The collection isn’t just a launcher for ROMs; it includes exclusive "Galleries" and digital materials intended for the most hardcore fans:
The collection features a total of 10 titles that trace the evolution of the series from the late 80s to the mid-90s: Arcade Classics (1987) and Super Contra Home Console Ports : The NES versions of , plus the Japanese Famicom version of 16-Bit Greats Contra III: The Alien Wars (SNES) and the fan-favorite branching-path title Contra: Hard Corps (Sega Genesis). Handheld & Regional Rarities Operation C (Game Boy) and the European Probotector versions, where Bill and Lance are replaced by robots. Modern Features for Hardcore Action contra anniversary collection switch nsp update exclusive
: Essential for getting through the game's toughest bosses without restarting from the beginning. Display Settings The collection isn’t just a launcher for ROMs;
Contra Anniversary Collection on Nintendo Switch is widely considered an "essential" purchase for fans of the run-and-gun genre, earning an from reviewers like Nintendo Life including the NES
The Contra series first debuted in 1987, with the release of the original Contra in arcades. The game was later ported to various home consoles, including the NES, where it gained a massive following. Since then, the series has grown to include numerous sequels, spin-offs, and updates, each offering its own unique take on the classic run-and-gun formula.