat down and took turns playing together when it was video game time. It taught me to play as a team as opposed to playing for myself. Two average players could be an incredi... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9.5

    review 87

    after all the events of BATTLEUTOPIA i might as well give myself a break.i am back home and well time to play contra.contra is one of the best games of all time.it is on my number 4 spot for best nes games.it truly is a ... Read Full Review

    1 of 1 users found the following review helpful