PlayStation · Shooter / Action
Contra: Legacy of War
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 1996 |
| Genre | Shooter, Action |
| Developer | Appaloosa Interactive |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Contra |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 11 |
Released for the PlayStation in 1996, Contra: Legacy of War is a shooter developed by Appaloosa Interactive and published by Konami. It blends shooter and action elements.
It came out in the PS1's second year on the market. Other notable PS1 releases from 1996 include Resident Evil, Tomb Raider and Crash Bandicoot. Among the 106 PS1 shooters in our database, it ranks #17 by legacy score.
It is part of the Contra series; on the PS1 you can also try C The Contra Adventure. The series also appears on other systems with Contra III: The Alien Wars (SNES) and Contra Force (NES).
Contra: Legacy of War 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
Maybe skip it if…
- you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes
What playing Contra: Legacy of War 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: Legacy of War cheats & codes
24 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Joker Command P1 | D008D488
???? |
|---|---|
| Joker Command P2 | D008D550
???? |
| P1 infinite lives | 800DD25C
0009 |
| Infinite Continues | 800DF7B2
0009 |
| Invincible P1 | 8008D458
0001 |
| Infinite Lives P2 | 800DD284
0009 |
Contra: Legacy of War walkthroughs & guides
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Playing PS1 games today
PS1 games range from quick arcade racers to 60-hour RPGs. A selection is available through PlayStation Plus Premium, and if you own the discs you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Contra: Legacy of War FAQ
When did Contra: Legacy of War come out on the PS1?
Contra: Legacy of War was released for the PlayStation in 1996.
Who made Contra: Legacy of War?
It was developed by Appaloosa Interactive and published by Konami.
Is Contra: Legacy of War multiplayer?
Yes. Contra: Legacy of War supports up to 2 players.
How long does Contra: Legacy of War take to play?
As a shooter, Contra: Legacy of War 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 Contra: Legacy of War 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.