Contra Anniversary Collection

Classic side-scrolling shooters collected for solo or local co-op

KONAMI · Released Jun 11, 2019

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 76% of 1,493
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 3; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: Unknown; no patch notes found

What is Contra Anniversary Collection?

This collection brings together arcade and console games from the Contra series. You run and shoot through enemy-filled stages, collect power-ups, and fight bosses alone or in local co-op.

For you if...

+you enjoy difficult side-scrolling shooters and boss fights
+you want older Contra games gathered in one collection
+you prefer playing arcade shooters with a local partner

Not for you if...

−you want a slower game with forgiving combat
−you rely on rewind to get through difficult sections
−you need online co-op rather than local play

What players say

76% of 1,493 reviews are positive

Players praise having the older games in one collection and the included digital book. Common complaints include slowdown, controller and audio problems, limited display settings, and no rewind option. Some players also say the regional variants make the collection feel smaller than expected.

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Contra Anniversary Collection system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 10 - 64bit
Processor: Intel Core i3-4160
Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4400 (VRAM 128MB)
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 504 MB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: 1920 x 1080 monitor resolution

OS: Windows 10 - 64bit
Processor: Intel Core i3-6300
Graphics: GeForce GTX 750Ti (VRAM 2GB)
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 504 MB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: 1920 x 1080 monitor resolution. Gamepad or Controller Recommended. 2 controllers are requied for 2 player mode.