{"product_id":"contra-force-nes-reproduction-cartridge","title":"Contra Force - NES (R)","description":"\u003cp\u003eContra Force is the odd one out in the Contra series, a US-only Konami release from 1992 that most players never got their hands on. This reproduction cartridge puts it back on your original Nintendo Entertainment System at a price that doesn't require a collector's budget. No emulator, no patching, no setup. Just plug in the cart and play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Contra Game Almost Nobody Played\u003cbr\u003eKonami released Contra Force only in North America in September 1992, late in the NES's life, with a small print run. It started out in Japan as a different game called Arc Hound that got canceled, then was reworked into a Contra title for the US market. That strange history is why original copies are hard to find today and why collectors hunt it down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour Operatives, Four Playstyles\u003cbr\u003eInstead of Bill and Lance, Contra Force gives you a four-man squad, and each member plays differently.\u003cbr\u003e• Burns: the all-rounder with a solid machine gun\u003cbr\u003e• Smith: fires a spread of grenades\u003cbr\u003e• Iron: carries a powerful but slow weapon\u003cbr\u003e• Beans: fast and nimble with rapid fire\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick your operative for each mission, or bring in a second player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo-Player Co-Op\u003cbr\u003eClassic NES couch co-op. Grab a friend, pick your characters, and fight through five missions together. It's the way Contra was always meant to be played.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSquad Mechanics You Won't Find in Other Contra Games\u003cbr\u003eContra Force does things the mainline games don't. You can call in a backup character to fight alongside you, and weapons can be upgraded through multiple levels. It plays like a different take on run-and-gun action rather than a straight Contra sequel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Run-and-Gun Curiosity Worth Owning\u003cbr\u003eContra Force has a reputation among fans as the black sheep of the series: no aliens, no Bill and Lance, and some slowdown when the screen gets busy. It's also one of the most interesting what-ifs on the NES, and a piece of Contra history most people have never played. If you've worked through the rest of the series, this is the one you're missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Reproduction Cartridge, Not an Original\u003cbr\u003eThis is a reproduction cartridge, not an original Konami release. It's for players who want Contra Force on real hardware without paying collector prices. If you want an original for a collection, that's a different purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlay on Original NES Hardware\u003cbr\u003eThis Contra Force reproduction cartridge is made to play on original NES consoles, giving you the authentic 8-bit experience with your real controller on your real system. It's a great pick for Contra fans, run-and-gun players, and NES collectors filling out the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's Included\u003cbr\u003eOne NES reproduction cartridge with Contra Force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping\u003cbr\u003ePlease allow 8 to 14 days for shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComplete the Contra set. Add Contra Force to your cart and run and gun on your NES.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"N.Bro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53663110725813,"sku":null,"price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/6129\/1701\/files\/32f9f34df39e49a5e030039b2b3e5962.avif?v=1793641511","url":"https:\/\/www.bjsgamevault.com\/products\/contra-force-nes-reproduction-cartridge","provider":"BJs Game Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}