Contra Rebirth to arrive on WiiWare next week (Sept. 7th) [video]
Written by Alexis M. (Rivithed)
Friday, 04 September 2009
Side-scrolling shooter fans, keep a lookout this Monday (September 7th) for Contra Rebirth. Konami's Contra Rebirth will arrive on the Wii's WiiWare platform, available for download from the Wii Shop.
Here's the storyline and features, as noted by Konami:
"In Contra Rebirth, Chief Salamander and his Neo-Salamander Force travel back to 1973 AD to invade Earth. They land in Central America and take control of the Shizuoka ruins on the Yucatan Peninsula. There, the aliens plan the destruction of all the "Contra" on Earth. The Galactic President calls on Lance Bean, a member of the elite "Contra" warriors to save the Earth, but his sudden disappearance jeopardizes the safety of the planet. Now, Bill Rizer and the samurai, Genbei Yagyu are the last hope for Earth and must pick up their weapons and defeat the evil Neo-Salamander Army before all is lost. Experience the fast paced action packed 2D side scrolling adventure that pioneered the Run'N Gun Genre."
Key Features:
- 2 player local co-op game play
- Classic Contra firepower, including the popular Spreadshot
- 2 unlockable characters
- Retro 2D sprite, action side scrolling game
- Story follows the classic Contra theme
