8-Bit Commando
8-Bit Commando is a great 2D Contra clone according to its Action, Side-Scrolling, Run and Gun Shooting and Platforming aesthetics. This crazy addictive game is developed by 2DEngine offers epic enemy encounters along with action-packed boss battles and takes you on a totally new side of Side-Scrolling and Shooting gaming. Featuring multiple types of game modes, ability to lead a team, great commando skills and your will to survive in a massive bullet hell is what makes this game even more engaging and it embeds you in the system so tight that it latterly feels like being part of the wonderful game-world. With superb Action RPG, Side-Scrolling and Shooting elements, 8-Bit Commando lets you have a gaming experience of a life time. Try it out for a Contra like game-play and mechanics and enjoy the ultimate fun.
#1 Aliens: Infestation
Aliens: Infestation is a Metroidvania-type Side-Scrolling Shooter, Run and Gun and Action video game by WayForward and Gearbox Entertainment. The game allows you to recruit your own team of marines and go fighting against the enemies in a truly action oriented and fast-paced game-play. With unique characters, huge cache of weapons and your ability to switch between the characters is what makes this game interesting. The permadeath feature of the game excludes the character permanently that dies during the action, however you can recruit new characters during the game-play after unlocking them. The game basically tasks you to go against the alien enemies, who have invaded the planet and because of your reputation, you are hired to eliminate the intruders and neutralize the infestation. With a marvelous bit of apocalyptic setting, amazing visual details, a well-written storyline and an immersive game-play, Aliens: Infestation is a fun game to play.
#2 Castlevania
Castlevania is an Action, Platform and Single-player video game developed and published by Konami. It offers the historical-themed world in 1691 where the game takes place and puts you in the role of the protagonist named as Simon Belmont as he attempts to defeat the antagonist named Dracula. It is the first game in the series of Castlevania. Your ultimate task is to navigate the castle, battle against different bosses including the Mummy Men, Frankenstein’s Monster and more. The game consists of up to eighteen stages, and each stage has challenging gameplay. Your character can run, climb stairs, crouch, and use magic to wipe out enemies. Progress through the game by navigating the castle, fighting against Dracula, and collecting power-ups to enhance your abilities. Castlevania offers prominent features such as a variety of Stages, numerous Enemies, attractive Sounds suits the environment, and more. Try it out, and you’ll love it.
#3 Super Contra
Super Contra is a Run and Gun, Single and Multiplayer video game developed and published by Konami in 1988. It is the sequel to Contra and a marvelous game in the series of Contra video game. The story revolves around two protagonists, as they sent on an epic adventure to face and destroy alien invasion. An alien faction has taken over the allied bases and possessing its soldiers. The player can get into the world populated by aliens, and he has to fight against them to recover the allied military base and save the people. The game uses side-scroll perspective to navigate the world and places different power-ups around the levels. Control the character who can use a gun to slaughter a variety of enemies and can face a boss at the end of each level. There are a variety of levels, and the game becomes difficult as the player advanced. With enhanced mechanics, brilliant graphics, and superb visuals, Super Contra is the best game to play and enjoy.
#4 Metal Slug 7
Metal Slug 7 is an Action, Run and Gun, Single and Multiplayer video game created by SNK Playmore and published by Nintendo. It is the 8th installment in the series of Metal Slug and the 1st in the series that would be released without an arcade version. There are different characters available such as Marco Rossi, Eri Kasamoto, Tarma Roving, Foilina Germi, Ralf Jones, and more. The player needs to select his character and jump into the world where he has to navigate the environment, fight against evil soldiers, and beat the boss at the end of each level. There are three level difficulties available such as Beginner, Normal and Hard. The character equips with a pistol in the beginning and can upgrade his weapon by collecting power-ups. During the gameplay, the player can drive three different vehicles such as Slug Truck, Slug Gigant, and Slug Armor. The game increases its difficulty, as the player advanced. Players must battle their way through seven intense combat missions to score the highest points. Metal Slug 7 offers core features such as New Enemies and Slugs, Eighty Training Missions, Combat School Mode and more. Try it out.