{"product_id":"contra-4-nintendo-ds-very-good-loose","title":"Contra 4 - Nintendo DS (Very Good, Loose)","description":"\u003c!-- ==================== PRODUCT OVERVIEW ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contra 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNew or Used:\u003c\/strong\u003e Used\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn Case or Loose:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loose\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotos show actual product for sale — no stock images used.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ==================== WHAT’S INCLUDED ==================== --\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNintendo DS Game Cartridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManual \/ Instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A (Loose Cart)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Artwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A (Loose Cart)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Type*:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A (Loose Cart)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtras:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c!-- ==================== GAME DESCRIPTION ==================== --\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eGame Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Lock and load, soldier—the alien menace is back, and Earth needs its toughest commandos! In \u003cstrong\u003eContra 4\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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 \u003cstrong\u003eside-scrolling run-and-gun shooter for Nintendo DS\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The battlefield has never been taller! \u003cstrong\u003eDual-screen combat\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003epixel-art graphics\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Created to celebrate the franchise's 20th anniversary, Contra 4 brings the series roaring back to its \u003cstrong\u003eclassic side-scrolling roots\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003cstrong\u003eplayable NES classics\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eGameplay Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLead \u003cstrong\u003eBill Rizer or Lance Bean\u003c\/strong\u003e through nine action-packed stages of alien combat and precision platforming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaster \u003cstrong\u003edual-screen battlefields\u003c\/strong\u003e, tracking enemies and obstacles across both Nintendo DS displays.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUse the \u003cstrong\u003egrappling hook\u003c\/strong\u003e to reach elevated platforms, escape danger, and navigate towering environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCollect and upgrade classic weapons, including the \u003cstrong\u003eSpread Gun\u003c\/strong\u003e, Laser, Machine Gun, and Homing Missiles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDefeat enormous alien bosses while dodging projectiles, memorizing attack patterns, and exploiting weak points.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eComplete Challenge Mode missions to unlock bonus characters, artwork, and playable \u003cstrong\u003eNES Contra and Super C games\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003chr style=\"margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical Trivia or Fun Fact\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eContra 4\u003c\/strong\u003e arrived in North America in November 2007 as a \u003cstrong\u003e20th-anniversary celebration\u003c\/strong\u003e of Konami's legendary run-and-gun franchise, originally introduced in arcades in 1987. Developed by \u003cstrong\u003eWayForward Technologies\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Nintendo DS exclusive returned to the series' classic 2D gameplay while introducing vertically connected dual-screen stages and a grappling hook mechanic. 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