The code which checks for these patterns remains but was dummied out in the western Hard Corps and Probotector releases. If playing a two player game, this will give both players all weapons. If performed correctly, a digitized monster screech will sound to confirm. All Weapons: Up, Up, Down, Down, A, Up, Up, Down, Down, B, Up, Up, Down, Down, C.The third code is entered on the pause screen, back on the player one controller. Entering the Options screen after this will show 70 lives set, although if changed it will again be locked to a maximum of 3, requiring the code to be entered again. If performed correctly, a digitized woman's scream will sound to confirm. 70 Lives: C, B, A, Right, Left, C, B, A, Right, Left, C, B, A, Right, Left.The game is fairly flexible about the code, so while the correct code begins with 'Left', the mistaken sequence will eventually work if repeated long enough-specifically, four times). (This code is frequently stated incorrectly online as 'A, B, C, Left, Right'. The rather spartan level select screen will not appear until the player starts a game and selects a character. If performed successfully, a digitized 'Yeah!' will sound to confirm. Level Select: Left, Right, A, B, C, Left, Right, A, B, C, Left, Right, A, B, C.Initially when I started playing, I couldn’t even get past the first mini-boss. Overall, the difficulty is VERY challenging. If found many of these bosses really challenging, but over time as you learn their pattern, they become more easy to defeat.

You take control of your character, and can run and jump through stages, shooting enemies in all directions! While the game remains 2D, many stages incorporate variety that change up the experience like riding vehicles, or incorporating unique viewpoints like running from enemies (see the last panel of photos below for examples)! Many levels also have mid and end-stage bosses. In terms of gameplay, this game is a 2D shooter – just like every other Contra game.

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