Contra

The NES was originally the Famicom, or Family Computer, and it was released in Japan in 1983. There, it sold over 2.5 million units during its first year on the market. Developer Nintendo, a former collectible card company, then decided to expand its interests globally. Executives knew Western markets would be difficult to utilize. The video games industry was in shambles so stores would be hesitant to stock a new console that likely no one would buy. Nintendo planned properly. Firstly, Nintendo agreed to buy back unsold consoles so that stores would not be liable. Secondly, they developed a peripheral known as R.O.B. the Robot that could be used with two of its games (Stack Up and Gyromite both are awful but they served their purpose). With R.O.B, the NES was disguised as an electronic toy, not a video game system. Finally, they redesigned the Famicom and renamed it the Nintendo Entertainment System. The console was released in the United States on October 18, 1985. It was an instant success in no small way due to one of its launch titles: Super Mario Bros.

Arcade (Cabinet)

1988

Also known as

Probotector
Other - European title

Age rating

7 and above

Game mode(s)

Singleplayer

Co-Op

License

Available for purchase

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Contra

1988 NES (Nintendo) All releases Action Platform Shoot em up

The galaxy's fiercest foe, the alien Red Falcon, is hellbent on destroying the universe. Earth's only hope are the members of the Special Forces elite commando squad. You're dropped in the Amazonian Jungle, of all places, to starts the battle against evil. The game features standard platform fare, with run and gun mechanics and various weapon upgrades that can be picked up along the way. Supports up to two players simultaneously.

Published: 08.05 2021 by Coreus

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Contra (NES, 1988)

The game was named Probotector in Europe, and had the figures replaced with robots instead of humans

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