Contra Rogue Corps Standard Edition - Nintendo Switch

As an old school Contra fan, I was excited to hear that a reboot was coming. However after playing the game, I wondered why it took so long. First off the frame rate seems to be off, when there is heavy action onscreen there appears to be slow down and clipping on the characters. Second the upgrade system is a bit confusing, although I've just gotten to where I can expand on some skills, but there's so many options it's easy to get lost. Other than that I love the gameplay, simple run and gun that can be played couch coop or online. Can't speak to the online portion as I've yet to try. But about 3 levels in and I can say I'm having fun with this one.

this game is getting a lot of hate online from contra fans. i been playing contra since the original so i like to think i'm more than qualified to judge contra games. first lets get one thing out of the way, the graphics. this has been the main point of contention among fans of contra. yes, the graphics kinda suck. this game looks like an early ps2 game. Neo Contra looks a lot better than this game. if you're going to pass on this game based on poor graphics alone, you're doing yourself and this franchise a disservice. if you can get pass the "bad" graphics, which imo isn't THAT bad, the game is very fun to play. after all, contra is all about the gameplay, not how pretty it looks. i been playing this game for hours and i have been enjoying it so far. the only thing i don't like is that your weapons will overheat so you need to be careful not to overuse your weapons. there are upgrades you can buy to reduce the cool down time. imo, contra is a game about Run and Gun and i don't know why your weapons need to overheat. besides this, the gameplay is very fun. it's good for people who want a quick pick up and game type game. it won't waste your time and you will get right into the action, which i prefer. story is weak but c'mon, this is contra, in contra games, story takes a backseat to the gameplay. this game plays very similar to Neo Contra. you control your character w/the left stick and aim with the right stick. this type of game is commoning called "twin stick shooters," similar to games like Smash TV or Robotron. another thing i like to mention is the awesome case art. i love the cover art for this game. not too bad for Konami. on the reverse side of the cover is another great art work. most other switch games would be blank but konami decided to put great art work on every inch of real estate. cool stuff. great for collecting. is this the best contra game? no. imo if you want great contra games go play the original contra games on the NES, play Alien Wars on the SNES, then go play Shattered Soldier and Neo Contra on the ps2. is this game worth $40, imo yes. my shoes that i'm wearing right now that i bought from payless shoes cost more than this game. $40 isn't much. go buy this game! it's fun, nevermind the ps2 graphics, the gameplay is fun. if you want konami to make more contra games then buy this game.

Yes this game does have inferior graphics regardless of what platform and somewhat resembles a mobil game. And no it is not a side scrolling run and gun like we all know and love of the Contra franchise. But all of that aside, the cut scenes and story is unique with continuity to Alien Wars, the characters are interesting and the gameplay is actually fun. I will admit the platforming in the game is a little problematic at times but not broken. If you see and play the game for what it is without preconceived visions of what this Contra game SHOULD be in your minds and keep an open mind I think this is a great video game. Give it a try if it goes on sale below the retail price of $39.99 Or better yet download the demo on your respective platforms and try it out first like I did. I think you may enjoy it.

Good game with lots of fun, inclusive of local multiplayer. Decent graphics but game could have been made with lower age rating and hit a larger audience. Especially considering this is on the switch.

From right off the bat, graphics are inferior to the other consoles but if your like me that wants to play on the go, then i would recommend the switch version. Gameplay is fun, haven't experience any issues. If you got some friends to play with, it's a great couch coop game. Its not the traditional contra game (respectively) that we know and love but its a fun game nonetheless.