Contra – The Hard Corps Game

"Contra: The Hard Corps" is the SEGA Genesis’ explosive, no-holds-barred take on the legendary run-and-gun franchise, and it cranks the chaos up to 11. Forget what you know from the NES days—this sequel throws you into a futuristic warzone with four badass heroes, each packing unique weapons and playstyles. Want to shred enemies with a rapid-fire spread gun? Go for it. Prefer melting faces with a flamethrower? You got it. The game’s brutal difficulty stays true to Contra’s roots, but the branching paths and multiple endings add a fresh twist, rewarding (or punishing) your choices mid-mission.

With its pulse-pounding soundtrack, over-the-top bosses, and co-op mayhem, The Hard Corps is a love letter to ’90s action—think RoboCop meets Aliens, but with more grenades. It’s not just a nostalgia trip, though; the tight controls and relentless pacing make it a standout even today. Just don’t blame us when you rage-quit after the third boss… and then immediately hit ‘Continue.’"