Contra MSX (Part 1 of 5)

[arseniy]

MSX2 has no scrolling???

[janchokiss]

where is my spread gun? :O

[mariogamersidequest]

Lifebar? BOOOO



[iniche]

@mariogamersidequest Wrong

[mariogamersidequest]

@iniche well thinking about it beginners get a chance but still boo

[iniche]

@mariogamersidequest Wrong again. This game has no continues; so your lives are basically your continues. That makes this game even more accurate to the arcade version. But it's harder than that one because of the many levels, the aggressive enemies and the fact that some attacks do more damage to you.

[ReimuHakureiShrine]

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[mHm2000zt]

this a first time I know that there is a MSX version @_@" before the nes one

[a1rh3add]

@mHm2000zt there is also an Amstrad version

[samortails]

why are there sound delays in screen transitions? Is that a c-bios issue? It's not supposed to have them.

[iniche]

@samortails I don't know. It only seems to do that when I set the MSX system to Korean or Chinese. I chose those just for fun.

[suarez976]

Great video. I had an MSX, and played contra for the NES and super NES, but never knew there was a contra for the MSX.

[Terryracoon]

What's the difference between gryzor and contra?

[iniche]

@Terryracoon Here goes: Contra is the original. Always has been. All Japanese versions were Contra. The original arcade version was renamed Gryzor in Europe. Then, some computer versions within Europe were called Gryzor also. Then some idiot called a Japanese Contra ROM Gryzor. From there, people have been assuming Contra was originally Gryzor in Japan. This version, for MSX, is NOT called Gryzor.

[Sejr]

@iniche

Just one question. I have a Japanese Contra ROM called Gryzor, but it's not just called that, the title screen actually says Gryzor. It's got cutscenes and background animations that western Contra lacks. Is this the screw-up you were talking about or some kind of official re-release?

[iniche]

@Sejr Well, although the screwup isn't in that ROM you have, the ROM isn't an official re-release either. Short story: It's a ROM hack by a fan. Details: The guy who made it actually made 2 hacks of Contra: One with "Contra" on the title screen, and one with "Gryzor" (which was actually to pay homage to the European arcade Contra, which is Gryzor). This was somehow mis-perceived, and now, there are mistakes everywhere online that Japanese Contra is Gryzor. Even Wayforward made that mistake.

[Sejr]

@iniche

I see, thanks for explaining that. Did the guy hack or program in the cutscenes and animations as well? That would be a pretty difficult task, certainly out of the ordinary.

[iniche]

@Sejr Yes, that would be a difficult task. The cutscenes and extras are all part of the original Japanese version. He only hacked in the translated texts.

[Sejr]

@iniche

And hacked in the Gryzor title screen on one occasion. That about explains it, then, good to have that cleared up as I had been wondering what the deal with that ROM was.

[Sejr]

@iniche

NES by the way, thought I should mention that.

[fuckcomments]

was this a pirate port or an official one.

[iniche]

@fuckcomments This is an official version. And there's no real reason to think that its quality is sub-standard. This is one of the best ports of Arcade Contra.

[921144666]

Life bar WIN! :-D

[iniche]

@921144666 Yeah, the addition of a lifebar for the removal of continues really balances out that key gameplay factor. It all works out together really well.

[Schyzofrenic87]

the good old days .. this takes skill, not like a 12 year old with a lagg switch ruining youre game experience..

[jupiter0225]

The weapon select is a nice feature but over this is a really botched port.

[erickbond008]

OMG! i never see Contra for MSX,this is the first time i see Contra For MSX,anyway,thanks for the video! ^_^

[JmanRBS]

Never played this version, but it still seems kick ass. I think its more like the arcade version if I remember correctly.

[iniche]

@JmanRBS Yes, you are correct :) Thanks for the comment.

[iniche]

@Mrblackclad You'e an embarassingly bad troll. You somehow make yourself look even worse than you already are by your ignorance-filled comment, your god-awful tragic judgement of video games which your family weeps and regrets your existence over and by your inability to do anything productive with your time. Blocked.

[azurablade49123456]

wtf contra rpg

[iniche]

@Hekomatsu I'd have to agree on that.

[fanoultimatev3]

i like it :D

[cesarx435]

seems very difficult, the music sounds sweet for a home game specially my favorite theme the waterfall.

[Danowner]

Man, this is a terrible port.

[iniche]

@Danowner No, you just have terrible judgement.

