Just don’t buy anything and you’ll love it
I was a bit skeptical on this game seeing the amount of one star reviews it has but I did anyway and I actually enjoyed almost every part of it! Yes the game is designed in a way to get you to spend money but many gacha games are and honestly I don’t mind replaying levels over and over when I’m only playing the game in short spurts!
EDIT: I just realized that apparently the devs of this game scammed the players who used real money to buy things. This is also why I’m changing the review title. Thankfully these aren’t an issue for me considering I’m not planning on spending a single penny but to anyone who wants to play this it’s important to separate the art from the artist and not give in to the micro-transactions. You’ll probably hate this game if you do and the devs randomly decide to “accidentally” take the items from you.
-Maasw
EDIT: I just realized that apparently the devs of this game scammed the players who used real money to buy things. This is also why I’m changing the review title. Thankfully these aren’t an issue for me considering I’m not planning on spending a single penny but to anyone who wants to play this it’s important to separate the art from the artist and not give in to the micro-transactions. You’ll probably hate this game if you do and the devs randomly decide to “accidentally” take the items from you.
-Maasw
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Not terrible but not that great either
So, been playing the game for months and it’s great gameplay wise and if you want to get the best out of it, I’d use a controller. The only downside of it is you can’t customize the controls on the controller in the settings.
NOW for the worse side of the game. There’s a MAJOR level cap with stages where you can’t play them unless you’re a certain level and at a certain point leveling up is a real pain. As far as the gacha aspect, yes there’s some gimmicky stuff in the game making it P2W but if you join a laid back legion and log in every day you’ll accumulate diamonds within weeks if not months and I’m talking hundreds of dollars of money saved from logging in for it and taking advantage of diamond events.
Lastly, my advice before you play the game AVOID PVP! Sure you can get the same characters as your opponents with the same abilities but these people have spent hundreds of not THOUSANDS of dollars to max out their characters on the spot which will dominate you every time making PVP the most unbalanced part of the game.
NOW for the worse side of the game. There’s a MAJOR level cap with stages where you can’t play them unless you’re a certain level and at a certain point leveling up is a real pain. As far as the gacha aspect, yes there’s some gimmicky stuff in the game making it P2W but if you join a laid back legion and log in every day you’ll accumulate diamonds within weeks if not months and I’m talking hundreds of dollars of money saved from logging in for it and taking advantage of diamond events.
Lastly, my advice before you play the game AVOID PVP! Sure you can get the same characters as your opponents with the same abilities but these people have spent hundreds of not THOUSANDS of dollars to max out their characters on the spot which will dominate you every time making PVP the most unbalanced part of the game.
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Cheats/Bugs sure but you’re the real issue.
You literally stated in an announcement you felt Hellen wasn’t hitting hard enough and then made this the worst “op” situation you ever “whoopsed” in or as we call it “an intentional money grab” then trapped people in “another abysmal display error” and then proceeded to invade there personal accounts and picked them apart like an organ donor that never gave permission. You may as well as tattooed a corpse of a person who’s religion forbids tattoos. (By the by I'm of such a religion and lawyered up so by all means “cancel me” so please don’t play me as a villain as you are doing a wonderful job of that as it is I’m merely pointing out persecutors). Look me up I’m iron clad on the side of angels here. I’m waiting for you to say and claim the same. Shame on you.
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Response from developer
Hello Commander! If you have any specific questions or comments for us, please send us an email to support@contrareturnsm.com so that we can help you.
Gatcha game, play to win
I grew up playing the original contra game, loved it. This version have hackers that have unlimited firepower, speed, accuracy and dexterity. Ranked matchs or PvP are rigged. I’ve paid my hard earned money to be cheated repeatedly, no real skill is needed to win. A or B hero’s can defeat the so called elite S heroes with ease makes no difference in class or rank. Your individual firepower doesn’t matter when battling other player or other modes like Void, city of ash ect. The time and money spent is just a waste, my firepower is currently over 900k and I lose to less experience or player with much less firepower and lower ranked heroes. The price of heroes and SS weapons are outrageous and not worth the expenses. It’s best to choose a game with a true balance of gameplay. I don’t usually give ratings or comments but I’ve spent the time and money. Don’t waste your energy on this scripted game.
