GIZORAMA - In conjunction with Konami, CocoaChina has released the next installment in the Contra series, Contra: Evolution for iOS devices. After playing through the majority of the game’s mission and arcade modes, I believe that Contra fans will be very pleased with Evolution, and let me tell you why.
Evolution stays very true to its predecessors as it follows the 2-D scrolling shooter format. At the starting menu, the player has the option to chose between the Arcade and Mission mode. Characters and levels can be unlocked by getting achievements within certain game modes and by earning experience. As the player progresses further and further in the game, obstacles become harder to avoid and enemies become harder to defeat.
Developer:PunchBox Studios
Original Price: $.99
Today’s Free App of the Day is : Gryzor (Contra): Evolution
Up, up, down, down, left , right , left, right, B, A, Start… doesn’t work here but it is the same ole Contra game that you played and loved. Well, sort of…
Contra: Evolution’s new version adds several features with both old and new players in mind. The game now includes a ‘Boss Rush’ game mode, which lets players take on the game’s eight insidious bosses back-to-back. Additionally, the update features a ‘Super Weapon’ system that lets players unlock a massive arsenal of weapons and power-ups to supercharge their game. For players who want to run-and-gun against their friends, Contra: Evolution now offers a new leaderboard system and Facebook connectivity for players to share their high scores and compete together. The update also supports more languages to better serve the game’s diverse player community, which spans more than 100 countries.
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