It's time for a random.access Retrospective, where we (okay, it's only one guy, but we're still excited) take a closer look at great gaming series that have brought joy to millions. Whether they are cult classics or mainstream manias, their excellent cannot be ignored any longer! This retrospective feature will look at each game in the series, giving some important information that you'll need to know in order to live well and be properly educated.
This time around, we'll be taking a look at the Contra series by Konami. If there's one series that has excited millions of gamers worldwide with its consistent extreme run 'n gun action, it's definitely Contra. Since its inception in arcades, and later as a staple franchise on home consoles, gamers have been able to shoot their way through humans and alien races alike (and even a few robots along the way). Let's take a look back and re-discover all the classic titles that made this series so memorable and enjoyable.
