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Konami
January 31, 1987
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Shooter, Platform, ArcadeDevelopers
KonamiRelease Date
January 31, 1987 (38 years and 2 months ago)Publishers
KonamiContent Rating
E10 Animated Blood, Mild Violence
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Contra (also known as Gryzor in Oceania and Europe), is a 1987 run and gun action game developed and published by Konami originally released as a coin-operated arcade game on February 20, 1987. The game had multiple ports, including for various computer formats. Several Contra sequels were produced following the original game.
Genres
Shooter, Platform, ArcadePlatforms
ArcadeDevelopers
KonamiRelease Date
January 31, 1987 (38 years and 2 months ago)Publishers
KonamiContent Rating
E10 Animated Blood, Mild Violence
Franchises
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