Contra was originally released as an arcade game developed and published by Konami in Japan and North America.
Contra was ported to the NES, dramatically increasing its popularity and solidifying its place in gaming history.
The famous Konami Code (Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A) was introduced and popularized through Contra, providing players with 30 extra lives.
Contra III, a significant installment in the series, was released on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) with improved graphics and gameplay.
It's fun thinking about this game. I think it's a great game for people to play even if they don't have the nostalgia. Holds up well. Steam Deck verified (naturally). There are more and more indie FPS games inspired by Half-Life 2 and some of its styles and gameplay loops - and all of them are so fun. O.G. Halo + This, and you have the backbone and inspiration of a lot of great games.
One of my favorite games ever. Does anyone else remember the promotional VHS tape that Nintendo Power sent out to promote this game? As a kid, that was the coolest thing. I bought a Super Nintendo because of it.
Easy Delivery Co. is such a wonderful gem of a game. If you have a retro driving itch, this is a great pick. I was looking for an atmospheric driving game, and this satisfied that itch perfectly. While the graphics are PS1 era, the snow brought me back to the Donkey Kong Country snow/blizzard level - and it was just perfect. Highly recommend checking this one out.