Contra

Definition

A 1987 run-and-gun action video game by Konami where players control commandos fighting aliens and robots with various weapons. Famous for its high difficulty and the legendary Konami Code cheat that grants 30 lives.

Example Usage

My brother and I never could beat Contra without using the Konami Code to get 30 lives.

Origin

The name 'Contra' means 'against' or 'opposed to' in Latin and Spanish, reflecting the game's theme of going against overwhelming alien forces.

Fun Fact

Contra became synonymous with the Konami Code (up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A, start), which grants the player 30 lives and is now referenced in countless other games and media.

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