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Probotector

Probotector is the European port of Contra (NES), which changes the main characters and enemies into robots. It was made based on the American version of the game, with the cutscenes changed accordingly.

28 December 1990

Probotector is a shooter developed by Konami, released 28 December 1990 on Nintendo Entertainment System.

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What Probotector is

Probotector is a shooter game developed by Konami and released in 1990. It is available on Nintendo Entertainment System only.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Probotector is the European port of Contra (NES), which changes the main characters and enemies into robots. It was made based on the American version of the game, with the cutscenes changed accordingly.
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How it plays

It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action and science fiction. It supports multiplayer and includes co-op. Local play supports 2 players. Available modes: Co-operative, Multiplayer and Single player.

Where it sits in the Contra series

Probotector is the 11th of 44 entries we hold in the Contra series. It arrived 11 months after Super C. The next entry was Operation C in 1991.

See all 44 Contra games in release order →

What it launched against

Probotector launched on 28 December 1990, within three weeks of Sengoku, A-Train, Spellbound and Colorado.

Released around the same time: Sengoku, A-Train, Spellbound, Colorado.

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Quick answers

Probotector — frequently asked questions

When did Probotector come out?
Probotector was released on 28 December 1990 for Nintendo Entertainment System.
Does Probotector have multiplayer?
Yes. Probotector supports multiplayer, including co-op.

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