Contra: Operation Galuga - NES Screenshot Comparisons

"The Contra series is poised to make a comeback thanks to fan favorite-developer WayForward and Konami. Contra: Operation Galuga is a 2.5D reimagining of the original Contra arcade/NES game that will launch in early 2024. The remake looks to retain the series' traditional cooperative run-and-gun action, and we're all about it. How close will Operation Galuga be to the original game, though? Let's compare screenshots and see!" says Co-Optimus.

[ShwaaMan]

I am all over this
I wonder if the extra lives code will be included…

[Juiceid]

It HAS to be.

[Retroman]

I've been waiting for another decent Contra since Shattered Solider PS2.

Day one for me

[Minute Man 721]

The arcade/8/16-bit collection ain't bad, picked it up on a Xbox sale

[Venoxn4g]

There was couple good Contras that you have probably missed then. One on DS and Hard Corps: Uprising

[eastx]

Operation Galuga actually comes from the same director as Contra 4 and Spidersaurs, Tom Hulett. This one should definitely feel like a real Contra.

[Z501]

Hard Corps Uprising not decent enough?

[Minute Man 721]

As long as it's not hard like the arcade version, I can never get past the waterfall

[Profchaos]

I wonder if they will have a toggle for old and new graphics that would be sick

[eastx]

The levels are actually remixed and sometimes new, so it's not a straight remake. For instance, there's a level on hoverbikes that wasn't in the original game.

[Agent75]

Another old game updated. Why not a new game?

[WiiU-Dude]

I am certainly welcome to and want new games, but I am ALL about doing this to classic games. They can't do it enough in my book. Personally, I think Sega Saturn and PS1 era games are what I want most. Keep the original gameplay intact, unless the gameplay itself was an issue then fix it, and give those games a complete facelift!!! I understand your point, but for me I LOOOOOOOVE having games from the past being given updated graphics. I am 52 and have been a gamer since the late 70s. I loved the games I played as a kid. The nostalgia is certainly there for me, but I truly love how beautiful games have become and playing games from yesteryear with gorgeous graphics is living those great gaming moments again only beautiful.

[Chocoburger]

Because all of Konami's talent is gone, and they're not willing to take any creative risks these days. So its easier to go back to fan favorite games, and do sloppy remasters, or quickly made low budget remakes of 30 minute NES games.

[eastx]

This one shouldn't be sloppy at all. Also, WayForward is the developer, and they're well known for their proficiency in 2D and 2.5D games.

[PRIMORDUS]

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[WiiU-Dude]

Sweet

[thesoftware730]

I will buy this, day one.

[Einhander1971]

Hopefully a physical release on this one.

[jznrpg]

Loved original Contra in the arcade and on Nintendo as a kid. It’s been a good long while since I’ve played a Contra game I’ll have to check this one out.