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All of the legendary action and adrenaline of the famed Contra series comes to the PS2. Massive, screen-filling boss characters, a Contra series staple, do everything they can to keep players from proceeding through the multiple action-packed missions, while environmental threats such as swarms of bugs, aggressive enemies and alien encounters keep players on their toes. [Konami]
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more... 90
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Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
Just like the best Contra games before it, Shattered Soldier puts your gaming skills completely to the test, but can still be mastered. [Jan 2003, p.126]
90
PSM Magazine
Fine shooting action served straight, no chaser. [Holiday 2002, p.30]
90
GMR Magazine
After numerous shoddy attempts to bring classic Contra gameplay to a next-gen system, Konami finally gets it right. [Feb 2003, p.92]
87
Electronic Gaming Monthly
Old school in every possible way. [Jan 2003, p.173]
86
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Game Informer
I sorely miss the old weapons that Konami decided to remove. Gone are the spray gun, missle launchers, laser cannon, and super bomb. [Dec 2002, p.116]
83
Entertainment Weekly
Delightfully preposterous H.R. Giger carnage. [22 Nov 2002, p.85]
82
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Play Magazine
The most faithful translation of a classic yet, but there's no denying that the difficulty will turn some off. [Dec 2002, p.56]
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GameNow
You'll definitely get into it if you're into classic shooters, but if you've been reared in the modern era, it may simply be too frustrating. [Jan 2003, p.54]
74
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Cheat Code Central
I felt there was entirely too many bosses to fight and not nearly enough run and gun action. Each short action stage is merely setting you up for another boss battle.
70
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D H gave it a1: Jimmi A. gave it an8: Bill S. gave it an 8: Super Contra Dude gave it a 10: Shaun B. gave it a 10: Jamie W. gave it a 9: Rick S. gave it a 9: |
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