ALL Bosses Comparison - Contra Remake vs Original

[@vibesof303]

First contra was scary, actually. It has some creepy alien vibes.

[@clantwothejoker]

Especially when we were kids

[@jackylee5850]

Well it was based on Ridley Scott's Alien franchise after all.

[@SeviersKain]

it gave us a warning that aliens are here and taking control of our world...look at what we are having many years later...

[@mowtow90]

@@jackylee5850 Yes ,unfortunatly the remake distance it from ther Alien Franchise. The original enemies ware pretty much the aliens from Ridley S. , those here are something they invented.

[@daved4120]

Which made me love it.

[@cujoedaman]

And to this day, people still don't pick up the laser :D

[@adammintern3927]

this remake of contra is FUCKING SHIT

[@TheBathrobeWizard]

Ngl wish I had the homing missiles when I was a kid

[@JB-wv8pb]

Spread all day

[@manray0703]

S weapon just feels right. L might be stronger but its not as flashy

[@morganthus6323]

​@@TheBathrobeWizardContra III on SNES had the homing rockets.

[@davrobhow]

prefer the art direction of the original tbh...one of the best gaming memories was first time playing Contra on the SNES on co op killing the 2 robots, then the footsteps start, the awesome soundtrack kicks in, then Big Fuzz comes through the wall...great stuff. 👌

[@SuperKratosgamer]

Yeah, it is way better.

[@creativebenzin]

Exactaly this stage IS ALL amazing... IS the Best stage from abt contra games...

[@aveqenthusiast]

Yh they kinda pennywised it. They dont look scary anymore

[@v1982on]

yes, nothing beats the OG Contra on the Famicom.

[@king-of-a-thing]

I love WayForward but I agree.

[@WoodyHaldrugold]

This new Contra game combines elements from Contra 1, Contra 2 (Super C), and Contra 3 (Alien Wars), and I absolutely adore it. In the past, I found the Stage 1 Boss in Contra 1 to be too simple, but now they've crafted a fusion of the two mini-fortresses from Contra 1 and the third boss's mini-fortress from Contra 2. Now it looks more like a boss.

[@fishyfinthing8854]

Some NES bosses are kind of weak. It doesn't take a 4 year old me many try to exploit.

[@Ratchet4483]

And from the ending, it seems we may get Alien Wars or Hard Corps additional story DLC someday.

[@adammintern3927]

this remake of contra is FUCKING SHIT

[@stevenpotter2903]

There is also the worm boss from Contra 4 (for the DS)

[@Patricio4Christ]

The first boss was a nice surprise when I watched the boss fight for the first time.

[@mellowman1978]

Looks great. As someone who's loved Contra for over 3 decades this new project looks fantastic.👍

[@Olagfigh]

It's already out and the game is great. Unfortunately only 8 stages, like most of the Contra games. But there plenty of option to play with (perks, few difficulties, local co-op up to 4 players but without online multiplayer). Maybe you want to wait for sale, but definetely worth playing.

[@nobodyknowsforsure]

Anyone who loved Contra and then claims to dislike this you must be kidding. This was like a love letter to the series and they incorporated 3d without taking away from what mad Contra great

[@The_SUN1234]

looks like a crap

[@akashtopder7251]

​@@The_SUN1234 It's a good game and there's a story continuation angle

[@outlawgt3045]

What is this "love letter" BS?

[@awsomkid3735]

At least try the game

[@Yourmama443]

Its not that good but it's not that bad to hate

[@KRN02_92]

the classic designs still look better, even in 8 bit

[@synthoelectro]

originality just holds true.

[@nerdnarocker7148]

no way that the classic designs looks better, 😂

[@sergiolandz6056]

for me nothing will beat the originals. Good try on the new contra but it still does not come close to the level of excitement this game brought back in the early 90's

[@artsparadisopracticaleduca4378]

Hello game designers for Contra Operation Galuga, I think you did a great job at recreating the essence of the original game, which is something that is not easy to do with most remakes, because a lot of the times, developers make too many changes that make the game feel different. Then, there are times when developers need to add new ideas, but the ideas need to look and sound as if they are extensions of the originals. This isn't an easy task, but I think you did well here. One thing I noticed at around 9:09 of this video clip, the cave level - the tunnel looks like it could be further developed to be a part of an entire level and still look and feel as part of the original.

