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Contra: Operation Galuga

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Reloaded. Reimagined. Reborn. The original run-'n'-gun action series is back!

A new entry in the legendary Contra series is here! Contra: Operation Galuga is a thorough reimagining of the classic run-'n'-gun action game from the '80s, featuring modern graphics and sound, new stages, new enemies and bosses, new play mechanics, an updated weapons system, and explosive co-op combat for up to two players in Story Mode or four players in Arcade Mode!

When the Red Falcon terrorist group takes over the Galuga Islands off the coast of New Zealand, elite Contra commandos Bill Rizer and Lance Bean springs into action, initiating an all-out war in which the fate of mankind hangs in the balance!

Run, jump, and shoot your way through eight levels using a devastating arsenal - including the spread shot, laser, and homing missiles - now with stackable upgrades and awesome Overload abilities! The intense action is customizable with three difficulty settings plus a variety of additional challenge options. The true Contra legacy begins now!

Key Features:
•The original run-'n'-gun game is back, reimagined and more action-packed than ever!
•Attack aggressively across eight explosive stages! Infiltrate the jungle, ascend the waterfall, speed through an enemy base on a hovercycle, and more!
•Multiple playable characters with distinct abilities!
•Epic, screen-filling boss battles!
•New and fan-favorite weapons, now with stackable upgrades and incredible Overload abilities!
•Multiple difficulty options and a wealth of extra content

Software description provided by the publisher.

Contra: Operation Galuga

Publisher notification(s):

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    Contra: Operation Galuga Demo
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    Contains parts of "Stage 1" and "Stage 3" of the full version.
    The following are included as playable characters with various abilities:
    - Bill, Lance, Ariana, and Probotector

    *You will receive a special bonus when you play the full version of the game, if you have a save data after clearing the demo.
    *Progress in the demo version cannot be carried over to the full version.
    *The content of the demo version differs from that of the full version.

Supported play modes

TV

Tabletop

Handheld

Product information

Release date

March 12, 2024

No. of players

Publisher

Developer

ESRB rating

Supported play modes

TV mode, Tabletop mode, Handheld mode

Game file size

7 GB

Supported languages

English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese

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