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Response from developer
Hello Commander! We thank you for your comments and feedback. Please be informed that our team will keep on improving our game based on the valuable feedback from our players.
Cheating is insane in PvP.
Just as last person said it doesn’t matter how well you play how much money you spend. And people spend 10k and up there are hacks and codes. U can get killed with one move have the same character and the same special move does almost no damage how??? No I am not complaining just because I lose. It’s crazy how you can have the same hero origin for a example and get absolutely destroyed by one special hit the other player with three of the same specials and they still live. I have been killed by two loves multiple times. Have jumped out of the move etc and still get bodied. It’s crazy how some players are invincible. Everytime I get close to top 5 in PvP I get unbeatable players. If it was skill I would be fine. Anyone can press one button tho. It’s whatever but definitely hackers are at it. Also don’t waste your money on upgrading. Wasted hundreds and get zero result. Somehow the First awakening for the gold am is better than the second. Second cost 30 dollars. Only choice. Game is fun but hacked or fixed. They will never change anything or care as it gets ppl to spend ridiculous amounts of money thinking it will level the field. It doesn’t. But hey just quit playing. It a total scam and had absolutely nothing to do with the original contra series. NOTHING. It’s either too hard or too easy. Skill does not come into play in story mode or any mode other than PvP. But in PvP it pay to win or cheat to win. It irritating that’s for sure.
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Response from developer
Hello Commander! We thank you for your comments and feedback. Please be informed that our team will keep on improving our game based on the valuable feedback from our players.
MY FAVORITE MOBILE GAME
This game is really cool. Takes me back to Nintendo days. 1 V 1 is my favorite mode. I’m ranked in the top 10. Although there are a lot of in-app purchases to upgrade weapons and characters you can still grind to level up your firepower, buy new characters, etc. So it is not a must to spend money like others claim… Sure it can help you get the upper hand during a battle… but it IS NOT a necessary to get a win and become a top player. If you run out of ANYTHING, for example (diamonds, stamina, weapon fragments) there are modes specifically designed for you to gain more as rewards for completing the challenges… I have not spent a dime the 7 months that I’ve had this game and I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS GAME!!👍🏾
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I love Contra Returns but a few observations
I love Contra. It’s my number one all time game from Nintendo in my life. When I saw this, I hopped all over it! I love it! The ONLY issues I’m experiencing is the Ashes and Void.. the participation is lacking because I can’t get far with the lack of players. If you could make the AI the same power as you for the stage so you’ll be able to do it yourself will be awesome!
I hope I can get a response! Lol
I hope I can get a response! Lol
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Woohoo
Y’know, back in day being able to beat Contra was mission impossible, still it was fun, the storyline was epic and me and my friends played all day. Well time went by and with time games got better and Contra was lost, and then it returned, I downloaded it and man I haven’t stopped playing it ever since. It’s not impossible, and it still retains its identity as a Contra title, the character design and cultural fusion is amazing. Play the game that’s all I can say, and to the devs, keep it alive and keep it up.
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Great game but developers don’t care
It’s a Altoona great game but the main issue is that a lot of hackers in the game like the contra team where they are able to use rapid fire in all guns no reloading and speed hacking people have reported these players to the game developers which it clearly states that they will banned these players but nope. They only care about money money money and it’s ridiculous that these prices are off the roof no one can afford all of the items plus I know and payed with the hackers and they try to deny it but like what I’ve said the developers don’t care at all the team is called (Contra) the whole team is all hackers plus people who really play actually plays without using hacks apk and using third party’s to get stuff in order to win
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Response from developer
Hello Commander! We thank you for your comments and feedback. Please be informed that our team will keep on improving our game based on the valuable feedback from our players. If you find yourself in need of assistance or have any other comments, do not hesitate to contact us at support@contrareturnsm.com
Great game if you have a bunch of money to blow.
