Press release: 1996-05-10: Contra for Sony PlayStation & Sega Saturn

This is an unaltered copy of a press release, for use as a primary source on Sega Retro. Please do not edit the contents below. Language: English Original source: Konami website (archived)

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CLASSIC CONTRA NOW A BONAFIDE BLAST.

Konami (America) Inc. Brings This Mega-Hit Legacy To Sony PlayStation and Sega Saturn In An All-New Game.

BUFFALO GROVE, IL--(May, 1996)--Ever since Konami (America) Inc. introduced action-seeking gamers to their hard-hitting Contra titles, they’ve been winning the battle for best militaristic combat challenges hands-down. Having sold nearly 4 million units since the first game was introduced in 1987, the Contra series has become synonymous with blast-a-minute fun that puts gamers’ strategy and fighting skills to the ultimate test. Now, Konami brings Contra--Legacy of War to the 32 bit format for the Sony PlayStation and Sega Saturn with all the classic Contra action and even more beefed-up fighting challenges for the advanced Contra combatter.

The all-new Contra--Legacy of War game features unique 3D textured-mapped environments, giving gamers incredible free reign when blowing away the enemies. Plus a special 3D film-type option provides an intense, lifelike combat experience, when viewed through 3D glasses.

"All-in-all, Contra--Legacy of War takes our action-packed classic to the next level, bringing with it the same ingenuity and Konami quality Contra fans have come to expect, and adding in some really terrific, technological advances to make it the action combat title on the market," states Konami (America) Inc. consumer division president Andrew Donchak.

Players choose from four unique Contra--Legacy of War fighters, including a super cyborg female and a sleek, para-military steel robot. A totally loaded arsenal is supremely stocked with weaponry including machine guns, homing lasers, bullets and rockets, grenades, flame-throwers, bombs and more, while the vehicular maneuvering has expanded to include tanks, jeeps, hoverbikes, hovercrafts, helicopters and planes.

"Two-player simultaneous play adds to the excitement and challenge of this Contra game and really gets the adrenaline flowing in the heat of battle," states Mark Porwit, division vice president, planning for Konami (America) Inc. "Gamers have been clamoring for this title since the 32 bit hardware began shipping, and I’m here to tell you the ultra-action intense gameplay will not disappoint as anxious Contra fans storm the aisles for this in-demand game."

Gamers test their Contra--Legacy of War mettle fighting it out through three levels of difficulty and taking their enemies to task in all kinds of terrain, including the city, jungle, alien planets and even more far-out locations. Porwit adds, "It’s classic Konami Contra, with the added graphics and 3D elements that really pump it up to the next generation of fighting action."

Konami (America) Inc. is a leading developer of electronic entertainment properties, specializing in the home video game and coin-operated markets. In addition to the Konami Sport Series Games, Konami’s consumer titles include Castlevania and Contra among other top-sellers. Konami’s coin-op legacy includes such hits as Crypt Killer and Run and Gun 2. The latest information about Konami can be found at http:// www.konami.com. Konami (America) Inc. is a subsidiary of Konami Co., Ltd., a publicly traded company based in Tokyo, Japan.

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