Source: videogamesblogger.com
Konami in American has confirmed Contra 4 has a release date of November 13th, 2007. Wayforward Technologies are making six 2D levels and three 3D base stages, that pay frequent homage to Contra, Super C, and Contra III.
Guns. Aliens. Spread Shot. Carnage. The action franchise that started it all is celebrating its 20th anniversary with an all-new adventure on Nintendo DS! Set two years after the events of Contra III: The Alien Wars, the game follows mercenaries Bill Rizer an Lance Bean as they battle to save the world from a new extraterrestrial threat.
Takes advantage of the dual screens of the Nintendo DS to deliver larger than life action, with massive enemies, detailed platform gaming and mind-blowing set pieces. Using a variety of upgradeable weapons, take the fight to the alien army of the Black Viper and reclaim Earth for mankind in single-player action or a local 2-player co-op mode.
Key features include:
* Fast-paced 2D side-scrolling action from the franchise that defined the genre;
* Collect multiple power-ups to create new and explosive weapon combinations;
* Unique dual-screen presentation allows for frantic action and massive boss encounters;
* New grappling hook accessory lets you access hard to reach areas and dodge enemies;
* Two-player cooperative action lets you take on the enemy with twice the firepower.
See a big version of the manly cover art at Neogaf.
