Contra Evolution: Do you still have the courage to fight?

Initially, when I starting playing video games (not the PC games, even before that), I used to play the Mario and the other game titles like Battle tank, Pac-Man etc. These were good games but there was something missing I mean the real action and then came the game which became an instant hit, it was "Contra". As soon as I came to know about it I stopped playing all other games and fully concentrated on "Contra". It was an addiction and with the multi-player option it was even more fun to play as you will also agree that it was a tough game to play and it's good to work as a team. 

Now a day we have access to the latest and the greatest 3D games and we all like these too but still Contra has a permanent place in our memories.

Now, the same Contra is back again and this time on Android with better and improved 3D graphics and touch screen controls but under the hood it is still the same old and our beloved Contra, it is presented by Konami Software. Also, it is very light weight so it works fine without any lag.

The game retains its original soundtrack and background music which when I heard for the first time on my Nexus 7 I really felt nostalgic. Let's see what we have in this Android version of Contra.

Contra Evolution: Launch screen

As the game starts, you are presented with the modes in which you can play Contra, these are: 

Arcade: in arcade mode you start playing the game from the first stage and keep progressing further till you have no life left.

Mission:  in mission mode, you can choose to play any level which is already unlocked

Boss Rush: in this mode you play the climax fights of all stages in a sequence until you have no life left.

After selecting the mode, you can choose one of the player from the selection of four players out of which 2 are available and remaining are locked at the start. If you have chosen to play the Mission mode, you will be presented with the stage selection which also shows the objectives for that stage.

Contra Evolution: Level selection

Game controls
The game controls are fairly easy, on the left hand side near the screen's bottom you have a D-pad and on the right hand side you have onscreen button for jump and other buttons to enable additional special powers. Evidently, it requires some practice to master the controls especially the D-pad control as sometimes all you want from your player is to lay on the ground but instead he starts walking backward.

Contra Evolution: In the Jungle

At the start of the game you get 5 lives which may look enough but then losing a life while playing Contra is very easy as a single bullet can claim a life. This is what contributes to Contra's tough game play. 

Contra Evolution: At Base 1

The default weapon you carry at the start is not a very powerful one but there are ample upgrades for weapons and health available at various stages which can be collected. I particularly like the homing missiles which eliminates the need to aim at the enemy.

Contra Evolution: Destroying the gate

The Contra Evolution also added the IAP feature so that you can spend real money to buy packs for weapon etc., which I am not a big fan of, as I prefer paying upfront for a game instead of IAP.

Contra Evolution: Waterfall stage

Contra Evolution: Boss level

Enough said, are you still reading the blog? buckle up, hold your weapon securely and let's go :).

Contra Evolution: Kill that ugly alien

How much it costs you: 1 US $ (approximately).

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Prince of Persia Shadow & Flame: Return of the classic prince

There are few computer games which are very close to everyone's heart and it is not possible to let it go. I am pretty much sure that anyone who has played PC games ever has tried his hands playing "Prince of Persia" or at-least heard about it. It is one of the early DOS based games through which we learnt to fight with the enemies and came to know that computers can also be so much of fun.

Ubisoft (one of my favourite game developer) has launched one of the classic Price of Persia title Shadow & Flame with new age stunning 3D graphics and touch screen friendly controls. Through this post, I will walk you through this fantastic game which I have installed on my Nexus 7. I am sure you are going to enjoy it.

Pop Shadow & Flame: Launch Screen

Pop Shadow & Flame in total consists of four worlds as: Palace, Skull Caves, Ruined City and Red Temple that comprises of 14 levels and trust me once you finish this game you will ask for more. You as the Price of Persia starts your adventurous and dangerous journey to save your princess from the captivity of evil Jaffar from the 'Palace' world, traverse to the other worlds and in the end come back to the same world for the final showdown.

Game Play

The game play and controls are quite easy to understand, on the left side of screen slide left and right to move forward and backward, on right side of screen slide up for jump and down for crouch. As you move forward in this game you learn few new techniques of fighting and jumping.

Within the game, you collect coins, health potions and revives. Using the coins you can further buy powerful swords, tricks and also potions. These potions can help you to gain full strength or bring you back to life in case of death.

Pop Shadow & Flame: On the way to Skull caves

In this game you fight with different kinds of enemies like guards or skeletons and skulls. You also learn to use some hit combo to hit them hard and save your health and time, as there are objectives associated with each level and time is one of them.

Pop Shadow & Flame: The level objectives

As you complete a level you are presented with options like continue to next level or replay the same level. If you want to play any of the previously played levels you can choose it from the world map accessible from home screen.

Pop Shadow & Flame: In red temple

I would specially like to mention about the graphics and the locations shown in this game, it looks simply great and have a mystic feeling in it and on high resolution screen it's a treat to watch and play.

Pop Shadow & Flame: Fighting with skeletons

Pop Shadow & Flame: Beware of the falling daggers

Pop Shadow & Flame: Fighting with deadly skulls

The 13th level called 'The Dream' is a tricky level to complete as you are unsure how to move forward because the path keeps changing as you put a step ahead and also the location shown is also quite freaky. Another strange thing is, this level cannot be selected from world map but only be accessed by playing and completing level 12.

Pop Shadow & Flame: The Dream level

In the last level, killing Jaffar is quite a daunting task as he is a deadly magician, but the prince has to do it. Once Jaffar is finished, prince frees the princess and see it yourself what happens after that.

Pop Shadow & Flame: Princess and prince lives happily ever-after

There is something I would like to mention here, when I was checking the credits of this game, I was in for a nice surprise, this game is developed at Ubisoft's Pune studio, the same city I belong to :).

How much it costs you: 3.5 US $

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Other similarly enjoyable games:

1. Manuganu: Fantastic running game with difference
2. Major Mayhem: Running action game, great action, unlimited fun

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