[DoomedDuckBabyMario]

nice port.

the level layout is neat and tidy whial the graphics are sturdy for the msx's time.

the music i have to say can be a little anoing but for a old pc this music is imprsseve.

must say the alians lair is the best music in this ver of contra.

[CERPAS4]

Wow, the sound effects in this games is so familiar. Also, good thing you have a life meter. :P

[ff2paladin]

Whoever designed this game should be tried for treason.

[iniche]

No, you should be tried for stupidity. It seems you have an affinity to just completely ignore research and speak things out your ass.

Perhaps if you knew the limitations of the MSX and how nice of an accomplishment this is, you wouldn't speak like a total dumbass.

[hamsterpineapple]

this is amazing compared to the PC version

[Snyperwolf91]

looks interresting.contra meets metal gear.i think msx is an awesome gamesystem because it have sd snatcher , metal gear 1&2 and some other awesome games.

[Foxhack]

The gameplay looks gimped as hell... but that music is AWESOME.

[ThinBear4]

Great port. Nothing wrong with the "touch and loose" rule in the NES, but life bar is more friendly to not-so-pro players than instant death after ANY hit. And possibility to choose either you wanna take another weapon or not is another good improvement.

The only thing that's annoying is lack of scrolling...

[JohnKiller118]

Wow, this is just fail.

[iniche]

@JohnKiller118: If this is your perception for a system like this, then you fail.

[TommyCat1982]

EPIC FAIL

[iniche]

@TommyCat1982 You mean like yourself?

[TommyCat1982]

STILL EPIC ANYWAYS

[kcchiefsfan1981]

This version is being released on the Virtual Console in Japan.

[iniche]

That's interesting, how did you know?

[Jacob041593]

5:17 it's brilliant, seriously, this has to be the best rendition of "waterfall" I've ever heard.

[iniche]

The beauty of BlueMSX

[corlenbelspar0]

How did you gives yourself 99 lives and a crazy long life bar?

[GameReviewsSuck]

Gryzor is European. Wouldn't this be called "Kontora?"

[iniche]

Yep, Gryzor is indeed European.

When you directly translate the three letters, it does become Kontora. However, this is the case with all Contra games since they have the same three letters. Therefore, you just call it Contra (which is what Kontora sounds like).

[HaohmaruHL]

it's konami's thing, they also did that to one of their great shmups-slamander, they found kanjis that sound "saramanda" and add to that it even translates with some sense to the game, now that was awesome

[iniche]

I like how it works out so well in the end; how each character has its own meaning, each meaning having somewhat significance in the game's context.

[1983parrothead]

"Kontora" being called "Contra" reminds me of "Berabow Man" being called "Bravoman".

[neoknivez]

those jap. characters are the so-called ATEJI. >> unlike kanji which gives a sentence/phrase when 2 or more characters are present, the ATEJI is just a kanji translation of the supposedly Katakana reading. yes, it's KONTORA. :)

great video!! i really appreciate MSX.

[Geardos]

was the MSX not capable of paging in graphics? It doesn't scroll like the NES or arcade version

[1234321hell]

A life bar in Contra?

[iniche]

Consider it like this: The lifebar is now like your lives count and the lives themselves are like continues because there are no actual continues.

[corlenbelspar0]

There was also a life bar in the original Japanese version of Contra Hardcorps.

[missdu55190]

je n'avais pas visualisé celle ci belle réalisation merci de me faire découvrir bonne journée bisou 5*

[Jac2Mac]

Doesn't the music sound more like a Turbo-Grafx game by Namco more than an MSX game?

[Fearcat]

No, it was a very common music style from Konami MSX games, but those carts had a special exclusive sound chip.

[TwighlightMist]

sounds more like a cross from turbografx/genesis music to me

[neoknivez]

hi there! we're amazed with the gameplay. personally, i've only played the Famicom port of Contra and regarding its different ports, this MSX version is really an interesting one. :-)

i would really be glad to share this game with an old friend of mine who is another contra fan.

[Fearcat]

Try it. Contra for MSX had 10 additional levels (adding up to 19 levels)

[agent11071917]

That means Msx

[whitedragon898]

What is MSX? Anyways, for a sytem probably old, this game was probably kick ass for it's time, right?

This is very interesting! an you send me a link to this emulator and the rom for Gryzor (Contra)?

Good gameplay BTW!

[melvoin]

wtf. contra is not a screen-by-screen game. ghey!

[iniche]

You've totally missed the point. Congrats.