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Is Contra Anniversary Collection worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Contra fans who want several entries from the franchise in one release
- Players who enjoy fast run-and-gun action built around reaction skills
- Friends who want to play through action games together
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players who prefer slow-paced gameplay without enemy waves and boss encounters
- Players who do not want action that tests reaction skills
- Players seeking a collection focused on one game rather than multiple Contra entries
Our take on Contra Anniversary Collection
Players who struggle with fast reactions will likely bounce during enemy waves and boss encounters, where timing becomes the central test. Those looking for one continuous campaign may also hit a wall when moving between the collection's separate Contra titles.
What is Contra Anniversary Collection?
Contra Anniversary Collection brings ten entries from the Contra franchise to modern platforms.
The games include Contra (Arcade), Super Contra, Contra (NA), Contra (JP), Super C, Contra III: The Alien Wars, Operation C, Contra Hard Corps, Super Probotector Alien Rebels, and Probotector. Players collect power-ups, fight waves of enemies, and face bosses that test reaction skills. The collection supports solo play or play with a friend. A digital bonus book adds concept documents, sketches, the franchise's official chronology, an interview with a veteran series producer, and other material. The collection presents multiple Contra titles within one release for players and fans of the franchise.
How Contra Anniversary Collection plays
- 01Ten Contra Titles
- The collection includes named entries such as Contra (Arcade), Super C, Operation C, and Contra III: The Alien Wars.
- 02Power-Up Combat
- Players collect power-ups while fighting enemy waves and bosses.
- 03Solo Or Friend Play
- The games support playing alone or alongside a friend.
- 04Digital Bonus Book
- The bonus material contains concept documents, sketches, a franchise chronology, and a producer interview.
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Contra Anniversary Collection: platforms & release
Is Contra Anniversary Collection worth it?
It is worth it if: contra fans who want several entries from the franchise in one release. Skip it if: players who prefer slow-paced gameplay without enemy waves and boss encounters.
Where can I download Contra Anniversary Collection?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Contra Anniversary Collection's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Contra Anniversary Collection on?
Windows only.
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