Product Overview
- Product Name: Contra 4
- New or Used: Used
- In Case or Loose: Loose
- Overall Condition: Very Good
- Notes:
Photos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.
What's Included
- Nintendo DS Game Cartridge: Yes
- Manual / Instructions: N/A (Loose Cart)
- Case Artwork: N/A (Loose Cart)
- Case Type*: N/A (Loose Cart)
- Extras:
Game Description
Lock and load, soldier—the alien menace is back, and Earth needs its toughest commandos! In Contra 4, legendary heroes Bill Rizer and Lance Bean return to face the terrifying Black Viper threat in an explosive battle for humanity's survival. Armed with powerful weapons and nerves of steel, you'll charge through enemy-infested jungles, fortified military installations, and nightmarish alien strongholds. This side-scrolling run-and-gun shooter for Nintendo DS delivers the blistering action that made Contra an arcade legend, with massive bosses, deadly projectiles, and split-second platforming challenges demanding every ounce of your reflexes.
The battlefield has never been taller! Dual-screen combat stretches the action across both Nintendo DS displays, creating towering environments filled with enemies attacking from above and below. Fire your grappling hook to reach elevated platforms, dodge incoming fire, and unleash upgraded versions of classic weapons like the Spread Gun and Laser. Every stage demands quick reactions, careful positioning, and a willingness to fight through overwhelming odds. With its beautifully detailed pixel-art graphics, explosive arcade-style soundtrack, and unapologetically challenging gameplay, this Nintendo DS cartridge captures the adrenaline-fueled spirit of Contra's 8-bit and 16-bit glory days.
Created to celebrate the franchise's 20th anniversary, Contra 4 brings the series roaring back to its classic side-scrolling roots while introducing fresh mechanics that reward both longtime veterans and determined newcomers. Choose from familiar commandos, tackle increasingly punishing missions, and unlock additional characters and bonus content by conquering special challenges. The game even includes playable NES classics, giving retro enthusiasts another reason to revisit the battlefield. For fans of Contra, Super C, and Contra III: The Alien Wars, this explosive handheld installment delivers the old-school intensity, recognizable weaponry, and hard-earned victories that define the franchise.
Gameplay Features
- Lead Bill Rizer or Lance Bean through nine action-packed stages of alien combat and precision platforming.
- Master dual-screen battlefields, tracking enemies and obstacles across both Nintendo DS displays.
- Use the grappling hook to reach elevated platforms, escape danger, and navigate towering environments.
- Collect and upgrade classic weapons, including the Spread Gun, Laser, Machine Gun, and Homing Missiles.
- Defeat enormous alien bosses while dodging projectiles, memorizing attack patterns, and exploiting weak points.
- Complete Challenge Mode missions to unlock bonus characters, artwork, and playable NES Contra and Super C games.
Historical Trivia or Fun Fact
Contra 4 arrived in North America in November 2007 as a 20th-anniversary celebration of Konami's legendary run-and-gun franchise, originally introduced in arcades in 1987. Developed by WayForward Technologies, the Nintendo DS exclusive returned to the series' classic 2D gameplay while introducing vertically connected dual-screen stages and a grappling hook mechanic. The developers also packed the cartridge with unlockable historical material, including a franchise timeline, interviews, and playable versions of the original NES Contra and Super C, making it an especially appealing release for longtime series enthusiasts.
Additional Details
- Variant: Standard Release
- Genre: Shoot-em-up
- Year Released: 2007
- Publisher: Konami
- Developer: WayForward
- ESRB Rating: T - Teen
- UPC: 083717241287
- SKU: 10479
- Format: Nintendo DS Video Game Cartridge (Authentic physical release)
- Platform: Nintendo DS System (DS Handheld Console)
- Region: NTSC (North America, Canada)
Important Information
- Nintendo DS cartridges play on: All Nintendo DS systems, plus all Nintendo 3DS and 2DS systems.
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