Game Boy Advance · Shooter
Contra Advance: The Alien Wars EX
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2002 |
| Genre | Shooter |
| Developer | Konami |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Contra |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Developed by Konami, Contra Advance: The Alien Wars EX arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2002 as a shooter.
It came out in the GBA's second year on the market. Other notable GBA releases from 2002 include Sonic Advance 2, Metroid Fusion and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Four Swords.
It is part of the Contra series. The series also appears on other systems with Contra III: The Alien Wars (SNES) and Contra Force (NES). Konami also made Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow, Castlevania: Circle of the Moon and Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance for the GBA.
Contra Advance: The Alien Wars EX supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
What playing Contra Advance: The Alien Wars EX is like
Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.
Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.
Contra Advance: The Alien Wars EX cheats & codes
12 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives P1 | 33002C60
0063 |
|---|---|
| Quick Score Gain P1 | 83002C64
FFFF |
| Infinite Continues | 33001A84
0063 |
| Invincibility | 33002CA0
0063 |
| Enable Code (Must Be On) | 0000D66C
000A
1004A68C
0007 |
| Max Score P1 | 83002C64
E0FF
83002C66
05F5 |
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Playing GBA games today
The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.
Contra Advance: The Alien Wars EX FAQ
When did Contra Advance: The Alien Wars EX come out on the GBA?
Contra Advance: The Alien Wars EX was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2002.
Who made Contra Advance: The Alien Wars EX?
It was developed by Konami.
Is Contra Advance: The Alien Wars EX multiplayer?
Yes. Contra Advance: The Alien Wars EX supports up to 2 players.
How long does Contra Advance: The Alien Wars EX take to play?
As a shooter, Contra Advance: The Alien Wars EX typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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