Author Topic: Contra 4 (Read 25682 times)

Kairon · « **Reply #25 on:** June 27, 2007, 06:54:40 AM »

*dorkgasm*

Mashiro · « **Reply #26 on:** June 28, 2007, 01:08:24 PM »

According to an extensive article by 1up.com the creators had this to say:

" "New Super Mario Bros. is a huge inspiration for us," Hulett explains. "Nintendo looked back and created a game that was based on the original Super Mario, not Mario 3 or Mario 64, and made a game that's feels like the original. That's exactly what we want to do here with Contra. We've gone back to Contra III for the controls, the weapon system, even the platforming, which is something that was lost in the later games..."

Perhaps this will signal a look back for many other franchises to their respective roots =D

The whole article can be read here (good read and things look very promising): http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3160665

Chozo Ghost · « **Reply #27 on:** June 28, 2007, 02:25:47 PM »

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Originally posted by: Mashiro
According to an extensive article by 1up.com the creators had this to say:

" "New Super Mario Bros. is a huge inspiration for us," Hulett explains. "Nintendo looked back and created a game that was based on the original Super Mario, not Mario 3 or Mario 64, and made a game that's feels like the original. That's exactly what we want to do here with Contra. We've gone back to Contra III for the controls, the weapon system, even the platforming, which is something that was lost in the later games..."

Perhaps this will signal a look back for many other franchises to their respective roots =D

The whole article can be read here (good read and things look very promising): http://www.1up.com/do/previewPage?cId=3160665

That's... indescribably awesome.

I'd love to see some of these franchises that have now moved to 3D go back to their original 2D charm. I can't really remember the names, but there is a ton of old NES games I'd love to see redone like that... oh, like Super Pitfall. Many people hated that game, but I loved it. Swinging on vines and being lifted up by a balloon is an experience I'll never forget. It just couldn't be the same if it were done on the PS3, but the DS could bring that feeling back.

bosshogx · « **Reply #28 on:** June 29, 2007, 02:37:53 AM »

Oh let's me honest though, if any game needs a fresh coat of paint update, it would be Blaster Master. That game was a slice of pure awesome served on a 8-bit plate. Let's never mention the abomination that was the PS1 version, let's us focus on the great NES and Genesis versions. As long as the leave it in 2D and don't get overly gimmicky with the DS's features, I'd be a happy camper.

S-U-P-E-R · « **Reply #29 on:** July 01, 2007, 03:12:34 PM »

I just saw that virt is doing the soundtrack! If you're not aware, he's one of the better remixers on ocremix/vgmix. Wooooooooot.

Requiem · « **Reply #30 on:** July 03, 2007, 09:21:20 AM »

New Gameplay Footage!

This game looks incredible.

Caliban · « **Reply #31 on:** July 12, 2007, 06:39:11 AM »

I don't know if anyone else hasn't noticed it but there no longer exists a 4 player co-op mode in this game, it's back to its roots, 2 player co-op.

Kairon · « **Reply #32 on:** July 12, 2007, 10:37:16 AM »

Ah darn.

couchmonkey · « **Reply #33 on:** July 13, 2007, 06:04:26 AM »

That's a shame. On the other hand, Wired thought the game was a perfect sequel to the originals on NES and Super NES....'cept for C Force or whatever it was called, I suppose.

Ian Sane · « **Reply #34 on:** July 31, 2007, 12:40:55 PM »

I got a chance to play this at Comic Con. Single player only sadly but my brother and I each got some decent play time in.

It's Contra.

That's the best way to describe it and odds are if you're at all familiar with the series that enough info to tell you if you want to get it or not. My brother and I will each be buying a copy on day one.

Kairon · « **Reply #35 on:** July 31, 2007, 12:50:55 PM »

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It's Contra.

Thanks. All I needed to know. +2 in sales.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #36 on:** July 31, 2007, 12:52:02 PM »

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It's Contra.

Thanks. All I needed to know. +2 in sales.

I already had this game in my mile long list of games I'll buy and maybe put an hour each into.

GoldenPhoenix · « **Reply #37 on:** July 31, 2007, 12:52:02 PM »

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It's Contra.

Thanks. All I needed to know. +2 in sales.

I already had this game in my mile long list of games I'll buy and maybe put an hour each into.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #38 on:** July 31, 2007, 07:37:09 PM »

Wait, wait. Ian went to ComicCON? Did any official NWR staff go? If not, I demand Ian write up some game impressions.

Ian Sane · « **Reply #39 on:** August 01, 2007, 06:32:14 AM »

I didn't try enough games to really write up any decent impressions. I was just fooling around playing stuff that caught my eye if there wasn't a lineup.

