Contra Rebirth details revealed, out next week

Konami Digital Entertainment some new details from the soon to be released Contra reimagining, Contra Rebirth. This arcade-shooter will be available on WiiWare next week. In Contra Rebirth, Chief Salamander and his Neo-Salamander Force travel back to 1973 AD to invade Earth. They land in Central America and take control of the Shizuoka ruins on the Yucatan Peninsula. There, the aliens plan the destruction of all the “Contra” on Earth.

The Galactic President calls on Lance Bean, a member of the elite “Contra” warriors to save the Earth, but his sudden disappearance jeopardizes the safety of the planet. Now, Bill Rizer and the samurai, Genbei Yagyu are the last hope for Earth and must pick up their weapons and defeat the evil Neo-Salamander Army before all is lost.

Key features include 2 player local co-op (it wouldn’t be Contra with no co-op, now would it?), classic Contra firepower - including the popular Spreadshot, 2 unlockable characters, retro style 2D sprite graphics, side-scrolling action, and a new story that follows the classic Contra theme. Look for this new Contra game early next week on WiiWare.