Contra Force

About

Contra Force is a side-scrolling run-and-gun shooter from Konami that drops you into the middle of a gritty urban conflict. Released in 1992 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, it swaps the alien invasions of earlier Contra games for a human threat, terrorists targeting a futuristic city. You play as C-Force agents taking on waves of enemies across varied environments, from neon-lit streets to industrial zones. The game leans into classic arcade-style difficulty, with tight controls and a focus on fast-paced action. Players can tackle missions solo or team up for co-op, making it a solid choice for local multiplayer sessions. While it shares the Contra name, this entry stands apart with its grounded villains and city-based setting. It retains the series’ signature weapon upgrades and explosive set pieces but introduces a more militaristic tone. Though overshadowed by later entries, Contra Force remains a brisk and challenging shooter that showcases the NES’s capabilities. The brief campaign and demanding difficulty may not last long, but the co-op mode adds replay value for fans of old-school arcade action.

Storyline

In 1992, C-Force, a task force composed of former military professionals, is formed to protect Neocity from terrorism. One day, the team's leader, Burns, receives a phone call from their informant Fox, who tells him that the Head of Intelligence is being threatened by a criminal organization known as D.N.M.E. Burns arranges a meeting at the Harbor with Fox to learn more about the situation, only to find out Fox's corpse when he arrives at the destination.Now it is up to C-Force to save Neocity from D.N.M.E.