Contra Anniversary Collection Reviews
The Contra collection finishes Konami's 50th birthday bash in style.
Contra Anniversary Collection is easily one of the higher quality gaming compilations to come out as of late. With seven fantastic games and a few more regional differences, there’s a lot of fun to be had, whether it’s from score chasing, co-op fun, or trying to 1CC each game to save a replay for, every game in this collection has at least one version that’s super enjoyable.
Contra Anniversary Collection is the third and last collection of Konami for its 50th anniversary and possibly the most complete despite some unjustified absence, and limited to the arcades, the 8 and the 16 bits. However, and thanks to the update with the Japanese versions, now we have the feeling of facing a better game that every fan of the Contra franchise should have. And as in the previous compilations, the inclusion of the digital book full of information and details of the franchise, is a plus that enriches the compilation and makes it almost essential for those who once enjoyed this Konami classic.
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Altogether, the Contra Anniversary Collection is still a hell of a bargain. As a gamer that grew up playing many of these games, it’s nice having a bunch of them together in one place. I probably spent 12 hours or so playing through the entire thing. I’m a bit dissatisfied that some of my other favorite games in the series aren’t here, such as Shattered Soldier and Contra 4. But even without those, this Collection is a great deal for only $19.99. If you love over the top mayhem, giant bosses and lots of challenge, look no further.
Contra Anniversary Collection is a great compilation of main Contra games, regional variations and spin-offs, but it's missing a few more interesting and more recent games, not widely available. If you love Contra, you'll love this bundle.
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