Another Contra game? *pics*

[gameoverDude]

I would be afraid of the return to 3D if Nakazato were not at the helm this time. Hopefully the "strategy elements" bit won't mean that the game turns out to be even more pattern-based. Thank goodness Shattered Soldier is referred to as the "main" Contra franchise- it looks like we'll possibly see a SS2 sometime.

It was a bit unnerving for about half a second to see him say the Appaloosa games were good references- but just maybe he'll fix up what they botched in that style of Contra.

[DHG Otaku]

I said it before,and I'll say it again! You can't make a 3D game as intense as you can a 2D one. In two demensions you can see at all times what is flying at you and from which direction. It simply can't be reproduced in a 3D world. Twitch action games like Contra should be left in the 2nd demension. I know it won't be a 2D game ever again and that is why this series will never be as good as it once was. Can they make a great 3D Contra game someday? I'm willing to bet they can. Can they make a 3D one as good as Contra 3 or Hard Corps? No fucking way!

damn...
well spoken sir...

[Glass Joe]

Besides, if this game whips the crap out of ONE (awsome game), there's no reason in the world why it can't stand a chance to be better then it's 2D ancestors.

Quit blowing smoke Nigel, you biased foo you.

I think One was an awsome game, but it was NOWHERE near as good as any of the 2D Contra games. If this game does "whip the crap out of One" (which I seriously doubt will happen) it doesn't automatically make it better then the 2D games. Wake up foo!

[johnk_]

i was hoping for something that looked at least marginally better than a PSX game..

[Johnny Undaunted]

i was hoping for something that looked at least marginally better than a PSX game..

It looks exactly like Shattered Soldier, what's your problem?

[voltz]

I think One was an awsome game, but it was NOWHERE near as good as any of the 2D Contra games. If this game does "whip the crap out of One" (which I seriously doubt will happen) it doesn't automatically make it better then the 2D games. Wake up foo!

Hey, I only said there's a chance for it to be better then it's 2D bretheren. It's YOU who's saying it'll automatically be better.

crazy foo....

It looks exactly like Shattered Soldier, what's your problem?

Lots of dull brownie colors.

[Chojin]

Gah. Even if this game actually turns out good I'm still dissapointed that it's not a traditional side scrolling Contra(Though if they make a true SS sequel after this then all is well). I'll remain optimistic about this though.

[seen]

Well, this game reminds me of Super Contra overhead levels in the Arcade version. I was so dedicated to the genre I used to have a super C arcade game in my room, which was waay too small for it. Anyway, I too believe that 3D has no place in these type of games and I find that it is more intense and true to the nature of video games to see all of your enemies and god forbid have enemies which are not Gouraud shaded and are actually drawn. Haha I prefer 2D..

[Damian79]

Okay, it is one thing when MP when 3d. But this is a totally different story. Metroid games always shoot straight, while contra games always allowyed you to shoot in any direction you want.

That said, if they somehow managed to allow you to run while shooting in any direction (ie not run sideways etc.), I would be intrigued.

I can see how it could be done, but I don't know if it would be too awkway or not.

L1 = fire
L2 = strafe left
L3 = bomb
R1 = jump
R2 = strafe right
R3 = switch weapon(for more complex switching of weapons, the d-pad would be more suitable)
Left analog = move/ change facing direction
Right analog = aim without changing facing direction.

[Glass Joe]

Okay, it is one thing when MP when 3d. But this is a totally different story. Metroid games always shoot straight, while contra games always allowyed you to shoot in any direction you want.

That said, if they somehow managed to allow you to run while shooting in any direction (ie not run sideways etc.), I would be intrigued.

I can see how it could be done, but I don't know if it would be too awkway or not.

L1 = fire
L2 = strafe left
L3 = bomb
R1 = jump
R2 = strafe right
R3 = switch weapon(for more complex switching of weapons, the d-pad would be more suitable)
Left analog = move/ change facing direction
Right analog = aim without changing facing direction.

I know that I'll get flamed for this, but Metroid Prime didn't do Metroid justice in the same way 3D Contras don't do Contra justice. She moved like a tank, couldn't move and shoot in different directions at the same time and there is no screw attack?!?! All things that every damn 2D Metroid had. Metroid,like Contra should stay in the 2nd demension.