First and foremost the game plays fantasticly. I rate this game as good cause it really challenges you. I brought it because I'm a die hard Contra fan. I like the game because you have to use strategy along with skills to be successful at it. The only thing I dislike is the fact that it's really difficult( I beat it on easy). In saying all that I would defenitely buy this game again. Sicerely, Burney Brown
I bought this game because i always wanted to play it. I have seen it played by my friends but was never allowed to play it (some friends huh, they wanted to beat it first). This game plays just like the original nes contra in that its one hit instant death, all your enemies move in a predictable set of attacks, and you have a huge array of weapons. This contra however, is touched up with what the ps2 can manage. It runs very smooth, there are no powerups everything is available from the start, and every stage plays a little different-from classic styles to hanging off the tops of sewers, to bouncing around on jet skies, and even flying around on missiles. The controls are perfect but completely complicated because of the many play modes. You have to be able to scroll to your desired weapons while evading your foes. Add in the abilities to strife (move in all directions but attack in one) or hold position (stand still but can shoot in all directions, sometimes spaces to stand are limited) and it can get a little confusing or frustrating because you get shot while trying to adjust and die. That being said, this is a very difficult game even though it is predictable. It truely tries to live up to the originals reputation, but not just the game-the beating of the game. I can remember people boasting about going through the original game without dying a single time. This contra however took that challenge literally as you can not die and must attain a 100% kill rate if you ever want to see the ending. Hardcore. I recommend this game but only to the most hardcore of players (no my friends never got close to the end). I like the game, even if I cant make it to the end.Read full review
Contra: Shattered Soldier is hard. Incredibly hard. This might be the hardest Contra game ever, and that is saying something. It's exactly what you expect from a Contra game. Side-scrolling, shooting action with the option of a second player. This is a good example of a game series undergoing a transfer to 3D successfully. It retains the same feel of the old games while still bringing something new and interesting to the table. But again, this game is HARD. Very, very hard. Yes, the classic Konami Code works, but I am moderately certain it only works on the main menu and therefore only once per playthrough of the game. This is usually enough to get through one level, but not all of them. Admittedly, since you can play the levels in any order, this isn't a problem. But you'd have to restart every time and your score would never be saved. It's a fun adrenaline rush that I highly recommend to any serious gamer. If you're not up to the challenge, however, find another title.Read full review
Oh yeah Contra Shattered Soldier is back and with a vengance! this is by far my favorite Contra. Why you ask? cause it brings the mix of old school and new and makes for a very fun game. for all those contra veterans out there im pretty sure they will be pleased with the great graphics and controls, as well as the intense challenge of beating it. than you got your rookies who will enjoy killing everything in sight. Only problem with this though is that if your playing by yourself even if your a veteran it is really really hard. and to top it off there is no saving. yeah you get that at the end of the game if you ever make it there. But i dont care and all those Contra fans wont either that just means you have to work harder to get there. Highly recommend this game if your a contra fan if not and dont like working hard go play your i love kitty island adventure games than.Read full review
Happy to have this game in my collection. Hard to find game.
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