J-Stop Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Konami announces Contra 4 for Nintendo DS Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., today announced Contra 4 (working title) for the Nintendo DS. Marking the 20th anniversary of the quintessential action franchise, the game pushes 2D side-scrolling action in an all-new direction with gunplay that spans two full screens, original gameplay mechanics that grant players deadlier abilities than ever before, and frantic multiplayer functionality. Contra 4 takes place two years after the events of Contra III: The Alien Wars. After saving earth from invasion by Red Falcon, Bill Rizer and Lance Bean are confronted with a new extraterrestrial menace: the terrifying Black Viper. Joined by hard-boiled mercenaries Mad Dog and Scorpion, the warriors must once again wage war against an entire army of invaders. Refining the 2D side-scrolling genre the series established 20 years ago, Contra 4 delivers pure action at a fever pitch as players jump, shoot, and dodge oncoming hazards. Utilizing a new dual screen presentation, the action spans both screens of the Nintendo DS, giving players the opportunity to battle across expansive environments in which death can come from any direction. The use of both screens for the game’s core action also allows for massive boss battles as players try to seek and destroy the weak points of sky-high enemies. A first for the series, Contra 4 introduces a grappling hook accessory that lets players grab onto elements of the environment directly above them. Whether using it to avoid oncoming dangers or attack from a strategic vantage point, the grappling hook allows for new combat situations and dramatic set pieces that underscore the game’s adrenaline-soaked pedigree. Continuing the multiplayer tradition of previous games in the series, Contra 4 lets two players battle together against Black Viper’s army of vile alien forces and reclaim Earth for mankind. Developed by WayForward Technologies, Contra 4 is planned for release on the Nintendo DS in 2007. For more information on the game and the Contra franchise, please visit: www.konami.com . -- Jim Cordeira So, Contra 4 for the DS. Discuss. Link to comment
LeadingMan Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I love how they call Contra the quintessential action franchise. Hah. Yeah, right. Suuure it is. Anyways, I'm sure it'll be hard as sin and very samey. Edit: Oooh and it's being made by the same guys who made Ping Pals. Extra points there. Link to comment
Natsu Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 I've getting it..as long as it isn't a spinoff of that horrible Legacy of War game...arghhh what a steaming pile. Link to comment
Alundra Posted June 20, 2007 Share Posted June 20, 2007 Mad Dog and Scorpion........ Mad Dog and Scorpion. Link to comment
Akito Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 It's good to see that the rumors were true. A lot of people seem disappointed that WayForward is developing it, but meh, I think they'll do fine. Most of their games are just licensed crap, but with an IP like Contra, they have a real chance to prove themselves. Link to comment
Wind Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 I love how they call Contra the quintessential action franchise. Hah. Yeah, right. Suuure it is. Anyways, I'm sure it'll be hard as sin and very samey. Edit: Oooh and it's being made by the same guys who made Ping Pals. Extra points there. If it was about... 12 years ago I think you would have a different opinion. Link to comment
LeadingMan Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 If it was about... 12 years ago I think you would have a different opinion. I just might. However it's not 12 years ago, I'm not 13 anymore, and there are far better and more quintessential action games than contra. :awesome: Link to comment
Akito Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 Meh, I still think Contra is awesome. Link to comment
Natsu Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 unless it was the crappy Legacy of War game on PS1.. what a steaming pile Link to comment
Elitist Indie Hipster Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 that looks kickass Link to comment
Akito Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 Am I interpreting the picture wrong, or is that a four-player game they have going on there? Link to comment
Elitist Indie Hipster Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 no , it looks 4 player, which is why it will kick ass. Link to comment
PMA Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 Ok, consider me sold. That looks fuckin fantastic. Yet another reason I wanna bone my DS. If only this game was WIFI compatible. I so wanna play Contra with Akito. Hahhaa Link to comment
J-Stop Posted July 2, 2007 Author Share Posted July 2, 2007 1up has new videos showing off 3 levels of the game and 1up discusses the demo.. It looks really good in motion. Also, this months Nintendo Power has a Contra 4 poster (which doubles as a Dewy's Adventure one on the back), the poster is done in the same exact style as the original NES box art for Contra. Link to comment
J-Stop Posted July 3, 2007 Author Share Posted July 3, 2007 Also, this months Nintendo Power has a Contra 4 poster (which doubles as a Dewy's Adventure one on the back), the poster is done in the same exact style as the original NES box art for Contra. Now with a picture! The Dewy's Adventure poster is better, though. Link to comment
Akito Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 I picked up a Nintendo Power just for the poster. The Dewy's Adventure poster is neat, but I wanted Contra on my wall. Link to comment
TeleportSandwich Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 Fuckin awesome. Curse me for not having enouph $$$ for a DS. Link to comment
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