Contra: Hard Corps Mega Drive
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Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | £250.28 | £99.02 | £361.18 | 5 |
| 2026-04-04 | £213.58 | £30.11 | £361.18 | 6 |
| 2026-04-03 | £213.58 | £30.11 | £361.18 | 6 |
| 2026-04-02 | £213.58 | £30.11 | £361.18 | 6 |
| 2026-04-01 | £213.58 | £30.11 | £361.18 | 6 |
| 2026-03-31 | £213.82 | £30.11 | £361.18 | 6 |
| 2026-03-30 | £213.82 | £30.11 | £361.18 | 6 |
| 2026-03-29 | £213.82 | £30.11 | £361.18 | 6 |
| 2026-03-28 | £213.82 | £30.11 | £361.18 | 6 |
| 2026-03-27 | £264.55 | £30.11 | £568.98 | 7 |
| 2026-03-26 | £264.55 | £30.11 | £568.98 | 7 |
| 2026-03-25 | £292.11 | £30.11 | £568.78 | 6 |
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Game History
Contra: Hard Corps was developed and published by Konami for the Sega Mega Drive, released in Japan on September 22, 1994, followed by a North American release in 1995. The game was produced by Konami's internal development team as part of the Contra franchise's expansion beyond Nintendo platforms.
Hard Corps represented a significant departure from earlier Contra titles by introducing a run-and-gun gameplay style that emphasized forward momentum and rapid weapon switching. The game featured four selectable protagonists, each with distinct abilities, and included multiple branching paths that altered the game's difficulty and ending based on player performance. This non-linear structure was relatively innovative for the series at the time.
The game received generally positive reviews from critics upon release, with praise directed at its challenging difficulty, colorful sprite work, and soundtrack. However, it faced moderate commercial success compared to other Mega Drive titles, partly due to the Mega Drive's declining market position in North America during the mid-1990s. The game achieved better reception in Japan, where it found a more dedicated audience.
Today, Contra: Hard Corps holds significant value among collectors and retro gaming enthusiasts. Original cartridges command premium prices on the secondary market, making it one of the more sought-after Mega Drive titles. The game's relative scarcity in circulation, combined with its strong reputation among hardcore Contra fans, has elevated its collectibility status over the decades. Its branching narrative structure and multiple playthroughs also contributed to its lasting appeal within gaming communities.
The game's legacy was further reinforced by its later inclusion in various Konami compilations and its positive reassessment by modern gaming critics who appreciated its ambition in level design and difficulty balancing. Contra: Hard Corps remains recognized as a standout entry in the Contra franchise and a notable example of the Mega Drive's action game library during the 1990s.