Contra: Operation Galuga

About

Contra: Operation Galuga revives the 80s run-‘n’-gun formula with slick modern upgrades. Play as Bill Rizer or Lance Bean as you blast through wave after wave of enemies on the Galuga Islands. The game blends fast platforming with rapid-fire shooting, letting you switch between dual pistols, shotguns, and grenades. Co-op is a central focus, team up with one partner in Story Mode or face off in four-player Arcade Mode. Each level throws in shifting layouts, timed challenges, and destructible environments to keep things chaotic. The game’s biggest draw is its tight, responsive controls that feel fresh while honoring the original’s DNA. Community reviews highlight the 8-player online lobbies and randomized weapon drops as standout features. With a 82% Metacritic score and 8.5/10 average on Steam, fans praise the balance between nostalgia and new ideas. The pixel-perfect enemy placements and boss designs also earn nods for staying true to the series’ chaotic charm.

Storyline

When the Red Falcon terrorist group takes over the Galuga Islands off the coast of New Zealand, elite Contra commandos Bill Rizer and Lance Bean springs into action, initiating an all-out war in which the fate of mankind hangs in the balance!