Contra Operation Galuga Review - The Most Contra Thing I’ve Played in Years

[@richards3648]

I came for Contra, I got Contra.

[@DNeeds]

Damn no online coop has got to be a joke. What a waste of an opportunity.

[@AdversaryOne]

Damn, I was planning on playing this online co-op with my cousin.

[@Mohamedelattar24]

In 2024 and no online co op lol !!! I will wait at least 75% discount

[@cr0m969]

If you play on PC you should be able to use steam play for online coop with someone in your steam friends list.

[@gamingjunkie707]

A proper online matchmaking should've been there ​@@cr0m969

[@gearhound75]

Yeah that's a big let down.

[@drowningin]

The difference between Laser, and regular Machine gun is the Laser ricochets to the nearest enemy. Really good for a lot of enemies. Oh and of course the overloads all are completely different

[@soysaucehairdye7869]

I'm definitely going to give it a try even though I'm more of a Metal Slug guy.

[@omegadrakk]

then you should check Black Finger Jet

[@johnnyappleseed8127]

Contra is Metal Slug daddy. Contra is what inspired Metal Slug. Not an hater of MS because my favorite are MS, MSX, MS3 and MS6

[@aryudsoh]

​@@omegadrakkexcept that's currently planned to be single player only.

[@madarasoun3018]

I played both. I'm glad we get new contra.

[@jihigh482]

"even though" ? Is there a rule that prohibits people like you from trying/liking a similar game? 😂

[@rayburr80]

Not for 35 dollars though! I'll wait for a sale!

[@GevinHuey]

Yeah, I was expecting to grab this day one at 15ish. Now waiting for spring or summer sale. We'll see.

[@AZ23MJ]

Brings back memories, but it’s way too pricey for what it is.

[@tophg1997]

You can barley get hamburger for $30 these days. I'd say it's worth it.

[@merciless972]

X men is back, contra is back to their roots. 90s kids are eating good lately.

[@davidsapir9638]

Just like R Type Final 3 delivered, Contra; Operation Galuga delivers. Just downloaded it from the PlayStore and I'm having a blast playing it on the big screen. And it's currently only $23.99, nice!

[@guilitogamer]

Loved the demo on ps5

[@ssbgodvegeta2615]

Now we need a new Gradius game

[@STEM2049]

Can’t wait to play the full game. I loved playing the demo. I grew up in the 80s playing the original Contra games

[@ChrisLT]

Had a lot of fun with the demo, replayed it a few times just for fun. I liked Blazing Chrome and Valfaris, but nice to have a proper Contra back.

[@ALittleSnowFairySaga]

Blazing Chrome was alright. I just wish the pick-ups in that game weren’t random.

[@C-AntiquusUn]

does the code work?

[@MorbidThrasher666]

Finally a decent review from someone who loves old contra, IGN reviews are pathetic as of last 10 years or so

[@aryudsoh]

4:10 What is the Contra gun?

[@NoisyPixelNews]

Haha I saw it’s called Crush. I’ve been calling it a Contra gun since I was 7!

[@storm2156]

Think I'll pick this up. This reminds me almost exactly of the hidden gem Hard Corps on the PS3. I don't even think you can get it anymore on the Playstation Store sadly :(.

[@josephweiner6844]

I play the 360 version on the Series S and it completely reduces the load times. Still goes on sale too. Highly recommend

[@frozentime1585]

What is the frame rate for switch and ps4 for this game?

[@ginostrings]

00:25 what game was that??

[@mickael486]

Is this one of those games that is harder playing solo or do they increase enemies/bullets when more than one person plays? Because I found the demo kinda hard by myself. But would probably be easy if nothing is changed when playing 2,3, or 4 players.

[@AltairEgo1]

Got this for Switch. Even on a platform as weak aa Switch, this game is incredible.

[@starline474]

Blazing Chrome is Contra

[@Mr.Pacario]

Blazing Chrome is Contra Hard Corps, which is that one unorthodox Contra title from the Sega Genesis. I'm glad Galuga kept truer to the Nintendo entries. Feels more genuine and balanced.

[@Frogdoddofficial]

I liked that game a lot. Konami should hire them to make a contra.

[@MrZabersuv]

Trash

[@AltairEgo1]

​@@Mr.Pacariosame. It felt a lot like Alien Wars.

[@kaikiske7436]

Looks like a cell phone game. Having said that, I’ll take what I can get. Would’ve loved 2D sprites tho.

[@Sarato]

I tried the demo and loved it in single player. However, in multiplayer, it's pretty hard to see the enemies' bullets compared to yours and your friends. Still a really fun game though. I might get the full version. :)

[@louisdellalucca8969]

They brought back the chase levels like Hard Corps? Those were the bane of my existence

[@jtfrancis1745]

For me Shattered Soldier was the last great Contra. And the Graphics were better than this.

