Experience intense SNES action in Contra III: The Alien Wars! Play as Jimbo or Sully, destroy aliens, ride missiles, and conquer this classic fast-paced shooter's extreme difficulty.
Contra III - The Alien Wars (USA) is a legendary SNES run-and-gun shooter that pits players against an alien invasion. As elite commandos Jimbo or Sully, you'll battle through explosive side-scrolling and top-down levels filled with extraterrestrial threats. Known for its intense action, challenging difficulty, and iconic weapon upgrades, this game delivers non-stop adrenaline with massive bosses, missile-riding sequences, and screen-filling explosions.
• Blistering Run-and-Gun Action: Unleash rapid-fire chaos across six diverse stages, including city ruins and alien fortresses
• Dual Perspective Gameplay: Switch between side-scrolling combat and overhead shooting segments
• Dynamic Weapon System: Collect and switch between seven power-ups like Spread Shot, Laser, and Homing Missiles
• Cooperative Mayhem: Team up with a friend in simultaneous 2-player mode
• Epic Boss Battles: Confront towering biomechanical monstrosities requiring pattern mastery
• Environmental Hazards: Dodge lava pits, crumbling platforms, and ride missiles mid-combat
• Multiple Difficulty Settings: Adjust challenge from "Easy" to the infamous "Hard" mode
Is there a way to make the game easier?
Yes! Use the Konami Code (Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A) at the title screen to start with 30 lives instead of 3.
Can I save my progress between levels?
No, Contra III is a single-session arcade-style experience. You must complete all six stages in one run, though unlimited continues let you retry after game over.
What happens if I pick up multiple weapon power-ups?
Collecting the same power-up twice upgrades its effectiveness (e.g., Spread Shot widens its coverage). Dying will downgrade your current weapon by one level.
