There are very few franchises that are as near and dear to my heart as Konami’s Contra series. The original releases in the arcade and on the NES hold a major place in my heart. I can’t even begin to count the number of hours I spent playing coop on the NES with my brother, and before that, sinking quarters into the arcade machine at the movie theater.
The franchise has seen its fare share of ups and downs over the years, but the latest iteration is a return to the form in my opinion. Contra: Operation Galuga is a love letter to fans of the franchise. We’ll have our full review soon and in the meantime, check out all of the old school run and gun action that awaits fans in the launch trailer below: