Genesis · 1994
Contra: Hard Corps
Contra: Hard Corps brings blistering 60fps action, four unique playable characters, and branching storylines with multiple endings.
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About Contra: Hard Corps
Contra: Hard Corps brings blistering 60fps action, four unique playable characters, and branching storylines with multiple endings.
Four distinct combatants with unique arsenals
Choose from Ray Poward, Sheena Etranzi, cyborg werewolf Brad Fang, or the miniature combat robot Browny. Features sliding dash invulnerability, four unique weapon slots per character, and tactical branching narrative paths determining your final boss and ending.
Sliding dash invulnerability frames
Master the slide dash (Down + Jump). The slide provides invincible recovery frames against bullet barrages, allowing you to pass unharmed beneath giant robotic boss sweeps.
Branching story paths and secret fifth ending
This is the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive edition, renowned for its technical graphical prowess and fast-paced boss gauntlets.
Background and mechanics: Wikipedia game reference.
Secret Codes & Cheats
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70 Lives Code
On Controller 2 at Title Screen: Up, Right, Down, Left, A, B, C, A, B, C, AInput on Controller 2 during the title screen demonstration to begin with 70 lives.
All Weapons Arsenal
On Controller 1 during game: Up, Up, Down, Down, A, Up, Up, Down, Down, B, Up, Up, Down, Down, CInstantly grants weapon slots A, B, C, and D fully loaded with maximum power for your active character.
Secret Arena Battle & Hidden Ending
In Stage 3 Junkyard, climb above the trash compactor and drop into the hidden arenaDefeat the 3 secret bosses in the junkyard arena to trigger the secret prehistoric comedy ending.
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