[@CNYKnifeNut]

​@@dvdbox360 Don't encourage them

[@artsparadisopracticaleduca4378]

@@dvdbox360I don't know the game developers' KZbin channel, but I'm sure they frequent many of the fans channel and read comments, like these here :).

[@SamusGunship]

I hear you. I am one of the developers. I appreciate you saying so. Personally, I am a major fan of Contra, and I own and play them to this day. I own NES copies of Contra and Super C, and Contra III for SFC and I even own a copy of Contra for Famicom. I grew up as a child with Contra, and it was important to me to try to recreate the feeling that the game gave to me when I was a kid and since. But believe me, it is VERY hard to do that, and I didn't always succeed. But, I can tell you, I sincerely cared to try to bring Contra's feel and spirit and design back. I care a great deal for the games.

[@duannekhristopermangampat9608]

Bosses from Previously Contra games Stage 1 Boss - Entrance Security from Super C at Stage 3 Stage 3 Mini Boss - Guldaf from Contra NES at Stage 5 Stage 3 Boss - Gromaides from Contra NES at Stage 3 Stage 4 Mini Boss - Spidal from Super C at Stage 3 Stage 4 Boss - Gomeramos King from Contra NES at Stage 8 Stage 5 Mini Boss - Gordea from Contra NES at Stage 6 Stage 5 Boss - Crustacean Cruiser from Contra 4 at Stage 7 Stage 6 Boss - Big Fuzz from Contra 3 The Alien Wars at Stage 3 Stage 7 Mini Boss - Victious Slave Hawk from Contra 3 The Alien Wars at Stage 6 Stage 7 Boss - Shadow Beast Kimkoh from Super C at Stage 8 Stage 8 Final Boss - Emperor Demon Gava from Contra 3 The Alien Wars at Stage 6

[@Nelson_Win]

Entrance security from contra right? Super C first boss was a Helicopter.

[@duannekhristopermangampat9608]

​@@Nelson_WinOops I mistake it

[@nWoPorViDa]

I'm sad, my favorite Contra game (Shattered Soldier) didn't make an appearance.

[@stevenpotter2903]

This video did not show it, but in Operation Galuga, the stage 2 miniboss is from Contra 1 as well

[@jacooper1234]

@@stevenpotter2903 Also Contra3 Stage 1 has basically the same thing.

[@phalaunnaphatsiriwongs5983]

The combination among episodes is so attractive that I can’t wait to buy one.

[@toofine9]

Super Nes will always have the best music

[@jessebrown7626]

Capcom

[@SailorPalutena]

Genesis will always the best Contra.

[@purebaldness]

I was looking for this comment and didn't have to look far. The SNES Contra has one of my favourite soundtracks ever. It's also my favourite Contra, though of course I recognise the merits in the other classics.

[@ricsim78]

@@SailorPalutena No way, original NES Contra, Super C, and Contra 3 are all way better.

[@zg-it]

I wish they went with like a 32-bit pixel art style

[@jerseygamingtv3537]

newly to old again???

[@johangarcia378]

@@jerseygamingtv3537 no, almenos como cambio de estilo, lo hicieron con el tomb raider trilogy 1,2 y 3 puedes cambiarlo al estilo clasico o al remasterizado, aunque seria mucho pedir pero recompensaria el muy pocos niveles y juego tan corto.

[@fishyfinthing8854]

I like it when they take each boss from the previous Contra and upgrade them into another level. Now not only they look more gorgeous, but also more dangerous.

[@ExMeroMotu9]

Paid comment.

[@fishyfinthing8854]

@@ExMeroMotu9 you got it backward.

[@pabloalvarez-qu2hy]

😂

[@MrErekoze]

Great men make great times, great times make shitty men, shitty men make Konami. Evil can't make nothing.

[@rambot670]

Contra Operation Galuga 2024 - Looks awesome ! And does great to preserve the Contra character, the contra soul.

[@arachosia]

It’s been almost 40 years since Contra was released. I do not think this version represents 40 years of progress.

