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.