Contra IV annunciato

[Kraid]

Il comunicato di Konami of America:

xplosive Action Series Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Unique Dual Screen Presentation, New Gameplay Elements and Cooperative Multiplayer Mayhem

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – June 20, 2007 – Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., today announced Contra 4 (working title) for the Nintendo DS™. Marking the 20th anniversary of the quintessential action franchise, the game pushes 2D side-scrolling action in an all-new direction with gunplay that spans two full screens, original gameplay mechanics that grant players deadlier abilities than ever before, and frantic multiplayer functionality.

Contra 4 takes place two years after the events of Contra III: The Alien Wars. After saving earth from invasion by Red Falcon, Bill Rizer and Lance Bean are confronted with a new extraterrestrial menace: the terrifying Black Viper. Joined by hard-boiled mercenaries Mad Dog and Scorpion, the warriors must once again wage war against an entire army of invaders.

Refining the 2D side-scrolling genre the series established 20 years ago, Contra 4 delivers pure action at a fever pitch as players jump, shoot, and dodge oncoming hazards. Utilizing a new dual screen presentation, the action spans both screens of the Nintendo DS, giving players the opportunity to battle across expansive environments in which death can come from any direction. The use of both screens for the game’s core action also allows for massive boss battles as players try to seek and destroy the weak points of sky-high enemies. A first for the series, Contra 4 introduces a grappling hook accessory that lets players grab onto elements of the environment directly above them. Whether using it to avoid oncoming dangers or attack from a strategic vantage point, the grappling hook allows for new combat situations and dramatic set pieces that underscore the game’s adrenaline-soaked pedigree.

Continuing the multiplayer tradition of previous games in the series, Contra 4 lets two players battle together against Black Viper’s army of vile alien forces and reclaim Earth for mankind.

Developed by WayForward Technologies, Contra 4 is planned for release on the Nintendo DS in 2007. For more information on the game and the Contra franchise, please visit: www.konami.com .

[neosamus]

Ottima notizia: aspetto con ansia futuri sviluppi.

A first for the series, Contra 4 introduces a grappling hook accessory that lets players grab onto elements of the environment directly above them. Whether using it to avoid oncoming dangers or attack from a strategic vantage point, the grappling hook allows for new combat situations and dramatic set pieces that underscore the game’s adrenaline-soaked pedigree.

Non so perchè, ma questo mi sa molto di Bionic Commando.

[Ren]

Contra Spirit è DIO sceso in terra.
Se questo episodio si avvicinasse solo un po' al terzo della serie mi toccherebbe ricomprare il NDS

[Gabriel_Thunder]

ricomprare

già hai fatto il danno di venderlo
adesso una terribile maledizione si scatenerà su di te...
non vorrei essere nei tuoi panni
cmq...c sn immagini del gioco

[Ren]

già hai fatto il danno di venderlo
adesso una terribile maledizione si scatenerà su di te...
non vorrei essere nei tuoi panni
cmq...c sn immagini del gioco

Ho preso il ciccio al day-one, l'ho rivenduto.
Ho preso il Lite al day-one, l'ho rivenduto.

La coerenza è mia migliore qualità

[Zehar87]

Non ne ho mai giocato un episodio, ma mi fa piacere che Konami abbia deciso di far proseguire una delle sue serie storiche.

[Kraid]

Il primo Contra su Super Famicom era splendido davvero.

[neosamus]

Il primo Contra su Super Famicom era splendido davvero.

Verissimo. Se sarà alla sua altezza non mi farò pregare per un eventuale acquisto.

[Shin Shishioh]

alcune info che ho trovato:

-No touch screen controls for this one

-Takes place at Galuga island, setting of the original Contra.

-Machine gun is a separate power up again.

-Not only can you hold 2 weapons at once, but you can collect duplicates to power up that weapon further.

-There will be twists on classic Contra elements, like exploding bridges from the original Contra are now destroyed by suicidal enemies, and the end level bunker will have additional armaments to surprise you.

-The aforementioned grappling hook system.

-Simultaneous 4 player mode in the works.

-The 3d tunnel stages from the original Contra will also return.

-Additional modes to be unlocked after beating the game.

-You can also discard powerups you picked up to give to your buddies.

-Bill and Lance return to their NES shirtless ways.

fonte: mmcafe che a sua volta cita come fonte nintendo power

comunque ho letto che il gioco sarà sviluppato dagli stessi sviluppatori del gioco di spongebob, quindi non mi aspetto nulla di buono...