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Contra 4 for the Nintendo DS is a 2D side-scrolling game produced by Konami Digital Entertainment and developed by WayForward Technologies. As the eleventh installment in the Contra series, it’s a direct sequel for the original Contra video games for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and Super NES, with a gameplay style that will feel familiar to fans of its precursors. Contra 4 had a release date of November 13, 2007 in North America and celebrated the original Contra’s 20th anniversary with high ratings. Set in 2638, the events of Contra 4 take place two years after those of Contra III: The Alien Wars, which is now available for Nintendo 3DS. The plot opens on a peaceful Earth, but a threat hovers on the horizon in the form of Black Viper, an alien entity similar to Red Falcon. The Earth Federation deploys Contra Force commandos to the Galuga archipelago in search of Black Viper, with the intent to destroy both the entity and its various minions. Bill Rizer and Lance Bean are joined by mercenaries Mad Dog and Scorpion as they battle their way across a raging landscape full of robots, mutants, and aliens. Contra 4 returns to the gameplay model of the original Contra, trading in the fixed weapon configurations of later games for the familiar power-up icons. By picking up these icons, players can get new weapons, including a grappling hook accessory that allows characters to interact with certain parts of the overhead environment. The hook is new to the Contra games and gives players more options on how they approach a given battle, whether it’s to avoid an incoming attack or move to a more strategic area. Collect multiple power-ups, and you can create new weapon versions that let you deal with a battle more effectively. The game takes advantage of the Nintendo DS setup by utilizing both screens, with the grappling hook making it possible for characters to travel from one screen to another. Several stages shift the players’ perspective to behind the character’s back, producing a look and feel reminiscent of the ’3D view’ stages available in the original Contra. In these areas, the action all takes place in the top screen, while a map of the stage and power-ups is shown on the bottom. The majority of the game is composed of the Arcade Mode, which you can play through by yourself or with a friend. There are three available difficulty levels—easy, normal, and hard—and each one has its own unique endings. Easy mode is most accessible to newcomers, but it prevents players from entering the last two stages. Normal and hard both let you play through to the end, though they have different endings once you’ve defeated the final stage. By completing the Arcade Mode, you unlock the Challenge Mode, where you can go through the stages again while fighting to complete certain tasks. Contra 4 for the Nintendo DS is a must-have for fans of the Contra games, especially those who enjoyed the original video game that started the series. It brings back the fast-paced side-scrolling action from the first Contra while introducing a variety of new content, giving fans plenty to play through as they reenter a familiar world.Product Identifiers
PublisherKonami
MPNNTR-YCTE
UPC0083717241287
eBay Product ID (ePID)61030491
Product Key Features
RatingT-Teen
GenreShooter
PlatformNintendo DS
Game NameContra 4
Additional Product Features
Release Year2007
Number of Players1-2
Country/Region of ManufactureUSA
Control ElementsGamepad/Joystick
ESRB DescriptorBlood and Gore, Fantasy Violence, Language
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- 28 Jul, 2017
One of the best
An awesome take on a classic game! The double screen takes some getting used to but worth it for gameplay. It hails to the original Contra with classic weapons and even hints of the original soundtrack. Boss fights are hard but not impossible and it comes with "Contra Museum" which goes through the whole Contra legacy. A must have for any Nintendo DS collection. Multi-player is available but ONLY with 2 Nintendo DS / 2DS /3DS systems and 2 game cards. Lots of fun!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 27 Dec, 2017
Best game on the DS or DS XL or 3DS
One of the most punishing games I have ever played I remember when the first one came out absolutely loved it and this is a throwback to the original Graphics are amazing gameplay is very addicting and did I mention that this game is brutal unforgiving you must bring your A game but very fun and a must buy don't miss out on your chance to own one of the greatest games ever created for the DS system
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 18 Mar, 2025
Second time I've bought this great game,...
Second time I've bought this great game, excellent condition, thanks!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 17 Apr, 2023
Contra/Retro DS Game.
I like the game 🎮 a lot reminds me of the old Skool Contra games its really fun thanks.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 04 Jun, 2024
Thanks for the DS game. Case and manual looks great too.
Thanks for the DS game. Case and manual looks great too.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 06 Sep, 2016
I didn't know this game came out..
It's like contra 1 and contra III had a baby.. The game uses both screens for a whole next level experienceVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 12 Jul, 2017
Cool Contra game
I grew up with the first Contra and getting this DS game was cool and I love that I now have it in my DS collection.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 30 Apr, 2017
Fun but hard as hell
Great side scroller but man is it difficult. Great game to have in my collectionVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 03 May, 2018
Contra 4
Thank you so much the game looks great in mint condition super thanks.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 04 Jul, 2017
Fun game
Great deal fun game can't stop playingVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