[@AltairEgo1]

You didn't like Rebirth? I thought that was a fun one.

[@chiarosuburekeni9325]

I didn’t like shattered soldier compared to this. I literally can’t put this down. Not many video games do that to me these days. I’ve beaten Galuga like 24 times already lol. Shattered Soldier didn’t feel like Contra to me as much as the NES/Genesis/SNES games did. This one feels like straight up contra 5 to me, even if it’s basically just a retelling of contra 1. Phenomenal game with crazy replay value

[@AltairEgo1]

@@chiarosuburekeni9325 same, Shattered Soldier did seem too different for me. Yeah this is addicting. I'm up late at night trying to beat the terminator boss on 1-hit death mode.

[@chiarosuburekeni9325]

@@AltairEgo1 right! This game is beyond badass. Wayforward perfected the run and gun formula. This is one of those games I’ll end up with like 500 hours playing lol

[@AltairEgo1]

@@chiarosuburekeni9325 dude same here. I bet I already put in at least a dozen or two myself. Even the Switch version is fun.

[@davidnakayama8671]

Looks fantastic! Played the demo on both XBox and PS5, and I'm looking forward to playing the full game tomorrow!

[@PRChingon]

Has it improved in performance on switch? The demo was laggy

[@sofaking1180]

Nope... runs at an unstable 30fps! Pretty F'in pathetic. I'm waiting until I can buy one of the handheld PC's before getting this game (i.e the Ally, Steamdeck or Legion go). You couldn't pay me to play the Switch ver of this game... because this game, and other 2D run'in gun games like it, are practically required (imo) to run at a solid 60fps due to the precision & accuracy needed to be able to get the most out of the game.

[@AltairEgo1]

Somewhat, yes. They released an update recently, and it smoothed out a few of the kinks.

[@hurleyfrancois4060]

I wonder if there is a cheat code for this game?

[@DonYoGi8331]

It has the same cheat code as the original game👌

[@pauliecaccamise1980]

Gah-Loo-guh is how I believe Galuga is pronounced. Great review thanks!

[@NoisyPixelNews]

Thanks, I just steamrolled past it every time hahaha - Azario

[@doncardegena326]

Also the greatest Contra to ever bless a system is on the O.G. NES/ CONTRA 1 😎🎮💯🔥🔥 it's also one of theee best video games on the planet.

[@waynecuff3140]

Prefer Super C on Nes, easily as good as the arcade version.

[@jeanogato3327]

Let's go for Castlevania in a similar fashion next

[@Grim528]

Take a shot every time he says “Contra” plus every time you see the word “Contra”

[@jackskelington19]

Any word on the Ps4 and switch version being fixed? Those versions had noticeable lag and 30 fps.

[@saysoun752]

They'll probably patch it with time. I've got the PS5 version pre-ordered from LRG and will probably pick up the Switch version as well as nothing beats portability.

[@jackskelington19]

@@saysoun752 SMH. I think you are right... sadly. I just wished they would release a physical copy that doesn't have the latency issues.

[@AltairEgo1]

​@@saysoun752I'll admit, Contra on the go is fun.

[@barrysmith4610]

Great review

[@NoisyPixelNews]

Thanks!

[@painkiller47pk]

Better play Blazing Chrome if you want a "Contra experience"( a much better and also cheaper option)

[@bluespaceman7937]

Both are good games. You should play both.

[@painkiller47pk]

@bluespaceman7937 Operation Galuga is extremely overpriced for what it offers...so no thanks,rather give my money to small devs rather than Konami

[@travistotle]

@@painkiller47pk I was gonna give you some guff for calling this game overpriced, then I went and checked out the MSRP. Hot damn!! $35 IS on the steep side for a game like this...

[@AltairEgo1]

​@@painkiller47pkit's a little overpriced. But you can make that money in about 2 hours. The economy is not that bad. This is like buying a full tank of gas, or a nice meal. What exactly would you spend it on instead? A couple packs of smokes?

[@plastikloser]

I tried it on switch and hated it, then found it was locked at 30 fps. Tried on PC at 60 and felt better, but not good enough. Had a very mobile game feel to the design and didnt feel very hard. I would have rather had the ps3 hardcorps rising ported. That was freaking awesome and still locked on a dead system :(

[@litjellyfish]

Yes it’s a bit said that that and almost even shattered soldier looked better

[@BrunoLiraArraisMaia]

Hard Corps for the PS3/360 is still the best "modern" Contra

[@jaya_surya_a5118]

This game nothing feels like a contra after an half an hour....atleast they used same type of enemies and obstacles from retro...😂😢

[@TheRandalHandle]

Looks great. They remake every movie but hardly any classic games

[@Frogdoddofficial]

People hate the last contra game, but i loved it. Ill probably like this too.

