Contra: Rogue Corps

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
52

Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 24
  3. Negative: 9 out of 24
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  1. LaPS4
    Dec 22, 2019
    48
    If you expect a game that respects the beginnings of the saga, you won't find it here. Against ROGUE CORPs is a shooting video game that at the technical level is a disaster, it lacks a more polished and precise control, as well as a huge swing in terms of weapons. Nor does it stand out in terms of enemies and scenarios, both things are repeated too much, so much that sometimes one does not know if he has exceeded the level or if or is doing back. While it has certain interesting and fun moments, it is a title that is not worth it at all. If you want to experience the Contra saga at its best, you have a pack of Contra games that you can buy from the PS Store.
  2. Jeuxvideo.com
    Sep 23, 2019
    45
    Evolving from the gun’n’run type to the shoot’em up genre, Contra Rogue Corps misses too many shots. Everything looks like it’s 10 years late, from visuals to gameplay mechanics and sound design.
  3. Worth Playing
    Apr 14, 2020
    40
    If Contra: Rogue Corps were known by any other name, it wouldn't be so bad. The idea of a twin-stick looter shooter is intriguing, and the shooting can be decent even if the level flow isn't exciting. However, that reliance on the franchise name comes with certain expectations. The overheating guns, restricted co-op, and missing weapon sets run counter to what fans have come to expect from the series that's been around for over 30 years. If you aren't too discerning, this may be worth a look if it's in the bargain bin. If fans of the series pick up Rogue Corps, they will be disappointed.
  5. We Got This Covered
    Sep 30, 2019
    40
    Although it may be a very bad Contra entry, Rogue Corps isn't a total wash. The upgrade system provides decent customization, and the gameplay is serviceable, but far from extraordinary. It's just not what you want from the long-buried franchise.
  6. IGN
    Sep 23, 2019
    40
    Contra: Rogue Corps is one of the worst games in the revered franchise and does a poor job of reviving the series for a modern audience by switching genres and failing to deliver.
  7. Slant Magazine
    Sep 23, 2019
    40
    Perhaps its efforts to fit in with the big dogs of the gaming world would be more tolerable if there were more variety to its challenges.
  8. PLAY! Zine
    Dec 2, 2019
    30
    Rogue Corps is an insult to the cult franchise. It downgrades and splatters the mud all over the once very fun and extremely hard run ’n’ gun gameplay, with its repetitive levels, enemies and irritating overheat mechanics.
  9. PlaySense
    Oct 8, 2019
    30
    It's fun in co-op... kind of... I guess? Hell, there's really no need to sugar coat this: technically subpar and nigh unplayable due to a frustrating camera and horrible controls, Contra: Rogue Corps simply cannot be recommended to anyone.
  10. CGMagazine
    Sep 24, 2019
    20
    Contra: Rogue Corps is a game that is so bad, I can’t recommend anyone buy it for any price.
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  1. Eurogamer
    Sep 26, 2019
    Rogue Corps is elevated at times by the fact that it's hard to truly screw up a twin-stick shooter.
  2. The Jimquisition
    Sep 25, 2019
    It's almost impressive just how wrong this game is. As a Contra game, Rogue Corps almost goes out of its way to be completely inept. As a general shooter, its sub-par in every way...Slow, repetitive, and ugly as hell, Contra: Rogue Corps is embarrassing even by Konami's low standards, and this is all before we get to the weapons overheating.

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4.0

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 52 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 52
  3. Negative: 30 out of 52
  1. NotContra
    Sep 25, 2019
    7
    Edit : it does get better the further you get, updating to a 7

    Not good for a Contra game, not bad for an indie game. There clearly    Edit : it does get better the further you get, updating to a 7

    Not good for a Contra game, not bad for an indie game.

    There clearly wasn't a real budget put into this game but I am having some fun with it anyways.

    Pros
    -I like the upgrade system.
    -The Story is somewhat interesting so far.
    - A couple of the characters have pretty cool ideas behind them.

    Cons
    - The VFX look outdated.
    - The controls are not the smoothest when it comes to aiming.
    - Overkill with the cursing in the dialogue.
    - AN OVERHEAT NERF ON THE GUN?? IN A CONTRA GAME?? REALLY??
    - They called it Contra.

    I think I speak for most people when I say I would have another sidescroller Contra. Topdown just doesn't feel right for Contra. NeoContra was a pretty fun game but not compared to the old sidescroller run n gun games.
    The character models aren't bad but the art style just doesn't look right. I get that they were trying to make more challenging with the overheat function but I'd rather they just nerf the weapons power a bit, plus the twinstick aim doesn't feel very precise so that adds its own challenge already.

    I still need to finish more of the game before i find anymore pros or cons.
    Maybe there are some awesome boss fights to be had later on that can get my rating for this game up a bit.
    I think the 0 scores are unfair but the 10's are unrealistic too. As of right now all i can give it is a 6.    … Full Review »
  2. deftones034
    Sep 24, 2019
    0
    One of if not the worst game of the year. What were they thinking??? It feels notging like CONTRA! Horiible and should be ashamed
  3. RygarBelmont
    Sep 25, 2019
    10
    Great game that combines all the best things from all other Contra, multiple characters with unique weapons like hard corps, run n gun actionGreat game that combines all the best things from all other Contra, multiple characters with unique weapons like hard corps, run n gun action with multiple points of view like contra legacy of war and C the contra adventure and of course you have the aliens, mutants and other aberrations just like shattered soldier except not that disgusting , Nakazano the original producer of the Contra Series really outdone himself, this is the real Contra EVOLUTION, please give it a try at least before judging im sure if you look beyond the nostalgia googles of the classic side scroller contra games you ll see an amazing game… Full Review »
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