Sega Saturn · Shooter
Contra: Legacy of War
Certified classic
| System | Sega Saturn |
|---|---|
| Genre | Shooter |
| 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 | Certified classic · legacy score 11 |
Released for the Sega Saturn, Contra: Legacy of War is a shooter developed by Appaloosa Interactive and published by Konami.
Among the 24 Saturn shooters in our database, it ranks #4 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). Appaloosa Interactive also made Three Dirty Dwarves for the Saturn.
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
- you want to experience one of the Saturn's defining games
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
10 codes on file (Action Replay). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Health P1 | 1609DEDC
0008 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Bombs P1 | 1609DEDE
0008 |
| Infinite Health P2 | 1609DF08
0008 |
| Infinite Bombs P2 | 1609DF0A
0008 |
| P1 is Invisible | 16068A8C
0065 |
| P1 is Immune to All Bullets | 16068A8C
0066 |
Contra: Legacy of War walkthroughs & guides
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Contra: Legacy of War FAQ
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.