C The Contra Adventure PS1 box art

PlayStation · Shooter / Action

C The Contra Adventure

SystemPlayStation
Released1998
GenreShooter, Action
DeveloperAppaloosa Interactive
PublisherKonami
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesContra
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 8

Released for the PlayStation in 1998, C The Contra Adventure is a shooter developed by Appaloosa Interactive and published by Konami. It blends shooter and action elements.

It landed about 3 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 1998 include Metal Gear Solid, Resident Evil 2 and Tomb Raider II.

It is part of the Contra series; on the PS1 you can also try Contra: Legacy of War. The series also appears on other systems with Contra III: The Alien Wars (SNES) and Contra Force (NES).

C The Contra Adventure is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

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)

Maybe skip it if…

  • you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing C The Contra Adventure 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.

C The Contra Adventure gameplay screenshot on PS1
In-game screenshot (PS1)

C The Contra Adventure cheats & codes

1 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:

Infinite Lives (All Levels)D00EB518 0005 800EB518 0006

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C The Contra Adventure walkthroughs & guides

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Playing PS1 games today

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C The Contra Adventure FAQ

When did C The Contra Adventure come out on the PS1?

C The Contra Adventure was released for the PlayStation in 1998.

Who made C The Contra Adventure?

It was developed by Appaloosa Interactive and published by Konami.

Is C The Contra Adventure multiplayer?

No. C The Contra Adventure is a single-player game.

How long does C The Contra Adventure take to play?

As a shooter, C The Contra Adventure 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.

Read more about C The Contra Adventure 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.

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