Contra: Shattered Soldier

aka: Shin Contra
Moby ID: 7627
PlayStation 2 Specs
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The Contra series has been a popular action game for many people. Now the original creators have come back to bring the series back to the life. It has the same feel of the other Contra games, but it has never looked anything like this before. The gameplay is the same fast 2D style, but enriched with 3D environments and effects. You can play two players simultaneously as in the past games. Wide array of weapons are available, many of the oldies, some enhanced, some new. Unlockable endings and levels give it even more replay value.

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  • 真魂斗羅 - Japanese spelling

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Critics

Average score: 74% (based on 29 ratings)

Players

Average score: 4.1 out of 5 (based on 17 ratings with 1 reviews)

Hard! I love it!

The Good
This is a classic insane console/arcade shooter. It ranks with classics as the original Contra, which just happens to be the same team responsible for Shattered Soldier, and games like R-Types. It's fun to play. It's very difficult and addictive because you know you could have avoided that last missile.

The Bad
Just like the classic arcade games you can't save and start where you died. You have to start at the beginning every time.

The Bottom Line
Classic intense shooter action.

PlayStation 2 · by Mike Fink (2) · 2003

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  • Contra Encyclopedia
    Fan site dedicated to the official games in the Contra series. All versions of each game are covered. Information includes release dates, detailed game descriptions, regional differences, lots of trivia and interesting information about the games' developmental stages. There is also plenty of screenshots, links and additional resources
  • Konami: Shattered Soldier
    Official website.
  • Wikipedia: Contra: Shattered Soldier
    Information about Contra: Shattered Soldier at Wikipedia

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  • MobyGames ID: 7627
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Game added by vism.

PlayStation 3 added by Charly2.0.

Additional contributors: Apogee IV, timebender, lights out party, DreinIX, Jason Smith.

Game added November 2, 2002. Last modified December 22, 2023.