CONTRA: ROGUE CORPS
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RELEASE INFORMATION
Native Platforms: Sony PlayStation 4
Microsoft XBox One
Microsoft Windows
Nintendo Switch
Media/Formats: Digital Release, Disc, Game Card
Developer: Konami
Publisher: NTSC-J: Konami
NTSC-U: Konami
PAL: Konami
Release:NTSC-J: September 24, 2019
NTSC-U: September 24, 2019
PAL: September 24, 2019
OVERVIEW
Straying further from Contra’s formula and reflecting the complete disdain for their own franchises, Konami’s latest installment comprises a twin stick shooter whose principal tie to the series is from its title. Contra: Rogue Corps is seen by many as Konami’s attempt to cash in on the immeasurable popularity of the game Fortnite.
The game retcons the series timeline beyond what was presented in the Contra Anniversary Collection, shifting dates of the events of previous titles even further. There are no returning characters and the ones featured share no connection to any other game in the series. Hungry Beast, the playable panda character is especially a point of contempt by many, alluding to the aforementioned capitalizing on Fortnite’s popularity.
Early impressions from the E3 showcase had already been negative, eliciting little optimism. The sample demo, followed shortly by the full release, did not curb those early impressions. Particular criticism has been aimed at the visuals, with most considering the graphics to be on par to, and even below, games released from more than a decade ago. The gameplay itself bears no practical resemblance to Contra, in addition to faring poorly on its own merits. Many even feel that it is a mobile phone tier game being released on current generation platforms.
In its combination of tedious gameplay mechanics, undesirable controls, mediocre soundtrack and abysmal graphics, Contra: Rogue Corps has proven to be a low-effort cash grab that awards it a spot among the worst in the Contra series. It further reaffirms that Konami’s ownership of their formerly great IPs is only to the detriment of said IPs.
Contra: Rogue Corps can be downloaded on Steam (Windows), the Nintendo Game Store (Switch), PlayStation Store (PlayStation 4) and the Microsoft Store (XBox One).
Covers:
Sony PlayStation 4:
NTSC-J
NTSC-U
PAL
Nintendo Switch:
NTSC-J
NTSC-U
PAL
Microsoft XBox One:
NTSC-U
PAL
DEMOS
Stage 1 Demo:
A sample demo was released for the 3 consoles around September 12, 2019. It features the first stage, Damned City, up to a boss battle. The sample only showcases the single player mode.
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GAMEPLAY SPECIFICS
Stages: – No information yet
Arsenal – No information yet.
Opposition – No information yet.
Cheats & Tips – No information yet.
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FULL PLOT
NTSC-J/NTSC-U/PAL:
No information yet.
Characters:
Kaiser – protagonist; playable
Ms. Harakiri – protagonist; playable
Hungry Beast – protagonist; playable
Gentleman – protagonist; playable
Aero Captain – protagonist; non-playable, support character
OTHER VERSIONS
There are currently no notable differences that are known between the 4 main platform releases.
Contra: Rogue Corps has not yet been ported, converted, etc.
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MISCELLANEOUS
Regional Differences – No information yet.
Developmental Material – No information yet.
Technical Information – No information yet.
Trivia – No information yet.
Promotional Media – No information yet.
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