Kontora Supirittsu

Shooters aren't and have never been my thing, though I'm a hardcore gamer and will play pretty much anything shooters aren't the games I naturally choose.

After playing Probotector/Contra (1987) I found myself enjoying the franchise regardless due to it's great level design and fantastic gameplay.

When Contra III came out on the SNES I was immediately hooked, this is a game that was well ahead of it's time and it shone brightly.

The levels were all unique, no recycling of enemies like most games do. They were intricately designed and so fun to play, the soundtrack was the best I'd ever heard (Even though one level did rip off the Predator music).

With a mixture of weapons, great enemies, immense boss battles and such a memorable adventure this title has stood the test of time and remains one of the best titles of it's genre and arguably of any.

Though the franchise died a death a few years later this remains and is well worth your time.

The Good:

Looks great

Huge variety of content

Amazing boss battles

One of the best gaming soundtracks ever

The Bad:

The top down levels take some getting used to

Things I Learnt From This Game:

Even games outside your genre can grip you like you never expected

The creators of Predator (1987) aren't the suing types