Contra: Evolution

 iOS
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
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  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 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.
  2. 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 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'veIt 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.… Expand
  3. 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. 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    [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.    … Expand

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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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Metascore
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
  1. AppSpy
    Jul 12, 2013
    80
    While not perfect, Contra: Evolution is a very solid and shiny port of the NES classic.
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  2. Thunderbolt
    Jul 11, 2013
    80
    Contra: Evolution is a fine game. Not a “fine port”, or a “fine remake”, but a fine game.
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  3. Digital Spy
    Jul 2, 2013
    20
    To the game's credit, the new visual style is the best that the original Contra has ever looked. Had Contra: Evolution been released as a downloadable game on a console or handheld with proper buttons, it might actually be a decent game. But Contra: Evolution is not a decent game. It isn't even close.
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