Contra 4

 DS
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Nov 13, 2007
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 38 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 35 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
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  1. Deeko
    65
    With all these amazing things in store what could possibly go wrong for C4? The absolutely astonishing, ridiculous rectum tearing difficulty that this game holds, that's what (and I played on easy).
  2. Edge Magazine
    60
    Is there any need, on vertically scrolling levels, for your character to die when they touch the bottom of the screen, despite the fact you know there are platforms there? Do bosses have to seem impossible, and then prove tedious when their patterns have been learned? [Jan 2008, p.89]
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  3. Eurogamer
    60
    While Contra 4 is, at its core, a great 2D shooter that's refreshingly difficult, there are too many places where it stays true to its past in the face of innovations that could only make it a better, more accessible game.

Awards & Rankings

7
#7 Best DS Game of 2007
12
#12 Most Discussed DS Game of 2007
2
#2 Most Shared DS Game of 2007

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 57 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 57
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 57
  3. Negative: 6 out of 57
  1. colafred4
    Jan 2, 2011
    10
    On Easy mode, this game is not too hard to complete. I'm happy to see this title, which is not for babies, so those who find it difficult,On Easy mode, this game is not too hard to complete. I'm happy to see this title, which is not for babies, so those who find it difficult, just begin practising.
    I've finished all challenges and bonus content really worth playing it!
    Great 2D graphics with a pinch of 3D, rocking music and a memorable 20-th anniversary for my childhood's favorite NES game.    … Full Review »
  2. anuraggupta1997
    Apr 28, 2021
    10
    Contra 4 is definitely one of the best games available, in starting I got scared that this game was too hard and needs to practice a lot, butContra 4 is definitely one of the best games available, in starting I got scared that this game was too hard and needs to practice a lot, but while I playing 2-3 times it seems too easy. I have completed many challenges in easy, moderate & hard levels. But I liked moderate level because it is easy too play with fun. The graphics & music are appreciable. The graphics are very smoothly created. The guitar sound at the end of stages gives you a good feeling of accomplishment and music is too much rocking. Actually the game is not difficult if we play with concentration and focus. I still enjoy playing this game. It's just so enjoyable.… Full Review »
  3. amitkumarraj
    Apr 28, 2021
    9
    One thing in this game is that you can't save the game. You either beat it, or you begin back at the start. The game is HARD, even with theOne thing in this game is that you can't save the game. You either beat it, or you begin back at the start. The game is HARD, even with the extra lives and powered-up weapons in the easy mode. While good reflexes and skills will give you a leg up, practice and memorization are also important if you hope to keep enough lives to get to the next area. Expect hours and hours of play and practice to be able to get anywhere in the game.
    The game does make good use of both screen, you can move between them with the new vertical grappling hook, and threats come from all directions. It's a challenge simply to keep your eye on all the places that an enemy could be coming from. Other than the vertical-based gameplay though, there isn't any touch-screen implementation, and the graphics are nice but unspectacular.    … Full Review »
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