Contra Anniversary Collection

Critic reviews

• WorthPlaying

  Adam Pavlacka · Jan 10, 2020

  8.0

  if you just want to see what the games are all about and don't mind skirting the difficulty, each game has a single save state that can be used at any time. creating a new save state overwrites the old one. you can also record a video replay to preserve a key accomplishment. like the save state, there is only on replay slot per game, so you can't record a new one without overwriting the old one.

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• ZTGD

  Anthony Mann · Jul 23, 2019

  9.0

  Other than feeling bad about my lack of skill with the Contra series, I love this collection. I have zero nostalgia for any of these titles and they are still fantastic (if not incredibly hard). With the update that added the Japanese versions of the games I think this is a crazy bundle to pass up. Co-op, seven unique games, and plenty of challenge wrapped up into one collection. Do not skip.

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• Nintendo Insider

  Dan Lipscombe · Jul 19, 2019

  8.0

  The inclusion of Japanese versions is a lovely touch, especially as each has its own save file. Even 50 and 60hz has split files so you can try your hand at beating them both. It’s also great to see a bonus digital book bundled in which gives players a bit more of the history behind the games. All in all, the Contra Anniversary Collection is a great package, it’s a slice of history which perfectly partners the recent Castlevania Anniversary Collection. I’d definitely like to see more of these, even if I am terrible at them.

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• Shacknews

  Chris Jarrard · Jul 09, 2019

  6.0

  The Contra Anniversary Collection could have been so much more. At $19.99, it’s far from expensive, yet still feels underwhelming when judged against what Konami’s rivals are offering in similar packages. Contra nuts will grab this regardless, but the lack of online co-op and the omission of some important titles make this a tough sell as anything other than a cash-in on nostalgia. It is not a love letter to the franchise that many would have liked, but it can do the job of scratching an itch on modern platforms, should the need arise.

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• Way Too Many Games

  Leo Faria · Jun 30, 2019

  8.0

  Those games might still be hard as heck, but they are incredibly enjoyable and addictive. Contra Anniversary Collection is the perfect collection for those who just want to cover alien corpses with nice coat of hot lead. Just make sure you know that one little code.

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• Nintendo World Report

  Jordan Rudek · Jun 29, 2019

  7.5

  Overall, this is a solid collection of classic action games that have enjoyable boss fights and provide a great challenge, but it doesn’t feel like a definitive compilation.

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