Arcade

Contra

In Contra, the player controls one of two armed military commandos named Bill and Lance, who are sent on a mission to neutralize a terrorist group called the Red Falcon Organization that is planning to take over the Earth.The main character is equipped with a rifle with an unlimited amount of ammunition. The player can also jump, move and fire in eight directions, as well as move or jump simultaneously while firing. A single hit from any enemy, bullet, or other hazard will instantly kill the player character and discard the current weapon.

Genre: Shooter
Year: 1987
Developer: Konami
Publisher: Konami
Players: 2

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Achievements

22 achievements · 128 total points

Welcome to the Jungle Destroy the enemy gate and finish Stage 1 on Normal difficulty or higher (1P Only)
3 pts
Rock the Base Destroy the enemy CPU program and finish Stages 2 and 3 on Normal difficulty or higher (1P only)
3 pts
Move Any Mountain Breach through the enemy defenses and finish Stage 4 on Normal difficulty or higher (1P only)
3 pts
Enemy Territory Defeat the terrorist leader and finish Stages 7 through 10 on Normal difficulty or higher (1P only)
3 pts
Charlie Don't Surf Destroy the enemy gate and finish Stage 1 on Hardest difficulty (1P only)
5 pts
Basement Dwellers Destroy the enemy CPU and finish Stages 2 and 3 on Hardest difficulty (1P only)
5 pts
The Hills Have Eyes Breach through the enemy defenses and finish Stage 4 on Hardest difficulty (1P only)
5 pts
Great Cave Offensive Confront the terrorist leader and finish Stages 7 through 10 on Hardest difficulty (1P only)
5 pts
Flight of the Valkyries Destroy the enemy gate and finish Stage 1 on Hardest difficulty without continuing (1P only)
10 pts
Wargames Destroy the enemy CPU and finish Stages 2 and 3 on Hardest difficulty without continuing (1P only)
10 pts
Cliffhanger Breach through the enemy defenses and finish Stage 4 on Hardest difficulty without continuing (1P only)
10 pts
Out of this World Confront the terrorist leader and finish Stages 7 through 10 on Hardest difficulty without continuing (1P only)
10 pts
Cool 100 Grand Obtain 100,000 points throughout the game (1P only)
3 pts
Sweet 160,000 Obtain 160,000 points throughout the game (1P only)
10 pts
It's a Secret to Everybody Destroy the 2nd Base and finish Stages 5 and 6 on Normal difficulty or higher (1P only)
3 pts
The Legend of Contra Destroy the 2nd Base and finish Stages 5 and 6 on Hardest difficulty (1P only)
5 pts
A Secret to Die For Destroy the 2nd Base and finish Stages 5 and 6 on Hardest difficulty without continuing (1P only)
10 pts
Where We're Going We Don't Need Flamethrowers Clear Stage 1 with your default gun on Normal difficulty or higher (1P only)
5 pts
Jungle Wolfenstein Clear Stages 2 and 3 with your default gun on Normal difficulty or higher (1P only)
5 pts
Better Not Start a Landslide Clear Stage 4 with your default gun on Normal difficulty or higher (1P only)
5 pts
I Hate Secrets Clear Stages 5 and 6 with your default gun on Normal difficulty or higher (1P only)
5 pts
Let's Attack Aggresively! Clear Stages 7 to 10 with your default gun on Normal difficulty or higher (1P only)
5 pts

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Contra frequently asked questions

How do I play Contra online with a friend?

Contra (Arcade) 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 on PC?

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

Does Contra 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 have achievements?

Yes, Contra has 22 achievements worth 128 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Contra 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 on Etera

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