Contra 4 for DS

Pros: proper tribute to Contra series, great graphics, dual screen action, lots of extras
Cons: high difficulty, can't choose starting stage, gap between DS screens.

The first time I’ve played the Contra series, was when the very first game came out in 1987. It was a revolutionary-cult hit, one of the best 2-d side-scrollers at the time that featured two-player gameplay, a riveting soundtrack, huge bosses and ...

Pros: unlimited ammo, decent power ups
Cons: You die too easily, and can only switch between two weapon projectiles.

I’m not going to lie I’ve been playing Contra IV for the Nintendo DS on easy mode. For a while I was playing on normal mode. Lots of difficulties came about on the second stage (waterfall stage). Falling boulders from the holes in the wall ...

Pros:

plenty of shooting

Cons: lame power up system

I got Contra 4 a couple of weeks ago when I noticed it on sale for the Nintendo DS. Now contra was one of my favorite old school shooters, but latest offerings like contra hard crops has made me wary. But I picked up the game knowing it had at least the ...

Pros: Retro, Addicting, Challenging, Bonus Content
Cons: Maybe a little too hard, Split screen can become confusing/hectic

The Contra timeline has been plagued since its early hits. The NES and SNES sequels which were the heyday of frustrating , but very fun running and gunning. However, the Contra series took a wrong turn when it went 3-D. In an effort to reclaim the ...