Adam Pavlacka
Worth PlayingXbox One Review - 'Contra Anniversary Collection'
Published 1/10/2020
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PS4 / PC / XONE / Switch - 6/11/2019
Contra Anniversary Collection
The Contra Anniversary Collection brings this classic Run and Gun franchise back to modern platforms and a new generation of players. Grab power ups and blast your way through waves of menacing enemies and bosses that will put your reaction skills to the test. Also included is a digital Bonus Book with tons of concept documents and sketches, the official chronology of the franchise, an exclusive interview with the veteran producer of the series, and more! Alone or with a friend, Contra provides hours of nail biting action. In a pinch make sure you know the code!
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- Konami Digital Entertainment
- Publisher
- Konami
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75
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60–90
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The critic average is 75 across 11 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 70–79 band.
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90–1002 reviews · 18%
80–893 reviews · 27%
70–794 reviews · 36%
Below 702 reviews · 18%
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Anthony Mann
ZTGDContra Anniversary Collection (XB1) Review – ZTGD
Published 7/23/2019
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90
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Read originalChris Jarrard
ShacknewsContra Anniversary Collection review: Perfunctory nostalgia cash-in
Published 7/9/2019
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60
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Read originalRudy Lavaux
Cubed3Contra Anniversary Collection (Nintendo Switch) Review
Published 6/30/2019
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80
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Read originalJordan Rudek
Nintendo World ReportContra Anniversary Collection (Switch) Review
Published 6/29/2019
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Read originalEvan Norris
VGChartzContra Anniversary Collection (NS) Review
Published 6/22/2019
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70
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Read originalJeffrey L. Wilson
PCMagContra Anniversary Collection (for PC) Review & Rating
Published 6/20/2019
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60
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Read originalChris Scullion
Nintendo LifeReview: Contra Anniversary Collection - Run 'N Gun Perfection
Published 6/17/2019
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90
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Read originalNathanial Eker
Push SquareContra Anniversary Collection - A Good But Repetitive Package of Retro Shooters
Published 6/12/2019
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70
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Read originalRichard Seagrave
GameSpewContra Anniversary Collection Review – GameSpew
Published 6/11/2019
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