The gameplay itself is fun and the story line takes you through a reimagined storyline of old console games but when it comes to new weapons and characters, they want you to spend a ton of money just to get them. If you want the latest and greatest weapon you have to buy gold keys or tickets to which when it is all said and done and you are able to acquire the weapon, you have spent at least over $50 for it and sometimes for the characters, you can end up spending close to $100 which is insane.
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You CAN have fun… at first
Fun in the beginning. Then you realize the only way to keep up is spending a ton of money. Meaningful progression is lost after a few hours when the game basically forces you to make purchases. If you don’t spend you’ll fall way behind in “firepower” which is basically just your overall strength. Rather than building bases for some form of kingdom power, you’re building your soldier using every gatcha mechanic in the book. It’s shameless cash grab and it’s really depressing to see how far the art of gaming has fallen. Shallow mechanics with a moving goal post and using gambling mechanics to addict players.
Edit: Dropped to one star after terrible developer response.
Edit2: how do these developers think that repeating the same message without addressing a single concern is helping them? It only proves they’re corrupt.
Edit: Dropped to one star after terrible developer response.
Edit2: how do these developers think that repeating the same message without addressing a single concern is helping them? It only proves they’re corrupt.
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The best example of what a side game should be.
The contra universe is fun and it has a lot of style. This game does a great job of capturing that. Though a little slow paced for free players, it still has enough fun to keep you coming back 30 minutes a day. The base characters you get just by playing the game are great, and buying characters isn’t needed at all. The weapon system is a huge money pit, and is better off just enjoying the weapons you get, which are pretty good. As frequent as the ads are to buy things, when you realize how much you’d pay to get so little, you become less interested in spending even small amounts. It’s fun to play but there are a few things that can be done better. The auto aim will sometimes just not work at all. Coupled with terrible hit detection, it leads to some head scratching moments. When I say bad hit detection, I mean getting hit on a side of the screen you aren’t even on when the attack is made. It’s legendary just for that. TLDR: Horrible game to spend on, great to jump in a few minutes a day.
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Response from developer
Hello Commander, we truly understand and appreciate the feedback please note that we are working hard to bring you the best gaming experience with that nostalgic feel and also the modern contra feeling. For further assistance or doubts please feel free to contact us at support@contrareturnsm.com or directly from the game in the settings menu.
Horrible developer
Spent tons of money on the app…had items before their pricing mistake…took back those items and more…customer service lol they don’t even respond or care…apple customer service for refund sorry can’t give it to you because developer hasn’t said that they had a price issue in the app and to allow people a refund. Shady developer I wouldn’t spend a dime on this game. Customer service is a joke. Cut and paste response to all the complaints On here. Email or use the in app ticketing process they don’t know anything they ask for you to prove it? How about you give me a log of all my items so I can prove it! Or better yet do your jobs better and make sure you don’t steal items that people spent their hard earned money on like you did to me and others. 100% developer won’t give a genuine response to this message!
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Response from developer
Hello Commander, we truly understand and appreciate the feedback please note that we are working hard to bring you the best gaming experience with that nostalgic feel and also the modern contra feeling. For further assistance or doubts please feel free to contact us at support@contrareturnsm.com or directly from the game in the settings menu.
Developers rob players
Game has great potential but the team had ruined it. Do not waste money on this game because the dev team will never allow you to win the good items. Players can spend money to buy in game currency or anything to play gatcha, if players loose, no issue, if players win the big price, they will say it was their mistake and players were not suppose to win; they will take back the items and the purchased currency they sold to players but keep the money. Dev team would tell players to contact Apple for refund but not warrantee players can get refund successfully. In other to get away with the ‘robbery’, the team would compensate players with some low value marterials and trash gatcha boxes(nothing great or desirable items)
New players can join for fun and experience but never ever make any purchase in this game.
New players can join for fun and experience but never ever make any purchase in this game.