[@goofydufus]

What was the last one again, out of curiosity?

[@Frogdoddofficial]

@@goofydufus rogue corps i think. Im at work

[@XBX1MASTER]

Demo was awesome on Xbox. Loved it!!!!

[@jedimojojojo1603]

How many hours will it take to finish the game from start to finish

[@NoisyPixelNews]

You can get through a deathless run…maybe 2 hours? But the stages are pretty long.

[@Selatomyr]

It’s funny how reviewers have difficulty pronouncing GALUGA… This review chose GOO-LAGA others pronounced it GALAGA, as NAMCO’s classic shooter.

[@kevinbuchanan67]

It's not Galaga.....it's Galuga....

[@pauls9034]

It's also not "Goo-lah-guh." This guy has no clue.

[@MrWashu12]

The amount of lives you can earn past 100 is crazy and awesome really bad part though they reset all of the lives that you got but not from dying you save my game but this does nothing at all for lives you earn overtime.

[@Randhrick]

While I did enjoyed the game demo, the thing that disappointed me the most was the music, orchestral music in my Contra? Really? Where's the adrenaline rush speedey music we had in Shattered Soldiers or Contra Hardcorps at?

[@ItsDatCajunStuff]

FYI "corps" is pronounced "core."

[@jmarx3943]

Been checking out a few reviews for this game. I'm a bit surprised how common that mistake is made in videos, and how many people don't know in the comments lol. I guess it's not well known.

[@MrWashu12]

This game's performance is as crazy as it's choices that we're made just two perks in game does not help movement in laying down and jumping loosing weapon 2 through one life bar being taken extra people and music only through arcade not good direction.

[@GevinHuey]

I love Way Forward's Shantae series and by the looks of this review, I'm quite keen on other brands trusting Way Forward with popular side scrolling franchises. They deliver what gamers want.

[@jeanogato3327]

What?! No 30 lives code

[@DonYoGi8331]

It's in there

[@philbln]

How? This isn't out yet.

[@shawnregina9110]

I’m a huge contra fan. But this looks a little too derivative of what came before.

[@rocraider163]

Nice review. Keep in mind - Arcade mode = NO cutscenes. 😁

[@trollingisasport]

Tried the demo but it feels too much like a cellphone remake. I think the 2D sprite aspect is pivotal for making these old games work.

[@kevinbuchanan67]

No

[@trollingisasport]

Yes. I am right and you damn well know it.@@kevinbuchanan67

[@searingdeities]

FIREEEEEEEEEEE FROM A FAN OF OG ds contra 4 and NES ALIEN WARS 3. ABSOLUTE OG CLASSICCCCCC 🔥

[@justavian]

The way you pronounced Galuga changed a bit in the video. I was listening in the background initially, and i thought it was related to Galaga - the old space invadery game. Looks like maybe it should be gah-LOO-guh? Rather than goo-LAH-guh. Or maybe they really are making a reference to Galaga, just spelled differently?

[@theycallmejpj]

The cheap 3d graphics look worse than hard corps uprising which must be 15 years old by now. I laughed my ass off when I saw the price

[@theycallmejpj]

I normally enjoy your reviews but this one has too many mistakes. The best contra games were made by nobuya nakazato and sadly this series died in spirit 20 years ago

[@philbln]

Got my physical copy today. I had a blast already. It could look a bit more detailed here and there, but otherwise there's a good overview about the level and the bullets. This game totally nails it, true to its Nintendo roots and offers new mechanics. The content is also nice, I love it. ❤

[@Watts1792]

Not worth over $30 smh no online at that

[@sunekoo]

Graphics are horrible but the demo was fun

[@logicp313]

This guy gets it! Unlike IGN 😂

[@BlackMageLozi]

So Fatzario was a superior version of gamer than this new Musclezario who sings in the car.

[@NoisyPixelNews]

Exactly!

[@fgoogle4142]

Not worth $40...I'll wait for a sale

[@gameskyjumper1721]

Get the Xbox or PS5 version. Switch version runs well, but just can't compare. You can look up Mike Matei's video. He did a video playing both Swtich and PS5. You can see how much shaper and more vibrant PS5 version is. Much more details. Smooth 60 fps as opposed to 30.

[@kevinbuchanan67]

Thank you for saving us

[@SolCresta3405]

Seriously, after Shattered Soldier and Neo ruined the series' lore by revealing the aliens were actually trying to recover a lost artifact and that the government was behind everything and even going as far as to make Lance Bean and Lucia into antagonists, and after the shit show that was Rogue Corps, a complete, 100% reboot of the franchise is just the right thing we needed.

[@NoisyPixelNews]

This is an amazing comment.

[@SolCresta3405]

@@NoisyPixelNews I mean, the only reason why I haven’t been alienated from playing the first few games despite Shattered Soldier revealing the truth about the aliens is because they were just too much fun.

