Contra: Evolution

 iOS
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64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 11
  3. Negative: 2 out of 11
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  1. 148Apps
    Jul 1, 2013
    60
    Contra: Evolution looks better than the original arcade game, but it's hampered with inadequate controls.
  2. Modojo
    Jun 27, 2013
    60
    We expected more from Konami given the weight of the franchise, but for now, this'll do.
  3. Apple'N'Apps
    Jun 28, 2013
    50
    Contra: Evolution is based on the classic, but the “Evolution” enhancements aren’t necessarily good things. The entire experience feels muted kind of stuck in between the past and present, and failing to deliver the best parts of either.
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#95 Most Discussed iOS Game of 2013
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#3 Most Shared iOS Game of 2013

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7
  1. TheQuietGamer
    Jul 24, 2014
    9
    Classic and addictive run n' gun gameplay comes to mobile devices with some beautiful graphics. With several game modes and plenty of reasonsClassic and addictive run n' gun gameplay comes to mobile devices with some beautiful graphics. With several game modes and plenty of reasons to keep coming back, not even the evils of the free-to-play model (in-app purchases) keep this one down. Whether you're a Contra fan or just someone looking for a fun game for their mobile device, this is one you should definitely pick up.… Full Review »
  2. 8bitParadox
    Jan 18, 2014
    7
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    It definitely isn't the best of the Contra series, but is still pretty good and probably one of the best iOS games I've played.    [REUPLOAD]
    It definitely isn't the best of the Contra series, but is still pretty good and probably one of the best iOS games I've played. The kind of modernized the classic elements of the older Contra games, but still kept the same gameplay mechanics. So, it's basically like any other Contra game just redone for iOS, which I like, because now I can play HD Contra on the go. One thing I would've loved is a online multiplayer where you could play with your friends over game center, hopefully they will add it in a future update.    … Full Review »
  3. DCMarvel18
    Jul 2, 2013
    7
    It definitely isn't the best of the Contra series, but is still pretty good and probably one of the best iOS games I've played. The kind ofIt definitely isn't the best of the Contra series, but is still pretty good and probably one of the best iOS games I've played. The kind of modernized the classic elements of the older Contra games, but still kept the same gameplay mechanics. So, it's basically like any other Contra game just redone for iOS, which I like, because now I can play HD Contra on the go. One thing I would've loved is a online multiplayer where you could play with your friends over game center, hopefully they will add it in a future update.… Full Review »
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