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Game entry

Contra

1987 · Platformer, TPS, Arcade · Arcade · Konami

Contra is ranked no. 542 among the best video games of all time by GameForever voters, with an ELO score of 1,676 and 67% of duels won.

World rank

no. 542

ELO score

1,676

Wins

67%

Duels played

186

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About Contra

Contra (also known as Gryzor in Oceania and Europe), is a 1987 run and gun action game developed and published by Konami originally released as a coin-operated arcade game on February 20, 1987. The game had multiple ports, including for various computer formats. Several Contra sequels were produced following the original game.

ELO progression

Score moved from 1,500 to 1,676 ELO points over the last 123 days.

Head-to-head

Direct record on the most played match-ups.

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The games Contra sits between in the world ranking.

  1. 539 Forza Horizon 5 1,677
  2. 540 Metroid Prime 3: Corruption 1,677
  3. 541 Team Fortress 2 1,676
  4. 542 Contra 1,676
  5. 543 Zelda II: The Adventure of Link 1,675
  6. 544 Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Justice for All 1,675
  7. 545 Far Cry 1,674

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