Contra: Evolution is a brand new iOS title that all fans of the 8-bit NES Contra game should immediately play. Developed by CocoaChina/Chukong for Konami, this HD remake of the classic Contra experience brings everything you loved about the original into the modern era of mobile touch-based gaming, and manages to make the experience even better than before. The tried and true formula of this run and gun juggernaut remains intact in Evolution, but now the gameplay has been enhanced with new weapon power-ups, HD visuals, and two unlockable characters to make the game feel somewhat new and fresh.
Developer:PunchBox Studios
Original Price: $.99
Today’s Free App of the Day is : Gryzor (Contra): Evolution
Up, up, down, down, left , right , left, right, B, A, Start… doesn’t work here but it is the same ole Contra game that you played and loved. Well, sort of…
Contra: Evolution’s new version adds several features with both old and new players in mind. The game now includes a ‘Boss Rush’ game mode, which lets players take on the game’s eight insidious bosses back-to-back. Additionally, the update features a ‘Super Weapon’ system that lets players unlock a massive arsenal of weapons and power-ups to supercharge their game. For players who want to run-and-gun against their friends, Contra: Evolution now offers a new leaderboard system and Facebook connectivity for players to share their high scores and compete together. The update also supports more languages to better serve the game’s diverse player community, which spans more than 100 countries.
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Really hope this comes to PSN, or XBLA or Nintendo eShop. My brother and I would play the crap out of this.
I bought the first version they had up. I wonder if its the same because the controls weren't that good