Contra Force
| Contra Force | |
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| Release | 1. September 1992 |
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| Developer(s) | Konami |
| Publisher(s) | Konami |
| Platform(s) | NES |
| Genre(s) | Run & Gun Action Platformer |
| Mode(s) | Single-player Local Co-op |
Contra Force is a run & gun action platformer developed by Konami for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in 1992. Originally planned as a standalone title called "Arc Hound" in Japan, it was rebranded as a Contra spin-off for its North American release, despite having no narrative ties to the main series.
Gameplay
The game features four selectable characters, each with unique weapon configurations, a first for the franchise. The campaign consists of five stages that alternate between traditional side-scrolling (Stages 1, 3, and 5) and top-down overhead perspectives (Stages 2 and 4). Players must fight through waves of enemies and defeat a powerful boss at the end of each stage.
Forklifts
In the side-scrolling warehouse and dock environments, pixelated forklifts appear as static obstacles or environmental set dressing. Their 8-bit design captures the industrial aesthetic common in 90s action games, providing cover or platforms during intense firefights.
Gallery
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![Contra Force forklift[1]](/images/0/0d/Contraforce_forklift.png)
Contra Force forklift[1]
![Contra Force forklift[1]](/index.php?title=File:Contraforce_forklift.png&filetimestamp=20250616135126&)
Notes
- ↑ S. Derboo, The Video Game Forklift Museum, retrieved 16 June, 2025, from https://samderboo.com/forklifts.php.
