Neo Contra

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Oct 19, 2004
Metascore
65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 37 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 37
  3. Negative: 7 out of 37
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  1. Stuff
    40
    Don't bother dissecting the plot, as the incredibly short game ends abruptly, giving the impression that the creators quit halfway through. Sort of like us with therapy.
  2. 1UP
    40
    The selection of missions is a little sparse, and the game demands a near-perfect performance to unlock extra content, but that's far less of a problem compared to a control scheme that just isn't any fun.
  3. G4 TV
    40
    Clunky controls and one-hit kills, along with a strangely absent option to either quit to the main menu during a game, or have a second player join any time are all annoying. More annoying, however, is that the game just doesn’t feel like a retro revamp of a true classic.
  5. GameShark
    40
    They had to reach back to Berzerk’s, one-stick control scheme and then tack on a bunch of button presses to achieve what could have been done just by using both of the Dual Shock’s analog sticks.
  6. PSX Nation
    40
    The programmers behind Neo Contra make some puzzling changes to the series’ classic formula that shoot the whole project to hell. It’s as if KCET ("Gradius V") wanted to destroy Contra instead of reviving it.
  7. games(TM)
    40
    Neo Contra sees the series willing to move into a brave new world, but on this evidence it hasn’t put it’s best foot forward. [Feb 2005, p.92]
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  8. NTSC-uk
    40
    Neo Contra isn’t a terrible game; it simply fails to get the balance between running and gunning right, resting far too much emphasis on the latter. It’s fun for a quick blast, but doesn’t offer enough depth or difficulty to warrant extended play.

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94
#94 Most Shared PS2 Game of 2004

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User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 16
  3. Negative: 3 out of 16
  1. Yojimbo2015
    Jul 12, 2023
    7
    The contra formula of frantic blasting and huge bosses gets the isometric treatment in this instalment of the long running series. PlayingThe contra formula of frantic blasting and huge bosses gets the isometric treatment in this instalment of the long running series. Playing rather like Mercs, it's hardly the height of depth and sophistication but it's pretty good fun if you're in the mood for some mindless mayhem.… Full Review »
  2. The_D4RknesS
    Jan 13, 2023
    2
    cursed game and this Neo against, I downloaded it to play with my brother but it was just stress because the controls are crap and you die with a Hit
  3. aspentitan
    Feb 14, 2022
    6
    I as well find this an interesting game to rate. Is it fun? Absolutely. Is it boring? Absolutely. Say what? Well the action is fine but theI as well find this an interesting game to rate. Is it fun? Absolutely. Is it boring? Absolutely. Say what? Well the action is fine but the design leads to repetitive gameplay. It really is a small game that through design makes it tough and necessary to repeat. I won't argue it's not fun but it also almost requires a full lobotomy to enjoy to the end.… Full Review »
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