--- title: "Contra: Operation Galuga" url: "https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/releases/nintendo-switch/contra-operation-galuga/" description: "A new entry in the legendary Contra series is here! Contra: Operation Galuga is a thorough reimagining of the classic run-'n'-gun action game" author: "Patrick Dankers" published at: "2024-03-12 00:00:00" image: "https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/contra-operation-galuga.jpeg" markdown url: "https://www.nintendoreporters.com/en/releases/nintendo-switch/contra-operation-galuga.md" --- Contra: Operation Galuga | Nintendo Switch Releases | NintendoReporters [![Contra: Operation Galuga](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/contra-operation-galuga.jpeg "Contra: Operation Galuga")](https://www.nintendoreporters.com/storage/files/contra-operation-galuga.jpeg)A new entry in the legendary Contra series is here! Contra: Operation Galuga is a thorough reimagining of the classic run-‘n’-gun action game from the ’80s, featuring modern graphics and sound, new stages, new enemies and bosses, new play mechanics, an updated weapons system, and explosive co-op combat for up to two players in Story Mode or four players in Arcade Mode! When the Red Falcon terrorist group takes over the Galuga Islands off the coast of New Zealand, elite Contra commandos Bill Rizer and Lance Bean springs into action, initiating an all-out war in which the fate of mankind hangs in the balance! Run, jump, and shoot your way through eight levels using a devastating arsenal – including the spread shot, laser, and homing missiles – now with stackable upgrades and awesome Overload abilities! The intense action is customizable with three difficulty settings plus a variety of additional challenge options. The true Contra legacy begins now! ## [](#key-features)Key Features: - The original run-‘n’-gun game is back, reimagined and more action-packed than ever! - Attack aggressively across eight explosive stages! Infiltrate the jungle, ascend the waterfall, speed through an enemy base on a hovercycle, and more! - Multiple playable characters with distinct abilities! - Epic, screen-filling boss battles! - New and fan-favorite weapons, now with stackable upgrades and incredible Overload abilities! - Multiple difficulty options and a wealth of extra content ### Release info - Contra: Operation Galuga Release date 2024-03-12 00:00:00 Publisher KONAMI Demo available DLC available Max players 4 Age rating 12 NS Online support Cloud Saves support Voice Chat support HD Rumble support Languages japanese, english, spanish, french, german, italian, portuguese, russian, korean, chinese Genres action, platformer, arcade, shooter ### Nintendo eShop - Contra: Operation Galuga [EUR 39.99](https://ec.nintendo.com/NL/nl/titles/70010000063989/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [EUR 39.99](https://ec.nintendo.com/BE/nl/titles/70010000063989/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [EUR 39.99](https://ec.nintendo.com/DE/de/titles/70010000063989/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [EUR 39.99](https://ec.nintendo.com/FR/fr/titles/70010000063989/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [GBP 34.99](https://ec.nintendo.com/GB/en/titles/70010000063989/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [USD 39.99](https://www.nintendo.com/US/store/products/contra-operation-galuga-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [CAD 53.49](https://www.nintendo.com/en-ca/store/products/contra-operation-galuga-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [EUR 39.99](https://ec.nintendo.com/IT/it/titles/70010000063989/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [MXN 699.0](https://www.nintendo.com/es-mx/store/products/contra-operation-galuga-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [EUR 39.99](https://ec.nintendo.com/PT/pt/titles/70010000063989/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [EUR 39.99](https://ec.nintendo.com/ES/es/titles/70010000063989/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [ARS 4599.0](https://www.nintendo.com/es-ar/store/products/contra-operation-galuga-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [BRL 199.5](https://www.nintendo.com/pt-br/store/products/contra-operation-galuga-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [CLP 26999.0](https://www.nintendo.com/es-cl/store/products/contra-operation-galuga-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [COP 119900.0](https://www.nintendo.com/es-co/store/products/contra-operation-galuga-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) [PEN 149.0](https://www.nintendo.com/es-pe/store/products/contra-operation-galuga-switch/?utm_source=nintendoreporters.com&utm_medium=releases&utm_campaign=game-price-overview) Show me all prices! 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