Infernal Monkey · « **Reply #40 on:** October 11, 2007, 06:58:20 PM »

HOLY CRAP. YOU CAN PLAY AS PROBOTECTOR FROM THE PAL VERSIONS OF CONTRA. ALSO CONTRA AND SUPER C FROM NES ARE INCLUDED. AND THINGS. AND WOOOOOOOW I LOVE YOU WAYFORWARD.

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BONUS CONTENT AVAILABLE FOR CONTRA 4

20th Anniversary Virtual Museum, NES Versions of Contra and Super C,
Unlockable Characters and More

To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the popular Contra franchise of video games, Konami Digital Entertainment plans to incorporate a wealth of in-game bonus content into its latest entry in the run and gun action franchise, Contra 4 for the Nintendo DS™. The content includes:
• 20th Anniversary Virtual Museum – this museum provides a virtual history of the Contra franchise since the early 80’s, including box art, screen shots and information on every version of Contra from the US, Japan and Europe. The museum also features an unlockable gallery of bonus art.
• Unlockable Games – The NES versions of the classic Contra and Super C are now unlockable.
• 5 unlockable characters, including the Probotector from the European version of the Contra games
• 2 unlockable digital comic books from longtime Contra artist, Atsushi Tsujimoto
• An interview with noted Contra Producer Nobuya Nakazato
Set after the events of Contra III: Alien Wars, Contra 4 follows hardened mercs Bill Rizer and Lance Bean into battle against a new extraterrestrial threat, complete with larger-than-life-action, massive enemies, fast paced run ‘n’ gun combat and mind blowing set pieces. The unique dual screen presentation of the Nintendo DS™ allows for frantic action and mammoth boss encounters, and a grappling hook allows players to access hard to reach areas, or dodge that pesky attack from a foe.

Contra 4 features a variety of game modes, including 40 Challenge Modes that will test the limits of even the best Contra veterans, as well as full cooperative play through the main story mode, where two players can take up the fight for mankind and destroy the evil forces of the Black Viper.

BEST DS GAME EVER.

KDR_11k · « **Reply #41 on:** October 11, 2007, 10:56:44 PM »

Damn, why do I read this two hours after downloading Super C (well, Probotector 2) for the VC? Well, I guess at least multiplayer is easier that way... After playing both Super C and Contra 3 I'm hoping this will be closer to Super C than Contra 3, i.e. fewer bosses per level and more "enemies everywhere" action.

I thought the Probotector was playable in Contra: Hard Cops already?

UltimatePartyBear · « **Reply #42 on:** October 12, 2007, 05:40:50 AM »

This is fantastic news. I doubt the classics will have multiplayer modes, but if they do, I'll exclaim my joy in caps lock.

vudu · « **Reply #43 on:** October 12, 2007, 07:06:48 AM »

Contra III is about thirty times as good as Super C. And it's four times as good as the original.

I'm still a little iffy on Contra 4. I'm sure it will be at least good, but I'm worried about the value you'll get for the money. Then again, I really would like to encourage more of these types of games and the best way to do that is to drop down some cash.

Adrock · « **Reply #44 on:** October 12, 2007, 09:27:30 AM »

I was really hoping they'd include Contra 3 as an unlockable game. Oh well. Maybe they'll surprise us all though probably not. This game is going to be awesome regardless.

EasyCure · « **Reply #45 on:** October 12, 2007, 02:39:16 PM »

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Contra (b)IIII(/b) is about thirty times as good as Super C. And it's four times as good as the original.

I'm still a little iffy on Contra (b)4(/b). I'm sure it will be at least good, but I'm worried about the value you'll get for the money. Then again, I really would like to encourage more of these types of games and the best way to do that is to drop down some cash.

one... two... three... four...

HEY!

Maverick · « **Reply #46 on:** October 13, 2007, 07:01:44 AM »

I wish it included Contra Force.

Hopefully I'll get a VC version of it someday.

anubis6789 · « **Reply #47 on:** October 13, 2007, 03:03:17 PM »

Not meaning to burst anyones happy bubble, especially Ian's because he is rarely happy, but did anyone else notice this:

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Contra 4 features a variety of game modes, including 40 Challenge Modes that will test the limits of even the best Contra veterans, as well as full cooperative play through the main story mode, where two players can take up the fight for mankind and destroy the evil forces of the Black Viper.

It appears that four-player mode may have been dumped, unless it is involved in the 40 challenges, or is an unlockable.

I am still buying this game but if 4 player co-op is dropped I will be deeply saddened.

Also; is your friends life worth a spread shot?

KDR_11k · « **Reply #48 on:** October 13, 2007, 09:20:45 PM »

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I wish it included Contra Force.

Hopefully I'll get a VC version of it someday.

What's Contra Force?

anubis6789 · « **Reply #49 on:** October 13, 2007, 09:41:29 PM »

Contra Force

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