[@mauriandlaw]

I love shattered soldier, what a great game...

[@SolCresta3405]

@@mauriandlaw The only things I didn’t like about SS was screwing up the lore and the Hit Rate system.

[@mauriandlaw]

@@SolCresta3405 👍 I understand

[@THE.MICHAEL.ANGELO]

Does Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right B, A, Start = 30 lives, still work? Hee hee!

[@DonYoGi8331]

Yes👍

[@THE.MICHAEL.ANGELO]

@@DonYoGi8331 YESSSSSSSSS!!!!!S You can't have a Contra game without that!

[@DonYoGi8331]

@@THE.MICHAEL.ANGELO u played the new one yet?

[@THE.MICHAEL.ANGELO]

@@DonYoGi8331 Not yet. I can't wait!

[@DonYoGi8331]

@@THE.MICHAEL.ANGELO it's dope!

[@Mr.Pacario]

Retro sequels/remakes always have that problem--how much should be changed before the game is too different from what made it a classic originally? The developers here chose the side of caution, and I'm okay with that.

[@maxttk97]

WTF was the intro sound almost made a grown man cry.

[@searingdeities]

its same as the contra 4 ds intro just remastered bro. awesome vibes and memories!

[@sakebombyum]

This review is a hundred times better than IGN's!

[@NoisyPixelNews]

Appreciate you

[@Gblue162]

I'll stick with the originals. The plain graphics look terrible and not enough impact on the explosions. The demo I played made it feel like a mobile game.

[@Project-Aries]

Contra Rouge corp isn't that bad. Same with Neo Contra, Legacy of War ect. The series needed some adaption for its time revisiting them today you will find a new appreciation.

[@jonah1976]

It's made with Unity, so performance on consoles sucks and you don't even get anti-aliasing on the PC. Junk.

[@elliottpaine9259]

Contra 3: Alien Wars was the BEST! Please someone do an emulation of that.

[@ianuzzo]

Sorry, what do you mean by "Please someone do an emulation of that"? Maybe i don't understand your statement or maybe you are not aware that Alien Wars can already be played officially on Playstation,Switch,Xbox and PC. It's on the Contra Anniversary Collection. It's done by M2 so the emulation is pretty good. All the other 8-bit and 16-bit Contra games are in that collection as well. So 'someone already did an emulation of that'. 😃

[@AltairEgo1]

Agreed. The series peaked at 3

[@uSTAYFROSTY]

Finally a review from someone that knows what makes a Contra game good.

[@q1e100]

1st metroid, 2nd prince of persia, now this will be my 3rd favourite 2d switch game

[@virtualrealitychannel2276]

Wait. This is Wayforward? Contra is saved.

[@TheContraspirit]

Thanks for the video, but no mention of the sterile, bland graphics?

[@elasmojones]

I was thinking the same thing. Just no charm

[@74Vidgamer]

Sterile & bland to you doesn’t mean it is for everyone else.

[@vadergravy]

I'd have definitely preferred something more Contra 3/Hard Corps inspired personally. What they've gone for isn't bad as such, just bland and safe.

[@leftovernoise]

Sterile and bland are completely subjective and mean something different to everyone. Why do you need a review to personally tell you the graphics look bland when you can literally see the graphics, and they appear bland to you? That's a big weird if you ask me.

[@mauriandlaw]

Graphics are perfect for this game

[@electroshock58]

Since you failed to mention it, and properly inform people I will. The Switch version is unoptimized garbage, and plays terribly.

[@NoisyPixelNews]

That sucks :/ we are reviewing the PC version.

[@electroshock58]

​@NoisyPixelNews in the future, maybe consider reviewing multiple platforms.

[@techknow9237]

Contra were never really that hard! Even this new version from the demo is fairly easy.

[@fangytasuki]

Wayforward built their success on a half naked jeenie. I have noticed all their new games now are all westernized. I will not support a company that turned their back on what made them popular. The guys are jacked and half naked. While the main lady has a very well placed tactical vest that makes no sense. You could argue logic, but the guys are half naked, they are not practical at all.

[@ginostrings]

now this is a review. IGN's review is trash

[@awake1251]

I think ur a contra

[@doncardegena326]

Also nothing personal about my comments my people, I'm a positive energy up beat guy and a people person, I just love Contra so much. So to be clear I mean no disrespect to anyone, it's just my Opinion.. .🙏🫡✌️

[@doncardegena326]

Excuse me fellas!! But I'm a little dismayed by the unfair score of an 8. Now I know you can't make everyone happy, but come on now guys, how does this Contra not earn a rating of 10/10.. . The game is Fucking that awesome!! Anything less than that your just being a hater and your not a real Contra fan, because Contra is only for the hardcore run and gunners if you know you know what I mean.. . 🤨 🫡🫡💯🙌🌇🌉