[@AIBfan]

@arachosia I think this version was meant more as a remake of some of that original stuff. It should've been marketed like that, and with a lower price point. Personally I really like it, especially the newer spin on some of the bosses (e.g. Gordea at 4:25 onwards). Will be replaying it once in a while..

[@ermatthe]

Love how they leaned into the Aliens references in Contra. Character names Lance Bean (Lance Henriksen x Michael Biehn) and Bill Rizer (Bill Paxton x Paul Reiser)

[@boboboy8189]

Why hollywood never produced contra movie is wasted opportunity. Imagine if arnie and sly teaming up

[@ahmadsallehuddin7583]

And character appearance looks like Dutch (Arnold Schwarzenegger) and Rambo (Sylvester Stallone)

[@SolCresta3405]

@@ahmadsallehuddin7583 Actually, Bill looks more like John Matrix. From Commando.

[@michaelbuckers]

It was meant to be an Alien game from the start. But the 20th Century Fox wouldn't strike a reasonable deal, so Konami rebranded it a little and made their own franchise. The same way as StarCraft was meant to be a Warhammer 40.000 game.

[@SolCresta3405]

@@michaelbuckers Wait, it was?

[@otisbeck5327]

The first boss in Operation Galuga is a fusion of the original Contra mini-fortress and the third boss mini-fortress from Super C. Overall, Operation Galuga takes elements from Contra, Super C, The Alien Wars, and Contra Rebirth.

[@camilopiedrahita5467]

The soundtrack of the bosses against 3 are very good, they give you adrenaline and that suspense as if something bad is coming.

[@lordgargamel4124]

The last boss is actually inaccurate. Contra Galugas last boss, when its attacking the ship you see it from its profile. He looks exactly like “ Java “ from the first NES game. This is Red Falcon. The “ mother alien “ as you know is called “ Gava “. She didnt appear untill the second coming. Super C. Her lineage is Black Viper. Contra Wars was both lineages attacking Earth in a united front. Both Gava & Java are equals to their own Kindred. They are two entirely different beings / DNA strands, but of the same world and cause. It is implied Both Red Falcon & Black Viper are bio weapons of the actual aliens attacking us as reviled in shattered soldier. I understand that this is a reboot, but it does take reference directly from the old games. I wouldn’t be surprised if you see the actual mother alien Gava in the next game.

[@dirkdex]

Real nice comparison - thanks!

[@danyelcurioso]

Boss in 4:30 is from Contra Hard Corps, not from Contra 1.

[@franco2796]

How is that nobody see the constant hard corp references? Have you not played that masterpiece?

[@zergslayer69]

I feel like a ton of people skipped hard corps which is unfortunate, killer soundtrack

[@Olagfigh]

As much as I like Contra 1, Super C, Contra 3, 4, Rebirth and Operation Galuga as much I don't like Contra: Hard Corps. It's too fast, too chaotic and it's soundtrack is some kind of "cat's music" based on "meow meow" sounds :D (melodies are fine, but sounds aren't...). But true, Operation Galuga has some references to Contra: Hard Corps, for example Fang is in the game.

[@holden6104]

Awesome showcase. Even timed the kills to each other.

[@AV131082]

Nice video, I think you’re missing one boss from the hover bike scene, it’s the car chase which is a Contra boss

[@itrgaming1585]

Great video! the creators of the new contra did a great job for those that appreciate the originals!! Thank you for this game!

[@slickperspective]

Played this on the SNES but mine was Super Probotector - Alien Rebels. It was so badass back then. Members come over to my house and we play in turns from morning to noon in the weekends. It was wicked.

[@MrFiekie123]

You can play as the probotectors in the remake, but only in arcade mode not story mode

[@mangobrasi4127]

Supposedly all the games come with operation galuga

[@chadwickellis4697]

1:58 tentacles (bonus boss intro) 1:58 Kraken (bonus boss 3) 1:58 Omega (final bonus boss)

[@phantomthiefjoker939]

This is definitely a remake from the previous Contra games!!! Incredible! 🤩

[@troyh3628]

Wait a minute, which system is the original Contra from? Because that spinning shooter was not after the defense wall on stage 1 on the NES. You killed the guy at the top, broke the two cannons, then broke the generator at the bottom, and that was it, on to stage 2.

