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Contra: Legacy of War

The first Contra game for the 32-bit consoles and released exactly 10 years after the first Contra. Unlike the original Contra and follow-ups, this is an overhead-view 2D shooter (with 3D graphics) that plays more like a side-scrolling Commando or Mercs. The graphics are truly 3D; an option allows you to view them as red/blue images, and some packages of Contra- LoW come with 3D glasses to garner full enjoyment of the feature. Hidden within the game – accessible on a certain level and through a secret code – are a mini-version of Gyruss and a Pac-Man-like game called Pactank.

Genre: Shooter
Year: 1996
Developer: Appaloosa Interactive
Publisher: Konami
Players: 2

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Achievements

28 achievements · 304 total points

Decimation Clear "Urban Warfare" on Normal difficulty or higher.
5 pts
Keeping Things Sharp Clear "Urban Warfare" on Normal difficulty or higher while switching in and out of strafe 3 times or fewer.
5 pts
It's a Jungle out There Clear "Jungle Conflict" on Normal difficulty or higher.
5 pts
Peak Performance Clear "Jungle Conflict" on Normal difficulty or higher without strafing for more than 45 seconds.
10 pts
Smooth Cruising Clear "River of Destruction" on Normal difficulty or higher.
5 pts
Protecting the Environment Clear "River of Destruction" on Normal difficulty or higher without using any Super Bombs.
5 pts
Blowing It Wide Open Clear "Mountain Stronghold" on Normal difficulty or higher.
10 pts
As Strong as a Mountain Clear "Mountain Stronghold" on Normal difficulty or higher while only using and equipping the Machine Gun; Super Bombs are allowed.
10 pts
I've Got a Bad Feeling About This... Clear "Bad Wavelength" on Normal difficulty or higher.
10 pts
Precision Blasting Clear the first part of "Bad Wavelength" on Normal difficulty or higher without losing any lives.
10 pts
Ridding Ourselves of Alien Scum Clear "Planet LP-426" on Normal difficulty or higher and save the world!
25 pts
Speeding Right Along Clear "Planet LP-426" on Normal difficulty or higher within 9 minutes and 30 seconds.
10 pts
Now This Is War! Clear "Urban Warfare" on Hard difficulty.
5 pts
Conflicting Ideals Clear "Jungle Conflict" on Hard difficulty.
10 pts
Cry Me a River Clear "River of Destruction" on Hard difficulty.
10 pts
Everywhere I Go, There's Destruction... Clear "River of Destruction" as C.D.-288 on Hard difficulty without losing more than 1 life.
25 pts
Rocky Endeavors Clear "Mountain Stronghold" on Hard difficulty.
10 pts
I Love Explosions! Clear "Mountain Stronghold" as Tasha on Hard difficulty after collecting and using at least 2 Super Bombs.
10 pts
Even Worse Vibes Now... Clear "Bad Wavelength" on Hard difficulty.
25 pts
Taking Things Head-On Clear the second part of "Bad Wavelength" as Bubba on Hard difficulty without switching into strafe more than once.
10 pts
End of the Line Clear "Planet LP-426" on Hard difficulty.
50 pts
It's Just You, Me, and Old Reliable Clear "Planet LP-426" as Ray on Hard difficulty while only using and equipping the Machine Gun.
10 pts
Safe and Sound Obtain a shield power-up.
1 pts
Lively! Obtain an extra life.
2 pts
Full Arsenal Clear any stage with all four weapons and at least one Super Bomb in your possession.
5 pts
A Fun Day at the Arcade... Almost Play some games at the Bamboo Arcade and get greeted by soldiers afterwards.
1 pts
Top-Notch Space Shooting Score 200,000 points in the Gyruss arcade game.
10 pts
This Reminds Me of Something... Score 8,000 points in the Pac-Tank arcade game.
10 pts

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Contra: Legacy of War frequently asked questions

How do I play Contra: Legacy of War online with a friend?

Contra: Legacy of War (PlayStation) can be played online with friends using Etera's P2P netplay. Create a room in the launcher and invite your friend, who joins through the invite. Step by step:

Download the Etera launcher for Windows or Linux and create your account.
Ask your friend to do the same and add them to your friends list.
Pick the game in the library and create a netplay room.
Invite your friend: they accept the invite and join the room.
The launcher keeps dependencies on the same version for both players, avoiding desync.

How do I play Contra: Legacy of War on PC?

Download the Etera launcher (Windows or Linux), find Contra: Legacy of War in the PlayStation library and click to download. The launcher handles the emulator and setup for you.

Does Contra: Legacy of War netplay lag?

Etera uses a direct P2P connection between players, which usually means low latency. Results depend on each player's internet quality.

Does Contra: Legacy of War have achievements?

Yes, Contra: Legacy of War has 28 achievements worth 304 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Contra: Legacy of War for free?

Yes. Every account gets a 5-day trial with premium features. After that, the free plan allows 3 new games per day and 1 netplay session per day. Premium raises those limits.

Play Contra: Legacy of War on Etera

Download the launcher for Windows or Linux, find this game in the library and play solo or with friends.