Author: Dinesh Elumalai

Dinesh Elumalai takes a nostalgic relook at one of the most loved games from the 1990s When we were all young and carefree, skipping homework, and engaged in a button-mashing frenzy on our (or friends’) arcade consoles to shoot down hostile alien hordes in a variety of locations, the name Contra brings back cherished memories. And to top it off, that nasty electric guitar-heavy soundtrack! Oh man. On February 20, 2022, our beloved Contra celebrated his 35th birthday. Image Credit: Contra – NES Gameplay – YouTube You heard it right. This childhood favorite of many a kid was first released…