Contra[3] is a run and gun video game developed and published by Konami, originally released as a coin-operated arcade game on February 20, 1987.[4][5] A home version was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1988, along with ports for various computer formats, including the MSX2. The home versions were localized in the PAL region as Gryzor on the various computer formats and as Probotector on the NES, released later. Several Contra sequels were produced following the original game.
Super Contra, known as Super Contra: The Alien Strikes Back[a] in Japan, is a run and gun video game by Konami originally released as a coin-operated arcade game in 1988.[2]
It was ported to the Nintendo Entertainment System under the shortened title of Super C in North America and as Probotector II: Return of the Evil Forces in PAL region. It is the sequel to the original Contra and part of the Contra series. The game stars Bill Rizer and Lance Bean as they are sent to thwart another alien invasion from the vicious Red Falcon. Both the arcade version and the NES version have been re-released in various other platforms since their original releases.
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