Product Overview
- Product Name: Contra: Operation Galuga [Limited Run #230]
- New or Used: New
- In Case or Loose: In Case
- Overall Condition: Brand New
- Notes: Never opened and preserved in its original packaging – display-worthy quality!
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What's Included
- Switch Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: N/A (Sealed Game)
- Case Artwork: Yes
- Case Type*: OEM/Original
- Extras:
Game Description
Explosive run-and-gun action storms back onto the battlefield in Contra: Operation Galuga [Limited Run #230], a high-intensity side-scrolling adventure packed with relentless enemy waves, screen-filling firepower, and nonstop forward momentum. Built for the Nintendo Switch console, the fight erupts across the Galuga archipelago where alien forces overwhelm fortified bases and war-torn coastlines. Every stage surges with movement, split-second reactions, and precision shooting that captures the pulse-pounding rhythm that made classic Contra missions unforgettable.
Released in 2024 and developed by WayForward, this modern reimagining rebuilds the series’ arcade roots with refined controls, expanded combat abilities, and cinematic presentation while preserving the unmistakable feel of classic run-and-gun warfare. The Contra: Operation Galuga Nintendo Switch game delivers explosive stage design, responsive weapon handling, and escalating battlefield chaos that rewards sharp reflexes and tactical positioning. This special release was produced in partnership with Limited Run Games, giving collectors a distinctive physical edition tied to one of action gaming’s most recognizable franchises.
From jungle assaults to mechanized war zones, the experience blends modern intensity with the raw challenge that defined the series’ golden era. Signature weapons, overwhelming enemy formations, and towering boss encounters return with expanded scale and visual detail. For longtime fans, it rekindles the tension and thrill of surviving impossible odds, while new players discover the franchise’s defining combat rhythm built on speed, awareness, and pure survival mastery.
Gameplay Features
- Guide Bill Rizer through relentless side-scrolling battlefields using advanced mobility and precision weapon control
- Deploy classic weapons like the Spread Shot, Laser, and Homing Missiles to dominate dense enemy formations
- Overload weapon systems for temporary power surges that amplify damage output and heighten combat intensity
- Face massive bosses like the alien warlord Red Falcon, testing reflexes through layered attack patterns
- Traverse branching combat zones across the Galuga archipelago, from fortified bases to mechanized war fronts
- Collector-focused retail release distributed through Limited Run Games, preserving this modern Contra revival on physical media
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Contra: Operation Galuga [Limited Run #230] reimagines the events of the 1987 arcade original Contra, the landmark release that helped define the run-and-gun genre’s fast-scrolling combat style. WayForward rebuilt the experience with expanded mechanics and modern presentation while preserving the core structure that made the original a defining arcade-era challenge. Its release continues the franchise’s decades-long evolution, connecting contemporary players directly to one of action gaming’s most enduring and recognizable combat traditions.
Additional Details
- Variant: Limited Release
- Genre: Action Adventure
- Year Released: 2024
- Publisher: Limited Run Games
- Developer: WayForward
- ESRB Rating: T - Teen
- UPC: 810148573379
- SKU: 6398367
- Format: Nintendo Switch Video Game Cartridge
- Platform: Nintendo Switch System (NSW Console)
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
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