Contra: Hard Corps: all version differences
5 documented differences between the releases of Contra: Hard Corps, each with a source. Back to the main page for names, releases and where to play.
Category × version
| Category | JP | NA/EU | NA | EU |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Censorship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Content | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cover | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Version differences
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DifficultyJPNA/EU
The Japanese version is much easier: a life gauge absorbs three hits before a life is lost, and continues are unlimited.1
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DifficultyNAEU
The North American version allows five continues; the European Probotector allows four.1
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CensorshipEU
In Probotector the playable heroes and some enemies became robots, the plot was rewritten and the alien cell became the 'X-Drive'; Browny kept his design but got a new name.1
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ContentEU
Probotector changes some cutscenes and removes the ending in which the player sides with the Alien General (Bahamut).1
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CoverJP
The Japanese cover art is drawn in an anime style.2
Sources
Checked: 2026-10-13