[@manuelhernandez589]

Correcto. El título debería decir que es la versión de NES y no que es el "original", pues antes había una versión para arcade

[@troyh3628]

Sí, pero la versión de NES, al menos la que tengo, no tiene la segunda forma del jefe en la etapa 1, y la versión arcade en los EE. UU., al menos, se ve completamente diferente en comparación con la NES.

[@mellowman1978]

Can we get a LifeForce or Zombies Ate My Neighbors remake next?

[@illuminasri]

in classic contra, you have to destroy both hands of Gromaides to make the fight easier. But in Operation Galuga, destroying Gromaides' hands made the fight even more difficult.

[@tryfelyn]

how did i miss this remake...this looks awesome!!!

[@MrFartsalott]

Absolutely awesome video!

[@sparkybig9799]

Tnanks bro

[@litjellyfish]

Nice and ok as this was a reboot. I just hope the next Contra game will have more original stuff. It’s ok to mix in some more from contra 3/4/ Hard corps. But I want to be surprised and getting “wow” again. And only new things really do that to me

[@forteexe1335]

Actually lead to the story it was a prequel to Shattered soldier

[@madhavmandava]

Oddly enough the vicious slave hawk was in super contra... arcade version lvl 4....had the long tongue, swoop attack....but I think alien wars wanted to use this guy...with additional teleportation

[@babakagp1421]

I played all contra versions and this video is stunning bringing all memories

[@maaniekgupta2787]

Wasn't the Gordea fight inspired by the sniper chase from Contra Hard Corps?

[@2006man]

Emperor Demon Gava here feels more like Black Viper, like going through his body to get to the head/brain. The spiked car boss in stage 2 is probably based on the similar-looking enemy/mid-boss from Contra 1's snow field stage. Crustacean Crawler coming out of the train reminds me of the train boss from Rogue Corp.

[@davsdf1]

Historically, I've thought and called Gava the "Ground Beef Brain Boss."

[@80sKids]

🤑🤑 This is such a fun watch! 👻👻👻 You’ve inspired me to revisit some classic NES spooky titles and make a list of my own for HALLOWEEN

[@erics8192]

but does the code still work?

[@davidariyan7915]

I don't know, the original graphics looks more interesting, it has it's own character to it.

[@ЙцукенСын]

Imho new contra looks like a cheap mobile game

[@nWoPorViDa]

Hell no! You don't know what you're talking about. Looks WAAAAY better on my 85inch Samsung QLED t.v.

[@H20X]

It actually was designed from the mobile Contra game called: Contra Returns, go look it up and compare the similarities

[@AkA-mu6wc]

But plays like OG. Sometimes even better.

[@stevenmontecinos3656]

yes...the worst thing is that there are mobile games that look better

[@sleazyfellow]

When it comes down to it, how good do the graphics got to be for a new contra game? It looks good, and looks like contra. It'd be like complaining a out metal slug looking cartoonish

[@plastique45]

Actually, the running sequence @ 5:00 is a remake of an identical boss fight in Contra Hard Corps on the Sega Genesis.

[@marleymcleay9228]

Really good work for the crustacean cruiser. Im assuming thats contra III on the snes to the left for that particular boss?

[@chanatosenterprises]

5:30 este boss no sale en el Ghouls n Ghosts?😗

[@AzureSymbiote]

I like how you timed the demise of each boss with one another.

[@slickrichelicopter8977]

Wonder what is AVGN's response to the remake, since it is his favorite game.

[@thebasketballhistorian3291]

New version = modern tech, professional 3D artists, but lacking good art direction Originals = talented pixel artists making the most of the hardware, solid art direction

[@LIONTAMER3D]

Up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A, (select), start

[@dukejason]

Up,up/down,down/left,right/left,right/ B,A / start. That was what came to me like a knee/jerk reaction at the start of this video. Thank you for this video.

[@phonzie97]

Great job with the comparisons, but you forgot to add the Hard mode final extra boss fight with the brain on the helicopter for Contra 3.

[@ЕвгенийСаныч-п9п]

6:24 это из какой части? Такого босса в первой части не помню.

[@6o6p2006]

Судя по двойному экрану, это с ДСки, contra 3 the alien wars

[@ЕвгенийСаныч-п9п]

@@6o6p2006 понял спасибо.

