Contra: Shattered Soldier (Sony PlayStation 2, 2002)

The only bad thing is how short this game is, but the difficulty will still keep you at it for a long time, its a great co op game but really not meant to be played by yourself. Ive played it for about 3 hours and have beaten probally half of the game so far. Graphics are great, weapons are different the the usual set up. You always have the same 3 weapons, each can be charged up to fire a unique kind of shot for different situations. Controls feel really good on it. For 10-15$ this game is a must have for any two gamers bored with what they have and want a new challenge for a while.

Contra: Shattered Soldier is hard. Incredibly hard.

This might be the hardest Contra game ever, and that is saying something. It's exactly what you expect from a Contra game. Side-scrolling, shooting action with the option of a second player. This is a good example of a game series undergoing a transfer to 3D successfully. It retains the same feel of the old games while still bringing something new and interesting to the table.

But again, this game is HARD. Very, very hard. Yes, the classic Konami Code works, but I am moderately certain it only works on the main menu and therefore only once per playthrough of the game. This is usually enough to get through one level, but not all of them.

Admittedly, since you can play the levels in any order, this isn't a problem. But you'd have to restart every time and your score would never be saved.

It's a fun adrenaline rush that I highly recommend to any serious gamer. If you're not up to the challenge, however, find another title.

If you ever played contra on NES and SNES you have to play this. This game is super hard and have some pretty good graphics. If you cant afford a PS3 or Xbox 360 get some classic hott games like this one. The controls are easy to learn and the co-op mode will have you and a friend on the edge if your seats.

This is another fine example of what a Contra game should be. This game has fantastic graphics, tight controls, great music and a solid challenge. This is exactly what one would expect from a Contra game. I would recommend this game to people who love classic games with a graphic overhaul. This is sidescolling, shoot 'em up action at it's finest. The only problem with this game is that it has a crippling difficulty which is not welcoming for new comers to the Contra series. It is a game where you will die a lot, but enjoy doing so. I love this game, it is true to the series, anyone who is a Contra fan must have this game.

This game rocks! It's the Contra you remember from back in the day but with sicker graphics and action. Classic 2D Contra gameplay in a 3D environment. And it's super hard...it'll put you to the test!