Tag: Konami

Contra Returns

Contra Returns is a free-to-play mobile take on Konami’s classic run-and-gun formula, rebuilt as a side-scrolling shooter with modern progression systems. You pick from more than four playable characters, clear PvE stages for rewards, then bring your loadouts into competitive PvP modes to chase better weapons and armor.

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Publisher: Tencent
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Mobile Side-Scrolling Shooter
Release Date: June 06, 2017
Pros: +A solid mix of PvE missions and PvP playlists. +Multiple playable characters (4+) with distinct skills. +Deep gear chase with weapons, armor, upgrades, and rarity tiers.
Cons: -Progression can lean into pay-to-win pressure.

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Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links is a free-to-play collectible card game designed for mobile, where matches hinge on sharp deck construction, fast decision-making, and dropping your opponent’s Life Points to zero. It includes a guided solo track that teaches matchups while unlocking rewards, plus live PvP for anyone looking to climb competitive ladders. As your card library grows, you can try new archetypes and tactics while dueling familiar characters from the Yu-Gi-Oh world.

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Publisher: Konami
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile CCG
Release Date: January 11, 2017
Pros: +Large card pool to collect and build around. +Solo content and multiple PvP options. +Iconic Yu-Gi-Oh characters you can face and play as.
Cons: -Spending can create an advantage. -Occasional technical hiccups and instability. -Board size is simplified with three monster and spell slots.

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Metal Gear Survive

Metal Gear Survive takes the Metal Gear framework in an unexpected direction, blending co-op base survival with wave-based zombie combat. After a strange wormhole event, soldiers are stranded in a hostile place and must scavenge, craft, and fight as they work toward a way back.

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Publisher: Konami
Playerbase: Low
Type: Co-Op Survival
Release Date: February 21, 2017
Pros: +Enjoyable four-player co-op missions. +Good variety of weapons and tools. +Plenty of zombie-slaying action.
Cons: -Occasional server and connectivity problems. -Progression can feel grind-heavy.

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