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Episode 41
Contra is one of the most exciting games on the NES, and is easily one of the most popular games for the system! It's well known for its difficulty - This game is so hard that the code to start with 30 lives has become an important piece of 80's pop culture!
But is it really that challenging? In reality, Contra is surprisingly fair. So how did this amazing game come to be? And what's the story behind the famous code? In today's episode we'll find out, and then we'll dive deep into the gameplay where we'll learn:
* Strategies to finish the game WITHOUT the Konami Code - You can do it!
* Where to find the BEST WEAPON POWER UPS! You'll never go very long without a good gun!
* BEAT THE BASES! How to be a master of the 3D stages!
* EASY ways to finish the DIFFICULT LATE GAME LEVELS, even the Energy Zone!
* Strategies for defeating bosses with ONLY THE REGULAR GUN - Just in case that's all you have!
* A SECRET ENDING for the Japanese version of the game? It's in here!
* How to CRUSH EVERY BOSS, even the HEART OF THE FALCON... AND MORE!
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