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Contra Returns

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Contra Returns

Jun 6, 2017

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2.50 average rating based on 4 ratings

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Remember the secret code: Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A to get extra lives? After a 30-year hiatus, the Contra you know and love is back! Developed by famous Japanese game company KONAMI and world-leading game developer TIMI, Contra Returns aims to bring the classic Contra experience to mobile platforms.
Developers
Konami, TiMi Studio Group, Timi
Publishers
Garena, Konami, Level Infinite, Tencent Games
Franchises
Contra
Series
Contra
Platforms
Android, iOS
Genres
Adventure, Shooter
Themes
Action
Release Dates
Jun 06, 2017 Full Release (China)
Android, iOS
Jul 25, 2021 Beta (Worldwide)
Android, iOS
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User Stats
14
In Collection
4
Wish Listed
1
Playing
3
Backlogged
How Long Is Contra Returns?
Main story: 10.0 hours
Total completions: 1
WardCove
WardCove gave Aug 4, 2021
WardCove gave Aug 4, 2021
Nostalgia filled but just another gacha

A decent amount of fun to be had here. I like that I actually feel like I'm acting the game rather than sitting back and watching it getting sued for me.

The sound effects and music and attention to some.of the old school detail is awesome and warms my little Grinch heart with joy. Had a grin on my fave for a good chunk of the time.

But you don't play for a day or 2 and get back in and it's "Look at this new weapon you can draw!" Or some other character or some such nonsense. I just want to open up the game and play it. Why do I have to waste 5 freaking minutes cycling through this shit? Anyway. This is pretty fun when you do get to play it. If your an old school Contra fan I suggest at least checking it out.

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WardCove
WardCove updated their status Jul 29, 2021 (edited)
WardCove updated their status Jul 29, 2021 (edited)

Why do all these freaking f2p games have to be so incredibly easy right from the start. Having literally zero challenge is not fun, it's mindless. It makes me really appreciate games that have great balance. This game could be a banger, but it's missing some special sauce.

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WardCove
WardCove updated their status Jul 29, 2021 (edited)
WardCove updated their status Jul 29, 2021 (edited)

As a Contra fan this is pretty fun so far. I can see it possibly losing it's fun factor fairly fast, but I'm gonna keep playing to find out.

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BrayanOckel
BrayanOckel updated their status Jul 28, 2021 (edited)
BrayanOckel updated their status Jul 28, 2021 (edited)

Typical pay-to-win game based on the nostalgia of old school gamers.

Pros:

  • Original soundtrack from previous games.
  • Great variety of characters and game modes.
  • Nice adapted story mode.
  • No latency in gameplay (depends on your smartphone and internet).
  • You can play with your friends or against them.

Cons:

  • Still in beta phase for western countries.
  • You need a lot of virtual resources and a lot of time to progress from level 22 onwards.
  • You need to use the assisted aiming mode in PvP (everyone uses it).
  • Pay and gain advantage over other players.
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