Contra Rogue Corps SW

Game Overview:
Contra: Rogue Corps for Nintendo Switch is a chaotic twin-stick shooter developed by Toylogic and published by Konami. Set in the post-apocalyptic Damned City—two years after the events of Contra III: The Alien Wars—players control a squad of misfit mercenaries known as the Rogue Corps. These unlikely heroes, immune to the city’s psychic corruption, battle monstrous Fiends and uncover strange alien tech in a world gone mad. With explosive action, outrageous characters, and extensive customization, the game reimagines the classic Contra formula for modern co-op mayhem.

Gameplay Mechanics:
The game blends third-person shooting, top-down action, and side-scrolling segments. Players equip a main and sub-weapon with unlimited ammo, but must manage heat meters to avoid overheating. Combat includes dodging, melee attacks, and character-specific abilities. Between missions, players upgrade weapons, install bionic enhancements, and customize gear. Missions are timed, and loot is only retained if successfully completed.

Single-player Campaign:
The story follows four eccentric Jaegers—Kaiser (a cyborg soldier), Ms. Harakiri (an assassin fused with an alien), The Gentleman (a cultured alien bug), and Hungry Beast (a scientist-turned-cyborg panda). Together, they fight through the Damned City to stop the Fiends and survive the madness. The campaign is packed with absurd humor, grotesque enemies, and relentless action.

Multiplayer:
Supports up to 4-player co-op both locally and online. On Switch, local wireless play allows up to 8 players across multiple consoles. Online play requires a Nintendo Switch Online membership.

Graphics and Audio:
The game features stylized 3D visuals with shifting camera angles and destructible environments. While performance on Switch may suffer from lower resolution and texture quality, the sound design includes explosive effects, quirky voice lines, and a high-energy soundtrack that matches the game’s chaotic tone.

Impact and Reception:
Rogue Corps received mixed reviews, praised for its customization and co-op features but criticized for clunky controls, repetitive missions, and visual limitations on Switch. Despite its flaws, it offers a unique and eccentric take on the Contra legacy.

Legacy:
Though divisive, Contra: Rogue Corps expanded the franchise’s scope with loot-driven progression and character-based gameplay. It remains a bold experiment in reimagining a classic run-and-gun series for a new generation.