[@6o6p2006]

@@ЕвгенийСаныч-п9п ошибочка вышла, это Contra 4 с Nintendo ds, я её перепутал с Contra advance the alien wars EX. А contra 3 the alien wars это вообще со snes... 😁

[@ЕвгенийСаныч-п9п]

@@6o6p2006 понял. Бывает!

[@ЕвгенийСаныч-п9п]

@@6o6p2006 спасибо!

[@nols8244]

The final boss on the remake looks so much alike as the villain from the USA comic Spawn, Voraloid or something... I forgot its name, it was over 20 years ago since that when it got cancelled in my country because of poor sales.

[@HazhadalKnight]

You mean Violator? The demon clow; thats a great comparison dude, now I can't unsee him on Gava hahaha

[@imacreatorofworlds]

I personally enjoyed those surely unlicensed references to Aliens and The Terminator in the original game. The new game also feels decent, but it's a different game now.

[@bok3rnes425]

In the New/Remake one they turn Gava into Malebolgia 👍👍👍 Great comparison ❤❤❤

[@ZikoRenamon]

contra remake ? which platform is this Contra for?. which from what I saw mixes. Contra. Super Contra, Contra 3 vs Alien. and another that I don't think I know yet

[@Nemezidych_Killer]

5:10 Boss in Operation Galuga has named as Devil Worm. But yes, this is similarly to Crustacean Cruiser. 8:17 This boss is called as Metal Alien. 10:23 Final boss in Operation Galuga is not Emperor Demon Gava - it's Dragon God Java, but it gets similar abilities and Searle-themed brain. P.S.: And yeah, you skip miniboss from Operation Galuga Level 2 - Armored Truck aka Dogra. Dogra is miniboss in Level 5 from original Contra.

[@jamirajamira7303]

The style is way better in the old games. As an example, just look at the SNES Contra on the animation of the boss when he disappears from 8:45, and compare that to the one on the right.

[@Scarcheeze]

The old bosses of Contra are very terrifying,you can feel the uncanny valley

[@samueldeandrade8535]

7:09 man, what ... Did Contra inspired some games or take inspiration of them? Because this skeleton bosses are pretty similar to the skeletons bosses in Goof Troop! AND the machine with four balls making circles is basically the same as the one in War if the Gems, secondary boss in stage 5, before fighting Magus.

[@ثانيالمهيري-ب6ق]

I have a question ..why always monsters shout when they first appear or when they see the camera ??? Is this their original behavior? From Movies, games, everywhere

[@Vik1919]

Because they encounter the character and they either warn them or it's a battle roar. Not hard to understand.

[@davidsia8668]

wow! a pretty decent remake. I have played all the original Contra games as they came out. nothing and nothing is better than the original. sadly this is just a remake, Graphically niceer but not really better. Too much explosion, smoke and fx, the player dont stand out and gets lost in the background. even the boss sometimes gets lost in the background and sometimes I dont understand what im looking at. The 8bit and 16 bit system had lots of impossible limitations and still acomplished lightning in a bottle. modern game design is arguably more simple with game engines, this remake is riding on the shoulder of giants as most game and movie remakes are. But i still enjoyed watching the video and thanks for sharing and uploading. 😅

[@RAFAKAUST]

But does the Konami code still work?

[@慕秋雨]

满满的青春回忆。 Full of youthful memories.

[@derkantoletsplay]

These changes look amazing!

[@adammintern3927]

this remake of contra is FUCKING SHIT

[@eengy2k]

Does the remake one can do "up up down down LR LR AB"?

[@ricardovieira1894]

About this remake, THAT'S video game, let's never forget that.

[@FunnySuitGuy]

Can you do a comparison of the arcade vs the new game?

[@daved4120]

As long as they didn't mess with the balance, then I don't have an issue with a remake, because Contra was basically a perfect game.

[@dpkd]

What platform is the new contra on?

[@garsrandom4358]

8:17 Metal Alien's first appearence was in Super Contra (arcade) 10:23 Even though the fight plays the same way, this is not Gava, this is Java

[@ricardoalfonsomendozavega9272]

Hay jefes que no salían en el #Contra de NES que yo jugué. Mas el juego sí lo terminé. ¿Es de alguna otra versión nes?

