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The legendary Contra series returns! This reimagining of the classic run-'n'-gun action game from the ‘80s features new stages, new enemies, new play mechanics, and co-op combat for up to 4 players!

Contra: Operation Galuga is a action, arcade and shooter game developed by WayForward and published by KONAMI.
Released on March 12th 2024 is available only on Windows in 11 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Spanish - Spain.

It has received 733 reviews of which 646 were positive and 87 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam with a 50% discount.

The Steam community has classified Contra: Operation Galuga into these genres:

Action Arcade Shooter Platformer 2D Platformer Shoot 'Em Up Side Scroller 2D 1980s 1990's Sci-fi Aliens Retro PvE Controller Character Customization Combat Tutorial Female Protagonist Story Rich

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System requirements

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Windows

Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10 - 64bit
Processor: Intel® Core™ i5-7500 (3.40 GHz) or better
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 770 or AMD Radeon™ RX 570 or better
DirectX: Version 12
Storage: 15 GB available space
Additional Notes: 1280 x 720 monitor resolution or better

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March 2025

Contra Operation Galuga is a true hommage to the earlier Contra games. After 100% the Contra Collection, i thought it was time for Galuga. The levels, the bosses.. such an amazing detail. With some of the min-bosses from older games, to complete new bosses. Together with challenges, speedrun mode and for the true diehards an insane difficulty mode. This game had me entertained for 28 hours till 100% achievement. I still have to do some challenges. Get the game on sale, and if you're a fan, you will have the time of your life. Together with nowadays PC's having enough USB ports, you can play up to a team of 4. Very fun with friends, although some may complain about not getting the good weapons haha. Highly recommended!!

Jan. 2025

If you approach it as "I'm going to play a new version of the original Contra games for the NES and SNES" it does its job perfectly. If you approach it expecting a modern gaming experience with a multitude of complex mechanics and a deep story you're going to be sorely disappointed. It's just a prettier version of the OG games with a less punishing difficulty and a simple story slapped on top that somewhat fleshes out the original game's barely-there plot but remains pretty basic. I liked that it attempts to incorporate characters and plot points from many different Contra games across the decades and it sets up a sequel that seems to be based on Contra III: The Alien Wars for the SNES. I did like it, but I think even its price at 50% off is too much to ask for a game this basic that seems to be built upon the idea that you're going play it a million times in order to be able to unlock more characters and perks that don't really offer much in the way of variety. I finished story mode in a little over two hours and all that's left is replay the game, which is a pretty basic run & gun that starts feeling repetitive even at the tail end of a first play-through, so I honestly don't see why you'd re-play it or play the arcade mode or the challenges over and over again to slowy accumulate points for the unlockables in the perk store. It's just not fun enough to have any real replay value, IMO.

Sept. 2024

I've been a Contra fan since I got the NES version as a kid, it brings back so much fond memories of staying up late playing with my brother. Operation Galuga has so many quality of life aspects that have made this game a blast, such as a health bar that you can increase, no more cheap 1 hit deaths. Plus now I can play with my brother online and relive the old days. This game has potential for a bunch of DLC, I'd love to get to play as the Cyborg Wolfman, Brad Fang once again, and in levels inspired from many of the sequels over the years. Highly Recommended.

Aug. 2024

Expensive but enjoyable. Music isn't nearly as good as Contra III but the bosses and gameplay make up for it Get it on sale.

July 2024

$40 is too much, but on a good sale it's a must-play for anyone who played the originals as a kid. Heck, it's a decent play for anybody new to Contra, but just be aware this game trades heavily in nostalgia, so you will be missing that part of it if you're new. Couch co-op is a huge plus, and it's very forgiving with what controller(s) you use. You will NEED a friend next to you to enjoy this game to the fullest. It's fine solo, but once again, you'll be missing a part. The Normal difficulty seems well-balanced for two players who are generally at least decent at games. Expect 90 to 120min for a story play-through, making this approachable as a have-a-friend-over sort of afternoon. Unlockables, arcade/challenge modes, etc gives some replayability, and the story hints at piles of DLC on the way - of course, I guess we'll see about that. Graphics are great and it runs smooth on low to mid-tier systems, but it's definitely more than a bit "diarrhea Christmas lights." It's not truly a bullet hell style game, but the screen gets pretty busy. Sound design is solid, and the remixed music is decent and familiar. Voice acting is way better than it deserves to be, and adds to the classic campy vibe. An unexpected and pleasant surprise. Again, get it on sale, and play with a friend.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Contra: Operation Galuga is currently priced at 19.99€ on Steam.

Contra: Operation Galuga is currently available at a 50% discount. You can purchase it for 19.99€ on Steam.

Contra: Operation Galuga received 646 positive votes out of a total of 733 achieving a rating of 8.29.

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Contra: Operation Galuga was developed by WayForward and published by KONAMI.

Contra: Operation Galuga is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Contra: Operation Galuga is not playable on MacOS.

Contra: Operation Galuga is not playable on Linux.

Contra: Operation Galuga offers both single-player and multi-player modes.

Contra: Operation Galuga includes Co-op mode where you can team up with friends.

There is a DLC available for Contra: Operation Galuga. Explore additional content available for Contra: Operation Galuga on Steam.

Contra: Operation Galuga does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Contra: Operation Galuga supports Remote Play Together. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.

Contra: Operation Galuga is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

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