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Fraudulent company
This company does not think twice about removing items bought in-game no matter what consequence it causes the purchaser. Recently they sold an item that had “too many keys”…people bought them and used them to get random prizes, then spent more on packs in order to upgrade these items also restructured weapon arsenals to accommodate said weapons only to be told they would all be removed days later. This effectively ruined the game play for thousands of paying players. A couple days later they also “gave too many” free items in another event and also rolled those back once more. They are a fraudulent company that should be avoided in this game and any others they manage/own.
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The great scam of Jan 28, 2022
See all the 1 star reviews? See tons of paying players leaving the game? The developer done messed up, offered something for money (they made their own mistake there), tons of people bought it, they removed those items and replaced it with “compensation”, and then suggested everyone unhappy with the compensation seek refunds. This isn’t even the first time they pulled similar shenanigans, but certainly the most egregious. The worst is not that they made a mistake, it’s the handling of it in the aftermath, thinking they can smooth it over with some piddling rewards compared to what I actually purchased with real money. Stay away or stay f2p, don’t give the defrauders a dime
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Old school contra meets new school scam
Game is very similar to old school Contra. Except it's a pay to play platform. Then you get to the good stuff. Like the gambling roulette type wheel to always get the good stuff on the last spin. Or the latest bait and switch. They offered a pack that looked like a great deal. Then they claim that it was a display error and are now repossessing the items and any upgrades that were done with the purchase. Oh this review will probably be deleted like every other negative review. But I have to try and warn people about the shady tactics this company uses. You make a purchase and its final. They offer a item and you purchase that item then they realize it was too good of an offer and they can take it back.
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Pay to win. Yet it is still not enough lol you gotta keep spending
If your not prepared to spend a couple of hundreds of dollars on this game . You shouldn’t even waste your time . It’s was fun at first but you’ll never get any of the fun weapons if your not prepared to spend some money !!! Pretty greedy for them to base everything on gems . Yeah you can play for free . But you’ll play at a disadvantage. That is why I rate it one star because of the game predatory practices. Very unethical behavior and very glitchy systems . Overall it is a very disappointing experience. Update : I contacted them through their support line inside the app . It was just terrible . The game glitched and took my diamonds . For some reason even though I showed them the screenshots of all the proof it still had to get escalated . It’s been a weeek with no response on a simple fix . How you except your fan base to keep their loyalty towards your game and keep spending money on it when your not willing give them no support . Beyond disappointed at this point .
Update : they have the worst customer service service ever !!! They’ll send your concern to the escalations department and never respond back after . Total scam game
Update : they have the worst customer service service ever !!! They’ll send your concern to the escalations department and never respond back after . Total scam game
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Response from developer
Hi Commander, we truly understand and appreciate the feedback. Please know that we are working hard to bring you the best gaming experience. For further assistance or doubts please feel free to contact us at support@contrareturnsm.com or directly from the game in the settings menu
Great Nostalgia but hindered by micro transactions
Time warped to my old Contra days. Starts slow because there are about 12 different modes to explain. Misses on the traditional story mode. You will play stage by stage while leveling up. One-life mode isn’t the traditional story either. Once the game opens up, it becomes a daily grind for weapons and characters to remain competitive in pvp battles. I see value in the battle pass($4.99) but feel compelled to spend more to accomplish a certain progression. That’s where it loses the spark. You’ll Pay for diamonds, spins, additional characters and skins.
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Still Nothing
Twice I’ve had purchased items not appear and twice developers confirmed the purchase and lack of items. Then they do absolutely nothing and state an escalation team or some other group needs to act.
My advice is just don’t give these people real money and expect to lose some diamonds every so often.
And expect this happens to a lot of users and that the social environ will be shady. Like every legion gets to a point where the chiefs keep donations, stop opening/upgrading the shop, and never provide any perks. Probably trying to recomp what the contra devs took from them.
My advice is just don’t give these people real money and expect to lose some diamonds every so often.
And expect this happens to a lot of users and that the social environ will be shady. Like every legion gets to a point where the chiefs keep donations, stop opening/upgrading the shop, and never provide any perks. Probably trying to recomp what the contra devs took from them.
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