Run and Gun Games

A mysterious "Nightmare" phenomenon grips a recovering Earth. As Mega Man X, investigate its source, battle a shadowy scientist named Gate, and uncover the truth behind the ghost of Zero.

Race against time as X or Zero to stop the Eurasia colony from crashing into Earth! Battle Mavericks infected by the Sigma Virus and gather powerful new armors and weapons to save the world.

Choose your hero! Play as X or Zero in two separate storylines, battling the rogue Repliforce army in this stunning 32-bit action-platformer with beautiful anime cutscenes.

Unite with Zero to battle a new Maverick threat led by the brilliant Dr. Doppler. Pilot powerful Ride Armors and unlock hyper chips in this action-packed 16/32-bit adventure.

The hunt continues! Battle the formidable X-Hunters, collect Zero's scattered parts, and crush a new Maverick rebellion in this thrilling 16-bit sequel.

The original arcade classic! As a lone ninja accompanied by his faithful dog, you must rescue hostages from a shadowy terrorist organization. A true test of skill and reflexes.

As the master ninja Joe Musashi, you must rescue the kidnapped children of your clan from the clutches of the evil Zeed organization. A true arcade classic of action and platforming!

*Batman: Return of the Joker*, released in December 1991 in Japan as *Dynamite Batman* and North America by Sunsoft, is a 2D run-and-gun platformer, the sequel to *Batman: The Video Game* (1989, NES).

*Contra Advance: The Alien Wars EX*, known as *Contra: Hard Spirits* in Japan, is a 2002 run-and-gun shooter developed by Cing Inc.

*Contra: Hard Corps*, known as *Probotector* in Europe and *Contra: The Hard Corps* in Japan, is a 1994 run-and-gun shooter developed by Konami for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive.

*Super Probotector: Alien Rebels*, released in September 1992 by Konami for the SNES in PAL regions, is the European version of *Contra III: The Alien Wars* (*Contra Spirits* in Japan).

*Operation C*, known as *Contra* in Japan and *Probotector* in Europe, is a 1991 run-and-gun shooter developed by Konami for the Game Boy.

*Contra III: The Alien Wars*, known as *Contra Spirits* in Japan and *Probotector* in Europe, is a 1992 run-and-gun shooter developed by Konami for the SNES.

*Contra Force*, released on September 30, 1992, by Konami for the NES in North America, is a spinoff of the *Contra* series, originally planned as a standalone Japan-exclusive game titled *Arc Hound* but canceled and repurposed as a *Contra* title.

*Probotector*, released in 1990 for the NES in Europe (and 1988 in Japan as *Contra*), is a localized version of Konami’s iconic run-and-gun shooter *Contra* (1987 arcade, 1988 NES).

*Super C*, known as *Super Contra* in arcades (1988) and *Probotector II: Return of the Evil Forces* in Europe, is a 1990 run-and-gun shooter developed by Konami for the NES, following the original *Contra* (1987)

*Contra*, developed by Konami, is a 1987 arcade and 1988 NES run-and-gun shooter where commandos Bill Rizer and Lance Bean battle the alien Red Falcon Organization.

Metal Slug: 1st Mission, released in May 1999 (Japan) and later in North America and Europe by SNK for the Neo-Geo Pocket Color, is a run and gun shooter and the first Metal Slug game for a handheld.

Metal Slug Advance released in November 2004 (Japan) and December 2004 (North America/Europe) by SNK Playmore, is a run and gun shooter for the Game Boy Advance.

Metal Slug 7, released on July 22, 2008, in Japan and November 28, 2008, in North America by Ignition Entertainment, is a run and gun shooter developed by SNK Playmore for the Nintendo DS.

Metal Slug 5, released in November 2003 for the Neo-Geo MVS arcade platform by SNK Playmore, is the fifth main entry in the Metal Slug series.

Metal Slug 4, released in July 2002 for the Neo-Geo MVS arcade platform by Mega Enterprise and Noise Factory, is the fourth main entry in the Metal Slug series, developed after SNK’s 2001 bankruptcy.

Metal Slug 3 elevates the series with sprawling, non-linear stages, diverse enemies (zombies, mutants, aliens), and new transformations (e.g., Zombie, Monkey).

Metal Slug X, released in March 1999 by SNK for the Neo-Geo MVS arcade platform, is an enhanced remake of Metal Slug 2 (1998), addressing its predecessor’s slowdown issues while adding new content.

Metal Slug 2, released in February 1998 by SNK for the Neo-Geo MVS arcade platform, is the second entry in the Metal Slug series, following the 1996 original.

Metal Slug, released in April 1996 by Nazca Corporation and SNK for the Neo-Geo MVS arcade platform, is a 2D run and gun shooter that launched the iconic *Metal Slug* series.