Konami has dropped some new data (they name it “intel,” however that’s too corny for me) on WayForward’s Contra: Operation Galuga within the type of the trailer. The principle draw of this new slab of gameplay footage is a concentrate on all of the characters becoming a member of Lance and Invoice.

Invoice Rizer and Lance whats-his-face had been anticipated. Becoming a member of them are the beforehand introduced Lucia and Ariana. Lucia has a grappling hook, however I’m unsure about Ariana. Her photographs bounce within the trailer, so possibly that’s her particular capacity. Then there’s Stanley Ironside, who wears a giant swimsuit of armor and may hover. Lastly, there’s the hero of the PAL areas: Probotector. Although technically already a canon character, the robotic was birthed as a manner of bypassing Germany’s censorship legal guidelines. The primary few Contra video games had been reskinned to be all robots.

We will glean a number of different issues from the footage, as effectively. What stands out to me is the analog aiming, which means that you just intention with the right-stick. This isn’t too unusual, as even Gunbrella had it as an choice. It’s only one that I’ve by no means been in a position to get used to, so I’m hoping the eight-way aiming of the unique variations carries over in its place. If solely so I can use an arcade stick.

What’s not proven within the trailer is the actual fact that there’s a perk store the place you should purchase issues like weapon drops and character talents. You utilize in-game foreign money, which the press launch stresses aren’t obtained by microtransactions. Phew.

Contra: Operation Galuga is a reimagining or reboot of the primary Contra recreation. Whereas it retells the story of the unique and accommodates some related surroundings and managers, it’s been utterly redone to be a totally new expertise. I’m digging all the things within the trailers to this point, however run-and-gun shooters actually require you to get your fingers on them earlier than you may actually inform in the event that they’re hit and miss.

Talking of lacking, in case you missed it, I just lately did an interview with the sport’s director, Tomm Hulett.

No new launch info is talked about. Contra: Operation Galuga is coming to Change, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Collection X|S, and PC someday in early 2024. A bodily model will come afterward.