Contra (video game)
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Contra[lower-alpha 1] is a run and gun video game developed and published by Konami, originally developed as a coin-operated arcade video game in 1986[5][6] and released on February 20, 1987.[7][8] A home version was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1988, along with ports for various home computer formats, including the MSX2. The arcade and computer versions were localized as Gryzor in Europe, and the NES version as Probotector in PAL regions and France.
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Developer(s) | Konami |
Publisher(s) | Konami |
Designer(s) | Arcade Koji Hiroshita NES Shigeharu Umezaki Shinji Kitamoto |
Composer(s) | Arcade Kazuki Muraoka NES/Famicom Hidenori Maezawa Kiyohiro Sada |
Series | Contra |
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Genre(s) | Run and gun |
Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
The arcade game was a commercial success worldwide, becoming one of the top four highest-grossing dedicated arcade games of 1987 in the United States. The NES version was also a critical and commercial success, with Electronic Gaming Monthly awarding it for being the Best Action Game of 1988. Several Contra sequels were produced following the original game.