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Contra III: The Alien Wars

8.75

Excellent

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Contra III: The Alien Wars was released in 1992 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Developed by Konami, it is the third installment in the Contra series featuring Bill and Lance battling an alien invasion across six stages. The game incorporated cinematic elements and tighter stage design, directed by Nobuya Nakazato.

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Country	Japan
Year	1992

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What is Contra III: The Alien Wars?

Contra III: The Alien Wars was released in 1992 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Developed by Konami, it is the third installment in the Contra series featuring Bill and Lance battling an alien invasion across six stages. The game incorporated cinematic elements and tighter stage design, directed by Nobuya Nakazato.

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Contra III: The Alien Wars scores 8.75/10 (Excellent) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Video Game category.

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