: Fires a tracking orb of energy that sticks to enemies. Grenade Launcher : Arcing projectiles for indirect fire.

: Unlocked by beating the first four missions.

The game uses a system; getting a 100% Hit Rate and avoiding deaths is essential for achieving an "S" rank. Your rank determines how much of the game you actually see: Missions 1–4 : Accessible from the start in any order.

Contra: Shattered Soldier is a hardcore run-and-gun shooter for the PlayStation 2 that returns the series to its classic side-scrolling roots. Unlike earlier titles, you start with a fixed arsenal of three weapons that each have a powerful "Charged" secondary fire mode. Core Weapon Systems

: Requires an average rank of "A" or higher through Mission 5.

: There is no in-game save during a run; if you lose all your continues, you must restart the entire level.

💡 : To unlock 30 lives, enter the Konami Code at the title screen using the second controller: Up, Up, Down, Down, L1, R1, L2, R2, L3, R3.