Arcade

Super Contra

Set a year after the events of the original Contra, Bill and Lance, the heroes from the previous game, are sent on a second mission. This time, the alien forces from the previous game have taken over an allied military base, possessing most of its troops. Bill and Lance must not only fight against their former comrade-in-arms, but also a new mutated form of the same alien creatures they fought during their previous mission.

Genre: Shooter
Year: 1988
Developer: Konami
Publisher: Konami
Players: 2

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P2P Netplay available on compatible cores

Achievements

24 achievements · 275 total points

Ruins of the Federal Military Base Finish Level 1 on Normal difficulty or higher with default settings on 1P
5 pts
Mastering the Ruins Finish Level 1 on Very Hard difficulty with default settings on 1P
10 pts
Inside the Federal Military Base Finish Level 2 on Normal difficulty or higher with default settings on 1P
5 pts
Mastering the Federal Base Finish Level 2 on Very Hard difficulty with default settings on 1P
10 pts
Deep Jungle Finish Level 3 on Normal difficulty or higher with default settings on 1P
5 pts
Mastering the Deep Jungle Finish Level 3 on Very Hard difficulty with default settings on 1P
10 pts
Alien Lair Area 1 Finish Level 4 on Normal difficulty or higher with default settings on 1P
10 pts
Mastering Area 1 of the Alien's Lair Finish Level 4 on Very Hard difficulty with default settings on 1P
10 pts
Alien Area Area 2 Finish Level 5 on Normal difficulty or higher with default settings on 1P
10 pts
Mastering Area 2 of the Alien's Lair Finish Level 5 on Very Hard difficulty with default settings on 1P
10 pts
An Emperor Dethroned Defeat Emperor Gava on Normal difficulty or higher with default settings on 1P
10 pts
Super Contra Credit Defeat Emporer Gava with a single credit on Normal difficulty or higher with default settings on 1P
50 pts
There Are Many Like This but This One Is Mine Defeat Emporer Gava using only the default weapon on Normal difficulty or higher with default settings on 1P. Bombs are allowed on Areas 2 and 5
25 pts
One Man Armory Get all standard weapons in a single run on Normal difficulty or higher with default settings
5 pts
One Man Battalion Get all upgraded weapons in a single run on Normal difficulty or higher with default settings
10 pts
Turning the Chopper Turretless On Level 1, destroy the Helicopter's turrets before taking it down on Normal difficulty or higher
5 pts
Bombs Away Get and throw a bomb in Level 2 or Level 5 on Normal difficulty or higher
5 pts
More Bombs, Less Problems Get and throw bombs in the same run in Level 2 or Level 5 on Normal difficulty or higher
5 pts
Ruinous Lead Finish Level 1 without losing a life on Normal difficulty or higher
10 pts
Federal Takeover Finish Level 2 without losing a life on Normal difficulty or higher
10 pts
Deep Survival Finish Level 3 without losing a life on Normal difficulty or higher
10 pts
Angering Aliens Finish Level 4 without losing a life on Normal difficulty or higher
10 pts
Grounding Gava Finish Level 5 without losing a life on Normal difficulty or higher
25 pts
Taking a Grind on the Wild Side Get 600,000 points or higher before defeating Emporer Gava on Normal difficulty or higher with default settings on 1P
10 pts

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Super Contra frequently asked questions

How do I play Super Contra online with a friend?

Super 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 Super Contra on PC?

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

Does Super 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 Super Contra have achievements?

Yes, Super Contra has 24 achievements worth 275 points. Achievements are counted and saved to your history and the leaderboard for subscribers and during the trial period.

Can I play Super 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 Super Contra on Etera

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