the NES versions of the contra games were some of the first evidence that being capable of "higher tech" didnt mean better quality graphics and sound, the arcade version just feels so much worse bc of it
This is so underrated. Especially if you get an English patch of the Japanese version with better animations/cutscenes. Super fun, super modern, super repayable
Anyways easily one of the best games of the 80s, looks great and holds up super well. Play the famicom version for better graphics + cutscenes.