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Nintendo DS · Shoot 'em Up / Shooter
Contra 4
Certified classic
| System | Nintendo DS |
|---|---|
| Released | 2007 |
| Genre | Shoot 'em Up, Shooter |
| Developer | WayForward Technologies |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Contra |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 12 |
Contra 4 is a shoot 'em up released in 2007 for the Nintendo DS, developed by WayForward Technologies and published by Konami. It blends shoot 'em up and shooter elements.
It landed about 3 years into the DS's life. Other notable DS releases from 2007 include The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass, The World Ends with You and Hotel Dusk: Room 215. Among the 10 DS shoot 'em ups in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
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). WayForward Technologies also made Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why'd You Steal Our Garbage?!!, Batman: The Brave and the Bold – The Videogame and Aliens Infestation for the DS.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you want to experience one of the DS's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you dislike high difficulty and screens full of bullets
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Contra 4 is like
Shoot 'em ups (shmups) put you in a ship facing waves of enemies and bullets. Runs are short and intense, and the goal is to survive, collect power-ups and push your high score.
Tip for newcomers: Focus on your ship's small hitbox rather than the flood of bullets, and learn which power-ups suit each stage. Most shmups are designed to be replayed many times.
Contra 4 cheats & codes
50 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:
| All Bonus Content | 12269876
0000FFFF |
|---|---|
| Unlimited Use of Konami Code for Full PowerUp without dying | 221CD7F2
00000000 |
| 99 Lives | 221CD800
00000063 |
| 99 Continues | 221CD802
00000063 |
| 99 Lives for Player 2 | 221CD800
00000063 |
| Always Bill Rizer | 22269865
00000001 |
Contra 4 walkthroughs & guides
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Playing DS games today
Many DS games rely on the touchscreen and stylus, so they play best on original hardware, a 3DS, or an emulator with mouse or touch input such as Rec0m88. The library is enormous, which makes a recommendation engine especially handy.
Contra 4 FAQ
When did Contra 4 come out on the DS?
Contra 4 was released for the Nintendo DS in 2007.
Who made Contra 4?
It was developed by WayForward Technologies and published by Konami.
Is Contra 4 multiplayer?
No. Contra 4 is a single-player game.
How long does Contra 4 take to play?
As a shoot 'em up, Contra 4 typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Contra 4 on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.