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Contra to Be Born Again Next Week, Screenshots Available

by: Chad -
More On: Contra Rebirth

New screen shots have been released by Konami for Contra Rebirth.  (See, I said Born Again because it's called Rebirth.  I'm too good for words!)  The arcade shooter is getting released on WiiWare next week. 

Fast paced, action packed, 2-D, side scrolling, run and gunning fun will again be yours.  With the classic look, feel, and firepower, this game will surely get your nostalgia to wake up.  There is 2 player local co-op game play available.  It's looking like a good addition to the WiiWare titles. 

The new screens for Contra Rebirth are below for your viewing pleasure.


KONAMI UNVEILS NEW GAME TRAILER, SCREENSHOTS AND DETAILS OF CONTRA REBIRTH FOR WiiWARE™

New Addition to the Popular Arcade Shooter Franchise Will Available on WiiWare™ Next Week

Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. today revealed a new game trailer, screenshots and details from the soon to be released Contra Rebirth. This arcade-shooter will be available on WiiWare™ next week. In Contra Rebirth, Chief Salamander and his Neo-Salamander Force travel back to 1973 AD to invade Earth. They land in Central America and take control of the Shizuoka ruins on the Yucatan Peninsula. There, the aliens plan the destruction of all the "Contra" on Earth. The Galactic President calls on Lance Bean, a member of the elite "Contra" warriors to save the Earth, but his sudden disappearance jeopardizes the safety of the planet. Now, Bill Rizer and the samurai, Genbei Yagyu are the last hope for Earth and must pick up their weapons and defeat the evil Neo-Salamander Army before all is lost. Experience the fast paced action packed 2D side scrolling adventure that pioneered the Run'N Gun Genre.

Key Features:

2 player local co-op game play
Classic Contra firepower, including the popular Spreadshot
2 unlockable characters
Retro 2D sprite, action side scrolling game
Story follows the classic Contra theme