The graphics in Legacy of War are pretty standard. The third level in particular is a standout, where players get to steer a boat around a lake, shooting scuba divers while avoiding mines. The game provides six levels of play, from jungles to rivers. These range from old-school Contra favorites, such as the spread weapon, to all-new additions that include a flamethrower and homing rounds. ![]() Players select among four characters, each with different weapons. Not surprisingly, the game's 3-D effects aren't that good, and will probably make your head hurt after a few hours, so sticking with the normal mode is the best bet in the long run. If a second player wants to experience 3-D action, however, you'll have to dig up a spare pair of 3-D specs because the game only comes with one set. The game also features a silly 3-D mode, which requires the super-flimsy red/blue 3-D glasses packaged with the game. It drops the side-scrolling motif completely, and instead favors a top-down perspective. ![]() ![]() Now Contra enters the 32-bit age with Legacy of War. Contra quickly became a legend, spawning sequels all the way up to Contra 3: The Alien Wars on the SNES. With two-player simultaneous action, multiple weapons, and extremely hectic gameplay, it rocketed to the top of everyone's wish list when it was translated to the 8-bit NES. The Contra saga started nearly ten years ago in the arcades.
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