![]() In all seriousness, Arcade’s inclusion is meant to entice hardcore fans of classic run and gun titles. This is especially true in the game’s Arcade mode, which will prove to be great fun for masochists. A task which is certainly easier said than done. Essentially however, gamers just need to shoot as many baddies as possible while avoiding being shot themselves. Other bits of story are relayed via text between each level. As a one (or two in cooperative mode) person wrecking crew, it is your responsibility to utilize the most destructive firepower you can get your hands on and blast your way to victory. The opening cut-scene makes it clear that the militant organization is an evil that must be overthrown by the rebels. The Commonwealth is lead by a man named Tiberius whom Bahamut formerly served as a soldier in his army. Joining him is Kristal, a one-eyed woman who instantly transforms from victim to bad ass when she picks up an over-sized gun to defend her village. ![]() The game even casts former Contra bad guy Colonel Bahamut in the lead role as the hero of a resistance movement with its sights set on taking down a vicious empire known as The Commonwealth. Uprising otherwise feels quite familiar in that it has plenty of exciting action and punishing difficulty to go around. Developer Arc System Works has covered the familiar up with a new coat of paint in the form of anime looking character designs. Hard Corps: Uprising is not a proper entry into the franchise, but is instead described as a sort of spiritual prequel to Contra: Hard Corps. ![]() Sticking to the established parameters has worked just fine for this line of shooters, and I can’t imagine it retaining its appeal through drastic overhauls. While other long-running series have eased up over the years, Contra has continued to provide those seeking an imposing challenge exactly what they want. Although most franchises from that era are drastically different today, Konami has kept the blueprint of running and gunning through brutally difficult legions of foes largely in tact. Even gamers who never owned this classic shooter are no doubt aware on some level of the legendary Konami Code that gained cult status through its inclusion in the game. New developer Arc System Works does the classic Contra formula proud.įor anyone who grew up gaming in the 80s and early 90s, the original Contra is fondly remembered. ![]()
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