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Contra I for Windows 10

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffFebruary 26, 2026

This 1988 NES port of Contra delivers classic run-and-gun gameplay. It features unique level designs and the iconic Konami Code for an enhanced experience.

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Pros
- Two-player cooperative mode available.
- Konami Code grants thirty lives.
- Linear base stages without time limits.
- Eight distinct stages with unique bosses.
- Adapted for NES hardware capabilities.
Cons
- Limited character customization.
- Graphical limitations present.
- Some stages differ from arcade version.
- Not the original arcade experience.