The legendary "Konami Code" is ingrained in every gamer’s DNA, but when (known as Super C on the NES) hit shelves in 1990, many fans were shocked to find that the classic Up, Up, Down, Down... didn't grant the standard 30-man advantage.
(originally released in arcades in 1988 by Konami) was designed to be difficult. As a "run-and-gun" title, it required precision jumping, quick reflexes, and the memorization of enemy spawn points. When the game was ported to the NES in 1990 (retitled Super C in North America to avoid confusion with the disastrous NES port of the original Contra ), the difficulty remained high. super contra 30 lives nes rom
The Japanese version includes an exclusive stage select code: Hold Down and press Start , then immediately hold Select . The legendary "Konami Code" is ingrained in every
: This specific patch, available on ROMhacking.net , modifies the game so that inputting the traditional Konami Code ( Up, Up, Down, Down, Left, Right, Left, Right, B, A ) at the title screen grants 30 lives. As a "run-and-gun" title, it required precision jumping,