Game Detail

Contra

A hard-edged run-and-gun built for reflexes and repeat runs. Grab the Spread Gun and never look back.

NESAction1988

Why It Matters

It defined the co-op action shooter and made the Konami Code (↑↑↓↓←→←→ B A) a piece of gaming folklore.

What to Expect

Fast, brutal side-scrolling firefights broken up by into-the-screen tunnel stages. One hit kills you, so weapon management is everything.

Controls

Full keyboard map for the NES core — remappable from the in-emulator menu.