Contra Spirits (Japan) Game

Contra Spirits (Japan)—aka Contra III: The Alien Wars elsewhere—is an absolute blast from the SNES past, packing all the run-and-gun chaos the series is famous for, but cranked up to 11. Imagine dodging bullets, flipping between top-down mayhem and classic side-scrolling action, all while wielding an absurd arsenal of spread shots, lasers, and homing missiles. This Japan-exclusive title (with its way cooler name) is a hardcore adrenaline rush, blending tight controls, relentless enemy waves, and that signature Contra difficulty—yes, you’ll probably scream, but in the best way possible.

What makes Spirits stand out? It’s peak 16-bit Contra—smoother, faster, and more explosive than its NES predecessors, with levels that throw everything at you, from alien hordes to screen-filling bosses. And if you’ve got a buddy for 2-player co-op? Even better. Pure nostalgic chaos, whether you’re a veteran or a newcomer ready to test your reflexes. Just remember: "Up, Up, Down, Down..."—you know the rest.