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Contra: Operation Galuga

Release Date: March 12, 2024
Platforms: PS4 | PS5 | XB1 | XBSX|S | NSW | PC

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A new entry in the legendary Contra series is here! Contra: Operation Galuga is a thorough reimagining of the classic run-‘n’-gun action game from the ’80s, featuring modern graphics and sound, new stages, new enemies and bosses, new play mechanics, an updated weapons system, and explosive co-op combat for up to two players in Story Mode or four players in Arcade Mode!

When the Red Falcon terrorist group takes over the Galuga Islands off the coast of New Zealand, elite Contra commandos Bill Rizer and Lance Bean springs into action, initiating an all-out war in which the fate of mankind hangs in the balance!

Run, jump, and shoot your way through eight levels using a devastating arsenal – including the spread shot, laser, and homing missiles – now with stackable upgrades and awesome Overload abilities! The intense action is customizable with three difficulty settings plus a variety of additional challenge options. The true Contra legacy begins now!

Key Features:

  • The original run-‘n’-gun game is back, reimagined and more action-packed than ever!
  • Attack aggressively across eight explosive stages! Infiltrate the jungle, ascend the waterfall, speed through an enemy base on a hovercycle, and more!
  • Multiple playable characters with distinct abilities!
  • Epic, screen-filling boss battles!
  • New and fan-favorite weapons, now with stackable upgrades and incredible Overload abilities!
  • Multiple difficulty options and a wealth of extra content

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Review ★ Roundup

85 – God is a Geek

Contra: Operation Galuga brings back the granddaddy of run and gun with a bang, but don't expect it to be an easy ride.

80 – Push Square

All in all, this is undoubtedly the best game the series has had in a long time, and one fans of the classic games won't want to miss out on.

75 – Nintendo World Report

If you enjoy classic Contra-style gameplay and want to wash the awful taste of Rogue Corps out of your mouth, Contra: Operation Galuga is a worthy palette cleanser.

70 – Playstation Universe

Many pretenders and contenders have attempted to lay claim to Contra’s run-and-gun throne over the years, with some glowingly successful and others failing abysmally, but Contra: Operation Galuga largely preserves its legacy with this faithful recreation of the much-loved 1980s classic.

63 – Xbox ERA

A new score and weapon mechanic compliments Contra: Operation Galuga’s fun gameplay, but they can’t cover for levels that feel poorly paced and uninteresting enemy design.

60 – IGN

Contra: Operation Galuga is an amusing run-and-gun that met my 2D shooting expectations, but rarely exceeded them.

60 – Nintendo Life

WayForward has done god’s work in design and execution, and in rekindling the feel of Konami’s blistering run-and-gun IP.

60 – Destructoid

Slightly above average or simply inoffensive. Fans of the genre should enjoy them a bit, but a fair few will be left unfulfilled.

60 – Gamespot

Contra: Operation Galuga reimagines just enough to feel modern without losing the original game's identity.

Developed by: WayForward
Published by: Konami
Rating: T for Teen
Genre: Action / Arcade / Shooter
MSRP: $39.99

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