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Contra
Contra is a 1987 side-scrolling run and gun platformer video game developed by Konami and released by Konami Inc. in the USA on March 1, 1987. In Contra, the player controls one of two armed military commandos named Bill and Lance, who are sent on a mission to neutralize a terrorist group called the Red Falcon Organization that is planning to take over the Earth. The main character is equipped with a rifle with an unlimited amount of ammunition. The player can also jump, move and fire in eight directions, as well as move or jump simultaneously while firing. A single hit from any enemy, bullet, or other hazard will instantly kill the player character and discard the current weapon.
Players: 2
Co-op: Yes
Genre: Action, Shooter, Platform
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Publisher: Konami

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Contra is a 1987 side-scrolling run and gun platformer video game developed by Konami and released by Konami Inc. in the USA on March 1, 1987. In Contra, the player controls one of two armed military commandos named Bill and Lance, who are sent on a mission to neutralize a terrorist group called the Red Falcon Organization that is planning to take over the Earth. The main character is equipped with a rifle with an unlimited amount of ammunition. The player can also jump, move and fire in eight directions, as well as move or jump simultaneously while firing. A single hit from any enemy, bullet, or other hazard will instantly kill the player character and discard the current weapon.
 
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