> This is basically a run and gun game with huge robotic alien bosses, and weapons' fire and explosions everywhere. I have to say... this is awesome. If you love side scrolling shooters then you need to add this to your list of games to play. As usual, you can select different characters and you can select different firepower. You can shoot while moving or remain in a fixed position while shooting. You can also jump and slide to avoid enemy attacks. The game has very fluid controls which makes this a gamer's dream come true.

     > This game isn't easy. It punishes mistakes with a quick death, so you need fast reflexes. Non-stop action awaits. There's always a flood of enemies washing over you. I have no complaints. The difficulty is all part of the fun. Hardcore gamers will be in their element here.

     > Don't waste your time with the European version of Contra: Hard Corps. It was renamed Probotector and some content was cut for some inexplicable reason (some names and bosses were changed). The game allows the player to choose different paths that have different endings, and one ending was cut. The difficulty was decreased in the Japanese version too (you'd think it would be the opposite way around).