Konami hat heute Contra 4 (Arbeitstitel) für den Nintendo DS angekündigt. Das Spiel wird von WayForward Technologies entwickelt und soll 2007 erscheinen.
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Contra 4[/i] findet zwei Jahre nach Contra III: The Alien Wars statt. Nachdem Bill Rizer und Lance Bean die Erde von der Invasion der Red Falcon retten konnten, steht ihnen nun mit der Armee von Black Viper die nächste Gefahr bevor. Unterstützt werden die beiden Helden dabei von den Söldnern Mad Dog und Scorpion.
Das Spiel wird beide Screens vom DS nutzen, was vor allem spektakuläre Bosskämpfe erlaubt. Zudem wird es mit dem Greifhaken ein neues Item geben, mit welchem man sich auf Ebenen direkt über den Gegnern befördern kann. Auch gibt es, wie schon in vorherigen Teiles der Reihe, wieder einen Co-op Modus für zwei Spieler.
Offizielle Pressemitteilung:
[quote]KONAMI ANNOUNCES CONTRA 4 FOR NINTENDO DS
Explosive Action Series Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Unique Dual Screen Presentation, New Gameplay Elements and Cooperative Multiplayer Mayhem
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. June 20, 2007 Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc., today announced Contra 4 (working title) for the Nintendo DS. Marking the 20th anniversary of the quintessential action franchise, the game pushes 2D side-scrolling action in an all-new direction with gunplay that spans two full screens, original gameplay mechanics that grant players deadlier abilities than ever before, and frantic multiplayer functionality.
Contra 4 takes place two years after the events of Contra III: The Alien Wars. After saving earth from invasion by Red Falcon, Bill Rizer and Lance Bean are confronted with a new extraterrestrial menace: the terrifying Black Viper. Joined by hard-boiled mercenaries Mad Dog and Scorpion, the warriors must once again wage war against an entire army of invaders.
Refining the 2D side-scrolling genre the series established 20 years ago, Contra 4 delivers pure action at a fever pitch as players jump, shoot, and dodge oncoming hazards. Utilizing a new dual screen presentation, the action spans both screens of the Nintendo DS, giving players the opportunity to battle across expansive environments in which death can come from any direction. The use of both screens for the games core action also allows for massive boss battles as players try to seek and destroy the weak points of sky-high enemies. A first for the series, Contra 4 introduces a grappling hook accessory that lets players grab onto elements of the environment directly above them. Whether using it to avoid oncoming dangers or attack from a strategic vantage point, the grappling hook allows for new combat situations and dramatic set pieces that underscore the games adrenaline-soaked pedigree.
Continuing the multiplayer tradition of previous games in the series, Contra 4 lets two players battle together against Black Vipers army of vile alien forces and reclaim Earth for mankind.
Developed by WayForward Technologies, Contra 4 is planned for release on the Nintendo DS in 2007. For more information on the game and the Contra franchise, please visit: www.konami.com .[/quote]
