Joseph Ford, Thunderbolt writes:
Contra comes to iPad trailed not only by a succession of earlier remakes, but a devoted following. For these people, the process of assessing the latest game will inevitably be comparative, an automatic balance sheet of pluses and minuses, additions and subtractions. To judge the game on its own terms given this history is a tricky task, made trickier by a game which is itself divorced from the cultural context in which it was made - semi-naked bodybuilders hauling large guns through jungles had a greater cultural resonance in the late ’80s.
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.
John Bedford (Modojo): Though the iPad Air will run visually complex games like Infinity Blade 3 and The Walking Dead very comfortably, that doesn't mean you can't indulge in some old-school fun. In fact, the App Store is full of classic retro favorites, whether you're up for fighting, shooting or just getting stuck into a favorite title you grew up with.
We've hand-picked ten retro games that are essential downloads for your new iPad Air, so take a trip back in time with us as we explore these oldies - but very, very goodies.
