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Contra Anniversary Collection

PC, Xbox One · 2019

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Contra Anniversary Collection is Konami and M2's ten-game bundle, released June 11, 2019. It gathers the arcade original, Super Contra, both US and Japanese versions of Contra, Super C, Contra III: The Alien Wars, Operation C, Contra: Hard Corps, and the European Probotector releases — including Super Probotector: Alien Rebels, the PAL rebrand of Contra III: The Alien Wars, which is the collection's original Super Nintendo entry.

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Contra (Arcade, 1987) artwork

Contra (Arcade, 1987)

The original run-and-gun arcade game that started the series, included here alongside its separate US and Japanese release versions.

Super Contra (Arcade, 1988) artwork

Super Contra (Arcade, 1988)

The arcade sequel, adding new weapons and a mix of overhead and side-scrolling stages.

Super C (NES, 1990)

The North American NES adaptation of Super Contra, with reworked levels and boss fights.

Contra III: The Alien Wars (SNES, 1992) artwork

Contra III: The Alien Wars (SNES, 1992)

The Super Nintendo entry, widely regarded as a series high point, included here alongside its European Probotector rebrand, Super Probotector: Alien Rebels.

Operation C (Game Boy, 1991) artwork

Operation C (Game Boy, 1991)

The Game Boy entry, adapting the run-and-gun formula with an original storyline for the handheld.

Contra: Hard Corps (Genesis, 1994) artwork

Contra: Hard Corps (Genesis, 1994)

The Sega Genesis entry, known for its branching paths, multiple endings, and increased difficulty.