
The second player is able to "steal" lives from the other player in order to join the game. Extra lives can be earned by destroying enough enemies and raising the current score. The player starts with three lives, which are represented by medals. The character can shoot in eight directions and can also crouch. However, the weapon will be lost if the player comes in contact with an enemy or a deadly obstacle, losing a life instantly.

When destroyed, the power-up will spring out onto the battlefield and can then be collected to change the player's weapon. These can be found either inside of Pill Box Sensors or in Flying Capsules. Different weapons with new abilities and that shoot different types of projectiles can be acquired as the player progresses through the levels.

The player character comes armed with a gun that can shoot infinitely.

In 2633 A.D., two armed Elite Marine Commandos " Contra", named Bill Rizer and Lance Bean, are sent on a mission to neutralize a terrorist organization called Red Falcon that is secretly planning to take over the entire world, and it's up to this two-man-army to put an end to this madness once and for all.Ĭontra is a run-and-gun action platformer, notorious for its high difficulty.