[@camf33]

Good remake for what it’s worth but some things can never be replaced. Original all the way.

[@henryperulia65]

Original and Remake 🔥

[@forteexe1335]

Well it's not a remake

[@barrickfischer]

That stage 6 boss from contra 1 is wrong. It took reference from hard corps

[@simpleanswer8954]

Was there not footage available of someone playing the NES version competently? That footage is absolutely painful.

[@BeastCake1349]

I know like seriously? It’s as if it was a toddler playing.

[@Vik1919]

The video is about comparison, not good gameplay. Your complaining is irrelevant. I can play better but you don't see me complaining. It's because I focus on what actually matters, instead of complaining like a fool. Your complaining isn't going to magically turn the gameplay good. You just wasted your time, kid.

[@simpleanswer8954]

@@Vik1919Speaking of wasting time: everything you just wrote, kid. You already wasted more than I did. How's that feel, genius?

[@eldensquall6158]

The chinese made Galigula right?

[@sonemisic6497]

That intro mann...So awesomee

[@ramkhapandi]

Where to play this?

[@varunpratapsingh5169]

HONESTLY THE OLD VIBES OF CONTRA CANT BE MATCH , ITS AN EMOTIONAL CONNECTION!

[@Whyteeford]

Retro gaming is HUGE right now. Why is no major developer making games with hand drawn sprites? It would be a gold mine right now

[@jonvitrano8394]

There are plenty of sprite-based releases over the past 15 years from indie studios.

[@yuukisama2001]

This is a good remake but why omit the cyborgs just to give a 2 part big cyborg battle. Will that be included?

[@Mirrodin82]

I prefer the original

[@MrVariant]

9:24 that overload guy needs to shut up 😅

[@waynecuff3140]

I will get Galuga, but nothing compares to Pixel art from the originals. Galuga looks a blast, and unfortunately us diehard Contra fans have got to take what we can.

[@DaveMunsie]

Wouldn't the comparison for the original be the arcade version and not the NES? Still very cool vid!

[@ryannguyen7466]

So there's still no reason to pick up laser til this day?

[@gusnunez1254]

Wow...! Holy huge tribute...! :)

[@TeeBone2112]

Does it save your progress between stages?

[@EvolvedCasualGamer_HM]

yes the game has autosave built in. It saves like a checkpoint but you only find it out when you die, there is no notification on screen.

[@kojitibay5486]

Where can I play the new contra?

[@channelsurf17]

Is this really a thing? Where can I play this remake if it is? I want in!

[@evilshadowshadow1249]

The new game is called: contra operation galuga. It got released i think a week ago on 12th of march 2024.

[@kasmichan]

so is the statue and alien human boss new?

[@horsepower7292]

Cuando era joven tuve la oportunidad de jugar contra y súper contra juegos de alta jugabilidad. Este Remake se ve que también tiene alta jugabilidad

[@randallgoeswhere]

So it is an actual remake?

[@BoyReklamo163]

Too much detail, I can't slightly identify where to dodge or what are damage objects

[@woreyour]

which contra has the crustacean cruiser?

[@RayelRodriguez]

Contra 4 (Nintendo DS)

[@0525ohhwell]

2:30 The alien spazz arms had me cracking up.

[@kristod9778]

Spesially the desing choper at the final scene, i just like it the old version more.

[@Ozker9]

The music was better in the old games, don’t really hear it on the new one. Plus that sound when you shoot the bosses too 😅

[@johnnyappleseed8127]

Use can change the music in the new game to the old ones and they also have a remix version of the old which is good that you can choose from. I grew up on the old one as well and they did a fantastic job remaking this one but I agree the boss music while it’s not bad it doesn’t have that bass and swag to it.

[@mkVision424]

Yeah this is a really awesome remake ​@@johnnyappleseed8127

[@JustinDraughn-qp1te]

All I need to know...does the Konami code still work?

[@OtakuMan26]

Word on the street is that if you put the Konami code in at the title screen, you'll hear a sound indicating that you put the code in correctly. Then when you go to check the Perks Shop, an option for starting with 30 Lives will be available. It'll cost 7500 of the in game credits, but it's there and works exactly as promised.