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Neo Contra
PlayStation 2
Released On: Oct 19, 2004
65
6.7
All Platforms
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 37 Critic Reviews
65
24% Positive
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9 Reviews
57% Mixed
21 Reviews
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19% Negative
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 37 Critic Reviews
65
24% Positive
9 Reviews
9 Reviews
57% Mixed
21 Reviews
21 Reviews
19% Negative
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
It's short length keeps it from scoring any higher, but fans of Contra and shooter fans in general will find a great game in Neo Contra.
The 3D makeover is near-irrelevant - this is firmly rooted in decades-old 'classic' gameplay. Fun, but strangely out of place among more 'modern' PS2 experiences. [PSM2]
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 11 User Ratings
6.7
27% Positive
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
55% Mixed
6 Ratings
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18% Negative
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2 Ratings
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 11 User Ratings
6.7
27% Positive
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
55% Mixed
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
18% Negative
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
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Neo Contra’s greatest fault is that it ends before its time. Second, it’s a bit on the easy side when compared to other run-‘n’-gun shooters.
The stages themselves are filled with over-the-top shooting action and twitch gameplay, so they're good for some kicks, even if Neo Contra ultimately doesn't provide much depth or challenge.
The game's on the short side, and it's for some reason a little easier than past incarnations, but it's a fun shooter that's great to play in short bursts. Plus, its zany characters and gorgeous FMV cut scenes put it so far over the top it'd be a crime not to pick it up.
Neo Contra isn’t a terrible game; it simply fails to get the balance between running and gunning right, resting far too much emphasis on the latter. It’s fun for a quick blast, but doesn’t offer enough depth or difficulty to warrant extended play.
Don't bother dissecting the plot, as the incredibly short game ends abruptly, giving the impression that the creators quit halfway through. Sort of like us with therapy.
Summary Neo Contra integrates all of the classic shooting gameplay elements that have come to define this renowned series while bringing the experience to a 3D world. Longtime fans and newcomers to the franchise will find classic, fast-paced action as they battle huge bosses who will stop at nothing to keep them from completing their mission. Pl...
Rated M
for Mature
Platforms:
- PlayStation 2
Initial Release Date: Oct 19, 2004
Developer:
- KCET
Publisher: Konami
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