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Boss Battles · Branching Story · Post-Apocalyptic · Sci-Fi

Contra: Hard Corps throws you into a blistering run-and-gun gauntlet where twitch reflexes and split-second decision-making are paramount. Its branching paths and multiple endings grant a surprising degree of player agency, a rarity for the genre at the time. The sheer spectacle of its bosses and the satisfying crunch of its weapon variety elevate it beyond the usual arcade fare, making each replay a fresh challenge.

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Set in 2641 AD, five years after the "Alien Wars", and three years after the deaths of Black Viper and Emperor Demon Gava, alien cells kept at a military research facility are stolen in a terrorist attack. The Contra Hard Corps, comprised of Ray Poward, Sheena Etranzi, Brad Fang and Browny, are assigned to the investigation. They discover that retired Major Bahamut is implicated, and that he has conspired with Dr. Geo Mandrake to create a biological weapon using the stolen alien cells, as a form of leverage to overthrow the present government. Through their efforts, the Hard Corps manage to thwart Major Bahamut's plans and restore peace once a more.

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Trade intergalactic soldiers for alien bugs and a top-down perspective, but keep the run-and-gun chaos, brutal difficulty, and team-based tactics that defined Hard Corps' best moments.

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  • Fast-paced, bullet-hell combat against hordes of enemies, demanding precise movement and strategic use of weaponry, mirroring the frantic action of Contra: Hard Corps.
  • Criteria — Multiplayer focus, with up to four players coordinating attacks and deploying strategic support, fostering the same camaraderie and teamwork as Contra's co-op.
  • The game's difficulty is designed to be challenging, with permadeath and limited resources, and the need for players to work together to survive, creating the same sense of accomplishment as overcoming Hard Corps' tough stages.
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Embrace the over-the-top sci-fi action, hordes of alien invaders, and weapon customization, but with a modern presentation and a focus on squad-based combat.

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  • Hordes of alien enemies and massive explosions create the same sense of overwhelming action as Contra: Hard Corps.
  • Criteria — Multiplayer mode allows players to team up and fight against waves of enemies, which is core to the experience.
  • The game features a variety of weapons and customization options, allowing players to tailor their loadouts to their play style, similar to the weapon variety in Contra.
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