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. Gaming Target
    90
    It's short length keeps it from scoring any higher, but fans of Contra and shooter fans in general will find a great game in Neo Contra.
  2. Worth Playing
    86
    The game setup is also much easier than any others in the Contra series that I've played, but at the same time, it still more difficult than a wide variety of games.
  3. Pelit (Finland)
    85
    A traditional and extremely addictive shoot 'em up. Its twisted humour is hilarious. A few more levels would not have hurt, though. [Mar. 05]
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  5. GamePro
    80
    The gameplay blows minds. The lush, detailed graphics and driving sountrack are the icing on the cake. [Dec 2004, p.108]
  6. Game Informer
    78
    I'd estimate that Reiner and I completed the four main missions and fifth bonus mission on normal difficulty in about three or four hours. [Nov 2004, p.152]
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  7. Game Chronicles
    77
    I know that Neo Contra has built up my confidence enough that I am starting to toy with the idea of trying Shattered Ego…err…Soldier again if I can remember where I buried it in the backyard.
  8. Play Magazine
    75
    Apoplectic shooting action that doesn't let us catch our breath till the hard-fought score is tallied up at the end of the level. [Nov 2004, p.48]
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  9. Game Over Online
    75
    A polished and relentless action game with some of the craziest levels in this console generation.
  10. Games Radar
    75
    The 3D makeover is near-irrelevant - this is firmly rooted in decades-old 'classic' gameplay. Fun, but strangely out of place among more 'modern' PS2 experiences. [PSM2]

Awards & Rankings

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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