Contra 1987
魂斗罗：1987
Contra is a side-scrolling action shooter developed by Konami in 1987. Players control elite commandos navigating hostile environments and eliminating waves of enemies with gunfire. The game uses a joystick for movement and jumping, with a dedicated fire button for continuous shooting. Power-ups scattered throughout levels grant temporary weapons including spread shot, homing missiles, and rapid fire, which players must use strategically. The campaign spans eight distinct stages with varying terrain—from military base infiltration to alien spacecraft—each scrolling vertically or horizontally. Two-player cooperative mode allows simultaneous gameplay with both players sharing the screen. Contra challenges players through steep difficulty, demanding precise timing and memorization of enemy patterns. Each stage requires learning attack patterns and weapon combinations to progress, testing both reflexes and tactical awareness.
- Developer
- Konami
- Released
- 1987
- Platform
- Arcade
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 (5.6K)
- Last updated
Contra 1987 Controls — Arcade Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Contra 1987 on our in-browser Arcade emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | Joystick Up | Move up |
| ↓ | Joystick Down | Move down |
| ← | Joystick Left | Move left |
| → | Joystick Right | Move right |
| X | Button 1 | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | Button 2 | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| S | Button 3 | Tertiary action |
| A | Button 4 | Quaternary action |
| Q | Button 5 | Fifth button |
| W | Button 6 | Sixth button |
| 5 | Insert Coin | Insert coin |
| 1 | 1P Start | Start / Pause |
Coin and Start are convention "Insert Coin: 5" and "1P Start: 1". Some arcade boards expect specific button mappings — check the in-game prompts on coin-up.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Contra 1987 Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Contra 1987 on Arcade before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"Contra 1987" Arcade longplay 1987
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Contra 1987 released?
Contra 1987 was released in 1987 for the Arcade.
Who developed Contra 1987?
Contra 1987 was developed by Konami, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Contra 1987 support?
Contra 1987 supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the Arcade.
What type of game is Contra 1987?
Contra 1987 is a Action game for the Arcade, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Contra 1987 for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Contra 1987 runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Contra 1987 in the browser?
No. Contra 1987 streams from a public archive into a browser-side Arcade emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Contra 1987?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original Arcade cartridge supported.
Does Contra 1987 work on mobile devices?
Yes — the Arcade emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Contra 1987 this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Contra 1987. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
