Guitars absolutely shredding over machine gun fire. Contra: Operation Galuga dropped in 2024 as a full-blown modern reimagining, and the soundtrack goes just as hard as the bullets flying at you. "Coming in Hot" is pure adrenaline fuel, and "Rolling Out the Red Carpet" hits like the game is personally challenging you to survive.
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This is a multi-platform release spanning PS4, PS5, Switch, Windows, and Xbox, so they went all out with production. The tracks have this crunchy, bombastic energy that respects the old-school Contra DNA while cranking the fidelity way up.
"Those Chosen by Lemris" brings the dramatic weight for the late-game moments. The kind of boss theme that makes you lean forward. Play this when you need to feel like an action hero doing literally anything.