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    Contra ReBirth

    Game » consists of 4 releases. Released May 12, 2009

    Return to the roots of Contra in this deliberately-retro re-imagining of the Contra series for the Wii.

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    Addictive hardcore fun for all. Except maybe grandma. 0

    Contra ReBirth doesn't try to be groundbreaking, immersive, innovative or spectacular. And for good reason; it doesn't need to be. Modern games often try to achieve these things and, more often than not, end up dull because of it. Developers of today ought to take a look back at the ideals and philosophies of the past, if they wish to make truly entertaining games. Contra ReBirth is a perfect example, and deliberately so.  The presentation is dated (and authentic). The story is near-nonexistent...

    0 out of 0 found this review helpful.

    Contra is Reborn! 0

    Contra Rebirth is available for download on WiiWare for 1000 points. Is it worth it?  Gameplay The gameplay in Contra Rebirth is simple. Take control of Bill Rizer or samurai Genbei Yagyu (or one of the two unlockable characters) and fight through five enemy filled stages. You begin each stage with a basic machine gun, which can be upraded to a laser, spead, or homing gun. You can have up to two weapons at one time, which you can switch between. The player can fire their gun in eight directions,...

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